Jimi Calhoun is an author, minister, and musician. He is a pastor at Bridging Austin, A Reconciling Community in Austin, Texas. He is the author of A Story of Rhythm and Grace (2009/2018) and The Art of God (2015). He is an internationally known musician as a member of Rare Earth, Dr. John, and Funkadelic. He is Co-Chair of Humanitarians in the Arts and on the boards of The Pecan Street Association and Exnihilo Art Center.