Worship 4:24 2024: Full Schedule

Bivocational Worship Ministry: what is it? And how do we do it? Join us in exploring one of the fastest growing areas of local church ministry. Learn about what bivocational worship leadership is and how God can use it for the cause of Christ. We will talk all facets of it from both a professional and personal viewpoint.

Speakers

Roger O'Neel

Professor of Worship; Director - Worship Program; Assistant Chair - Worship, Cedarville University

Dr. O'Neel serves as Professor of Worship. He has served for over 30 years as a full-time and part-time minister for worship and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of traditional and contemporary worship. He received his Ph.D. in Music Theory from the University... Read More →

Nathan Stewart

Music and Worship Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church

Nathan has been in worship ministry for over 20 years. He is currently the Music and Worship Pastor at Dublin Baptist Church and teaches elementary music in Olentangy Local Schools. He holds a B.A. in Church Music, Master of Arts in Practical Theology in Worship and Renewal from Regent... Read More →

Friday January 26, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
SSC Event Rooms

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Core Session: Worship Leadership

Five Faders: While every team has people, what kind are on your team is up to you. The dysfunctional team is infested with:

Rock Stars who are Perfectionistic and Contemptuous
Gatekeepers who are Oversensitive and Mistrusting
Judges & Juries who are Critical
Isolating Know-It-Alls who are Lecturing
Debating Dictators who are Micromanaging and Controlling.

But the Five Faders team is full of:

:Craftsmen who create Beauty and Usefulness
Pastors who develop Community and Belonging
Prophets who foster Devotion and Depth
Mentors who embody Wisdom and Capability
Architects that design Excellence and Transcendence

Learn how to build a Five Faders team!

Speakers

Dave Helmuth

Founder, Ad Lib Music

Dave Helmuth spends his life walking alongside worship leaders, building relationships that strengthen the church, and helping people, teams, and churches be the best versions of themselves. He leads the US-based worship coaching organization Ad Lib Music from the mountains of Costa... Read More →

Friday January 26, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
DMC149

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Semsem Music Reading session

Join Daniel Semsen in a review of the music of one of the leading publishers in America today. You will be blessed and worship as you preview and singalong to their choral musical offerings, which include great new songs for the church. Everyone who attends will get a complementary packet of choral music.

Speakers

Daniel Semsen

Founder, Semsen Music

6-Time Dove-Award Winner Daniel Semsen is a composer/arranger/orchestrator for TV and film in Hollywood, CA, as well as an acclaimed choral music arranger for churches around the world! Writing for the past 14 years for choral companies such as Word, Brentwood Benson, Lifeway and... Read More →

Friday January 26, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Personal Development

2:00pm EST

Core Session: Songwriting

Speakers

Shane Bernard

Shane and Shane

Friday January 26, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
DMC152

Songwriting

2:00pm EST

Core Session: Tech

Speakers

Doug Gould

Founder, Worship MD

Friday January 26, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
DMC164

Tech

4:15pm EST

Choir Practice - open to attendees

Friday January 26, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm EST
DMC Chapel

5:30pm EST

Dinner Break

Friday January 26, 2024 5:30pm - 6:45pm EST
TBA

6:00pm EST

Registration Open

Friday January 26, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
DMC Lobby

Registration Open

7:00pm EST

Evening of Worship with Shane and Shane and The Worship Initiative

Friday January 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
DMC Chapel

General Sessions

7:30am EST

Registration Open

Saturday January 27, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am EST
DMC Lobby

Registration Open

8:30am EST

General Session with Shane and Shane and The Worship Initiative

Saturday January 27, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
DMC Chapel

General Sessions

9:45am EST

Breakout Sessions 1

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

9:45am EST

Acoustic Guitar for Worship

Speakers

Zac James

Founder, Practice to Platform

Since 2000, Zac has served over 400 churches through 10+ years of traveling ministry. He has two degrees from Cedarville (B.A. Music & MBA), and one from Southeastern (Advanced M.Div). He serves as Associate Pastor of Worship at FBC Lancaster in Lancaster, OH. Zac celebrated 10 years... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Band

9:45am EST

Bass 101

Speakers

John Marc Kohl

Resident Artist, The Worship Initiative

John Marc is a worship leader, songwriter, and musician dedicated to glorifying God through creativity. From being on staff at a few churches, to supporting other artists and ministries, John Marc has always loved to lead others to connect with Jesus through worship. As a result of... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Band

9:45am EST

Drums 101

Speakers

Nathan Fox

drummer, producer, audio professional, and instructor at The Worship Initiative, The Worship Initiative

He is wife Emma are from Dallas TX.

