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Welcome to Worship 4:24!  Our schedules are subject to change, so please check back before attending classes.
Welcome to our special musical guest, Charity Gayle. She and her band will lead us in worship on Friday morning, Friday night, and Saturday morning and teach breakout sessions Friday and Saturday morning.

Our breakout sessions and speaker list will be updated mid-September.


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Saturday, January 25
 

7:30am EST

Registration Open
Saturday January 25, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EST
DMC Lobby
Please check in in the Alumni Hall of the Dixon Ministry Center.
Saturday January 25, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EST
DMC Lobby
  Registration Open

8:30am EST

General Session with Charity Gayle
Saturday January 25, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
DMC Chapel
Saturday January 25, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
DMC Chapel
  General Sessions

9:00am EST

Should my Church Start a Label/Publishing Company
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Speakers
avatar for Robby Busick

Robby Busick

Founder, The Indie Friend
Hi, I’m Robby. I got my start in the music industry with Bethel Music in 2013. There, I served in several roles, helping them grow into what is now one of the largest indie music labels in Christian Music. For the last decade, I’ve helped mainstream and Christian indie artists... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST

9:45am EST

Breakout Sessions 1
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA

9:45am EST

Bass 101
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Travis Dykes

Travis Dykes

Bass, Charity Gayle
After getting his start in the professional music industry at an early age, Travis has been a full-time touring and studio musician for over 11 years in Nashville, TN. From the start of his music career, he has always felt a passion for teaching and has taught hundreds of bass and... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Band

9:45am EST

Drums 101
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Emilee Hudspeth

Emilee Hudspeth

Drummer, Charity Gayle
Hello! My name is Emilee Hudspeth. I am originally from Oklahoma, but now reside in Louisiana where I’m still trying to become Cajun. I started playing the drums when I was 8 years old in my home church. It was there I fell in love with worship music and discovered the gifting God... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Band

9:45am EST

Guitar 101
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Kaden Slay

Kaden Slay

lead guitar, Charity Gayle
Kaden Warren Slay is a Singer/Songwriter/Producer. The 26 year old was born and raised in Buzzard Roost, MS, where he was steeped in deep traditions of both faith and music from an early age. His love for music stretches far and wide, ranging from the rootsy sounds of bluegrass to... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Band

9:45am EST

Keys 101
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Steven Musso

Steven Musso

MD/Keys, Charity Gayle
Steven Musso is a worship leader, Billboard-charting songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Albany, NY. Steven’s heart has been stamped with the image from Revelation 7:9-10 of every tribe, nation, and tongue worshiping passionately, and his desire, alongside his wife, Hannah... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Band

9:45am EST

Creating Better Verbals
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Make the most of your speaking moments.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremiah Olson

Jeremiah Olson

Jeremiah Olson has been in pastoral ministry for 21 years, in only two churches, but in a variety of roles including Worship Pastor, Campus Pastor, Teaching Pastor, and Creative Director. He and his wife Marcie have 2 girls off to college and 2 boys at home, and love to travel and... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Developing a Leadership Team
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
No one should ever do ministry alone!  Believe it or not, God will bring you everything and everyone you need to make your ministry GREAT.  So the real challenge is learning to spot, engage, and harness that leadership potential right under your nose.   Join us to get some quick easy steps and resources to begin building today!
Speakers
avatar for James Damey

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Gospel-Centered Order of Service
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Every church has an order of service for Sunday mornings. But what are we communicating with it? How does the Gospel shape our worship gathering? In this breakout, we will share some historical and practical ways to remind our churches every week of what Paul says is of first importance: The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Speakers
avatar for Trevor Butch

Trevor Butch

Music Director, NewLife Church
Trevor currently serves as the Music Director at NewLife Church in Canal Winchester, Ohio. He completed his B.A. in Music Technology at Capital University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary.  Trevor has been... Read More →
avatar for Randy Surface

Randy Surface

elder/pastor, Maranatha Community Church
Randy Surface has been serving in ministry since shortly after he accepted Christ at the age of 18. In addition to his passion for leading people to worship God through music, Randy also loves to equip leaders, mentor and disciple men, and encourage believers to use their gifts to... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

How to plan worship services that speak to a culturally diverse audience
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
This session will provide practical ideas and examples of how to plan and pick songs that speak to a cultually diverse audience.
Speakers
avatar for Byron Burns

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Involving Elementary Children in Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Using the gifts and talents of elementary age children to develop leadership and skills as a musician. using them as worship teams and kids choirs, selecting music that will help them be successful.  
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Stewart

Nathan Stewart

Worship and Music Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church
Nathan Stewart is the worship and music pastor at Dublin Baptist Church in Dublin, Ohio, an Elementary Music Teacher, and Adjunct Instructor at Mid-America Christian University. Nathan has been involved in worship ministry for over 20 years and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Know Your S.T.U.F. (The Ministry of Presence)
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Presence is a vaguely defined word often used by spiritual care providers to describe their work with patients, families, and staff. Creating a non-anxious, non-judgemental atmosphere for the compassionate sharing of another’s story. Presence has no apparent agenda, much flexibility, and requires emotional vulnerability in the chaplain interactions.Presence is about learning to determine the diffeeence between where you are and who you are. Singer, songwriter, and Hospital Chaplain Rick Lee James will lead you through the essentials of this important spiritual practice which can enrich all areas of your life and ministry.
Speakers
avatar for Rick Lee James

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Leading multi-cultural worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
As communities change, congregations are changing ethnically and culturally, discover tools that will help you lead multi-cultural worship
Speakers
avatar for Ayanda Khumalo

