Elevation has become one of the most recognizable names in contemporary Christian worship, growing from the ministry of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, into a worldwide musical presence. Founded in 2006 by Pastor Steven Furtick, Elevation Church has made worship a central part of its ministry, with music intended not simply as performance but as a way to help people focus on God and engage in worship.
Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship is the musical expression of Elevation Church, and its songs have become staples of contemporary worship music around the world. The group combines modern production and an energetic worship sound with songs designed for congregational worship and personal devotion. Among its many familiar songs are O Come to the Altar, Do It Again, Graves Into Gardens, The Blessing, and Trust In God. Elevation Worship continues to release new music, including its 2026 album SO BE IT and the Alleluia EP.
Elevation Rhythm
Elevation Rhythm brings another musical dimension to the Elevation family. With a younger, contemporary sound, Rhythm reaches beyond the traditional worship-team format while remaining rooted in the worship ministry of Elevation Church. Its music incorporates modern pop and electronic influences and is particularly aimed at connecting with a younger generation of listeners. Elevation Church currently highlights Rhythm’s new album as part of its ongoing music ministry.
Together, Elevation Worship and Elevation Rhythm represent two distinct expressions of Elevation’s musical identity. Whether through a large congregational worship experience, a personal listening session, or the energetic sound of Rhythm, Elevation continues to produce Christian music that reaches listeners well beyond the walls of the church.
🎵Essential Songs
“O Come To The Altar”
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Few songs in the Elevation Worship catalog capture the heart of modern worship quite like “O Come to the Altar.” Released on Elevation Worship’s 2016 album Here as in Heaven, the song is an invitation to anyone who feels broken, burdened, or distant from God to come to Him. Written by Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, and Wade Joye, it centers on the assurance of God’s open arms, forgiveness, and the new life found through Jesus Christ.
The song’s appeal comes in part from its combination of a beautiful, accessible melody and a deeply direct message. Rather than presenting worship as something reserved for people who already have everything together, “O Come to the Altar” begins with the hurting and the broken and points them toward Christ. Its powerful bridge then turns the song from personal invitation into an exuberant declaration of worship: Christ is risen, He is Lord, and He is worthy of praise.
“O Come to the Altar” has become one of Elevation Worship’s signature songs, appearing in numerous live and acoustic performances and remaining a prominent part of the group’s musical legacy. It is an excellent example of what Elevation Worship does particularly well: pairing contemporary musical production with lyrics designed to lead listeners beyond simply hearing a song and toward an encounter with the message of the Gospel.
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“Do It Again”
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“Do It Again” is a powerful declaration of faith built around the faithfulness of God. Released by Elevation Worship on the 2017 album There Is a Cloud, the song speaks to those seasons when we are waiting for something to change and wondering when the walls in front of us will finally fall. Rather than allowing the uncertainty of the present to define our faith, the song looks back at what God has already done and finds confidence in His continued faithfulness. The song was written by Steven Furtick, Matt Redman, Chris Brown, and Mack Brock.
The heart of “Do It Again” is its movement from remembering God’s faithfulness to trusting Him for what comes next. The song acknowledges the reality of waiting, but refuses to see waiting as evidence that God has stopped working. Its central declaration looks back at the ways God has moved, made a way, and carried His people through difficult circumstances, then responds with the confidence that He can do it again. That combination of remembrance and expectation makes the song especially powerful during seasons of uncertainty, perseverance, and prayer.
“Do It Again” has become one of Elevation Worship’s signature worship songs, with both live and lyric-video versions continuing to introduce it to new listeners. The official lyric video provides a particularly fitting presentation for FishWorship: the words remain front and center, allowing the song’s message of faith, perseverance, and confidence in God’s promises to speak for itself.
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“Graves Into Gardens”
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“Graves Into Gardens” is one of Elevation Worship’s most powerful songs about the transforming work of God. Released in 2020 as the title track of the Graves Into Gardens album, the song features Brandon Lake and was written by Lake along with Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, and Tiffany Hammer. It begins with the recognition that the things the world offers can never fully satisfy, then turns toward the restoration and fulfillment found in God’s love.