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Band

9:45am EST

Electric Guitar 101

Speakers

Adam Westlake

Producer, Mix Engineer, and Guitar Coach, The Worship Initiative

He holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and serves in the Worship and Counseling ministries of Northway Church in Dallas, Texas.

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Band

9:45am EST

Keys 101

Speakers

Sam Garner

Keyboard player, The Worship Initiative

Sam Garner lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife Allison and their son Lincoln. Sam received his Bachelor’s in Music from University of Texas at Arlington, and his Master’s in Media Writing and Production from University of Miami. Sam runs the YouTube channel “SamTheBeardGuy... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Band

9:45am EST

How to Avoid Fatigue by Cultivating a Healthy Team Culture

In this session, Jamie will explore methods and best practices to honor your teams and intentionally build a culture that cultivates healthy worshipers.

Speakers

Jamie Miley

Founder and CEO, Ascension Worship

We are passionate about connecting musicians with the local church. We build great relationships and source talented musicians to make the music experiences in churches better.

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

More Than a Worship Leader

A brief overview of the book - learning to be MORE when we are OFF STAGE, ON STAGE, and also UP-STAGED.

Speakers

Gary Durbin

Worship Arts Director, Redemption Chapel

Gary has been a worship leader in the local church since 2002. He and his family live in Stow, Ohio, where he serves as Worship Arts Director for Redemption Chapel. He is also a songwriter and author who is passionate about serving the local church. He has written and recorded many... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

Multigenerational Worship

Age-segregated worship has become the norm in 21st-century evangelical churches, resulting in a departure from the example of the Shema (Deut. 6:4-9). We will assess the current state of multigenerational worship, examine its amenities and liabilities, and analyze strategies to implement or strengthen it.

Speakers

John Mohler

Pastor of Worship and Operations, Patterson Park Church

Dr. John Mohler serves as the Pastor of Worship and Operations at Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek OH. He is also an adjunct professor for both Cedarville and Liberty Universities. He is the program director for the Bachelor of Science in Worship Studies and an instructional mentor... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

So you want to start a Worship Choir?

Discover a simple 6-Step Blueprint to start a Worship Choir at your church. Perfect for those just starting out or those seeking fresh ideas. Talking all things Choirs with Christine, in this fun workshop.

Speakers

Christine Loy

Founder, WorshipSingers.com

Christine Loy is a Vocalist, Worship Choir Director, Voice Coach, and Minister of Music with a passion for people who want to sing and worship the Lord. As a gifted vocal coach and Worship Choir advocate, her heart is to see people worship the Lord in Spirit and Truth with all of... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

The Black and White on Gray Areas in Worship

“What songs/bands should be allowed in church? What lyrics are too liberal? What if my senior pastor directs me to do something I’m uncomfortable with? How do I lead when one person says, “more hymns” and the next person says “more Hillsong?” How do I lead when I know I’m right, but my congregation doesn’t want to follow?” If you are revitalizing your worship ministry (as you always should be) or dealing with different preferences in worship (as you always will be – music is preferential by nature) – then you need a firm grasp on how Romans 14 wants worship leaders to minister through gray areas biblically.

Speakers

Joe Bennett

Equipping Pastor, Grace Bible Church

Joe is a worship pastor of seven years on the southeast side of Columbus, OH. He graduated with an MDiv from Midwestern Seminary and with worship and biblical studies degrees from Cedarville, where he met his wife Chloe (and where they hope to send their two children: Judah and Nora... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

The Transforming Dialogue of Worship. In corporate worship

God desires a dialogue with his gathered church which brings about real transformation. How can worship planners facilitate this dialogue? What is the common structure of a service in any context (liturgical, evangelical, or Pentecostal) that supports a divine-human dialogue?

Speakers

Bill Kirkwood

Founder, Reimagine Worship

Dr. Bill Kirkwood has been involved in the world of leading worship for over 40 years in many different contexts: Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Jewish Synagogue High Holidays, Evangelical Free church, and most prominently in free churches with contemporary, band-led music. He... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

The Worship Leader's Essential Toolkit

10 Tricks of the Trade

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

Trapped

Learning to avoid the traps and finish well: Equipping ministry leaders to lead from a place of holistic health and avoid the trips and pitfalls that have taken so many out early.

