Description: How can you assure your child has the tools to develop into a Godly worshiper? Come to this session to gather best practices for maximal impact – for parents and those who work with children. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Worship Leadership
Sky Howard – The Basics of the Worship Band (2024 Alleluia Conference)
Description: Do you struggle with getting the best from your worship band? In this session, Sky Howard will break down each instrument of the modern worship band, how it is distinctive, and how it relates to the rest of the instruments. This is designed to give the...
Cliff Duren – Worship Band=Worship Leader – Discipling Your Worship Band (2021 Alleluia Conference)
Some of the most visible people in your church are the members of your worship band. They are typically on stage as much as your pastor! What is their role as a leader in the worship gathering and what is your role in preparing them to lead? Let’s talk about it in the Worship Band = Worship Leader session.
Shannan Baker – Pastor and Music Minister Communication (2021 Alleluia Conference)
Learning to Be “Bilingual”: Establishing Communication between Pastors and Music Leaders
Jake Mulder – Understanding and Empowering Young People in Worship (2021 Alleluia Conference)
As adult leaders, many of us end up confused or frustrated with how different today’s young people are than when we were their age. How do we help young people lead? This session will offer practical advice of understanding and empowering young people.
Randall Bradley – Leading Through Difficulty-My Go-To Practices (2021 Alleluia Conference)
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.
Jake Mulder – The Dark Side of Intergenerational Worship (2021 Alleluia Conference)
Intergenerational worship is a popular trend today. Which means it’s always a good idea…right? Not so fast. In this session, learn more about the dark side of intergenerational worship and best practices for doing it well.
Cliff Duren – Worship Band Sound Check…and Why It’s So Important (2021 Alleluia Conference)
If you can’t hear the right things, you probably won’t play the right things either! In the Band Sound Check session, we’ll talk about the different options for monitoring and what each band member needs to hear in order to play well with the rest of their team.
Terry York – The First Notes After a Long Silence (2021 Alleluia Conference)
This session will explore what we discovered during the “Lockdown” concerning the ministry of choirs and choral music in the life of the church.
Cliff Duren – Teaching Your Worship Band a Song (2021 Alleluia Conference)
Should worship band members be able to read music? What kind of charts are most helpful for your worship band? What is the best way to give them all the details while avoiding page turns? We’ll answer these questions and more in the Teaching Your Worship Band a Song session.
Andre Thomas – Positive Approach to Rehearsal Technique (2021 Alleluia Conference)
This session will focus on making your rehearsal productive and engaging.
Cliff Duren – Band Language, not Bad Language – How to Talk to Your Band
Explaining what you want your band to play can be difficult! In the Band Language session, we will talk about the weekly elements needed for your band to be well-prepared and to lead worship with excellence. We’ll discuss effective communication tips as well as the art of speaking the language of your band.
Jacob and Sarah Sensenig – Leadership Session: Calling (2020 Worship Lab CONNECT)
Jacob and Sarah will discuss how we discern a calling to serve in ministry and what next steps might look like for each of you.
How to Talk to a Keys Player – 2020 Worship Lab CONNECT
The importance of communicating well with the Keys Player as part of the “How to talk to a” series.
Jacob Sensenig – Leadership: Transitions (2020 Worship Lab CONNECT)
Join us for a session discussing the importance of transition in our worship
How to Talk to an Acoustic/Electric Player – 2020 Worship Lab CONNECT
Essentials of how to talk to a acoustic/electric player in the band
Jacob Sensenig – Leadership Session 2: Prayer (2020 Worship Lab CONNECT)
Listen to Jacob Sensenig as he talks about the importance of incorporating prayer as part of the preparation and leading of worship services.
Monique Ingalls – ‘Tis Pleasant to Repeat! The Art and Science of Repetition in Musical Worship
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
Barbara Newman, LaTonya Penny, and Ken Medema – Renovate Church: Personalization (2019 Alleluia Conference)
How can the church support individuals and families for whom church is very difficult? Including individuals in the life of the church who have disabilities or extenuating
Panel Discussion – Making the Most of Time: Time Management Tips for Busy Ministers (2019 Alleluia Conference)
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.
Thomas Coker – Perspectives and Values from 50 Years in Music Ministry (2019 Alleluia Conference)
In this session of practical music ministry, we will examine the importance of foundational personal concepts for the Music/Worship leader. The concepts include: Who am I? Whose am I? Faith, God, Church, and Worship. We will then…
Barbara Newman & LaTonya Penny – Renovate Church: Participation in Children’s and Youth Ministry (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Can we include kids with varied abilities in our Children and Youth ministries? Yes! Boldly go where others have seen success in Children’s settings using Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
Barbara Newman, LaTonya Penny, and Ken Medema – Renovate Church: Perspective (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Where do you begin the conversation about becoming a community of belonging for persons with varied abilities? Perspective. Discover how puzzle pieces of green (strengths/gifts) and pink (weaknesses, areas of struggle) inform
Randall Bradley – Building Community through Rehearsals (2019 Alleluia Conference)
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
Constance Cherry – Spring 2019 – Northcutt Lecture Series
Constance Cherry is Professor of Christian Worship and Pastoral Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is a published author, composer, and hymnist. Her areas of expertise…
John Woods – Spring 2019 – Hearn Innovators Series
John Woods, Music and Worship Pastor for Dawson Family of Faith in Birmingham, Alabama, joins us as the Spring 2019 Hearn Innovator. John provides leadership in a variety of areas including music, the arts, and liturgy. He is passionate about the marriage of
Randall Bradley – Building Your Choir Intergenerationally (2018 Alleluia Conference)
Many church choirs are aging and lacking the ability to attract younger members. Based on a working model, this session will explore strategies that, in a local church context, are proving to be effective.
