Vocal Master Class – Lacy Condy & McKenzie Fuller
This masterclass is designed for vocalists on worship teams, in choirs, or anyone who simply loves to sing and wants to improve their craft. During our time together, we will cover technical elements, such as vocal technique, vocal health, and blending, while also addressing heart matters, navigating pitfalls like pride, comparison, and bitterness. The goal […]
Piano Master Class – Bob Kauflin
Whether you’re a solo keyboardist or part of a band, whether you play by ear or only read notes, this class will help you serve your church more effectively as a piano player. The class was interactive, and much of the material was taken from Bob’s book, Worship Piano.
Bass Master Class – Ryan Foglesong
This bass masterclass is designed for church musicians who want to support congregational singing and strengthen the band—supporting the lyric, locking in with the drummer, and giving the ensemble a clear, steady foundation. We’ll cover essential techniques (muting, tone, articulation, dynamics, fretboard fluency, and endurance) and apply them to real-world contexts: grooves, transitions, builds, and […]
Drum Master Class – David Zimmer
For more than 20 years, David Zimmer has worked as a professional studio and touring drummer, serving in hundreds of churches across many different stylistic settings. In this masterclass, he will teach drummers how to play with creativity, skill, and musical sensitivity so that their drumming serves the song and supports the congregation. Whether you’re […]
Large Church (over 400) Tech Master Class – Rick Mead
Technology is used weekly in our local gatherings and it has the ability to be a help but it can also be a hindrance or a distraction. This masterclass will be a practical deep dive into the 4 mixing essentials used to bring greater clarity, consistency and excellence to how your team serves the gathered […]
Small/Medium-Sized Church (under 400) Tech Master Class – Rick Mead
Technology is used weekly in our local gatherings and it has the ability to be a help but it can also be a hindrance or a distraction. This masterclass overview of the 4 mixing essentials used to bring greater clarity, consistency and excellence to how your team serves the gathered body. We will talk through […]
Drum and Bass Master Class – David Zimmer & Ryan Foglesong
David and Ryan have played on multiple albums together, including many of the Sovereign Grace albums from the past fifteen years. In this intensive, you’ll learn how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest of the band. We […]
Humbled: Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God – David Mathis
Maturing Christians want to pursue humility, yet find ourselves in danger of presumption: we can’t just up and humble yourselves when we want! God takes the initiative to humble his people in his perfect timing and in his surprising ways. In this breakout, David shows us how we might ready ourselves to gladly receive his […]
Worship His Majesty: All of Life in Awe of God – David Mathis
His enemies will quake with terror; his friends tremble with awesome wonder and worship his majesty. To ascribe majesty to our God not only declares his greatness but also reveals an enthralled and happy heart in his admirers — praise that ascends on Sunday mornings and flavors all of life. In this breakout, David Mathis […]
Electric Guitar Master Class – Patrick Anderson
Acoustic Guitar Master Class – Patrick Anderson
Cultivating Your Delight in the Lord – Mike Bullmore, H.B. Charles Jr., Jon Payne, David Mathis
Whether you’re a pastor, worship leader, vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter, or tech team member, the heart of all we do is to make much of Jesus Christ and the glorious gospel. In this breakout four seasoned pastors will talk about ways they have deepened and strengthened their love for Christ in the midst of ministry responsibilities, […]
Serving the Multi-Cultural Church – Sarah and Jonathan Jerez
Jonathan and Sarah Jerez have spent numerous years serving churches of different languages and cultures. Their experience has taught them not only what’s most important in our gatherings, but also how to cultivate a culture of humility that reflects the unity we now have in Christ. If you’re part of a congregation with different languages, […]
Ministry for the Long Haul – Bob Kauflin
Long term ministry can be challenging for different reasons. Diminishing strength and health can be magnified by disappointment, unfulfilled expectations, opposition, difficult relationships, unresponsive church members, and more. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this breakout, Bob will draw from Scripture and fifty years of walking with Jesus to explore principles and […]
Let the People Sing: Overcoming Hindrances to Congregational Worship – Bob Kauflin
Whether we’re leading on Sunday mornings or singing as part of the congregation, there are a hundred ways things can go wrong. What can we do both as leaders and participants to ensure that when the church gathers to sing God’s Word is fueling and governing what we do, the Spirit is actively at work, […]
Arranging for the Right Reasons – Ben Shive
How do we think about what and how we play in congregational worship? What are the benefits and drawbacks to simply playing what’s on the recording? How creative should we be? In whatever role you serve musically in your church, this interactive breakout will help you take practical steps to serve your church more intentionally […]
Songwriting Principles & Practices – Ben Shive, David Zimmer, Lacy Condy, Nathan Stiff, and Jordan Kauflin
In this breakout, we’ll be getting into the nitty-gritty of songwriting for the church as we review songs that have been submitted by attendees.
The Deadly Serious Business of Making Kids Laugh – Colin Buchanan
Those involved in children’s ministry know all too well how difficult and challenging it can be. Colin Buchanan has spent decades leading, teaching, and writing songs for kids and is known throughout Australia for his hilarious yet thoughtful approach that introduces kids to profound truths and roots them in the gospel and God’s Word. In […]
Understanding and Desiring the Spirit’s Work – Jared Mellinger
Confusion, misunderstanding, abuses, and neglect abound when it comes to the work of the Holy Spirit in our gatherings. How do we cultivate an eager expectation of the Spirit’s activity while still holding firmly to the authority and sufficiency of God‘s Word? In this breakout, Jared Mellinger, a seasoned Sovereign Grace pastor, will challenge us […]
Sounds Good: Pursuing Excellence in Audio from Mindset and Ministry to Microphones and Mixing
This masterclass was not recorded, but this PDF was put together as a helpful FAQ resource based on the content of the class by James Hoffman. Download through the link below.
Thinking Through Bilingual Services – Fabrizio Rodulfo
Many churches today are having to confront the challenge of multilingual congregations and communities. What steps can we take to minimize the gaps we experience and reflect the unity we now have in Christ? In this breakout, Fabrizio will share how he has served in different contexts and in the process of translation to maximize […]