Speakers

Brent Dyer

Worship Pastor, Champion Forest Baptist Church

For more than 20 years Brent Dyer has led worship ministries in churches from 200 to 15,000. Through his work in both single site congregations, as well as multi-site, Brent has honed his skill as a strategic, creative and visionary leader. He is currently the Global Worship Pastor... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

Worship is More than Singing

Speakers

Byron Burns

Worship Pastor, The Chapel

Byron has been in church ministry for over 20 years and brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to music and worship ministry. After receiving his B.A. in Music and Worship at Hope International University, he spent some time traveling as a Christian artist and performed... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Leadership

9:45am EST

Heart of a Worshiper

Speakers

Robbie Seay

EVP of Leader Development + Content, The Worship Initiative

He lives in Dallas,TX with his wife of 25 years, Elizabeth. Together they have 4 children. He is widely known for his songwriting, worship leading and recording career, which still play a big role in his life & ministry. His heart for the church, the music of the church and worship... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Personal Development

9:45am EST

Songwriting and the Ministry of Presence

Sharing one another's stories

Speakers

Rick Lee James

Owner, Songwriter, Author, Podcast Host (Voices In My Head), Worship Leader, Voices In My Head Productions LLC

Rick Lee James is a worship leader, singer and songwriter, speaker, author, and podcast host with over two decades of experience in ministry. In 2021 he enrolled as a graduate student at Loyola University and in 2022 began his clinical pastoral education working for Kettering Health... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Songwriting

9:45am EST

Basic audio mixing techniques

Speakers

Tom Jenks

Owner, ProDesignAV

I am a Christian audio engineer, and have been in the industry for 20years. I formerly toured as an audio engineer for one of the worlds largest sound companies, where I toured as an audio engineer, with many bands, and was the field manager for installations of performance audio... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Tech

9:45am EST

Kick The Disposable Battery Habit

How to switch to money-saving, planet-saving rechargeable batteries for your wireless mics

Speakers

David Schliep

National Sales Manager, LMS Group

David Schliep has over 25 years of experience in pro-audio rechargeable technology and in 1998 began equipping churches with professional grade rechargeable technology. In 2002, Horizon Battery became the premier North American distributor of Ansmann Energy and Fischer Amps, two German-based... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Tech

9:45am EST

Lighting for Video Streaming

Tips/tricks for optimizing live streams to thoroughly capture a church worship space.

Speakers

David Winkert

Sales Engineer, Team Lead, Sweetwater

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Tech

9:45am EST

Next Level Lighting and Visual design

Please join us as Josh Holowicki, Founder of E2i Design, teaches a class on proper lighting utilization for environments that work for live experiences as well as video capture for streaming, online services and broadcast. We will go next level on lighting design and how to use it and other visual enhancements to engage your congregation. Takeaways: Attendees should expect to learn basic and next level concepts of lighting. We will discuss ways lighting fixtures, texture, color, atmospherics, and other visual technology, including LED video panels can take your experience to the next level.

Speakers

Josh Holowicki

Founder, E2idesign

Josh Holowicki is a passionate Christ follower who has dedicated his energy to helping “The Church” incorporate technology to enhance the worship experience. Josh has a unique background in that he not only holds a B.B.A. from Eastern Michigan University, but he also spent five... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Tech

9:45am EST

ProPresenter 7 Basics

New to Pro7? Learn where everything is and the basics to get started and create your first presentations and playlists.

Speakers

Paul Clifford

Founder, Trinity Digital Media

Paul Alan Clifford, M.Div., author of various church tech books and creator of nearly 200 ProPresenter tutorials (an order of magnitude more than anyone else), he wants more than anything to help your church reach her redemptive potential using technology.

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Tech

9:45am EST

Vocals 101

Speakers

Addi Panter

vocal coach, The Worship Initiative

Addi has been coaching for over 13 years and had the privilege of learning under Tom McKinney, Amanda Earhart, and Brett Manning. In the last 5 years, Addi has been the primary vocal coach for the 10,000 Fathers and Mothers Worship School (10KFAM). Addi has been married to Caleb... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Vocals

9:45am EST

Your Best Voice for a Lifetime

Your voice was designed to last you a lifetime-and it can! With proper vocal technique and healthy vocal habits you can achieve and maintain your best voice for a lifetime. Join Sheri as she makes reaching your vocal goals seem easy!

