Rehearsals for the Real World: Maximizing Limited Resources
As we strive for musical excellence in the church we often face ongoing challenges of limited rehearsal time, changing seasons, people moving away, and a shortage of musicians—not to mention our own limitations. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to maximize the resources God has provided you and learn the difference between unbiblical expectations […]
Redefining Burnout: Knowing When It’s Time for a Break
How do you know when it’s time to stop serving on your team and when God is calling you to persevere through challenges and even grow through them? How can you tell whether stepping down is wisdom or selfishness? In this seminar, Jon Payne will discuss the differences between character, gifting, and faith, and inspire […]
Putting Songs Together
Why do you choose the songs you do? What factors go into deciding whether one song is better to use than another? What’s the difference between lyrical flow and musical flow? How can we use songs to effectively care for people’s souls as they sing them? These questions and more will be addressed in this […]
Leading Children to Worship Christ
How is leading a children’s worship gathering different from leading an adult gathering? Should children be led to memorize, recite, or sing Bible passages that give personal assurance? Should children be expected to participate in worship if they are not yet converted? Jared Kennedy, who serves at Sojourn Community Church, will share thoughts on how […]
Remaining Steadfast in Changing Seasons (Women’s breakout)
A woman’s world is constantly changing. How do we maintain steadfast trust in God through so many different seasons of relationships and responsibilities? In this seminar, Julie Kauflin will share from her own experiences how God has helped her remain secure in Him as a vocalist, sound engineer, wife of a worship leader, mother, and […]
First Thing’s First: Maintaining Priorities on and around the Worship Team (Women’s seminar)
How does a wife, mom, and musician manage life at home while seeking to serve on the music team? When is it time to take a sabbatical and when is it time to press through in faith? This seminar will feature women from different seasons of life who have faced these questions and found ways […]
Is She Better than Me? (Women’s breakout)
One of the greatest temptations we can face as women is comparing ourselves to others. No matter how gifted, beautiful, or fruitful we may be we can struggle to think that “the boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places.” Come and learn how the gospel speaks to our insecurities and fears and enables […]
Understanding the Mixer
Confused about knobs, faders, decibels, EQ, and speakers? Doug Gould has had years of experience helping not only newbies understand mixers better, but seasoned engineers as well. In this practical seminar you’ll gain skills that will help you do a better job in any mixing context.
Microphone Primer
This seminar will cover the differences between various microphones types, where to point a microphone, frequency response, how many mics to use, applications, tips, techniques, and more. Also included at no additional charge will be the Ten Things You Need to Know about Wireless (or more things if there’s time). No need to bring your slide […]
Microphone Applications
This is where it all begins in live sound reinforcement. Limit your potential problems and maximize better audio for your church by gaining valuable insight to how choose the right mic and put it in the right place. Topics will include increasing the level of desired sound and reducing the effects of undesired sounds, reducing […]
Lowering Stage Volume
How do you fix the problem of too much volume? Wear ear plugs? Fire the drummer? Put sheet music in front of the guitar player? There are better ways. In this seminar, Doug will explore options that don’t require any additional equipment, as well as suggest various ways technology can serve you. We’ll look at […]
In-Ear Monitors
Fighting a losing battle against excessive stage noise? Thinking about switching to in-ear monitors? Want to understand more about their advantages and uses? This seminar will help you understand the purpose of in-ear monitors and how to benefit from them.
Caring for Your Sound System
What should churches consider when faced with growth or a broken piece of equipment? How do you pursue quality without breaking the bank on audio equipment? If some extra money is found in the budget, what should you spend it on? How do you encourage musicians and other sound team members to care for equipment? […]
Building and Caring for a Tech Team (Part 2)
Peaceful and joyful service on the tech team comes when the right people are serving in the right place with the right training and the right information. In this seminar Dave will discuss ideas and practices to most effectively recruit, train, and deploy people on your team.
What the Psalms Teach Us About Songwriting
The Psalms are a wealth of resources when it comes to learning to write honest, faith-filled songs that glorify God and serve his people. Mark, Steve, and Vikki, three veteran song writers, will share how the Psalms have inspired them in their own songwriting and communicate principles that will help you in your own craft.
What Makes these Songs Great?
Ever wonder why more people aren’t singing the songs you write? Maybe your songs are missing some of the key elements that most great songs have. Steve & Vikki Cook will take an in-depth look at a number of well-known worship songs and talk about what makes them so great.
Thoughts on Songwriting (Part 2)
Thoughts on Songwriting (Part 1)
The Business of Songwriting: The Legal, Practical, and Business Methods of Writing, Protecting, and Promoting Worship
This seminar will cover all of the legal and business basics of songwriting, including ownership, splits, copyright protection, royalties, CCLI, the PROs, Sound Exchange, The Harry Fox Agency, and church-based publishing companies. It will also cover proper ways to use outside songs and avoid claims of infringement. The seminar will culminate in a Q&A session […]
Songwriters and the Church: Navigating the Legal, Ethical, and Practical Issues of Music in the Church
This seminar will cover the legal, ethical and practical issues associated with songwriting in the church context, including employment and work for hire issues, expectations, compensation, liability risks, and income streams. We will also cover how to establish a publishing company, including the basics non-profit issues, royalty accounting and third party business relationships, such as […]
Songwriting for Congregations
In this class we will seek to uncover and hopefully learn to avoid the major shortcomings in most modern worship songs, and more importantly, discuss what the gospel has to do with writing and selecting songs for gathered worship.