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

People over Product
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
How to Shepherd People in Praise
Speakers
avatar for Eric Yeldell

Eric Yeldell

Worship Pastor, First Baptist Church
Eric Yeldell has been a worship pastor for 20 years in a variety of different areas of the country & various cultural contexts. Eric currently serves as the worship pastor for First Baptist Cleveland, TN and leads a musically diverse ministry in multiple services & campuses for 4000... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Platform Partnership: How To Develop A Great Worship Leader / Lead Pastor Relationship
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Lead pastors and worship leaders share a unique partnership in ministry, with unique tensions to navigate and challenges to overcome. Come learn best practices to develop a great Lead Pastor and Worship Pastor/Leader relationship!
Speakers
avatar for Zac James

Zac James

Worship Consultant (Practice To Platform, Founder), State Convention of Baptists in Ohio
Since 2000, Zac has served over 400 churches through 10+ years of traveling ministry and nearly 7 years of full-time local church 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... Read More →
avatar for Art Fulks

Art Fulks

Director, Southside Baptist Network in Metro Atlanta
Dr. Art Fulks serves as Director of the Southside Baptist Network in Metro Atlanta. He, and his wife Lesa, are natives of Ohio and have been married for over 35 years. They are blessed with four married children and three grandchildren. Since 1996, Art has served churches in in Ohio... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Scripture-Driven Worship Services
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
We are have a Word-centered faith. God has given us his Word to teach, encourage, and rebuke us. It is important that our services are driven by the Word and filled with the Word. Come explore numerous creative possibilities for integrating more Scripture into your church service regardless of church worship style.
Speakers
avatar for David Erlandson

David Erlandson

Worship Pastor, Trinity Church
David is the Pastor of Worship at Trinity Church in Mentor, OH. In addition to his role at the church, he plays with a community worship band and sings with the Blossom Festival Chorus. He desires to build church worship ministries through theology, practical training, and encouragement... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Small Church/Big Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Overcoming 7 Big Challenges For Small Church Worship Teams
Speakers
avatar for Matt Miller

Matt Miller

Head Coach, WorshipTeamCoach.com
Matt lives in Cincinnati, OH with his wife Kara and their daughter Melody. He’s the Owner and Head Coach of WorshipTeamCoach.com and WorshipWorkshop.com, two sites that help worship leaders make every Sunday exceptional.
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

The Importance of Multi-Generational worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Kerry Buck

Kerry Buck

Worship Pastor, Genoa Church
Kerry Buck serves as the Worship Pastor of Genoa Church in Westerville, OH. He is married to Angela Carl Buck and they have a 10 year old boy, Elijah Joel.  Kerry is also a singer/songwriter and is published with Geron Davis Music Group and Sunset Gallery Publishing.
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

The Transforming Dialogue of Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
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
avatar for Bill Kirkwood

Bill Kirkwood

Founder, Reimagine Worship
Dr. Bill Kirkwood has been involved in the world of leading worship for over 45 years in many different contexts: Baptist, Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Jewish Synagogue High Holidays, Evangelical Free church, and most prominently in free churches with contemporary, band-led... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Unveiling the Truths: Debunking Worship Myths
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
In this session we will explore and dispel common myths surrounding worship. Many worship teams build their practices on beliefs and expectations that God never intended. In this session, we'll dive into what's true. Come prepared to reframe your understanding and strengthen the foundation of your worship team's ministry.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Clark

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Worship Leader Longevity
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Wisdom from scripture with some do's and don't's about how to remain effective as a worship leader for years
Speakers
avatar for Gary Durbin

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Leadership

9:45am EST

Creating A Worship Songwriting Culture
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
For those of us writing Christian songs, the responsibility is immense. In fact, it’s been said that the majority of Christians learn or develop their theology from the songs they sing in church or hear on Christian radio. That means we can’t take the ministry of songwriting lightly. What our songs say is extremely important because we will be held accountable for what our lyrics are teaching people about God (James 3:1). In this session you will learn how to set up and steward a thriving worship songwriting community that shifts culture by writing songs that are grounded in truth and are alive in the spirit.
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Duncan

Stephen Duncan

Founder and President, The Worship Coalition
Stephen Duncan is the Founder and President of The Worship Coalition. He was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA and moved to Nashville, TN in 2006 to attend Belmont University for a Songwriting and Music Business Major. Stephen has spent over 20 years as a worship pastor, and 15... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Songwriting

9:45am EST

BOTH/AND Maximizing Hybrid Worship for In-Person and Online Engagement
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
With so many churches going online in 2020 with the pandemic, strategies for worship had to change. While many have returned to in-person worship, not everyone has. This makes our online worship even more important than ever in reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn how to create a worship experience that works for people both physically and digitally gathered. One where no one feels like an afterthought. Discover 12 reasons why we must continue to lean into BOTH/AND worship. This highly practical workshop is based on Jason's Amazon Bestselling book of the same name.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Moore

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Tech

9:45am EST

Color in the Light the Science Class
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
This seminar goes into the biology, and physics of color so that we can understand how our bodies react to color and light. We will also look at how to use the latest measuring tool TM-30
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Ellison

Stephen Ellison

Technical Sales Specialist, The Light Source
Stephen has been involved in lighting since running a followspot in 7th grade. He received a BFA in Lighting Design from North Carolina School of the Arts. He has worked in the industry for Rental and Production companies in Philadelphia, New York and Raleigh. He spent 10 years working... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Tech

9:45am EST

Small Church Media
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
How to plan what you need for the results that you want and how to come up with the budget to make it all happen.
Speakers
avatar for Daren Fulks

