Sunday, August 22, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Leadership
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.
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership
Learning to Be “Bilingual”: Establishing Communication between Pastors and Music Leaders
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Intergenerational Worship, Worship Leadership, Youth Choirs / Youth Ministry
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.
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, Intergenerational Worship, Worship Leadership
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.
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Leadership
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.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership
This session will explore what we discovered during the “Lockdown” concerning the ministry of choirs and choral music in the life of the church.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Instrumental Studies & Techniques, Music Theory, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Leadership
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.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting, Music Education, Worship Leadership
This session will focus on making your rehearsal productive and engaging.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Leadership
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.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 | Worship Lab, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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.
Friday, July 24, 2020 | Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Lab, Worship Leadership
The importance of communicating well with the Keys Player as part of the “How to talk to a” series.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | Worship Lab, Worship Leadership
Join us for a session discussing the importance of transition in our worship
Friday, July 17, 2020 | Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Lab, Worship Leadership
Essentials of how to talk to a acoustic/electric player in the band
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 | Worship Lab, Worship Leadership
Listen to Jacob Sensenig as he talks about the importance of incorporating prayer as part of the preparation and leading of worship services.
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
Friday, July 19, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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
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.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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…
Thursday, July 18, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology, Youth Choirs / Youth Ministry
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
Thursday, July 18, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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
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, April 2, 2019 | Congregational Song, Northcutt Lecture Series, Worship Leadership
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…
Monday, February 11, 2019 | Hearn Innovators Series, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Intergenerational Worship, Worship Leadership
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.
Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Leadership
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…
Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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…
Friday, July 21, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Perhaps the most important thing that churches must understand is that a Christian funeral is a service…
Thursday, July 20, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership
Location: McCrary Music Building, Baylor University – Waco, Texas
Thursday, July 20, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
This session will examine the differences between the Negro folk, or congregational spiritual and the concert, or arranged spiritual in worship and…
Thursday, July 20, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
This session will examine various methods and resources for worship planning and their effectiveness. Using…
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Congregational Song, Worship Leadership
While we lead songs every Sunday with the band, from the pulpit, or from the organ bench, reflection on best practice…
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Because of differences in worship priorities and vocabulary used to…
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership
In practice, the role of the worship leader is often equated with being the lead…
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | Hearn Innovators Series, Worship Leadership
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).
Thursday, July 21, 2016 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Chances are, few people would include worship in their list of top spiritual disciplines. Yet, it is one of the most important of…
Thursday, July 21, 2016 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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…
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, Worship Leadership
My book From Postlude to Prelude was published ten years ago, and a new edition is fresh off the press in time…
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, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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…
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, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
What does God expect in corporate worship? This session will identify several non-negotiable, scriptural mandates for…
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…
Thursday, July 24, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership
At its core, worship is a relational encounter between people and God (vertical) and persons in community (horizontal). The structure of worship must facilitate…
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…
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership
It is impossible to separate the worship leader from worship leadership. Our words, our non-verbal communication, and…
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…
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Perhaps no church leader holds as much power to impact, shape, and form the congregation as the worship leader. This…
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership
How does the worship leader preserve the past and make it accessible for the present and future while…