In memory National Read a Book Daythe Emmy award-winning actor, singer, songwriter and artist Ernest Pugh publishes an audiobook version of his Amazon bestseller “Lingering in the Place of Worship: Practical Instructions for the Modern Minstrel“, which he wrote during the global pandemic in 2020 and published a year later.

To celebrate the release of the audiobook version of “Staying in the place of worship”, Dr. Pugh invites everyoneo join him online Friday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. CST And 8pm EST for a discussion on some of the themes in the book. To join the discussion, please visit www.earnestpugh.com to register, receive the Zoom link, and receive a FREE signed copy of the (Keepsake) CD titled Simply worship.

Originally published as a paperback by Books2LiveBy The book’s foreword is written by the phenomenal theologian and Bible scholar – Rev. Dr. Ralph Douglas West – senior pastor of the Church Without Walls, where Pugh is an artist in residence. A great teaching tool for worship leaders, “Staying in the place of worship“” is supported by such people as worldwide preaching sensation Rev. Dr. Claudette Anderson Copeland, Pastor Emeritus at New Creations Christian Center; Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr., Senior Pastor of Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD, where Pugh was on the music staff for over 10 years; Bishop Kevin Foreman, Harvest Church of Denver, Co; Rev. Dr. Michael Bell, Senior Pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church in Washington, DC; and Life Coach and Apostle Steven Banks.

Dr. Pugh says, “The book is comprised of spiritual ‘downloads’ and ‘nuggets’ that I have collected over the past three decades as a worship pastor, conference worship leader and speaker, visiting professor at Howard University School of Divinity, instructor at various worship symposiums and choral workshops, and during my weekly tours over the past two decades.” Pugh is a successful recording artist on the Billboard charts and has released 12 CDs to date with No. 1 hits such as “Rain On Us,” “I Need Your Glory,” “Thank You So Much,” and “God Wants To Heal You.”

Pugh said, “The discussion will revolve around strategically influencing the flow of worship.” Following the discussion, there will be a short question and answer session, followed by a listening session of songs from his upcoming 2025 release The Outpour Experience, Volume 2 recordingwas performed live in San Antonio, Texas earlier this year.