Daren Fulks

Founder, Fulks Media Solutions
Daren has over 30 years experience as a musician, audio engineer, worship pastor, technical director, event planner, and has traveled to 48 states and 5 foreign countries to support some pretty notable artists and groups.  After attending Cedarville University, Daren graduated from... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Tech

9:45am EST

Why your church should use worship software
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Churches default to free (or included with the computer), so why switch to worship software like ProPresenter and others?  We'll talk about it in this class.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Clifford

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
  Tech

9:45am EST

Keys to Unlocking Your Best Voice
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Learn how to release tension, gain confidence, and achieve lasting vocal freedom in this interactive workshop. Keep your vocals smooth, powerful and relaxed for Sunday after Sunday with Christine Loy.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Loy

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 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Voice

9:45am EST

Vocal Foundations I: Vibrato
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
Understanding what vibrato is, how to maintain intensity while straightening or allowing vibrato in tone, stylistically, in Worship Style
Speakers
avatar for Wendy James

Wendy James

Wendy James, B.of Music, Huntington University, and graduate of Bible Study Fellowship International, is a vocal artist, songwriter and experienced voice teacher. She has toured the U.S. extensively in solo concert ministry and with her family evangelistic tour, Wendy and the James... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  Voice

11:00am EST

Breakout Sessions 2
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA

11:00am EST

How the Money Flows: Music Business 101
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
If you or your church is wanting to release music, you can get answers to these questions:

-How do I make sure I’m getting all of my song revenue?
-How do I communicate with co-writers and producers?
-Are my songs registered? Correctly? In all the right places?
-How do I know which type of revenue I’m receiving?
Speakers
avatar for Robby Busick

Robby Busick

Founder, The Indie Friend
Hi, I’m Robby. I got my start in the music industry with Bethel Music in 2013. There, I served in several roles, helping them grow into what is now one of the largest indie music labels in Christian Music. For the last decade, I’ve helped mainstream and Christian indie artists... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

11:00am EST

Reading Past the Chords
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Discussion on how to read chord charts more effectively. Working on ideas that explore music theory beyond the written chords, tricks for understanding all keys, how to listen for and add what your band is missing.
Speakers
avatar for Jimmy Gagliardi

Jimmy Gagliardi

Coach, Ad Lib Music
I've been a worship coach with Ad Lib Music since 2013 and currently serve as the director of Worship at East Fairview church in central PA. I have had the privilege of working professionally in music for over a decade as an internationally touring guitarist, music director, and creative... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Band

11:00am EST

Critical Conversations: How to Ask Coaching Questions
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Coaching at it's core is caring for people at a deep level and being curious. We'll discuss how to truly have a heart for your worship team and lead them well.
Speakers
avatar for Jerimae Yoder

Jerimae Yoder

The Indie Friend
I’ve spent most of my adult life as an entrepreneur. I was trained by an ICF (International Coaching Federation) coach trainer and am a certified virtual coach. I’ve studied business leadership from some of the most amazing mentors a guy could ask for and cut my teeth in church... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Developing Next Generation Worship Leaders
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
In worship ministry, no matter your role as a vocalist, band member, tech volunteer, worship leader, pastor, etc... you have been trained. Why is it so important to share what was taught to me to others? Join me as we unpack this question and how it relates to discipleship in worship ministry.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Weimar

Michael Weimar

Worship Pastor, Violet Baptist Church
Michael serves as a Worship Pastor at Violet Baptist Church in Columbus, OH.  
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Embracing Small Church Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Have you ever looked at the large church down the street and broken the 10th Commandment (You shall not covet)? This breakout session is for you!
Speakers
avatar for Trevor Butch

Trevor Butch

Music Director, NewLife Church
Trevor currently serves as the Music Director at NewLife Church in Canal Winchester, Ohio. He completed his B.A. in Music Technology at Capital University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary.  Trevor has been... Read More →
avatar for Randy Surface

Randy Surface

elder/pastor, Maranatha Community Church
Randy Surface has been serving in ministry since shortly after he accepted Christ at the age of 18. In addition to his passion for leading people to worship God through music, Randy also loves to equip leaders, mentor and disciple men, and encourage believers to use their gifts to... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Hallmarks of an Effective Worship Planning Team
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Harness the diverse creative abilities and gifts with which God has blessed your church by utilizing a multi-generational worship planning team.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Bubba Stewart

Jason Bubba Stewart

Worship & Music Consultant, Kentucky Baptist Convention
Jason “Bubba” Stewart is the Music & Worship Consultant for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He provides consultation services to churches and also coordinates music enrichment opportunities for children, students and adults
Hallmarks of an Effective Worship Planning Team Student Copy pdf
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Leadership Challenges Discussion
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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
avatar for James Damey

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 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Leading well in 4th quarter worship ministry
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
This session will focus on how to know when you are in a season of 4th quarter ministy, what that means, and how to lead and recruit well in that season.
Speakers
avatar for Byron Burns

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 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Memorable Moments
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Creating and Planning for Spontaneous Worship Environments That Build Trust Without Manipulation
Speakers
avatar for Art Fulks

Art Fulks

Director, Southside Baptist Network in Metro Atlanta
Dr. Art Fulks serves as Director of the Southside Baptist Network in Metro Atlanta. He, and his wife Lesa, are natives of Ohio and have been married for over 35 years. They are blessed with four married children and three grandchildren. Since 1996, Art has served churches in in Ohio... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Reach, Raise Up, and Replicate: Taking the Mystery out of Developing & Nurturing Your Worship Teams
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Teams soar together when every member feels equipped for the task and seen for who God has made them to be. We'll look together at what we can learn from and apply to our leadership practices from God as El Roi, "The God Who Sees", as we Recognize, Observe, and Invest in those God has called us to lead in our ministry contexts.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Wagoner