Speakers

Sheri Gould

Founder, SheriGould.com

Sheri is a graduate of the University of Ill. She has taught voice privately for over 35 years. She has been a worship leader and music director in various local churches since 1986. She was the director of Good News Productions, an evangelistic outreach involving singing, drama... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

Vocals

11:00am EST

Breakout Sessions 2

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

11:00am EST

Acoustic Guitar 101

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Band

11:00am EST

Bass 201

Speakers

John Marc Kohl

Resident Artist, The Worship Initiative

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Band

11:00am EST

Drums 201

Speakers

Nathan Fox

drummer, producer, audio professional, and instructor at The Worship Initiative, The Worship Initiative

He is wife Emma are from Dallas TX.

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Band

11:00am EST

Electric Guitar 201

Speakers

Adam Westlake

Producer, Mix Engineer, and Guitar Coach, The Worship Initiative

He holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and serves in the Worship and Counseling ministries of Northway Church in Dallas, Texas.

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Band

11:00am EST

Keys 201

Speakers

Sam Garner

Keyboard player, The Worship Initiative

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Band

11:00am EST

How (not) to Get Fired by Your Church

Speakers

Susan Troth

Associate Professor of Worship, Cedarville University

Professor Troth served as Minister of Worship for 13 years and enjoyed developing choral, instrumental, media, and drama ministries for churches. She taught music in K–12 classrooms, and her choirs have been featured in performances on radio and TV in New York and Orlando as well... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Last Minute Changes

Struggling with last-minute changes in your worship services? Join our empowering workshop and transform the way you lead your team through “the unexpected." Discover practical strategies to confidently communicate and navigate changes, develop an agile and adaptable team, and find your sweet spot between structure and spontaneity. Say goodbye to the stress and frustration and learn how to create seamless, transformative worship experiences!

Speakers

Brian Taylor

Vice President of Worship & Creative Arts, Slingshot

Brian Taylor has served and equipped the local church for nearly 20 years. His background spans various denominations, cultures, church sizes, and settings. As a worship pastor, he loves creating worship environments that are intentional, engaging, and Spirit-empowered. As a member... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Leading A Modernized Traditional Service That Young People Will Attend

oin Zac for best practices for leading a simple, achievable traditional service influenced by many eras of worship. This session is designed for contemporary worship leaders who want a survival guide to traditional hymns, and pastors who want to steer their traditional service in a direction that will be more likely to drive multi-generational attendance.

Speakers

Zac James

Founder, Practice to Platform

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Learning to Lament in Worship

Over one-third of the Psalms are laments – how ready are you to lead the most commonly sung worship form in the Bible? Come learn from the Psalmist how lament can revolutionize both your Sunday services and your personal prayer life! This session will include teaching from Psalm 3 applied specifically to worship leaders along with practical advice for how to implement lament into Sunday morning services.

Speakers

Joe Bennett

Equipping Pastor, Grace Bible Church

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Legacy: The echoes of leadership

Leading in ways that impact your team and your church to take worship everywhere they go, into everything they do, and changing their worlds so significantly that it will not only spread to our current culture and generations, but future generations as well.

Speakers

Jamie Miley

Founder and CEO, Ascension Worship

We are passionate about connecting musicians with the local church. We build great relationships and source talented musicians to make the music experiences in churches better.

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Planning a Diverse and Eclectic Worship Service

Speakers

Byron Burns

Worship Pastor, The Chapel

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Principles for Age-Related Transition and Succession

The tenure of a long-serving worship pastor is affected by many variables, but few are as impactful, challenging, yet unexamined, as the pastor's age. We will assess the best strategies of professional development necessary for aging worship pastors as they transition for lasting relevance and honorable succession.

Speakers

John Mohler

Pastor of Worship and Operations, Patterson Park Church

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Running a Tight Worship Team Rehearsal

10 Things every chord chart should have to make the most of your rehearsal time

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Selecting Worship Songs: Creating a Solid Process

Worship planners are responsible for the words they put on the lips of their congregations. Let’s make sure our selection process is intentional and unassailable. What are the foundations of a good song and a good corpus (library) of worship songs?

Speakers

Bill Kirkwood

Founder, Reimagine Worship

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Why Don't They Sing

Leading Worship For Maximum Participation. A look at the history of congregational worship, congregational participation, and how we can craft worship experiences that encourage the congregation to sing out.

