Rooted Worship is designed to help Worship leaders and teams go deeper in their understanding of true, biblically faithful worship.
Going beyond current trends and stylistic techniques, Rooted Worship is designed to help worship leaders stay focused and grounded in what matters most when God’s people gather to worship Him.
The Rooted Worship curriculum can be easily adapted to many different learning environments: personal enrichment, small group study, or even as an exercise for church leaders and staff

Introduction to Rooted Worship

Overview Diagram of the Rooted Principles

What People Are Saying

“I have the privilege of serving alongside Dave daily on staff here at Highland and I see his heart, his wisdom and his passion to be rooted in those things that matter in worship..Rooted worship is not just theological jargon… it’s practical, biblical truths that will center you, your ministry and your church in a proper understanding of worship and its place in the local church. You, your staff and your church would greatly benefit from this God-centered training and ministry.. led by my friend and brother, Dave Hook.”

Eric Estes

Sr Pastor, Highland Church, Laurel, Mississippi

“although (Rooted Worship) will equip you as a leader, it’s not just for worship leaders…This is for all believers who want to dive into what it means to truly worship the God of the universe in a way that pleases him. it takes you on a journey of discovering more about God’s character, really who He is and how that should shape our response to him in worship…I know from experience that by studying the scriptures with through this Rooted Worship lens, if you will, it changes you”

Alexa Wallace

“It is so necessary as a worship leader to find discipleship and mentorship..and thats what (Rooted Worship) really is. It addresses topics from a biblical basis…how do we worship God? What are the different kinds of worship? How does God even like to be worshiped? It addresses the theology of worship and how do we take care od our own heards in the midst of leading worship …and pastoring people”

Amanda Polacheck

worship leadership, Aspire Church, Tucson, Arizona

“..I believe that every worship leader should take advantage of this well-thought and inspirational resource. This course is designed to help you connect with the core of what it means to worship in Spirit and in Truth. It will challenge you to reflect on your “why”, help you identify ways that you can take your church’s worship experience to the next level, and give you essential tools to craft an effective worship flow each week.”

Alexis Frenette

Living Word Church, Hattiesburg, MS

“Rooted Worship greatly encouraged me as a worship leader. Dave emphasized the relational aspect to worship. Worship isn’t something that we just do; it comes from a heart that loves Christ. I was able to take what I learned and apply it to my leadership role. My heart’s desire is that we love Christ more, and this program helped me develop practical ways to lead the congregation to deepen their relationship with their Savior.”

Nate Brunk

Worship leader, Audubon Drive Bible Church, Laurel, MS

“Dave Hook’s Rooted Worship course is a profound exploration of worship that goes beyond music, grounding leaders in a biblical and theological understanding of true, God-centered worship. With rich scriptural insights and historical depth, the course challenges modern worship leaders to move beyond performance-driven models and into the meaning of worship.”

Nick Johnson

Worship Leader-Emmanuel Faith Community Church, Escondido, CA