The song’s central message is beautifully captured in its imagery of God transforming what appears hopeless into something new and full of life. Mourning becomes dancing, ashes become beauty, shame becomes glory, and graves become gardens. The song doesn’t pretend that difficult circumstances aren’t real; instead, it places them in the context of a God who is capable of bringing redemption, restoration, and new life where we may see only loss or defeat.
“Graves Into Gardens” has become an important part of Elevation Worship’s catalog, with multiple versions including the original live recording, a studio version, acoustic performances, and a later Morning & Evening rendition.
For FishWorship, “Graves Into Gardens” represents much of what makes Elevation Worship distinctive: a large, contemporary worship sound paired with a message that is both personal and congregational. It is a song about looking at what seems impossible and remembering that God is the One who can transform it into something new.
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“The Blessing” – with Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes
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“The Blessing” is one of the most recognizable worship songs to emerge from Elevation Worship’s catalog, bringing together Elevation Worship with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes. Released in 2020 on Graves Into Gardens, the song was written by Jobe, Carnes, Steven Furtick, and Chris Brown. Its words draw directly from the biblical blessing found in Numbers 6:24–26, turning that ancient blessing into a contemporary song of prayer and encouragement.
The power of “The Blessing” comes from its simplicity. Rather than trying to introduce a complicated theological concept, the song speaks a prayer over families, generations, and individuals: that God would bless, keep, guide, and give His people peace. The repeated “Amen” responses give the song an almost congregational quality, making it feel less like a song being performed for an audience and more like a blessing being spoken over the people singing it.
The song also became notable for how widely it traveled beyond its original recording. The 2020 live performance from Elevation Church Ballantyne features Jobe, Carnes, and Elevation Worship together, while numerous other versions—including a global choir version and later live performances—have carried the song into different worship settings.
For FishWorship, “The Blessing” is an especially fitting Essential Song because it demonstrates the ability of contemporary Christian music to take a timeless passage of Scripture and give it a musical form that people can carry with them. It is worship, prayer, Scripture, and encouragement all at once—and its central message remains beautifully simple: God is with us, and He is for us.
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“See a Victory”
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“See a Victory” is a powerful declaration of confidence in God when circumstances seem overwhelming. Released by Elevation Worship in 2019 on the At Midnight EP, the song was written by Steven Furtick, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram, and Chris Brown. Its central message is that the battles we face ultimately belong to God, and that He is able to turn even what was intended for evil toward good.
The song begins in the middle of a battle, acknowledging that darkness and opposition are real, but refusing to give them the final word. Its focus isn’t simply on personal strength or determination; instead, it points toward the power of Jesus and the assurance that God is the One who fights for His people. That makes “See a Victory” particularly fitting for moments when faith requires trusting God before the outcome is visible.
“See a Victory” has become one of Elevation Worship’s best-known worship songs, with its official live video accumulating tens of millions of views. The song has also appeared in acoustic, studio, and later Morning & Evening versions, giving it a lasting place in Elevation Worship’s catalog.
For FishWorship, “See a Victory” is an excellent example of contemporary worship that takes a difficult and very human experience—facing a battle we cannot control—and turns it into an expression of trust in God. It reminds us that the battle belongs to the Lord, and our response can be faith even before we see the victory.
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“RATTLE!”
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“RATTLE!” is one of Elevation Worship’s most energetic declarations of faith, drawing its inspiration from the biblical imagery of dry bones coming back to life. Released in 2020 on the album Graves Into Gardens, the song was written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, and Brandon Lake. Its central message is one of resurrection, renewal, and the limitless power of God to bring life where there appears to be none.
The song draws heavily on the vision of the dry bones in Ezekiel 37, where God brings life back to what appears completely dead. “RATTLE!” takes that imagery and turns it into a bold, contemporary worship anthem. Rather than quietly reflecting on God’s power, the song celebrates it with an almost explosive sense of expectation, proclaiming that God is still able to breathe life into dead and hopeless situations.
Musically, “RATTLE!” is one of the songs that demonstrates the sheer energy Elevation Worship can bring to contemporary worship. Its driving rhythm and repeated declarations make it particularly effective in a live worship setting, while the official lyric video puts the words and the song’s message front and center. Elevation Worship has also released live and acoustic versions, along with several performance and instrumental resources.
For FishWorship, “RATTLE!” represents the exuberant side of Elevation Worship: a song that doesn’t merely ask whether God can bring something back to life—it celebrates the expectation that He can.