Speakers

Brent Dyer

Worship Pastor, Champion Forest Baptist Church

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

11:00am EST

Advanced audio mixing techniques

Speakers

Tom Jenks

Owner, ProDesignAV

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Tech

11:00am EST

Creating the Experience

Let’s talk worship team and how to create an environment that is cohesive, where staff and volunteers are all moving in the same direction to create an exciting worship experience for the community. Takeaways: Attendees should expect to learn basic and next level concepts of lighting. We will discuss ways lighting fixtures, texture, color, atmospherics, and other visual technology, including LED video panels can take your experience to the next level.

Speakers

Josh Holowicki

Founder, E2idesign

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Tech

11:00am EST

How to Chose the Right Batteries For your Wireless Mics

The Church's Guide to Rechargeables will show you how to save money without compromising performance

Speakers

David Schliep

National Sales Manager, LMS Group

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Tech

11:00am EST

Managing Acoustics in Challenging Environments

Deep dive into optimizing a space that may not be best suited for sound reinforcement.

Speakers

David Winkert

Sales Engineer, Team Lead, Sweetwater

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Tech

11:00am EST

ProPresenter 7 Intermediate

You've used pro7 for a while, but need to move beyond the basics. Learn some best practices and what other layers do.

Speakers

Paul Clifford

Founder, Trinity Digital Media

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Tech

11:00am EST

Interactive FUN Vocal WorkOut Session

Join Christine for a fun, interactive, Worship Singers Vocal WorkOut and Coaching Session! Learn a few new tension busting exercises to add to your Sunday morning routine followed a time of Q&A.

Speakers

Christine Loy

Founder, WorshipSingers.com

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Vocals

11:00am EST

Vocals 201

Speakers

Addi Panter

vocal coach, The Worship Initiative

Saturday January 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

Vocals

12:00pm EST

Lunch

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
DMC Alumni Hall

12:45pm EST

Breakout Sessions 3

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

12:45pm EST

Electric Guitar Gear

Speakers

Rich Davies

Worship Pastor, Grace Church

Rich Davies is a worship pastor at Grace Church in Akron, Ohio. Grace Church is one of 100 largest churches in America with campuses in Ohio, Georgia and South Carolina. Rich is a graduate of Cedarville (2008) and has lead worship for over 20 years and is passionate about pointing... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Band

12:45pm EST

Building a Healthy Worship Team

Attracting, training, sustaining, and empowering volunteers to lead our church in weekly worship.

Speakers

Gary Durbin

Worship Arts Director, Redemption Chapel

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

Exploring Creative Worship: Embracing Variety and Flexibility

In this workshop, we will explore different styles and expressions of worship.This workshop will delve into the diversity of worship styles and how to adapt and celebrate them in your local church context. Participants will gain insight into different cultural expressions of worship and will learn how to incorporate creative elements such as visual arts, drama, dance, and technology into their worship services. By embracing variety and flexibility, worship leaders and teams can engage and inspire their congregations in new and exciting ways.

Speakers

Aaron Clark

Founder, ACAM

My name is Aaron Clark I currently serve as the Minister of Music at Restored Life Ministries in Springfield, OH

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

Five Fundamental Elements of any Musical Ensemble

This session will discuss how to better understand and utilize the function of instruments in your team, regardless of size or style.

Speakers

John Chilcote

Assistant Professor of Worship, Cedarville University

Prof. John Chilcote has served as Assistant Professor of Worship at Cedarville University since 2020. Previously, he was Associate Professor of Worship Arts at Nebraska Christian College. Alongside his career in academia, Prof. Chilcote has served as worship pastor in full- and part-time... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

How to Manage a Successful Concert

Speakers

Angie Vertucci

RISE FM

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

Leading Worship What is worship? What is leadership?

In this workshop we will have a focused conversation on leading worship, answer these questions and share practical tips on how to facilitate to leading worship.

Speakers

Ayanda Khumalo

Central Worship Pastor, Woodside Bible Church

Ayanda Khumalo is an Internationally recognised multitalented creative who features as, a recording Christian artist, worship leader, radio host, actor, and author. He has a unique Afrocentric vibe fused in with various genres, who can shift from hymns to contemporary songs while... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

Love and Lead Your Congregation/Audience

Experiencing the love of God is why people connect to Him in worship. But how do they do that through you, the worship leader or team member? Discover how to combine humility and leadership to bring the congregation into a deep experience of God's love.

