"Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"

— Matthew 25:37-40 

Africa. Australia. Japan. Cambodia. Bangladesh … Baytown, Texas.

Whether across the globe or in its hometown of Baytown, Leeland is taking dirty hands and a passionate message to the world:  Faith without works is dead.

It's a timeless mantra—tried and true. But for Leeland Mooring (lead vocals/guitars), his brother Jack (vocals/keys), cousin Jake Holtz (bass) and longtime friend Mike Smith (drums), nothing rings truer for these four 20-somethings in this season of life. A glance at the band's schedule over the past few years reveals not only several notable tours (including a massive arena tour with Casting Crowns) but also tireless hours of charitable work both domestically and abroad.

This comes as no surprise to anyone familiar with the band's previous work. Themes of social awareness permeated 2006's Sound of Melodies and 2008's Opposite Way (Essential). The two albums garnered the band numerous Dove Award nominations and two GRAMMY nods, broadening its platform and thrusting the songwriting prowess of Leeland (who incidentally wrote his first song at age 11) into the spotlight. However, the release of the band's third record, Love Is on the Move, ups the ante both musically and philosophically. Produced by Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band) and Steve Wilson (Fish, Hawk Nelson), the album is a direct result of a shift in perspective for the band.

Leeland explains, "For a while, we were just this band from Baytown, Texas, and all we saw was our little church where God has been doing awesome and incredible things. But he's really been opening our vision to all the hurting people—especially the poor—around the world and making it clear we should help by being a part of spreading his kingdom."