Heather Wagoner

Worship Minister, Grace Point Fellowship
Heather, a lifelong musician and southwest Ohio native, serves as the Worship Minister for Grace Point Fellowship in Franklin, OH, the church she helped to plant alongside her husband, lead pastor Reagan Wagoner, in 2015. She loves being mom to their four beautiful kids, Reese, Ty... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Six Values That Your Team Will Die Without
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
What determines the "why & how" of your team? Answering that question is important for anyone responsible for guiding a team. In this session, Phil will share the 6 things that 20+ years of worship leading have led him to believe are absolutely vital for a healthy worship team.
Speakers
avatar for Phil Wing

Phil Wing

Director of Worship & Media Arts, University Baptist Church
Phil Wing is a grateful husband & father and has been in vocational ministry for over 20 years. Phil has served in various leadership roles including youth ministry, pastoral care, connections & groups, foster & adoption, and has spent a majority of his time in worship leadership... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

11:00am EST

Unbranded Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Unbranded Worship - focused on not branding your worship service by a certain musical style or preference and embracing the context God has given you.
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Stewart

Nathan Stewart

Worship and Music Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church
Nathan Stewart is the worship and music pastor at Dublin Baptist Church in Dublin, Ohio, an Elementary Music Teacher, and Adjunct Instructor at Mid-America Christian University. Nathan has been involved in worship ministry for over 20 years and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
  Leadership

11:00am EST

What's Next After Worship Ministry?
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Preparing for senior levels of church leadership
Speakers
avatar for Jeremiah Olson

Jeremiah Olson

Jeremiah Olson has been in pastoral ministry for 21 years, in only two churches, but in a variety of roles including Worship Pastor, Campus Pastor, Teaching Pastor, and Creative Director. He and his wife Marcie have 2 girls off to college and 2 boys at home, and love to travel and... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

11:00am EST

So You Want to Write a Song?
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
the basics and format of learning how to write a song - structure, content, etc)
Speakers
avatar for Kerry Buck

Kerry Buck

Worship Pastor, Genoa Church
Kerry Buck serves as the Worship Pastor of Genoa Church in Westerville, OH. He is married to Angela Carl Buck and they have a 10 year old boy, Elijah Joel.  Kerry is also a singer/songwriter and is published with Geron Davis Music Group and Sunset Gallery Publishing.
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Songwriting

11:00am EST

Digital Consoles 101
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
How do these new fangled gadgets do what I need it to do?
Speakers
avatar for Daren Fulks

Daren Fulks

Founder, Fulks Media Solutions
Daren has over 30 years experience as a musician, audio engineer, worship pastor, technical director, event planner, and has traveled to 48 states and 5 foreign countries to support some pretty notable artists and groups.  After attending Cedarville University, Daren graduated from... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Tech

11:00am EST

Taking your live stream to audio to a new level
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Speakers
avatar for Gary Buchanan

Gary Buchanan

Network and Partner Marketer, BoxCast
With over 15 years as a pastor specializing in audio, video, and production, Gary brings a unique blend of technical expertise and ministry insight to his role as a Partner Marketer at BoxCast. He’s passionate about helping churches connect with their communities through high-quality... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
  Tech

11:00am EST

Mastering Vocal Blend for Your Team
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
Christine Loy with to help your worship team achieve perfect vocal blend. In this fun, interactive coaching session, you'll uncover the essential strategies every singer needs to blend seamlessly. Discover the secrets to elevating your team's vocals and creating a unified sound.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Loy

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 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Voice

11:00am EST

Playing Lead Guitar in a Church Setting
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
TBA
So you’ve been scheduled to play lead guitar at church. How should I prepare? What should I sound like? What are some guitar voicings I can use to play differently from the other electric guitar? How do I play lead AND rhythm guitar at the same time? We’ll go over these questions and more in this session.
Speakers
avatar for Rich Davies

Rich Davies

Worship Pastor, Grace Church
Rich is a worship pastor at Grace Church, a multi-campus church with locations in Ohio, Georgia, and South Carolina. Rich is passionate about the worship pastor and their role with the church, the worship team, and the community. He’s also a pretty big guitar gear nerd.
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
TBA
  Band

12:00pm EST

Lunch served - DMC and BTS Lobbies
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
TBA
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
TBA

12:45pm EST

Breakout Sessions 3
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA

12:45pm EST

Electric Guitar Gear - Digital Profilers or Amps?
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Digital profilers or amps? Effects pedals or multi-effects processors? Kemper? Quad Cortex? Tonex? This class will go over the many options guitar players have when choosing how to amplify their guitar sound when practicing on a weeknight at home and in front of the congregation on Sunday morning.
Speakers
avatar for Rich Davies

Rich Davies

Worship Pastor, Grace Church
Rich is a worship pastor at Grace Church, a multi-campus church with locations in Ohio, Georgia, and South Carolina. Rich is passionate about the worship pastor and their role with the church, the worship team, and the community. He’s also a pretty big guitar gear nerd.
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Band

12:45pm EST

Expand Your Chord Library (Acoustic Guitar)
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Using the short-cut capo to expand and simplify your acoustic playing
Speakers
avatar for Jay LeBlanc

Jay LeBlanc

Faculty, Huntington University
For thirty years, Jay has served as worship pastor/leader in churches in Ohio and Indiana that have ranged in musical style from choir and orchestra to the band-driven sound of today’s modern worship. Jay has served as a faculty member at Huntington University teaching worship leadership... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Band

