The P.R.A.I.S.E. Team of Christ’s Church for Our Community began singing together in January of 2000 at the genesis of Christ’s Church for Our Community in Louisville, KY.  P.R.A.I.S.E. is an acronym for People Renewed And Inspired Sharing Encouragement, under the leadership of Minister Tierra Watkins.  This ensemble champions the cause of participatory worship and praise by utilizing a unique style that captivates the hearts of burdened men, women and children to move from gloom to glory. 

The P.R.A.I.S.E. Team blends 1950’s “doo-wop,” Caribbean calypso, with gospel tinged praise and worship and street hip hop into a slick a cappella package resulting in one of the most refreshing, highly energized presentations of the “good news” to come along in some time. 

The P.R.A.I.S.E. Team has released its first recording entitled, “Christ’s Church for Our Community presents, The P.R.A.I.S.E.. Team - Reaching Up, Reaching In, Reaching Out.”  They are called upon often to perform for numerous functions locally and out of state, spreading the message of hope in their distinctive way. Some recent engagements include:

·   Opening performance group for Grammy Award winning group, Take

    6, at Browne Theater in Louisville, KY

·   Featured gospel artists at Hillary Clinton’s democratic fundraiser held at

    Kentucky International Convention Center

·   One of the featured gospel groups at the North American Christian

    Convention held at Kentucky International Convention Center

·   Invited to lead praise & worship at Southeast Christian Church during

   their "Get Connected" initiative

·  Awarded the  Outstanding Community Service Award from Metro

   Louisville Council