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

The Future Role of the Worship Pastor In the next generation of churches

Your skillset won't get you nearly as far as your ability to lead effectively and to be a culture changer. After all, the role of pastoring is to lead people, not just to learn new skills, instruments and software. This course will provide you with insight gained from a church leader who has grown worship ministries from 10 people to over 100, from mini-churches to mega-churches, and from ineffective ministry to effective ministry.

Speakers

Dusty Sturk

Owner, Kingdom Calibrate

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

Transitions & Segues: 5 Ways To Plan Transitions In Worship (Without Killing The Flow)

his workshop provides practical ways to transition and segue through your worship gathering. Transitions happen, whether you plan them or not. It doesn’t take talent, it just takes preparation.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Head Coach, WorshipTeamCoach.com

Matt lives in Cincinnati, OH with his wife Kara and their daughter Melody. He’s the Head Coach of WorshipTeamCoach.com and WorshipWorkshop.com, two sites that help worship leaders make every Sunday exceptional.

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

Worship From the Ground Up

Let's take a look at some of the foundational blocks of a worshiping church.

Speakers

Jim Cato

Associate Vice President for Christian Ministries, Cedarville University

Jim Cato has served at Cedarville University over 40 years and is currently the Associate Vice President for Christian Ministries. One of his roles at Cedarville has been to develop HeartSong Ministries. He has been involved in leading worship for over 50 years, as well as teaching... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

Worship Team Culture

The Four Ways We Win and Lose Character, motivation, and spiritual maturity profoundly impact the worship environment on your team and in the life of your congregation. Learn how casting vision for your team culture and modeling godly character in your relationships can transform the worship experience of your entire church.

Speakers

Rob Schumann

Worship Pastor, Fairhaven Church

Rob has served as Worship Pastor at Fairhaven Church for 6 years. In addition to leading Fairhaven's multi-site Worship and Production teams, Rob also writes and records original music. Prior to Fairhaven, he served in churches with a variety of worship styles ranging from modern... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Leadership

12:45pm EST

7 Identities of A Worship Team Member

Speakers

Dave Helmuth

Founder, Ad Lib Music

Vendors

Ad Lib Music

Have you been looking for someone to walk alongside you in your leadership journey? Welcome!You’re not a number.You’re not a schedule-filler.You’re valued more than your talent.You’re walking into a community of worshipers.Your mission is to grow in simple love and pure devotion... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

12:45pm EST

7 Traits of A Worshipper

Though there are many traits that we have as musicians, leaders, and christians as a whole. There are 7 traits that we see in those that stand out as true worshippers. Do you have these traits? Come and see as we dive into another aspect of the worshipper's lifestyle

Speakers

James Damey

U.S Director of Ministries, Next Level Worship

James Damey has been a Worship Pastor for the last 27 years. While creating and leading worship teams in multiple churches he has learned the value of living a lifestyle of worship. He has recently found a passion in teaching and mentoring others to lead worship ministries. So becoming... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

12:45pm EST

All the Trees in the Garden: Encouraging Women in Ministry

The Bible encourages and values women serving the Lord from all walks of life. In this session we will discuss a biblical view of women in ministry and offer encouragement from the Word for those women who are already serving

Speakers

Erin Shaw

Assistant Professor of Women’s Ministry, Cedarville University

Dr. Erin Shaw currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Women’s Ministry at Cedarville University and is the Women's Ministry Director at Centerville Christian Fellowship. She is passionate about empowering women to know and study the Word of God and equipping women to share... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

12:45pm EST

Disciple Making Worship Ministry

If we're better at making musicians than disciples, we're doing it wrong. What could a worship ministry look like that gets it right? Come and find out. Take home both the why and the how.

Speakers

Rod Ellis

Worship Pastor, Woodburn Baptist Church

Dr. Rod Ellis is the Worship Pastor at Woodburn Baptist Church. Woodburn has planted more than 20 churches since 2006. Part of Rod's role is to develop worship leaders. He has previously served churches in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. For several years, he was part of the Kentucky... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

12:45pm EST

Moving Prayers of Intercessory Worship

Denise will share some information about an overseas ministry and the Intercessory Prayer Team for it that she is a part of. This will include a performance piece that was used in outreach of the ministry as well as pieces used in intercession.

Speakers

Denise Ellison

Denise had classical ballet training and was part of a dance group in Philadelphia PA when she was young. She has led classes and workshops internationally and in the States. She has three children and five grandchildren.

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

12:45pm EST

So You Want to Study Worship?

In this session, we will look at a variety of ways to study worship, from informal to formal, and from undergraduate to graduate education.