12:45pm EST

More than a Band
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Thoughts and principles for worship teams, including those on stage or in the tech booth, who want to be more than a band and have more than a show
Speakers
avatar for Gary Durbin

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 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Band

12:45pm EST

A One-Hour History of Christian Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
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
avatar for Bill Kirkwood

Bill Kirkwood

Founder, Reimagine Worship
Dr. Bill Kirkwood has been involved in the world of leading worship for over 45 years in many different contexts: Baptist, Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Jewish Synagogue High Holidays, Evangelical Free church, and most prominently in free churches with contemporary, band-led... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

AI and the Church: A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
With AI being such a prominent part of the world we live in today, ministers of the gospel must wrestle with how Artificial Intelligence factors into the church. Join Jason Moore for a workshop that covers what AI is, how it should (and shouldn't) be used in the church. Explore biblical foundations, ethics, and multiple ways that AI can enhance ministry, all while taking a balanced cautious approach to responsible use of AI. This workshop is based on Jason's newest book of the same name.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Moore

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 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Be Free: Cultivating an Atmosphere of Freedom
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
In this session we explore how to create a culture that embraces the freedom to worship God. In this session, we will discuss the importance of atmosphere and provide practical tools to foster a sense of liberty within your worship ministry. Discover key strategies to cultivate an environment where everyone feels free to express and connect spiritually.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Clark

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 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Be Picky About Your People
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Selecting worship team members isn't a fantasy draft. Most of us would be happy if we could just fill our holes in Planning Center each week. But our desire to fill holes or make it easier to be involved may be the very thing killing our team. In this session, we'll discuss recruiting, the audition process, and the qualities & appropriate expectations of the team (and team members) you're dreaming of.
Speakers
avatar for Phil Wing

Phil Wing

Director of Worship & Media Arts, University Baptist Church
Phil Wing is a grateful husband & father and has been in vocational ministry for over 20 years. Phil has served in various leadership roles including youth ministry, pastoral care, connections & groups, foster & adoption, and has spent a majority of his time in worship leadership... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Creative Worship Planning
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Crafting Services that Connect us with our Savior
Speakers
avatar for Eric Yeldell

Eric Yeldell

Worship Pastor, First Baptist Church
Eric Yeldell has been a worship pastor for 20 years in a variety of different areas of the country & various cultural contexts. Eric currently serves as the worship pastor for First Baptist Cleveland, TN and leads a musically diverse ministry in multiple services & campuses for 4000... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Cultivating a Church Culture that produces Worship Leaders
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Wouldn't it be great if your church had Godly and Gifted Worship leaders and teams? Where do these people come from? They certainly don't fall from the sky - they are cultivated and grown. Is your church producing godly and gifted people who are blessing your community - or are you simply waiting for one to show up? In this session, we'll go over practices and concepts that can help your church grow in this area of discipleship.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Lorow

Kevin Lorow

Worship Pastor, Cuyahoga Valley Church
Kevin Lorow lives in Cleveland Ohio, where he serves as Worship Pastor at Cuyahoga Valley Church, and with Worship Catalyst.  Kevin is passionate about seeing healthy churches served by healthy leaders who facilitate Spirit-led, biblical, and musically proficient corporate worship... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Do's and Don’t's of Worship Ministry
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Are there things you wish someone had told you before you began serving in worship ministry? Learn basic truths that will help you become the best worship leader you can be.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Bubba Stewart

Jason Bubba Stewart

Worship & Music Consultant, Kentucky Baptist Convention
Jason “Bubba” Stewart is the Music & Worship Consultant for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He provides consultation services to churches and also coordinates music enrichment opportunities for children, students and adults
10 Do's and Don'ts of Music Ministry student pdf
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Hiring well: Tools to hiring well
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
As a leader, having a framework that helps you hire well in Worship and Production Arts, sets you up for great impact
Speakers
avatar for Ayanda Khumalo

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 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

How To Raise Up and Develop Volunteer Worship Leader
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Matt Miller

Matt Miller

Head Coach, WorshipTeamCoach.com
Matt lives in Cincinnati, OH with his wife Kara and their daughter Melody. He’s the Owner and Head Coach of WorshipTeamCoach.com and WorshipWorkshop.com, two sites that help worship leaders make every Sunday exceptional.
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

IPOD's - Not Just Your Old MP3 Player
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Conflict resolution skills within ministry teams is a must-have for worship leaders, and is one of the least talked about subjects when we're being trained and prepared for the task. In this breakout we'll discuss a philosophy for articulating and communicating your ministry's vision, and tools to set the tone for good conversation with others so that unity is prioritized and God is glorified in our midst.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Wagoner

Heather Wagoner

Worship Minister, Grace Point Fellowship
Heather, a lifelong musician and southwest Ohio native, serves as the Worship Minister for Grace Point Fellowship in Franklin, OH, the church she helped to plant alongside her husband, lead pastor Reagan Wagoner, in 2015. She loves being mom to their four beautiful kids, Reese, Ty... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Know Your S.T.U.F. (The Ministry of Presence)
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Presence is a vaguely defined word often used by spiritual care providers to describe their work with patients, families, and staff. Creating a non-anxious, non-judgemental atmosphere for the compassionate sharing of another’s story. Presence has no apparent agenda, much flexibility, and requires emotional vulnerability in the chaplain interactions.Presence is about learning to determine the diffeeence between where you are and who you are. Singer, songwriter, and Hospital Chaplain Rick Lee James will lead you through the essentials of this important spiritual practice which can enrich all areas of your life and ministry.
Speakers
avatar for Rick Lee James

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 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Leading A Modernized Traditional Service
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Join 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
avatar for Zac James

