Destiny Child's Michelle Williams Proud of Her Faith

Michelle Williams, one third of the popular group Destiny's Child, is gearing up to release a gospel album, recently defended herself against criticism concerning her faith.

Williams, 31, has released gospel music in the past while performing secular music with the likes of her fellow group mates Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland. Recently, the singer and actress spoke about some people having an issue with her balancing both her gospel roots and secular music.

In an interview with Philadelphia's Praise radio station 103.9, the singer questioned what types of signs people would need to witness in order to take her seriously as a Christian.

Despite some criticism that she has received, Williams said she believes that she is doing her part to be a witness for Jesus Christ.

"He places people in different parts (areas) for different reasons," Williams said on the radio station. "We know he's coming back soon and I am doing my part to make sure that people know about him."

The gospel singer spoke about her choice to partake in the genre despite the success of Destiny's Child in a previous interview with Billboard magazine.

"Some people will do gospel when their career fails, but I chose to do it at the height of the popularity of Destiny's Child," Williams told Billboard. "And I didn't want to do it because it was a fad. I wanted to do it because it's in me. It's in my heart."