When Jimi Calhoun speaks, whether as a speaker, or as a worship leader, he brings wisdom. Humor. Compassion. Warmth. Openness. He inspires. He challenges. He gently calls those around him to consider their preconceptions, and their labels, and their sense of what they think is, or isn't, possible. Jimi's intentional entering into the emerging world of what Christianity is becoming, gives him a depth and power that I've seen in very few leaders in what God is doing in the 21st century. I am honored and very grateful that Jimi is my friend and brother.

Dr. Rick Diamond
Pastor, Journey Imperfect Faith Community
Austin, TX

"Calhoun mixes his life story, knowledge of society and biblical understanding to help us find principles for dealing with the racial estrangement that continues to plague the United States. This book provides Christians with insightful opportunities to think about how to think biblically about issues of race and ethnicity. It is a welcome addition to the growing number of Christ-centered books dealing with our racialized society."

Dr. George Yancey
Author/Sociologist

"Some religious people are skeptical about rock music due to its association with what they view as morally unacceptable behavior. It is refreshing that Calhoun, an evangelical Christian minister and former professional musician, can see beyond these dated stereotypes and unapologetically highlight the good that rock has to offer". "His personal anecdotes about this period are eye-opening, heart-wrenching and exciting. The author enjoyed unique opportunities, hanging out and playing bass with such famous musicians as Dr. John, the Allman Brothers and Mick Jagger. His historical and sociological insights about racism and the civil rights movement are fascinating and make this project worthwhile."                                                              

Publishers Weekly

"If you read this book, you will"...." Reading some books, I could end the sentence, "be a more informed person." But regarding Jimi Calhoun's beautiful book, A Story of Rhythm and Grace, I can say, "you will be a more compassionate person, a more humane person, a more sensitive person, and a more Christ-like person." Jimi is a rare combination of story-teller, sage, artist, and pastor ... and reading this warm-hearted, encouraging, and challenging book is like sitting down with Jimi for a dozen leisurely lunches talking about what it means to be human beings with different skin tones and different histories. It comes at a critical moment, a teachable moment when our nation - and our churches - can move beyond our racial paralysis in search of "a more perfect union." I hope and pray that this book will infuse hundreds of thousands of pastors, small group leaders, neighbors, and coworkers with new rhythm and grace, transforming the ways we see, feel, and interact in our churches and in our world."

Brian McLaren
Author/Speaker/Pastor