Ablaze is a youth-driven worship movement, content engine, and cultural brand, born out of United Christian Faith Ministries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and now the 2026 Stellar Awards New Artist of the Year.
Ablaze Youth Choir is a dynamic, spirit-led movement of young voices committed to igniting a generation for Christ through bold, expressive worship.
Rooted in purpose and fueled by passion, Ablaze blends gospel, urban influence, and contemporary sounds to create music that is both culturally relevant and spiritually transformative.
Emerging from United Christian Faith Ministries, Ablaze has captured attention with viral moments, high-energy performances, and a growing digital presence that resonates with youth and families alike.
More than a choir, Ablaze is a mission. Each song is designed to inspire identity, spark faith, and create authentic worship experiences that extend beyond the stage into everyday life.
Ablaze Youth Choir is formed at United Christian Faith Ministries under the leadership of Mark Ellis Jr. A small group of teens with bigger voices than the room.
A rehearsal clip catches fire on TikTok, surpassing a million views and putting Ablaze in front of audiences across the country.
Ablaze begins performing nationally: youth conferences, gospel festivals, and viral collaborations with major worship artists.
New singles released. National tour begins. The Ablaze Society fan community launches. The Ablaze Scholarship is established.
5M+ streams, 100K+ UGC videos, 350K+ social following, 20K+ email community, and a new generation worshipping out loud.
A look at recent worship moments, rehearsals, and crowd reactions.
Ablaze Youth Choir is recognized for its impact in youth worship, gospel music, and faith-based culture, crowned New Artist of the Year at the 2026 Stellar Awards, gospel music's biggest night.
Ablaze won New Artist of the Year at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Charlotte, gospel music's biggest night.
View Source ↗Recognition celebrating Ablaze Youth Choir's cultural and ministry impact among the next generation.
View Source ↗Ablaze was listed among the 2026 Stellar Gospel Music Awards nominees for Contemporary Choir of the Year.
View Source ↗These milestones reflect more than visibility. They point to a movement of young voices using music, worship, and culture to reach the next generation for Christ.
Worship, discipleship, and youth engagement rooted in real faith, not performance.
Original gospel sound built for streaming, stage, and short-form. Production-grade output.
A digital-native presence that meets a generation where they actually live.
Real voices, real moments, real youth. No manufactured polish.