Spiritual Health
Prevailing in the Battle Zone with Rob McCorkle *
Everyone will enter a battle zone, but not everyone will prevail. You were born again into a war, but not against flesh and blood. Your battle is against spiritual darkness. But you've been equipped to prevail. Learn what demonic mind games are and how you can level all strongholds, taking every thought captive. Learn to fight from a position of freedom.
Formed Through Worship: How we are formed by The Spirit through liturgies, songs, and language with Pastor David Hutsko *
Every day, either intentionally or unintentionally, we are being formed by the ideas, beliefs, and patterns of this world. Gathering for worship provides space for us to turn our attention toward the presence of God and position ourselves not only to be shaped as individuals but as The Body of Christ. Worship Leaders and Pastors are given the responsibility to lead people into God's presence as we engage in worship liturgies, songs, and language that position us to be formed further by The Spirit into the image of Jesus.
Counteracting Chaos with Seek Well
Life can be chaotic. When we’re moving too fast it’s impossible to see things clearly. Join us for a conversation about strengthening your soul by embracing Jesus’ invitation to rest. Discover how being still is the antidote to the chaos of life and ministry that so many of us seem to be experiencing.
Leadership
From Chaos to Clarity with Jon Nicholas
Sunday comes every 7 days. In the fast-paced rhythm of our weekly routines, it's easy for leaders to find themselves caught in the whirlwind of day-to-day chaos, merely surviving instead of thriving. In this session discover the principles of visionary leadership, strategic planning, and the importance of cultivating a healthy organizational culture. Learn to shift focus from working in your ministry to strategically working on it. This session is a roadmap for leaders ready to break free from chaos and build a purposeful, thriving ministry.
Leadership. Shepherding. Jesus. Creativity. 2024. with Jimmy Savage
Worship ministry has never been easy. There are relational dynamics, leadership expectations, creative differences, culture wars, and people who don’t like new things. In this breakout, we’re going to be real, realistic, and practical on how to lead a ministry where everyone (hopefully) will love Jesus and each other.
Recruitment - Qualities of a Team Member with Ayanda Khumalo *
What are you looking for in a new team member as you lead your team? Do you know why you are looking for a new team member? Take time during this breakout to explore 7 qualities that are essential to recruiting new team members.
Music
Prophetic Worship with Michael Bethany
Ministry is hard and often leaves us spiritually depleted. Join us for a conversation on how to follow Jesus in a busy world without losing your soul. We’ll guide you through an experience to discover how spiritual rhythm impacts your life and your ministry.
Working Together As A Band (Q&A) with Steffany Gretzinger Band
Dive into the world of worship music alongside Steffany Gretzinger’s band as they share their stories and expertise in a captivating Q&A session. Explore the dynamics of band synergy, individual growth, and the profound significance of worship music through the lens of these gifted musicians. With experience ranging from intimate gatherings to global stages, these leaders will revolutionize your understanding of personal and collective musical expression in the context of worship.
Vocal Technique in the Worship Setting with Leo Humbach
Are you a vocalist? Dive into the art of worship by refining your vocal technique in this breakout session. Explore essential warm-up exercises for pre-service preparation, master vocal placement, and breath management, and unlock the secrets of blending head and chest voice harmoniously. Delve into the nuances of enunciation versus articulation, and learn practical tips for seamless integration with fellow vocalists, enriching your worship experience with skill and passion.
Production
Mastering In-Ear Monitoring for Your Worship Team with Doug Gould *
Are you already using personal monitors but looking to unlock their full potential for your worship team? Or are you still relying on wedges (floor monitors) and wondering how to make the transition to in-ear monitors? You may be asking: What’s the cost? Which products are the best fit for our church? How do we seamlessly integrate them into our existing system? Join us for this comprehensive workshop, where we’ll tackle these questions and more, helping you take your worship team’s sound to the next level.
Podcasting 101 with Benny McDaniel
Currently, there are 464.7 million podcast listeners globally. That is 8.68% of the total internet users. So how does the church be better equipped to enter that content space confidently and boldly? In this breakout, we will range from the practical aspects of podcasting to the philosophical viewpoints of podcasting. The goal is that if you feel led to be a voice of truth in this culture and plan to use a podcast to do so, by the time you leave this breakout you will have the keys and the foundation to do so.
Improving Your Live Stream Audio with Jeff Barnett & Kent Morris
Now more than ever, churches are taking their services online to stay connected to their congregations and to reach more people from their community and around the world. But for many churches, the audio feed in the church’s live stream isn’t as good as it could be. Crafting audio for a live stream is very different from mixing live sound for an in-person congregation, and it brings its own set of challenges. In this session, we’ll discuss the most common live-stream audio problems and their solutions.
Visual Communications
Telling Scrappy Stories with Nick Benoit
When it feels like we don’t have the budget, people, time, or much of anything else at our fingertips, we can still tell the kinds of stories our churches need to hear, the kind that helps us to see God and ourselves. Let’s talk about the things that really matter and the things that hardly matter at all when it comes to sharing stories.
The Art of the Testimony with Greg Snider
God is a creative storyteller who uses the power of testimony to reveal himself. He designed creatives to communicate His story in unique and powerful ways. In this breakout, we will discuss why it is necessary to testify about what He is doing and look at how to share God’s story in a variety of creative ways.
Spirit-Driven Social Media with Briana Zananiri
Social Media management requires endurance. It’s a constant cycle of pumping out content to meet deadlines. With so much content creation to juggle, it can be easy to operate on one's own strength to get the job done, even though we are serving church ministries. But how much more empowered and effective could our effort be if we chose to ask the Lord for His will and ideas for our content? In this session, we’ll discuss how to partner with the Holy Spirit to develop your church's social media strategy; and how to use your discernment to stay set apart in the digital age.
