Elevation Worship

Elevation Worship is an American contemporary Christian worship collective and music ministry that emerged from Elevation Church, a multi-campus church founded in 2006 by Pastor Steven Furtick and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The worship team was officially formed in 2007 with a clear mission: to create worship music that serves the local church while resourcing the global body of Christ with songs rooted in scripture, faith, and real-life experiences with God.

Unlike traditional bands built around a single artist, Elevation Worship functions as a collective, made up of pastors, worship leaders, songwriters, vocalists, and musicians who rotate roles. This structure reflects their emphasis on community, humility, and service rather than celebrity culture. Their music is closely tied to the teaching and spiritual direction of Elevation Church, often written in response to sermon themes and seasons within the church.

Elevation Worship began gaining wider recognition with early albums such as There Is a Cloud and Here as in Heaven, but their global breakthrough came with songs like “O Come to the Altar,” “Do It Again,” and “See a Victory.” Over the years, they have released numerous live and studio albums, many recorded during church services to preserve an atmosphere of authentic congregational worship. Their sound blends contemporary worship, gospel influences, and modern Christian music, often marked by emotional honesty, bold declarations of faith, and strong melodic structure.

The collective has featured several well-known worship leaders and vocalists over time, including Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Tiffany Hudson, Kari Jobe, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Jonsal Barrientes, and others through collaborations. These partnerships have helped bridge worship communities while maintaining Elevation Worship’s distinct voice centered on faith, surrender, and God’s faithfulness.

Elevation Worship’s impact extends beyond music charts and awards. Their songs are sung weekly in churches around the world and translated into multiple languages, shaping modern worship culture globally. They have received multiple Grammy Awards, Dove Awards, and Billboard chart recognitions, affirming both their musical excellence and ministry influence.

At its core, Elevation Worship exists to equip the church with songs that help people encounter God, especially in seasons of doubt, waiting, and breakthrough. Their music consistently emphasizes hope, obedience, trust in God’s promises, and the power of worship as a response to God’s presence. Through their collective approach, Elevation Worship continues to model worship not as performance, but as a lifestyle of devotion and service to God.

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