Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Having dedicated nearly five decades to serving in churches as a worship leader, pastor, and mentor, Dr. Charlie Martin created the ministry Worship Practice to strengthen and inspire others in worship leadership.

What is Worship Practice?

Worship Practice exists to serve, equip, and mentor leaders and teams in order to provide personalized guidance and support to worship leaders, choir members, and musicians.

Whether your need is short-term leadership, team development, or personal mentoring, Worship Practice meets you where you are. Worship Practice can be tailored to churches of all sizes and budgets.

“I am passionate about equipping leaders to live out the worship they lead so that worship becomes more than a Sunday event—it becomes a way of life. My approach is built on both theological depth and practical application.”

Through a combination of one-on-one mentoring, group coaching, and practical workshops or retreats, Worship Practice’s ultimate goal is to Equip Leaders to Live what they Lead.

Offerings

Flexible for churches of any size and style. Travel and scheduling arranged as needed.

Short-Term Worship Leadership

One Sunday, multiple weeks, or interim. Includes rehearsal planning, service flow,

and team coordination.

Rehearsal & worship leadership with full leadership team
Traditional or contemporary contexts

Worship Ministry Retreats

Customized sessions for choir, band, praise teams, and production teams.

Explore Biblical foundations of worship
Understand deeper purpose of worship music

Mentoring and Coaching

A personalized 4–6 week coaching process designed to strengthen both ministry and personal leadership.

Discuss challenges, set goals, build upon strengths
One-on-one calls or in-person (Birmingham, AL area)

About Charlie Martin

Dr. Charlie Martin devoted 45 years to full-time worship ministry, most recently serving at NorthPark Baptist Church in Trussville, Alabama. He holds a Bachelor and Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Doctor of Education Administration, specializing in Worship Leadership, Spiritual Formation and Discipleship.

Throughout his ministry, Charlie has led worship in churches across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Colorado and beyond, embracing a wide range of settings and styles. Today, his focus is on mentoring worship leaders, strengthening church teams, and guiding ministries to embrace worship as a way of life.

When he’s not equipping or leading, you’ll find Charlie working in the yard, cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide, or spending time with his wife, Lisa, their children, and grandchildren.