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“My Testimony”
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“My Testimony” is a joyful declaration of what God has done and what His grace continues to do. Released in 2020 on Elevation Worship’s Graves Into Gardens, the song was written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Tiffany Hammer, and Brandon Lake. Rather than presenting faith as an abstract idea, “My Testimony” makes it personal: the singer is celebrating the transformation from death to life and giving God the glory for a story that has been rewritten by grace.
The song’s message is rooted in the belief that every follower of Christ has a testimony worth sharing. It moves from remembering what God has already done to looking forward with confidence to what He will do next. That makes the song both deeply personal and wonderfully communal—the word “my” in the title eventually becomes something a congregation can claim together. Its message is not that life will never be difficult, but that God’s work in our lives is greater than the circumstances we face.
Musically, “My Testimony” carries the kind of uplifting, celebratory energy that makes it especially effective in a live worship setting. Elevation Worship has released live, acoustic, and Morning & Evening versions, giving the song several different expressions while keeping its central message intact. The original live recording was part of Graves Into Gardens, an album that also gave us several other defining Elevation Worship songs, including “RATTLE!,” “Graves Into Gardens,” and “The Blessing.”
For FishWorship, “My Testimony” is an essential Elevation Worship song because it captures something at the heart of Christian music itself: the simple but powerful act of telling the story of what God has done. It is a song of gratitude, faith, and expectation—and an invitation to remember that the story God is writing isn’t finished yet.
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“Trust in God”
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“Trust In God” is a powerful declaration of confidence in God’s faithfulness. Released by Elevation Worship in 2023 as part of CAN YOU IMAGINE?, the song features Chris Brown and was written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, and Mitch Wong. The song draws inspiration from the language of the classic hymn Blessed Assurance, bringing its familiar themes of faith and confidence in Christ into a contemporary worship setting.
At its heart, “Trust In God” is about choosing faith because of who God has already proven Himself to be. The song looks back at God’s faithfulness through difficult circumstances and then carries that confidence into the future. Rather than trusting God only when the outcome is visible, it presents trust itself as an act of worship: God has been faithful before, He is faithful now, and He will remain faithful.
One of the song’s particularly effective elements is the way it connects personal testimony with biblical assurance. It moves from remembering God’s faithfulness and Christ’s work on Calvary to a simple declaration of trust, eventually becoming a communal celebration of what God has done. The repeated declaration that God hears and answers those who seek Him gives the song an especially encouraging quality.
“Trust In God” is an excellent addition to the Elevation Essential Songs because it represents the continuing evolution of Elevation Worship’s sound while remaining firmly rooted in timeless Christian themes. It is contemporary worship built around an enduring truth: our confidence in God doesn’t depend on knowing what tomorrow holds; it depends on knowing the One who holds tomorrow.
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🎵Essential Songs – Elevation Rhythm
“This is the Gospel”
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“This Is the Gospel” is a joyful, energetic declaration of the Christian faith from Elevation Rhythm, released in 2023 as the title track of the group’s album This Is the Gospel. The song features Joe L. Barnes and was written by Barnes, Tiffany Hudson, Sydney Wilson, and Joshua Holiday. Rather than approaching the Gospel as an abstract theological concept, the song presents it as a personal story of God’s love, grace, salvation, and the transformation that comes through Jesus.
The song takes the listener through the story of Christianity in a remarkably concise way. It begins with creation and humanity’s relationship with God, moves through the Fall and the need for redemption, and then turns to Jesus—His birth, ministry, death on the cross, and resurrection. The result is a musical retelling of the Gospel story that ultimately arrives at a deeply personal response: “I was lost but now I’m found.”
Musically, “This Is the Gospel” demonstrates what makes Elevation Rhythm distinct within the broader Elevation family. Its contemporary sound, energetic rhythm, and joyful presentation give the song a youthful character without sacrificing the substance of its message. The song feels less like a formal theological statement and more like an enthusiastic invitation to tell somebody the good news.
For FishWorship, “This Is the Gospel” is an especially fitting Essential Song for Elevation Rhythm because it does exactly what its title promises. It doesn’t merely sing about the Gospel—it tells the story of the Gospel and invites the listener to share it with others. It is a celebration of God’s love, amazing grace, and the good news that Jesus saves.