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

12:45pm EST

COLOR: LEDs and the Human Eye

The Qualities of Light used by a designer are Intensity, Color, and Movement. A lighting designer is responsible for Illumination, Mood, and Focus. In order to make the most of four out of six of these elements a designer needs to understand both the biology of the eye and the physics of color. Join us to learn how your eye works to see color and light. Then learn about how an understanding of the physics of color can enhance your designs.

Speakers

Stephen Ellison

The Light Source

Stephen Ellison has been working in the Industry since receiving a BFA from NC School of the Arts in 1979. He has worked as a Rental Technician, Rental Manager, Service Manager, Fog Machine Designer, System Sales, Production Lighting Designer, Systems Designer, Technical Director... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Tech

12:45pm EST

Leveraging Technology in Worship

Using technology like lights and MIDI Control along with automations and tracks to put less stress on tech volunteers and provide a level of excellence that would normally take more volunteers.

Speakers

Caleb Gordon

Worship Pastor, Grace Point Curch

Caleb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Worship Ministry from Cedarville University. He is passionate about taking people to the next step in their faith and in their skills as musicians. He enjoys leading weekend services, but also finds joy in smaller group development as well as being... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Tech

12:45pm EST

Music Theory for the Audio Engineer

Learning the music basics is necessary for the person running sound since we play the largest instrument.

Speakers

Daren Fulks

Founder, Fulks Media Solutions

Daren is a graduate of the University of Mobile with a degree in Worship and Music. He has served as a worship pastor, tech director, and has over 30 years experience in the music and technology industry.

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Tech

12:45pm EST

Wireless mic frequency coordination and RF technology.

Speakers

Tom Jenks

Owner, ProDesignAV

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Tech

12:45pm EST

Back to Basics

Anatomy and Physiology of Voice-Understanding how your voice works will help keep you singing for a lifetime

Speakers

Jennifer Yearnagan

singing voice specialist, Blaine Block Institute for Voice Analysis and Rehabilitation

Jennifer Yerganian M.A., CCC-SLP, is a singing voice specialist at the Blaine Block Institute for Voice Analysis and Rehabilitation (BBIVAR) in Dayton, Ohio. She is also a National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS) certified Vocologist. She is an active singer in the community and... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Vocals

12:45pm EST

The 3 part Magic Bullet for Your Voice

Discover how to employ three of the most powerful vocal tools you’ll ever use to get the most out of your voice. With these techniques you can get the power, tone and range you’ve always wanted.

Speakers

Sheri Gould

Founder, SheriGould.com

Saturday January 27, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

Vocals

2:00pm EST

Breakout Sessions 4

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

2:00pm EST

Leading From the Electric Guitar

Speakers

Rich Davies

Worship Pastor, Grace Church

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Band

2:00pm EST

A One-Hour History of Worship in the Church.

Hang on for a quick tour through 2000 years of Christian worship, with insights into how many of today’s worship practices flow out of that history

Speakers

Bill Kirkwood

Founder, Reimagine Worship

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Can I Survive Leading in a Multi-Gen Congregation?

Yes, you can! Learn strategies for engaging worshipers across the 5 (or 6!) generations in the worship space.

Speakers

Rod Ellis

Worship Pastor, Woodburn Baptist Church

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Creating Experiences

People, whether attending worship or going to a club to hear a band, expect to experience something, but often don't, and leave disappointed. Learn how to create experiences for the congregation that engage them, meet their expectations, and also bring them into deep and profound change for the better.

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Developing An Alignment Strategy For a Multi-Site Worship Team

Learn the right questions to ask and organizational values to consider when launching an additional campus for your ministry

Speakers

Rob Schumann

Worship Pastor, Fairhaven Church

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Leadership Challenges Discussion

One thing I can promise you in worship ministry…You WILL have challenges. Come discuss the challenge you are currently or habitually facing in your ministry as we discuss with our collective experience, how to see, act, and resolve conflict in a healthy, God-honoring, way!

Speakers

James Damey

U.S Director of Ministries, Next Level Worship

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Leading Multicultural Worship

What is multicultural worship? Is my church multicultural? How can I facilitate multicultural worship? In this workshop we will have a focused conversation on multicultural worship, answer these questions and share practical tips on how to facilitate to multicultural worship.

Speakers

Ayanda Khumalo

Central Worship Pastor, Woodside Bible Church

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Small Budget Ministry with Excellence

Not everybody has a $100,000 budget to utilize for worship. Get creative in what you can use to amplify the worship experience without breaking the bank.

