Let It Rise: A Manual For Worship, written by Holland Davis is a comprehensive resource for worship leaders and worshippers alike. A collection of theological and practical insights gathered from over 30 years of worship ministry. This book is practical, informative, and easy to read. Written with a great mix of common sense, humor, and sensitivity, Let It Rise is an invaluable resource for worship leaders everywhere, particularly for those who are just getting started. It is a working manual that covers all aspects of worship leadership.
ArchivesMaranatha Music Years 1997 to 2001
1997 to 2001
Gary Bonner Singers: Let It Rise Musical and CD
Legendary Dr. Gary Bonner from Cal-Baptist University recorded a collection of worship songs. I had the privilege of watching them record Let It Rise in the studio. Songlist: Let It Rise
Joel Osteen: Hope For Today Worship
Joel & Victoria Osteen pastor Lakewood Church and their worship team led by Cindy Cruse Ratcliff recorded Let It Rise on the project Hope For Today Worship. Songlist: Let It Rise
Twenty-ninth Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards
Holland Davis won an award for the Most Performed Songs of 2006 as reported by radio stations. The award was for the Big Daddy Weave version of Let It Rise.
Dozens of Christian music’s top stars, including Chris Tomlin, Brian Littrell, MercyMe, Third Day, Natalie Grant, Matthew West, Mark Schultz, Newsong, Todd Agnew, BarlowGirl, Sanctus Real, Rush of Fools, David Crowder Band, Jeremy Riddle, and Superchic[k] convened in Nashville, Tennessee on April 23 to celebrate the 29th Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards held at Richland Country Club.
This year’s ceremony, hosted by ASCAP Senior Vice President Connie Bradley, featured a Luau theme. ASCAP Vice President Dan Keen joined Bradley in presenting awards to the ASCAP songwriters and publishers of the most performed Christian songs of 2006.
Among the recipients of the evening’s top writer and publisher awards were Sixsteprecords/Sparrow Records lead-worshiper and 2006 GMA Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year Chris Tomlin, who was awarded Songwriter of the Year for “How Great Is Our God” and “Made To Worship” and Bernie Herms who won Song of the Year for “Praise You In This Storm.” Christian Publisher of the Year went to EMI CMG Publishing for “How Great Is Our God,” “I’m Not Alright,” “Made To Worship,” “The Face Of Love,” “What If” and “Wholly Yours.”
In recognition of their innovative leadership in the field of Christian Rock music, DeGarmo & Key reunited to receive the ASCAP Vision Award. They are credited with being at the forefront of infusing rock ‘n roll music with Christian lyrics.
Among the evening’s performers were Connorsvine, Hunter Smith (Super Bowl champion, Indianapolis Colts) and songwriter Chris Wilson performing in honor of Chris Tomlin, ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year Brett James, Ruby Amanfu and Katie Herzig.
Music In The Rockies
Holland Davis led worship for Gary Smalley and participated in the Song Discovery Panel at the Gospel Music Associations Music in the Rockies event in 2007. This was the first professional event that Chase Davis played for. Worship Leader Magazine and Song Discovery co-sponsored the event.
Workshops: Worship Leader Keynote Session Panel, Understanding The Pastor / Worship Leader Working Relationship, Theology Of Worship Leading, SongDiscovery Listening Panel, Writing Prayer Songs, Releasing Your Congregation To Worship