Zac James

Worship Consultant (Practice To Platform, Founder), State Convention of Baptists in Ohio
Since 2000, Zac has served over 400 churches through 10+ years of traveling ministry and nearly 7 years of full-time local church 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... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Leading Christ Centered Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Perhaps you were asked to serve in a church because you possess skills not many people in this church has. You possess the skill to play music. However, your role as a worship leader is much more than your ability to sing a song, or play an instrument. Join me as we unpack Psalm 115 and discuss how to bring Christ to the forefront of our church services.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Weimar

Michael Weimar

Worship Pastor, Violet Baptist Church
Michael serves as a Worship Pastor at Violet Baptist Church in Columbus, OH.  
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Leading While Hurt
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Sundays happen 52 times a year, and we are expected to lead worship many of those! Sometimes, we are sick, tired, emotionally or spiritually dry, and we have to push through. Join a discussion of real life situations, reliance on the power of the Holy Spirit, and trusting your team. This session aims to provide practical suggestions as well as spiritual and emotional encouragement.
Speakers
avatar for David Erlandson

David Erlandson

Worship Pastor, Trinity Church
David is the Pastor of Worship at Trinity Church in Mentor, OH. In addition to his role at the church, he plays with a community worship band and sings with the Blossom Festival Chorus. He desires to build church worship ministries through theology, practical training, and encouragement... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Small Team Big Sound
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Working with small teams? Looking at how to approach songs with a limited number of musicians. Working to find impactful ways to arrange songs, identifying the key parts of songs that make a difference and how to use rhythm to set the tone of your song.
Speakers
avatar for Jimmy Gagliardi

Jimmy Gagliardi

Coach, Ad Lib Music
I've been a worship coach with Ad Lib Music since 2013 and currently serve as the director of Worship at East Fairview church in central PA. I have had the privilege of working professionally in music for over a decade as an internationally touring guitarist, music director, and creative... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Strategic Reasons Why Every Worship Pastor Should Go See the Band Lawrence
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
I'll buy your ticket if the elders won't approve it. ;)
Speakers
avatar for Dave Miller

Dave Miller

Co-Founder, LeadershipPathway.org
Dave Miller, who once served as a Worship and Creative Arts Pastor (but wasn't nearly as good as the grads coming out of Cedarville!) is the Co-Founder of LeadershipPathway.org. They have served hundreds of churches in finding, supporting, and developing the next generation of leaders... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Worship Toolbox
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Planning, Preparing and Leading Your Team with Excellence
Speakers
avatar for Scott Shaw

Scott Shaw

Over the past 25 years Scott has led worship in various capacities in the local church and at conferences and retreats. He and his family moved back to his hometown of Columbus, OH where he has spent the last 10 years serving and helping churches with their worship ministries. A... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

12:45pm EST

Using Songwriting To Foster Unity In Your City
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Truth and spirit crosses denominational lines. We can use songwriting to combine truth and spirit for one unified "Yes" that crosses denominational, generational, and ethnic barriers, so that we can agree on who Christ is and what He's done for us. Our pursuit of unity and glory for God positions the church to be sanctified by the Spirit and become the Bride of Christ who has made herself ready for Jesus return.
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Duncan

Stephen Duncan

Founder and President, The Worship Coalition
Stephen Duncan is the Founder and President of The Worship Coalition. He was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA and moved to Nashville, TN in 2006 to attend Belmont University for a Songwriting and Music Business Major. Stephen has spent over 20 years as a worship pastor, and 15... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Songwriting

12:45pm EST

Automating Technology in Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Using MIDI and other tools to make technology in worship easier for smaller teams or to just streamline the whole process.
Speakers
avatar for Caleb Gordon

Caleb Gordon

Worship Pastor, Grace Point Church
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 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Tech

12:45pm EST

PrePresenter Basics
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
Just getting started with ProPresenter?  We'll talk about where everything is located and some best practices for getting started
Speakers
avatar for Paul Clifford

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 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
  Tech

12:45pm EST

How the Voice Works: Debunking Myths and Legends
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Learn what your vocal folds look like and how to care for them while also addressing common questions like, "Is tea and honey helpful?" "Should I avoid milk before I sing?"
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Yerganian

Jennifer Yerganian

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 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Voice

12:45pm EST

Vocal Foundations II: Diction
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
Tightening team vocal unity by approaching background vocals (BGVs) through vowel and consonant matching
Speakers
avatar for Wendy James

Wendy James

Wendy James, B.of Music, Huntington University, and graduate of Bible Study Fellowship International, is a vocal artist, songwriter and experienced voice teacher. She has toured the U.S. extensively in solo concert ministry and with her family evangelistic tour, Wendy and the James... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  Voice

2:00pm EST

Breakout Sessions 4
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA

2:00pm EST

Finger-Picking for Acoustic Guitar
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
This session will look at basic finger-picking techniques for worship leading.
Speakers
avatar for Jay LeBlanc

Jay LeBlanc

Faculty, Huntington University
For thirty years, Jay has served as worship pastor/leader in churches in Ohio and Indiana that have ranged in musical style from choir and orchestra to the band-driven sound of today’s modern worship. Jay has served as a faculty member at Huntington University teaching worship leadership... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Band

2:00pm EST

More than a Band
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Thoughts and principles for worship teams, including those on stage or in the tech booth, who want to be more than a band and have more than a show
Speakers
avatar for Gary Durbin

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 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Band

2:00pm EST

Playing Lead Guitar in a Church Setting
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
So you’ve been scheduled to play lead guitar at church. How should I prepare? What should I sound like? What are some guitar voicings I can use to play differently from the other electric guitar? How do I play lead AND rhythm guitar at the same time? We’ll go over these questions and more in this session.
Speakers
avatar for Rich Davies

