Overview
The Levi Worship Academy is designed for anyone seeking to grow in worship — not just experienced musicians or those already on team. One of the primary focuses of the Academy is to develop musical and vocal competence, while also grounding participants in biblical foundations, spiritual formation, and a heart to serve God with excellence in worship spaces.
How the Academy Works
Our courses are modular and pathway-based, enabling participants to progress through clearly defined levels at their own pace. Training combines biblical foundations of worship, practical, creative and musical skills, and intentional personal formation, ensuring learning is both meaningful and applicable. All sessions are delivered in person, fostering community, collaboration, and hands-on growth.
Sessions are led by skilled tutors with many years of experience across worship ministry, the creative arts, and the wider music and production industries. Our tutors bring a rich cultural diversity and a wide range of specialist expertise, offering students depth, perspective, and excellence in every area of learning.
While many modules directly support worship and production ministry within CLM, the Academy also warmly welcomes individuals who are not seeking to serve on a team but are passionate about growing creatively and spiritually.
The Levi Worship Academy exists to nurture confident, capable, and humble Creatives — people who pursue excellence, value growth, and cultivate a deep love for the presence of God.
We have crafted Training Modules for Keyboards, Singers, Guitar, Bass, Drums & Worship Leaders. We are also planning to include pathways for Sound Engineers and Media Operators in due course.
Please see below for the Training Module dates for 2026. Sign-up for a number of these is now open via the links below.
Please note - Sign ups for this academic year have now closed. If you would like any further information on Levi Worship Academy and how to enrole in the future, please e-mail: levi@clmchurch.co.uk
Leadership Team
The Levi Worship Academy is led by an experienced leadership team combining spiritual insight, musical expertise, and effective operational oversight. Together, they ensure the delivery of high‑quality training within a structured, supportive environment for creative development.
Mark Beswick – Worship Pastor & Tutor
Mark Beswick provides strategic leadership and spiritual oversight for the Academy. As Worship Pastor, he oversees daily operations, ensuring alignment with CLM’s vision and values, and works closely with the Operations Manager to guide policy and curriculum development. Mark also serves as a tutor, delivering teaching and mentoring in worship, music, and creative ministry.
Steve Thompson – Academy Lead
Steve Thompson provides academic, programmatic, and operational leadership for the Academy. As Academy Lead, he designs and oversees all modules, ensuring curriculum quality and consistency. Steve manages timetabling, scheduling, tutor coordination, and student progression, while also contributing to teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development.
Corah Azhar – Administrator
Corah Azhar provides administrative and operational support across the Academy. She manages scheduling, communications, record‑keeping, and logistical coordination for classes, rehearsals, events, and performances, ensuring the Academy operates efficiently and professionally.
Levi Worship Academy Tutors
The Academy’s tutors are experienced practitioners across worship ministry, music, and the creative arts. They deliver high‑quality instruction, prepare teaching materials, mentor students, and collaborate with leadership to continuously develop and strengthen the curriculum.
FAQs
We have compiled a list of FAQs, but please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Contact Us
If you would like to find out more information on how to enrol for the next academic year, please contact levi@clmchurch.co.uk