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“Praises”
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“Praises” is one of Elevation Rhythm’s most energetic worship songs, built around a simple but powerful idea: praise is a response to who God is, regardless of what circumstances may look like. The song carries the celebratory, contemporary sound that has become a hallmark of Elevation Rhythm, combining an infectious beat with lyrics designed to get people singing along.
There’s something particularly effective about the song’s sense of movement. Rather than approaching worship as something quiet and reflective, “Praises” feels like an invitation to celebrate God openly and without hesitation. Its upbeat production and repeated declarations make it easy to imagine in a live worship setting, where a congregation can quickly join in and make the song their own.
“Praises” also represents what makes Elevation Rhythm an important part of the broader Elevation Worship family. While Elevation Worship often delivers large-scale congregational worship anthems, Elevation Rhythm brings a younger, more modern energy to the same mission of pointing people toward Jesus. “Praises” is a great example of that approach—a joyful reminder that sometimes the best response to God is simply to lift our voices and praise Him.
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💿Essential Albums – Elevation Worship
Here as in Heaven
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Released in 2016, Here as in Heaven is one of the defining albums in Elevation Worship’s catalog and an excellent introduction to the group’s approach to contemporary worship. Recorded live at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, the album captures the energy of a large worship gathering while maintaining a strong focus on congregational singing and the presence of God. Its title comes from the Lord’s Prayer and reflects the album’s central desire to see God’s will and presence experienced here on earth as they are in heaven.
The album is particularly significant because it contains several songs that have become enduring parts of Elevation Worship’s catalog. Among them is “O Come to the Altar,” one of the group’s most recognizable songs and an Essential Song on FishWorship’s Elevation page. Other notable tracks include “Here as in Heaven,” “Resurrecting,” “Grace So Glorious,” and “Yours Will Be.” Together, they demonstrate the group’s ability to combine accessible melodies with substantial themes of grace, surrender, resurrection, and worship.
What makes Here as in Heaven especially important is the sense that the album was created not merely to be listened to, but to be worshiped with. The live setting gives the songs a communal quality, while the arrangements allow individual moments of reflection to build into large, celebratory declarations of faith. It became an important step in Elevation Worship’s development into one of the most influential contemporary worship groups of its generation.
For FishWorship, Here as in Heaven represents an essential chapter in the story of Elevation Worship. It contains some of the songs that helped establish the group’s distinctive sound and demonstrates the heart behind that sound: worship that invites people to encounter God together, while carrying that experience beyond the walls of the church.
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There Is a Cloud
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Released in 2017, There Is a Cloud continued Elevation Worship’s growth as one of the leading voices in contemporary worship music. Recorded live at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, the album carries the large, immersive sound that had become part of the group’s identity while placing a strong emphasis on faith, perseverance, and expectation. Its title reflects the biblical imagery of a small cloud appearing after a long season of drought, representing the anticipation that something greater is on the way.
The album includes several songs that have become important parts of Elevation Worship’s catalog, most notably “Do It Again,” which is featured as an Essential Song on the FishWorship Elevation page. Other notable tracks include “Fullness,” “Resurrecting,” “Victory,” “No Longer Slaves,” and the title track, “There Is a Cloud.” Across the album, the songs repeatedly return to themes of God’s faithfulness, spiritual perseverance, surrender, and the expectation of what God can do.
“Do It Again” particularly captures the heart of the album. Its message of remembering what God has already done and trusting Him to do it again provides a musical expression of the album’s larger theme: faith that looks beyond present circumstances toward God’s promises. The songs move between intimate moments of personal trust and powerful congregational declarations, making the album feel both personal and communal.
For FishWorship, There Is a Cloud is an Essential Album because it represents an important point in Elevation Worship’s development and contains one of the group’s signature songs. It is an album about expectation—the confidence that even when we cannot yet see the answer, God is already at work.
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Graves Into Gardens
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Released in 2020, Graves Into Gardens is one of Elevation Worship’s most significant albums and one of the strongest representations of the group’s modern worship sound. Recorded during a remarkable period of uncertainty around the world, the album carries a message of faith, hope, and God’s ability to bring new life and purpose out of circumstances that may appear hopeless. Its title captures that message perfectly: God can transform what looks like a grave into a garden.