Rich Davies

Worship Pastor, Grace Church
Rich is a worship pastor at Grace Church, a multi-campus church with locations in Ohio, Georgia, and South Carolina. Rich is passionate about the worship pastor and their role with the church, the worship team, and the community. He’s also a pretty big guitar gear nerd.
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Band

2:00pm EST

Reading Past the Chords
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Discussion on how to read chord charts more effectively. Working on ideas that explore music theory beyond the written chords, tricks for understanding all keys, how to listen for and add what your band is missing.
Speakers
avatar for Jimmy Gagliardi

Jimmy Gagliardi

Coach, Ad Lib Music
I've been a worship coach with Ad Lib Music since 2013 and currently serve as the director of Worship at East Fairview church in central PA. I have had the privilege of working professionally in music for over a decade as an internationally touring guitarist, music director, and creative... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Band

2:00pm EST

You Matter: Understanding Your Value
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
In this session, we'll explore the vital role worship leaders play within the church and the Kingdom of God. Often, worship leaders, musicians, and singers may feel like we have no value. However, their contributions are indispensable. We will delve into the awesome value and spiritual impact of your role, reaffirming why you matter to both your church community and the broader Kingdom of God.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Clark

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 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Band

2:00pm EST

Creating Better Verbals
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Make the most of your speaking moments.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremiah Olson

Jeremiah Olson

Jeremiah Olson has been in pastoral ministry for 21 years, in only two churches, but in a variety of roles including Worship Pastor, Campus Pastor, Teaching Pastor, and Creative Director. He and his wife Marcie have 2 girls off to college and 2 boys at home, and love to travel and... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Diminish the Drama
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
How to Deal with Difficult Team Members
Speakers
avatar for Matt Miller

Matt Miller

Head Coach, WorshipTeamCoach.com
Matt lives in Cincinnati, OH with his wife Kara and their daughter Melody. He’s the Owner and Head Coach of WorshipTeamCoach.com and WorshipWorkshop.com, two sites that help worship leaders make every Sunday exceptional.
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Evaluating Songs for Corporate Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
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 library of worship songs?
Speakers
avatar for Bill Kirkwood

Bill Kirkwood

Founder, Reimagine Worship
Dr. Bill Kirkwood has been involved in the world of leading worship for over 45 years in many different contexts: Baptist, Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Jewish Synagogue High Holidays, Evangelical Free church, and most prominently in free churches with contemporary, band-led... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Five Things Your Visitors Are Thinking But Won't Ask
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Want to know what it takes to retain new visitors to your church (both online and in person)? Want the secrets to earn the second third and ongoing visits? Spend time with church hospitality consultant and professional "secret worshiper" Jason Moore to reveal the things you may be missing to keep your guests coming back again and again.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Moore

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 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Healthy Worship Teams
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
5 tips for building biblical community in your ministry
Speakers
avatar for Eric Yeldell

Eric Yeldell

Worship Pastor, First Baptist Church
Eric Yeldell has been a worship pastor for 20 years in a variety of different areas of the country & various cultural contexts. Eric currently serves as the worship pastor for First Baptist Cleveland, TN and leads a musically diverse ministry in multiple services & campuses for 4000... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Intentional Worship Planning
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Week in and week out, we plan for Sunday. Too often, we can simply be on auto-pilot with this task! How can we be intentional in our planning for the worship gathering? In this breakout session, we will cover things like song planning, transitions, band scheduling, song keys, and how to prepare ourselves to come before God in worship.
Speakers
avatar for Trevor Butch

Trevor Butch

Music Director, NewLife Church
Trevor currently serves as the Music Director at NewLife Church in Canal Winchester, Ohio. He completed his B.A. in Music Technology at Capital University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary.  Trevor has been... Read More →
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Randy Surface

elder/pastor, Maranatha Community Church
Randy Surface has been serving in ministry since shortly after he accepted Christ at the age of 18. In addition to his passion for leading people to worship God through music, Randy also loves to equip leaders, mentor and disciple men, and encourage believers to use their gifts to... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Involving Elementary Children in Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Using the gifts and talents of elementary age children to develop leadership and skills as a musician. using them as worship teams and kids choirs, selecting music that will help them be successful.
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Stewart

Nathan Stewart

Worship and Music Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church
Nathan Stewart is the worship and music pastor at Dublin Baptist Church in Dublin, Ohio, an Elementary Music Teacher, and Adjunct Instructor at Mid-America Christian University. Nathan has been involved in worship ministry for over 20 years and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Is the Church Choir Still Relevant?
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Kerry Buck

Kerry Buck

Worship Pastor, Genoa Church
Kerry Buck serves as the Worship Pastor of Genoa Church in Westerville, OH. He is married to Angela Carl Buck and they have a 10 year old boy, Elijah Joel.  Kerry is also a singer/songwriter and is published with Geron Davis Music Group and Sunset Gallery Publishing.
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Leading Leaders
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
As a leader, you are either a ceiling or a launching pad, discover ways to set up your leaders/lay leaders for greater impact
Speakers
avatar for Ayanda Khumalo

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 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Memorable Moments
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Creating and Planning for Spontaneous Worship Environments That Build Trust Without Manipulation
Speakers
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Art Fulks

