Over the last two years, we have featured as previous judges Michelle McKinney Hammond (US acclaimed TV presenter, CEO – HeartWing Ministries), James Freeman (CEO, United by One and Manager of gospel group 4Korners), and Roy Francis (CEO of Roy Francis Productions and ex. Producer BBC Songs of Praise).

We have also received notable support from UCB (one of the UK's leading Christian media ministries – as sponsors&media partners), Rockhill Music (managers of acclaimed gospel artists GK Real – as music partners), and the Mayor of London (as part of the London peace week initiative).

The judges for Jfactor 2009 are:

Roy Francis

Roy Francis is one of the key players in the Christian&Gospel Music Industry in the UK, Europe and the US.

Roy has an extensive background as a television producer&director. He was responsible for the memorable Gospel series 'People Get Ready' on Channel 4 and was also a producer on 'The Human Factor Series' and 'Live Morning Worship' programmes for ITV.
Roy was a senior producer on the BBC's 'Songs of Praise' program for many years and during that time, won the Golden Award (CBC) for 'Songs of Praise - Billy Graham'.

"This recognition is part of a long list of accolades received for various programs covering factuals, social, cultural and musical topics. In 1999 Roy left the BBC to form Roy Francis Productions Ltd".

Roy Francis actively supports and promotes Gospel Music in the UK and Europe where his wide range of contacts with artists, producers and promoters are second to none.

Michelle McKinney Hammond

Michelle is a best selling author, speaker, television co-host and singer. She has authored over 30 books (selling over one million copies worldwide), recorded two albums and co-hosted the three-time Emmy-nominated television talk show “Aspiring Women” in the US

Dr Shola Adeaga

Dr Shola is the Executive Pastor and COO at Jesus House. He is a medical doctor by training and he also has an extensive background and heritage in playing and arranging music.