Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Intergenerational Worship, Music Ministry Planning
Our research reveals today’s young people are drawn to churches that take Jesus’ message seriously. This session will unpack what that means and the implications for how we select songs, plan our liturgy, and consider holistic faith formation for all generations.
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
When leading through difficult times, it is important to have time-tested practices to which we can turn. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested all of us in ways in which our old maps have not sufficed. Having also dealt with the death of my wife during the same time period, these practices have become even more important.
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting, Music Ministry Planning
Join doctoral students Jon Snyder and Breck McGough as they present their research related to choirs and choral music.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education, Music Ministry Planning
The clinician will outline successful choral lesson plans that engage young singers. Many conductors want help with how to teach a piece and how to plan a rehearsal. This session will give many ideas for the creative use of solfege, teaching strategies, pacing, kinesthetic involvement, and musicianship training based on repertoire.
Friday, July 19, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Ethnomusicology, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
This workshop draws from recent work in cognitive science, musicology, and practical theology to present a framework for determining why we should repeat, what we should repeat, and how we should repeat when leading music in
Thursday, July 18, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Ministry Health, Music Ministry Planning, PIE Talks & Panel Discussions, Worship Leadership
There truly does not seem to be enough time in the day to accomplish all that we feel is required of us. This panel discussion will provide helpful tips and organizational tools for effective ministry.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Youth Choirs / Youth Ministry
This will be the most radical of our three sessions. It is based upon YouthCUE’s observation that many church musicians are, in fact, serving congregations which actively torpedo the growth of youth choir ministries.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting, Intergenerational Worship, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
We are responsible for creating a hospitable environment in our church choirs. This session will examine strategies for fostering a communal environment in any setting involving choral music. Vulnerability, trust
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
Join a panel of worship planners as they share their best ideas for planning vibrant and meaningful services, maintaining inspired planning and avoiding listlessness.
Thursday, July 23, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
This session will explore different approaches to scripture reading, congregational singing, and other worship elements that will provide variety and…
Thursday, July 23, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
Have you ever thought about having a composer at your church for an event? In this session we…
Thursday, July 23, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
My book From Postlude to Prelude was published ten years ago, and a new edition is fresh off the press in time…
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Technology in Worship
In this session we will discuss ways of keeping the styles of music and art eclectic without compromising the faithfulness of the church’s worship. We will also discuss nuts and bolts…
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Technology in Worship
In this session will deal with building the right worship team for your church’s context, choosing the right keys and instrumentation, weathering the storms of criticism, and…
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Technology in Worship
This session will deal with how to prepare, equip, and lead a church into the beginning stages of transitioning to a new worship model. We will discuss the…
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
Learning how to impact your community through fine arts instruction in your church. Reach many for Christ through the arts
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
Innovative approaches to inclusion of Biblical texts in worship services will be discussed. Why not make the expression of the Word of God the most interesting part of your worship service?
Friday, July 25, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Congregational Song, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Participants will discover the importance of evaluating musical choices for congregational song to ensure theological, musical, and lyrical integrity….
Thursday, July 24, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Comparing the work of a worship leader to that of an architect, this session offers a blueprint for designing worship services through various phases…
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Congregational Song, Music Ministry Planning
This session will offer information on how to select accompaniments that fit your congregation’s voice and…
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Intergenerational Worship, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
While many churches have opted for segregating worshipers into age groups (children’s worship, youth…
Friday, July 26, 2013 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Organ Performance & Techniques
The different liturgical seasons open up opportunities for inventive choices of organ music. We will…
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
Can your worship service actually have both “traditional” and “contemporary” music? It is not an impossible task. Vern will give you the 5 things you need to consider, and…
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
Vern shares from his many years of experience the Top 10 things you need to know to do ministry better in any circumstance.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
Ideas will be presented on strategies to increase your choir enrollment and keeping your members active in…
Thursday, July 21, 2011 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
Worship transitions can be artistic, thoughtful, and well intentioned. This session will offer practical suggestions…
Thursday, July 21, 2011 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
Ideas on developing and training volunteers along with the other day-to-day tasks of the music minister. Staff relations, budgets, service planning, recruiting and growing…
Friday, July 23, 2010 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
Do the words YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter raise your anxiety level? Ever wanted to post a video from your church on the internet?
Thursday, July 22, 2010 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
A discussion with music ministers who have given a lifetime to the ministry of music and leading people in worship. This session will help the bivocational and smaller church music minister develop a plan for longevity in ministry.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
Learning techniques to help smaller choirs sings well and enjoy an exciting and fulfilling ministry in the church today.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
A discussion of worship planning tools and how they can help the bivocational or smaller church musician’s plans stay on target or go awry.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning
This session is brief survey of the liturgical calendar. Many churches celebrate Christmas and Easter, but the church’s rich history provides year-round opportunities to emphasize almost every aspect of our faith.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 | Church Music Forum, Music Ministry Planning
Susan Deal is the minister of music at College Park Baptist Church in Orlando Florida. In this session she walks students through a recent worship service at her church.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
Building a Music Ministry Team Involving other leadership is vital to healthy music and worship ministry. How do you…
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 | Alleluia Conference, Music Ministry Planning, Worship Leadership
There are tremendous opportunities for leadership development within the church’s music ministry to students. We will examine several methods of leadership development and…