Director, Southside Baptist Network in Metro Atlanta
Dr. Art Fulks serves as Director of the Southside Baptist Network in Metro Atlanta. He, and his wife Lesa, are natives of Ohio and have been married for over 35 years. They are blessed with four married children and three grandchildren. Since 1996, Art has served churches in in Ohio... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Simple Liturgy
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
The word "liturgy" often comes with some baggage - either it's too "high church" and "stuffy" or it can feel complicated and burdensome. In this session, we'll discuss a simple, gospel shaped service that still feels like your community but also raises the bar for your goals & expectations.
Speakers
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Phil Wing

Director of Worship & Media Arts, University Baptist Church
Phil Wing is a grateful husband & father and has been in vocational ministry for over 20 years. Phil has served in various leadership roles including youth ministry, pastoral care, connections & groups, foster & adoption, and has spent a majority of his time in worship leadership... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

The Worship Leader and the Pastor
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
When a worship leader steps out of their ministry for a reason other than a new opportunity, there is one problem that is mentioned most frequently and emotionally: a complicated or damaged relationship with their pastor. The relationship between the pastor and worship leader is critical, but many are obstructed by frustration, hurt and confusion. When these relationships are healthy, the church is well-served. Join me for a conversation on how the Worship Leader and the Pastor can pursue healing, unity, and effective leadership.
Speakers
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Kevin Lorow

Worship Pastor, Cuyahoga Valley Church
Kevin Lorow lives in Cleveland Ohio, where he serves as Worship Pastor at Cuyahoga Valley Church, and with Worship Catalyst.  Kevin is passionate about seeing healthy churches served by healthy leaders who facilitate Spirit-led, biblical, and musically proficient corporate worship... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Understanding how to lead & develop Gen Z
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
There are seven unique ingredients to developing young 20-somethings as they onboard to your team. Leadership development has never been harder nor has it ever been more mission critical to the future of the church.
Speakers
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Dave Miller

Co-Founder, LeadershipPathway.org
Dave Miller, who once served as a Worship and Creative Arts Pastor (but wasn't nearly as good as the grads coming out of Cedarville!) is the Co-Founder of LeadershipPathway.org. They have served hundreds of churches in finding, supporting, and developing the next generation of leaders... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

What is Worship
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Where do we first see the word "worship" in the Bible and Why do we Sing?
Speakers
avatar for Scott Shaw

Scott Shaw

Over the past 25 years Scott has led worship in various capacities in the local church and at conferences and retreats. He and his family moved back to his hometown of Columbus, OH where he has spent the last 10 years serving and helping churches with their worship ministries. A... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Leadership

2:00pm EST

Creating A Worship Songwriting Culture
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
For those of us writing Christian songs, the responsibility is immense. In fact, it’s been said that the majority of Christians learn or develop their theology from the songs they sing in church or hear on Christian radio. That means we can’t take the ministry of songwriting lightly. What our songs say is extremely important because we will be held accountable for what our lyrics are teaching people about God (James 3:1). In this session you will learn how to set up and steward a thriving worship songwriting community that shifts culture by writing songs that are grounded in truth and are alive in the spirit.
Speakers
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Stephen Duncan

Founder and President, The Worship Coalition
Stephen Duncan is the Founder and President of The Worship Coalition. He was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA and moved to Nashville, TN in 2006 to attend Belmont University for a Songwriting and Music Business Major. Stephen has spent over 20 years as a worship pastor, and 15... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Songwriting

2:00pm EST

Lighting Design Broken Down
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Where should you put your lights, all about the angles, and soft vs. sharp focus
Speakers
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Stephen Ellison

Technical Sales Specialist, The Light Source
Stephen has been involved in lighting since running a followspot in 7th grade. He received a BFA in Lighting Design from North Carolina School of the Arts. He has worked in the industry for Rental and Production companies in Philadelphia, New York and Raleigh. He spent 10 years working... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Tech

2:00pm EST

ProPresenter Tips and Tricks
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
You know the basics, but don't know what ProPresenter can do beyond that.  We'll talk about more advanced techniques and ways to save yourself time in creating presentations and adding automation.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Clifford

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 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
  Tech

2:00pm EST

Why your church live stream is awful and how to fix it
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Speakers
avatar for Gary Buchanan

Gary Buchanan

Network and Partner Marketer, BoxCast
With over 15 years as a pastor specializing in audio, video, and production, Gary brings a unique blend of technical expertise and ministry insight to his role as a Partner Marketer at BoxCast. He’s passionate about helping churches connect with their communities through high-quality... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
  Tech

2:00pm EST

Worship Production Boundaries
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Does the Bible say anything about LED walls and fog machines? How far is too far when it comes to production?
Speakers
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Caleb Gordon

Worship Pastor, Grace Point Church
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 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Tech

2:00pm EST

Training as a Vocal Athlete: Warming Up and Going for it
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Learn how you can work through the sticky parts of your voice to free you up to lead worship well
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Yerganian

Jennifer Yerganian

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 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Voice

2:00pm EST

Vocal Foundations III: Pitch
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
Improving centered pitch by visualizing the imagery based internal pitch path, feeling the vibration location of each pitch, and listening to correct; adjusting pitch center in real time, at various tempos
Speakers
avatar for Wendy James

Wendy James

Wendy James, B.of Music, Huntington University, and graduate of Bible Study Fellowship International, is a vocal artist, songwriter and experienced voice teacher. She has toured the U.S. extensively in solo concert ministry and with her family evangelistic tour, Wendy and the James... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBA
  Voice

3:15pm EST

Closing Session with Resonance
Saturday January 25, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
DMC Chapel
Saturday January 25, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EST
DMC Chapel
  General Sessions

4:00pm EST

Dismiss
Saturday January 25, 2025 4:00pm - 4:00pm EST
TBA
Saturday January 25, 2025 4:00pm - 4:00pm EST
TBA
 
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