The album contains an extraordinary concentration of songs that have become central to Elevation Worship’s catalog. Along with the title track, it includes “The Blessing,” “See a Victory,” “RATTLE!,” “My Testimony,” and “Available.” Each approaches faith from a different perspective, but together they create a remarkably cohesive collection centered on God’s faithfulness, power, restoration, and grace. The album also includes contributions from artists such as Brandon Lake, Kari Jobe, and Cody Carnes, further connecting Elevation Worship with the wider contemporary worship community.
The title song, “Graves Into Gardens,” provides the album’s central metaphor. Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly brings life, restoration, and redemption out of situations that appear beyond hope. The album carries that same message into modern worship, reminding listeners that our present circumstances do not determine what God can ultimately accomplish. Songs such as “RATTLE!” and “My Testimony” take that message in particularly energetic directions, while “The Blessing” offers a quieter and deeply encouraging expression of God’s presence and faithfulness.
For FishWorship, Graves Into Gardens is perhaps the clearest Essential Album in the Elevation collection. It contains several of the Essential Songs featured on this page while demonstrating the range of Elevation Worship’s sound—from explosive declarations of faith to intimate prayers of trust. Above all, the album points toward a hopeful Christian truth: God can bring life where we see only death, beauty where we see ashes, and a garden where we see a grave.
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CAN YOU IMAGINE?
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Released in 2023, CAN YOU IMAGINE? finds Elevation Worship continuing to explore the possibilities of faith, worship, and life with God. The album takes its title from a question that runs throughout the project: What might happen when we allow ourselves to imagine what God can do beyond what we can currently see? The result is a collection that combines Elevation Worship’s familiar large-scale worship sound with songs that encourage listeners to approach God with faith and expectation.
The album includes “Trust In God,” one of the Essential Songs featured on the FishWorship Elevation page. Other notable songs include “More Than Able,” “Same God,” “Praise,” “Make It Known,” and the title track, “CAN YOU IMAGINE.” The songs explore themes of God’s faithfulness, surrender, praise, identity, and the limitless possibilities that come from trusting Him.
“Trust In God” is particularly representative of the album’s message. While “CAN YOU IMAGINE?” encourages listeners to consider what God might do, “Trust In God” brings that sense of possibility back to the foundation of Christian faith: confidence in who God is. The album repeatedly encourages listeners to move beyond what circumstances seem to say is possible and toward a deeper trust in God’s character and promises.
For FishWorship, CAN YOU IMAGINE? represents a more recent chapter in Elevation Worship’s continuing musical journey. It demonstrates that even after years of influential worship music, the group continues to ask questions, explore new musical territory, and challenge listeners to consider what a life of faith can look like when we trust God for more than we can see.
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LION
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Released in 2022, LION is a bold and expansive album from Elevation Worship, built around the image of Jesus as the Lion of Judah. The album carries a strong theme of courage, victory, and the power of God, while continuing Elevation Worship’s tradition of combining contemporary musical production with songs designed for worship. Its title points to the biblical imagery of Revelation 5, where Jesus is described as the Lion of the tribe of Judah who has overcome.
The album opens with the title track, “LION,” establishing its central theme immediately. Other notable songs include “Same God,” “Might Get Loud,” “This Is the Kingdom,” “What I See,” and “The One You Love.” Together, these songs explore God’s faithfulness, the authority of Jesus, personal surrender, praise, and the confidence that comes from knowing who God is.
One of the album’s strengths is its range. “LION” and “Might Get Loud” bring an energetic, celebratory sound, while songs such as “Same God” and “The One You Love” take a more personal and reflective approach. That combination allows LION to function both as a congregational worship album and as a collection for personal listening, with its different musical styles serving a common message of faith and confidence in God.
For FishWorship, LION is an Essential Album because it captures another important stage in Elevation Worship’s musical development. It is a confident, modern worship record that repeatedly points listeners toward the character and power of Jesus. At its center is the image that gives the album its name: Christ the Lion of Judah, victorious and worthy of our praise.
