Bill Themelaras
Bill Themelaras is a dynamic worship leader whose prophetic gifting creates moments of intimacy and joy with the Father. He seeks God’s heart and desire during each moment, which allows each event to be a unique experience. His newest album Keep Me is a collection of songs written during different emotional experiences with the Lord. It was produced by best selling recording artist and producer, Kevin Prosch. The song Keep Me is dedicated to Bill’s late father whose death was a result of the Persian Gulf War. Its prophetic sound creates a tunnel of worship that propels you to a deep place.
Bill and his family are members of Covenant Church of Pittsburgh pastored by Bishop Joseph and Pastor Barbara Garlington. He serves as an Associate Pastor and one of the worship leaders and is responsible at several weekly worship services including prophetic and intercession meetings.
Bill also travels as a worship artist and guest speaker. He leads prophetic worship conferences, workshops and speaks on various topics.
Bill Themelaras was born and raised in the Wheeling, WV area. Though he was a product of a broken home, he was determined to find God’s plan for his life. Bill began his walk with God in the United Methodist Church at an early age. He became involved with youth mission organizations and began leading teams of youth in evangelism. He then attended a church in Glen Dale, WV where God began to expand his areas of ministry with youth and music. His gifting and commitment ultimately allowed him to serve as the Youth Pastor and Worship Pastor for over 8 years.
He continues to serve this generation both as a musician and speaker.
Bill was the leader of the worship team JUDAH from 1995-2004, which traveled and recorded two live albums. Their first recording River Ablaze, released September 1998, is a vibrant live project. It has many popular songs as well as a few originals. JUDAH’s second recording A People Possessed was released in November 2000. It was also recorded live with international worship leader, Georgian Banov as a special guest artist. It contains much “spontaneous” music which was unrehearsed and created during worship.
Along with his music career, Bill has been happily married to his wife, Lynne for the past thirteen years and is the proud father of his daughters, Nia and Skylar and his son, Cullen.