Our Mission and Purpose
Higher Praise is a Christian ministry resource founded to provide biblically-grounded teaching, worship guidance, and practical ministry support to believers and church leaders worldwide. Since our relaunch in 2025, we’ve been committed to helping Christians grow deeper in their faith through accessible, scripture-based content.
Our mission is threefold:
- Spread biblical positivity and hope through Christ-centered teaching
- Educate believers on sound biblical doctrine and practical Christian living
- Equip ministry leaders with resources for effective Gospel preaching and worship leading
We affirm that Jesus Christ is Lord and King, and all our content flows from this foundational truth.
Who We Are
Higher Praise features contributions from experienced pastors, worship leaders, and Christian educators with decades of combined ministry experience. Our writers include:
Lead Contributors:
- Rev. David Gray – Senior pastor with over 40 years of ministry experience, preaching since age 15. Rev. Gray has served in pastoral ministry, church planting, and theological education. Father of 10 children, his teaching combines biblical scholarship with practical family and ministry wisdom.
Contributing Writers:
- Experienced worship leaders with backgrounds in church music ministry
- Licensed and ordained ministers from various evangelical denominations
- Christian educators specializing in biblical studies and practical theology
All content published on Higher Praise undergoes editorial review to ensure biblical accuracy, doctrinal soundness, and practical applicability.
Our Theological Foundation
Higher Praise operates from an evangelical Christian worldview rooted in historic orthodox Christianity. We affirm:
- The authority and inerrancy of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
- The deity of Jesus Christ and salvation through faith in Him alone (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9)
- The necessity of spiritual regeneration through the Holy Spirit (John 3:3-7)
- The importance of the local church in Christian discipleship (Hebrews 10:24-25)
- The call to worship God in spirit and truth (John 4:23-24)
While our contributors come from various evangelical backgrounds, we maintain unity around these core biblical truths.
Content Categories and Expertise
Life & Faith
Articles addressing practical Christian living, biblical guidance for daily challenges, spiritual growth, and applying scripture to modern life. Our writers draw from pastoral counseling experience, biblical study, and personal ministry to provide theologically sound, practical wisdom.
Praise & Worship
Resources for worship leaders, congregations, and individual believers seeking to deepen their worship experience. Content includes worship theology, song selection guidance, leading corporate worship, and cultivating personal devotional practices. Written by experienced worship leaders with backgrounds in music ministry and liturgical studies.
For Ministry Leaders
Practical resources for pastors, ministry leaders, and church staff addressing sermon preparation, ministry management, pastoral care, leadership development, and avoiding burnout. Content draws from real ministry experience and biblical leadership principles.
News and Current Events
Biblical perspective on cultural issues, church news, religious freedom concerns, and Christian responses to contemporary challenges. All commentary is grounded in scriptural principles and aims to help believers think biblically about current events.
Our Commitment to Quality
Editorial Standards:
- All biblical claims are verified against scripture in context
- Theological positions align with historic Christian orthodoxy
- Practical advice reflects real ministry experience and biblical wisdom
- Sources are cited when referencing external research or statistics
- Content is reviewed for accuracy before publication
Experience and Authority: Our contributors bring substantial ministry credentials:
- Combined 100+ years of pastoral ministry experience
- Seminary training in biblical studies and theology
- Active service in local church ministry
- Real-world application of biblical principles in diverse ministry contexts
Transparency: We clearly identify our theological perspective as evangelical Christianity. We acknowledge different Christian traditions while maintaining our commitment to biblical authority and Gospel-centered ministry.
Who We Serve
Higher Praise provides resources for:
- Believers seeking to grow deeper in faith and biblical understanding
- Ministry Leaders needing practical resources and encouragement
- Worship Leaders developing their craft and theological foundation
- Seekers exploring Christianity and asking honest questions about faith
- Churches looking for quality teaching resources and ministry guidance
Contact and Verification
Higher Praise is committed to accountability and transparency. For questions about our content, theological positions, or contributor credentials:
- Email: hello[at]higherpraise.com
We welcome feedback and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of biblical accuracy and ministry integrity.
Our Vision Moving Forward
We believe the Church needs clear biblical teaching, authentic worship resources, and practical ministry support more than ever. Higher Praise exists to fill that need by providing content that is:
- Biblically faithful and theologically sound
- Practically applicable to real ministry and life situations
- Accessible to believers at all stages of spiritual growth
- Rooted in real ministry experience, not just theory
As we continue growing, we remain committed to our founding mission: pointing people to Jesus Christ and equipping believers to worship Him, serve Him, and share His Gospel faithfully.
Statement of Faith: Higher Praise affirms the Apostles’ Creed and historic evangelical Christian doctrine. We believe in the Trinity, the full deity and humanity of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith, the authority of Scripture, and the necessity of personal conversion and sanctification through the Holy Spirit.
Copyright and Usage: Content published on Higher Praise may be shared for non-commercial ministry purposes with proper attribution. For commercial use or republication, please contact our editorial team.
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” – John 14:6