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, (2018), The Art of God (2015), and The Sounds of Love and Grace (2020). He is an internationally known recording artist as a member of Rare Earth, Dr. John, The Buddy Miles Regiment, and Funkadelic. He sits on the boards of three non-profit organizations.