Josh Stewart – Recruiting and Keeping Musicians (2018 Alleluia Conference)
Knowing how to recruit musicians for your praise band can sometimes be a daunting task. And once you get them on your team understanding how to keep them motivated to stay involved is an important part of your job as a…
Zac Hicks – Planning Worship like a Dietician (2018 Alleluia Conference)
Worship planning is all too often enslaved to the tyranny of the urgent. In this session, we will look at planning through the helpful metaphor of a “theological dietician,” exploring the…
James Abbington – Rethinking the Christian Funeral (2017 Alleluia Conference)
Perhaps the most important thing that churches must understand is that a Christian funeral is a service…
Randall Bradley – Worship Gathering Talkback Session
Location: McCrary Music Building, Baylor University - Waco, Texas
James Abbington – The Negro Spiritual in Worship and Concert Performance (2017 Alleluia Conference)
This session will examine the differences between the Negro folk, or congregational spiritual and the concert, or arranged spiritual in worship and…
James Abbington – Worship Planning Using the POW’R Model (2017 Alleluia Conference)
This session will examine various methods and resources for worship planning and their effectiveness. Using…
Randall Bradley – Singing Ourselves Into Belief: Song Leading’s Best Practices (2017 Alleluia Conference)
While we lead songs every Sunday with the band, from the pulpit, or from the organ bench, reflection on best practice…
Mark Moeller – Transformative Dialogues: Worship Planning that Celebrates the Conversational Nature of Worship
Because of differences in worship priorities and vocabulary used to…
Ed Wilmington – Six Qualifications of a 21st Century Worship Leader (2017 Alleluia Conference)
In practice, the role of the worship leader is often equated with being the lead…
Zac Hicks – Spring 2017 – Hearn Innovators Series
Zac Hicks is Canon for Worship & Liturgy at Cathedral Church of the Advent (Birmingham, AL), blogger at zachicks.com, and author of The Worship Pastor (Zondervan, 2016).
Rory Noland – Worship As it is in Heaven (2016 Alleluia Conference)
Chances are, few people would include worship in their list of top spiritual disciplines. Yet, it is one of the most important of…
Rory Noland – Spiritual Formation for Artists (2016 Alleluia Conference)
If our ministry is the product of our relationship with Christ, it’s essential to nurture a vibrant intimacy with the Lord. Join us as we discuss…
David Music – Creative Ideas for Worship (2015 Alleluia Conference)
This session will explore different approaches to scripture reading, congregational singing, and other worship elements that will provide variety and…
Randall Bradley – A Ten Year Look Back (2015 Alleluia Conference)
My book From Postlude to Prelude was published ten years ago, and a new edition is fresh off the press in time…
Randy Kilpatrick – Innovative Scripture Reading (2015 Alleluia Conference)
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?
Constance Cherry -Moving Worshipers (2014 Alleluia Conference)
Passive worship can be a problem in worship today regardless of worship style. Learn how to move your congregation from spectators to participants. Discover such things…
Constance Cherry – Encountering God Through Song (2014 Alleluia Conference)
Participants will discover the importance of evaluating musical choices for congregational song to ensure theological, musical, and lyrical integrity….
Constance Cherry – Laying the Foundation of Christian Worship (2014 Alleluia Conference)
What does God expect in corporate worship? This session will identify several non-negotiable, scriptural mandates for…
Constance Cherry – Designing Services for Encountering God (2014 Alleluia Conference)
Comparing the work of a worship leader to that of an architect, this session offers a blueprint for designing worship services through various phases…
Constance Cherry – Creating Room for Encountering (2014 Alleluia Conference)
At its core, worship is a relational encounter between people and God (vertical) and persons in community (horizontal). The structure of worship must facilitate…
Randall Bradley – Intergenerational Worship: Why It’s Worth It (2014 Alleluia Conference)
While many churches have opted for segregating worshipers into age groups (children’s worship, youth…
Randall Bradley – Effective Worship Leadership: Why All We Do Matters (2013 Alleluia Conference)
It is impossible to separate the worship leader from worship leadership. Our words, our non-verbal communication, and…
Vern Sanders – How to Successfully Integrate a Variety of Musical Styles in Worship (2013 Alleluia Conference)
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…