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David & Pamela Claasen 

For more than 40 years, Exaltation Crew has stood as a shining light in gospel music, inspiring hearts and raising voices in heartfelt praise.


Exaltation Crew was born in 1983 when two vibrant groups—the Abingdon Youth Choir (originally founded in the early 1970s by Arthur Brown) and the Lifeline Band—came together in harmony. Under the leadership of Pastor Andre Coetzer, assisted by James and his late wife Joyce Sharpley, the newly formed gospel group was named Exaltation Crew.


From those humble beginnings, Exaltation Crew has grown into a dynamic ministry that continues to inspire generations through music and worship.


Exaltation Crew is currently led by David, a gifted gospel singer and songwriter, supported faithfully by his wife Pamela Claasen. The only two remaining members from the original Exaltation Crew together, they carry forward the vision of spreading the gospel through music, nurturing talent, and building community.

Our Projects

Exaltation Music Ministry



We celebrate diversity in worship through three unique expressions under the banner of "EXALTATION MUSIC MINISTRY"


Exaltation Crew – The flagship gospel group carrying the original vision.


Exaltation Junior Community Project – A children’s choir formed in 2010, raising up the next generation of worshippers.


Exaltation 50 Plus Praise – A joyful ensemble of believers over 50, proving that praise knows no age limit.

 

Vision

The vision God gave David for Exaltation Crew is rooted in divine revelation and faithful partnership with God. Inspired by scriptures such as Habakkuk 2:2, Matthew 25:14-30, and Romans 12:1-2, David captures a future where believers wisely invest their gifts to grow God’s Kingdom.

Mission

Exaltation Crew exists to perform revolutionary, ground-breaking praise songs that stir the heart of God and unite souls in spiritual joy and worship. The mission is to raise believers to greater heights of pure joy in worshipping the Father, fostering a lifestyle of holiness, love, and faithful service inspired by the Holy Spirit and grounded in God’s truth.

Objectives

To infuse God’s Word into a new worship genre, advancing a Kingdom-Purpose that nurtures spiritually rich souls devoted to God as first love (Isaiah 42:1) and cultivates Christ-like love, obedience, righteousness, and generosity (Revelation 2:3-5).

"Spring Worship Volume 2"

2012

Live Recording @ The Rock Apostolic Ministries

"Hold On Don't Let Go"

2012

Live Recording @ Crystal Ministries International

"Spring Worship Volume 1

2012

Live Recording @ The Rock Apostolic Ministries

Experience Our Historical Moments Live

By booking Exaltation Crew for your live worship event, you're in for a treat! This exceptional group has had the honour of sharing stages with the best in South Africa, including Thokoza, Musa Njoko, Michael Henkinson, and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, at prestigious events like the A-List celebrity event hosted for Nelson Mandela at the Lyric Theatre. With their unique blend of soul-stirring harmonies and infectious energy, Exaltation Crew is guaranteed to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience that will leave you and your audience spellbound. Their performances are more than just music – they're transformative experiences that will uplift, inspire, and leave a lasting impact. When you book Exaltation Crew, you're booking a journey of a lifetime, one that will leave you and your guests feeling uplifted, refreshed, and spiritually rejuvenated.