For over 35 years, Marcus and Sharon Ford have equipped worship leaders, teams, and churches to move beyond performance into genuine, biblical, life-transforming worship.
🎵 Worship Training · Team Development · Ministry Consulting · Since 2015
Marcus and Sharon Ford have been worship leaders for over 35 years, serving on staff with Rocky Mountain Church of God, Marilyn Hickey Ministries, Living Word Ministries, Church For All Nations, Transformation Church, and other churches — carrying a culture of authentic worship everywhere they go.
In 2015, they founded the Worship Training Academy — now the Authentic Worship Institute — where countless students have learned biblical worship and leadership principles alongside voice and piano skills.
In 2023 they launched R.A.W. Consulting, a para-church ministry focused on fortifying worship and production teams across the globe.
We are dedicated to cultivating authentic worship and fostering healthy ministry cultures.
With decades of experience, we empower worship leaders and churches to thrive in their unique contexts and communities.
Ensuring songs, set lists, and leadership trainings are biblically sound.
Cultivating genuine worship experiences that transform lives.
Striving for the highest standards in every ministry engagement.
Empowering and discipling individuals to grow confidently in their unique roles.
Form · Observe · Refine · Grow · Empower — a proven pathway that establishes solid vision, culture, and skill development so worship teams thrive in their unique ministry contexts.
The F.O.R.G.E. Framework establishes a solid vision and culture for worship teams, including skill development that enables them to thrive in their unique ministry contexts.
We facilitate in-person and online consultation and workshops utilizing the F.O.R.G.E. Framework — successfully guiding teams through foundational assessments and igniting transformation within their worship ministries.
The framework includes training in diverse church environments, supporting a wider range of worship leadership in their pursuit of authentic worship and effective ministry practices.
With the belief that we lead better together, our CORE Team Model is designed to foster character, ownership, and excellence within ministry teams — ensuring they thrive alongside our F.O.R.G.E. Framework for effective leadership development.
Tailored guidance for effective worship leadership.
Interactive sessions designed to enhance skills.
Building strong teams through targeted training.
Our team brings decades of hands-on ministry experience, ensuring we understand the realities and challenges faced by worship leaders and church communities today.
The F.O.R.G.E. and CORE models are built from biblical guidelines and lived ministry — practical tools and strategies that resonate deeply with the needs of diverse congregations.
As a husband and wife team, we lead with a shared faith and commitment to uplift and empower worship leaders, fostering authentic connections in ministry.
...Marcus and Sharon provided exceptional guidance and development across our praise team, choir, musicians, and sound technicians. Their emphasis on spiritual growth and purpose created a lasting impact on everyone they mentored.
...Throughout our time working together, Marcus and Sharon were not only professional and reliable but also a genuine pleasure to partner with. I unreservedly recommend R.A.W. Consulting to any church looking to strengthen their worship ministry and build a thriving team.
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Discover how to use your voice in ways you never imagined — Sharon Ford has taught children and adults to sing better for over 25 years. ("I didn't know my voice could do that!")
Join our institute if you know you have gifts that need to be developed.
Discover the blind spots holding your ministry back with our comprehensive ministry health evaluation.
A crash course on all things worship. Need a reset or a refresh? We will bring the conference to you!
Comprehensive Consulting Package — 3-month consulting & coaching with the option to extend. What you'll gain:
Ready to lead your church into authentic worship? Reach out today and let's talk about what God is doing in your ministry.
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