Speakers

Caleb Gordon

Worship Pastor, Grace Point Curch

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Song Selection and Rotation

Building a library of an impactful church songs from the past, present, and future.

Speakers

Gary Durbin

Worship Arts Director, Redemption Chapel

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

The Dos and Don't of Planning a Concert

Speakers

Angie Vertucci

RISE FM

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

You Don't Need New Gear, You Need a Leadership Coach

Why you need a leadership coach, and how to get one to help you develop the most important skills you need in ministry - leadership skills.

Speakers

Dusty Sturk

Owner, Kingdom Calibrate

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Your Perfect Rehearsal Blueprint

How to develop your team musically, relationally, and spiritually in a 90-minute mid-week rehearsal.This workshop gives you a Blueprint for structuring and maximizing your weekly rehearsals to develop your team musically, spiritually, and relationally without running long rehearsals or making unrealistic practice demands on your team – even if you have average musicians, chaotic rehearsals, and no one shows up on time right now.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Head Coach, WorshipTeamCoach.com

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Leadership

2:00pm EST

Come Let us Worship Together

We cannot understand corporate worship if we do not understand and love the church so lets take a look at what this looks

Speakers

Jim Cato

Associate Vice President for Christian Ministries, Cedarville University

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

2:00pm EST

Mentoring Future Worship Leaders

This session will be a discussion on the necessity of calling, training, and mentoring the next generation of worship leaders.

Speakers

John Chilcote

Assistant Professor of Worship, Cedarville University

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

2:00pm EST

Movement Language for the Worshipper

A review of different ways to equip an untrained worshipper with a beginning movement language.

Speakers

Denise Ellison

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

2:00pm EST

Sisters: Not Competitors

Friendship as an Apologetic to an Unbelieving World In this session we will discuss a biblical view of friendship and how to love our fellow sisters in the church as Christ examples for us.

Speakers

Erin Shaw

Assistant Professor of Women’s Ministry, Cedarville University

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

2:00pm EST

The Power of Oneness

In this workshop, we will explore the importance of nurturing unity and collaboration within your worship team. We will explore how a divided worship team can hinder the flow of worship and the importance of standing together as one. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, this session will address the common obstacles that may cause disunity within worship teams and provide practical strategies to overcome them.

Speakers

Aaron Clark

Founder, ACAM

My name is Aaron Clark I currently serve as the Minister of Music at Restored Life Ministries in Springfield, OH

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Personal Development

2:00pm EST

How to Pick the Right Gear for Your House of Worship

This session starts with an introduction to understanding how to evaluate an LED fixture using TM-30. The session will then cover the different types of lighting fixtures and where to use them in your light plot. The last question to be answered will be, to rent or buy.

Speakers

Stephen Ellison

The Light Source

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Tech

2:00pm EST

The Makeup of the Audio System

Parts and pieces of the audio system. We will design a new audio system for a church auditorium and figure out how it all fits together.

Speakers

Daren Fulks

Founder, Fulks Media Solutions

Vendors

Fulks Media Solutions

Principal Owner, Fulks Media Solutions

Daren Fulks is the Principal Owner of Fulks Media Solutions, LLC. He attended Cedarville College in the early 1990’s as a music and multimedia technologies major and received his BS in Worship from The University of Mobile in Saraland, AL. He attended and received certificates in... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Tech

2:00pm EST

Things you didn't know Pro7 could do

We'll talk about hacks, tips, and tricks for all levels of users. Save time and learn to do more than you ever imagined with ProPresenter.

Speakers

Paul Clifford

Founder, Trinity Digital Media

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Tech

2:00pm EST

Using A.I. Tools in the Church

Wondering about A.I. and if it could, or should be used in the church? Join worship coach and consultant Jason Moore for an explanation of what A.I. is, how it should, and SHOULD NOT be used in the church. Explore the best tools for various aspects of ministry. Engage in a conversation about ethics, copyright and other concerns. Build a biblical foundation that stays on the right side of the line. And learn about 10 ways to use A.I. responsibly to invite more people to experience the Gospel.

Speakers

Jason Moore

Founder, Midnight Oil Productions

Creativity, storytelling and visual communication are evidenced passions of Jason Moore throughout his more than two decades of designing dynamic resources, training, coaching, and consulting for churches of all sizes, styles, and means. A childhood dream of becoming a Hollywood... Read More →

Saturday January 27, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

Tech