William David McDowell, famously known as Pastor William McDowell, is an American gospel musician, worship leader, songwriter, and pastor. He was born on August 31, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio. McDowell is the lead pastor of Deeper Fellowship Church in Orlando, Florida, a ministry he founded. He is married to LaTae McDowell, and they reside in Orlando with their children. His journey in music began at a young age, playing piano, drums, and organ in church, before transitioning into leading worship. He also pursued higher education, earning a degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University.
Pastor William McDowell’s music predominantly falls under the Gospel, Praise & Worship, Contemporary Gospel, and Contemporary Christian genres. He is renowned for his live worship albums that capture an authentic and powerful atmosphere of adoration. Throughout his career, he has released several highly successful albums, including As We Worship (2009), Arise (2011), Withholding Nothing (2013), Sounds of Revival (2016), and The Cry: A Live Worship Experience (2019). His work has garnered significant recognition, including Grammy nominations, Dove Awards, and Stellar Awards. He has consistently released music through Entertainment One Music (eOne), and has also been associated with Integrity Music and MNRK Music Group.
