Formerly of Los Angeles, CA JAVEN is the classic example of a musician who has the dynamic talents of a singer/songwriter, actor, pastor, speaker, author, and TV host. JAVEN's universal appeal is the very attribute that sets the tone for his career and got him public recognition. Building his music and film careers on a foundation of integrity and faith has earned him critical praise and audience approval. He is number 12 of 13 children from Rev. James Campbell and Sylvia Campbell born and raised in Hollywood, FL. Family is very important to JAVEN, so it was hard to accept the call early on to begin a career that would take him around the world for many years sharing the stage with some of the top names in the entertainment industry, former presidents, and top celebrities.

JAVEN starred in numerous stage productions. He was a lead in the theatrical production of A Raisin in the Sun. From 2002-2003 he starred in the off-Broadway musical The Rock and the Rabbi. In 2006 he starred with Omar Sharif and Peter O'Toole in the featured film One Night with the King. From 2007 to 2011 JAVEN has had supporting roles in other feature films like Abandoned also starring Britney Murphy, The Lost Woman, The Sixth, and Preacher’s Kid a Warner Brothers film released in 2010 staring LaToya Luckett formerly of Destiny Child.

In 2013 JAVEN founded Worship in the Now Ministries Inc which later produced the NOW church that next year in 2014; he host a once a month artist showcase event called the Encounter for local artists giving them a platform to display their gifts and talents. In 2014 JAVEN along with WITN launched the Summer Slam Sport Camp, an annual sport camp for under-privilege youth offering them mentorship from former NFL, NBA, & MLB players. Summer Slam host over 200 boys and girls from the foster care system and the inner-city areas of South FL teaching them life lessons, giving them back packs filled with toiletries, school supplies, and more. He does all of this while hosting a number of in-house ministries that’s meeting the needs of so many through NOW Church. In 2014, he released his best-selling short book, “One Hundred Keys for Your Right Now” and he is currently working on a brand new book. While touring the nationally & internationally speaking and singing, he recently just completed his 13th CD entitled GRACE was released on Tyscot Records Label landed at #8 on the Gospel Billboard Charts.  JAVEN & the NOW Church recently open the NOW CENTER in Hollywood, FL a multi-purpose facility that houses special events for after school programs, local domestic issues, open mic events, fitness, and so much more.

JAVEN was recently presented with the Life Time Achievement Award from the White House & President Obama for his humanitarian efforts in the community. His new TV Show NOW Living with JAVEN launched fall 2017.  NOW Living offers information and programming that will inspire viewers to stay in the fight of life and never give up. Daily teachings and wisdom keys are offered each show that both speak to the spiritual and practical side of the viewer. JAVEN also co-host, and produces the hit music show the Gospel Worship Experience featuring the best in gospel music on TBN.