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💿Essential Albums – Elevation Rhythm
Growing Pains
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Released in 2022, Growing Pains marked an important moment for Elevation Rhythm as the group established itself as a distinct musical expression within the Elevation family. Rather than simply reproducing the sound of Elevation Worship, Rhythm brings contemporary pop, R&B, hip-hop, and electronic influences into its music while maintaining a clear focus on Christian faith and worship. The album’s title is fitting for a project centered on the experiences of growing, changing, and discovering what it means to follow God.
The album includes songs such as “GOODBYE YESTERDAY,” “THIS IS THE DAY,” “JEALOUS,” “LETTING GO,” and “FALLING.” The songs explore themes of leaving the past behind, trusting God through change, surrendering control, and finding a new identity in Christ. Rather than presenting faith as something distant or formal, the album often approaches it from the perspective of everyday life and the challenges of growing in a relationship with God.
What makes Growing Pains particularly interesting is the way it demonstrates the musical freedom of Elevation Rhythm. The production feels contemporary and accessible, with influences that connect naturally with younger listeners while the underlying messages remain unmistakably Christian. The result is music that can work both as personal listening and as an introduction to worship for listeners who may not immediately connect with the larger congregational sound of Elevation Worship.
For FishWorship, Growing Pains is an Essential Album because it establishes why Elevation Rhythm deserves to be considered on its own terms. It is connected to the larger Elevation worship ministry, but it has its own voice, sound, and audience. The album captures a group finding its musical identity while encouraging listeners to do something equally important in their own lives: keep growing.
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This Is the Gospel
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Released in 2023, This Is the Gospel is a concise but purposeful album from Elevation Rhythm that places the central message of Christianity at the forefront. Rather than relying on a single theme or worship style, the project moves through foundational ideas of Christian faith, including repentance, salvation, grace, surrender, and the transforming power of the Gospel. The album’s title is also its mission statement: this is the good news of Jesus Christ, presented through the distinctive contemporary sound of Elevation Rhythm.
The project includes “This Is the Gospel,” “Good News,” “PRAISES,” “Wind of Love,” “Streetlights,” “Purify,” and “You Will Be Saved.” The title track is featured as an Essential Song on the FishWorship Elevation page, and it provides an excellent introduction to the album’s overall message. While the songs have different musical personalities, they work together as a collection centered on the Gospel and what it means to respond to it with faith.
Musically, This Is the Gospel demonstrates the balance that makes Elevation Rhythm distinctive. Contemporary production, infectious rhythms, and youthful energy are paired with lyrics that don’t shy away from the substance of Christian belief. The result is music that feels current without treating the Gospel itself as something that needs to be reinvented. The album invites listeners to celebrate the good news while also considering how that news changes the way we live.
For FishWorship, This Is the Gospel may be the most important Elevation Rhythm album to feature. It gives visitors a clear picture of what the group is about and provides a natural connection between contemporary Christian music and the foundational message of Christianity. The Gospel isn’t simply something Elevation Rhythm sings about—it is the good news they want listeners to hear, understand, and share.
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Victory Lap
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Released in 2025, Victory Lap represents a new chapter for Elevation Rhythm as the group continues to develop its distinctive sound within the larger Elevation family. The album carries an energetic, contemporary character while remaining rooted in Christian faith, reflecting Rhythm’s ability to combine worship with elements of modern pop, R&B, and hip-hop. The title itself suggests celebration and forward movement—a recognition of what God has already done while looking ahead to what comes next.
Across the album, Elevation Rhythm explores themes of faith, identity, praise, perseverance, and confidence in God. The songs feel particularly focused on the experience of following Christ in everyday life, speaking in a musical language that is accessible to a younger generation while maintaining a clear Christian foundation. Rather than trying to sound like Elevation Worship, Rhythm continues to establish its own musical personality.
Victory Lap also demonstrates how far Elevation Rhythm had come since Growing Pains only a few years earlier. The group had moved from establishing its identity to confidently expanding it, with a more mature sound and a greater sense of musical freedom. The album shows that Elevation Rhythm is not simply a younger extension of Elevation Worship, but an evolving Christian music act with a sound and audience of its own.
For FishWorship, Victory Lap is an important Essential Album because it brings the Elevation Rhythm story into the present. Alongside Growing Pains and This Is the Gospel, it creates a natural progression: growing, proclaiming the Gospel, and moving forward in faith. It is a fitting representation of a group that continues to find new ways to make contemporary Christian music both energetic and meaningful.
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