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 […]
Acoustic Guitar Master Class – Patrick Anderson
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.
Shepherding Your Teams – Jon Payne
Leaders glorify God when they see their own responsibilities as a means of actively caring for, serving, and building up others. This session will give you theological foundations and practical applications for becoming that kind of leader.
Reading the Psalms for All They’re Worth – Dane Ortlund
The Psalms are one of the most well known and loved books of Scripture. Christians often go there to find comfort in being reminded that the Lord is our shepherd, that he is an ever present help in times of trouble, and that the steadfast love of the Lord endures forever. But what if we […]
Meeting with Christ in Scripture – Mike Bullmore
One reason God gave us the Bible is so that we might know him better. That’s why it’s a tragedy when Christians read, study, and memorize their Bibles but don’t grow in their relationship with and love for Christ. In this seminar, you’ll gain motivation, perspectives, and tools that will help you encounter the Savior […]
Minding the Gaps: Making the Most of Transitions – Bob Kauflin
Too often our Sunday gatherings feel like a playlist on shuffle. Elements are unconnected, changes are abrupt, and people are left confused. To address the situation, we often resort to a “musical glue” that makes things feel more connected but does little to help people understand any kind of progression. In this practical breakout, Bob […]
How to be a Good Team Member – Bob Kauflin
Participating on the music, tech, projection, video, or planning team is more than an opportunity to showcase our gifts. It’s an opportunity to join others in serving those for whom Christ came to redeem. This breakout will equip you to do that in a way that contributes to a Christ-exalting culture and God-glorifying gatherings.
Encouragement: The Gift that Keeps On Giving – Jon Payne
Encouragement has been described as “oxygen for the soul.” And yet more often than not, our families, relationships, and churches are sorely lacking this vital means of grace God has given us. We naturally focus on what’s wrong, what we’re needing, or why things are so hard. This seminar will provide practical ways to see […]
Bringing Light to Our Blindspots – Bob Kauflin
Most leaders know what’s expected of them and what makes for a good leader. But often a serious distance exists between what we know and what we’re actually doing. That disconnect can lead to significant problems not only for the leader but others. In this breakout, Bob Kauflin, speaking from 40 years of experience as […]
Arranging for a Congregation, Not an Audience – Devon Kauflin, David Zimmer, and Ryan Foglesong
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 the next steps in serving your church more […]
Bringing Light to Our Blindspots | Bob Kauflin | WG24
Most leaders know what’s expected of them and what makes for a good leader. But often a serious distance exists between what we know and what we’re actually doing. That disconnect can lead to significant problems not only for the leader but others. In this breakout, Bob Kauflin, speaking from 40 years of experience as […]
Reading the Psalms through a Christ-Centered Lens
It can be tempting to think of the Psalms merely as a place to go for words of comfort in a trying season, words of praise in a fruitful season, or words of lament in a time of grief. But the psalms point in diverse ways to the divine and human King who would pray […]
20 Ways to Improve Your Congregational Singing
Matt Merker’s passion for churches singing with faith and understanding led him to write the excellent book, Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God’s People. In this breakout, he’ll share twenty ways to stregnthen the singing of your church, including some you probably haven’t thought of!
Playing Big Songs with a Small Band
How often have you set out to teach a song to your church, only to realize that the recording used a full band and you only have a guitar or a piano? In this practical breakout, you’ll learn principles for making the most of your instrumentation and how to adapt any song for your musicians.
Minding the Gaps: Making the Most of Transitions
Too often our Sunday gatherings feel like a playlist on shuffle. Elements are unconnected, changes are abrupt, and people are left confused. To address the situation, we often resort to a “musical glue” that makes things feel more connected but does little to help people understand any kind of progression. In this practical breakout, Bob […]
Against the Flow: Nurturing the Inner Life in a Fast Paced World
God has made His Word available to us, but we’re responsible to create opportunities to benefit from its nourishing effect. This goes against the grain of our culture, which is constantly bombarding us with distractions, urgent notifications, and busy-ness. How do we learn to unplug and enjoy extended time with the Lord? In this breakout, […]
Marriage and Ministry: What Really Matters
How do you sustain a vibrant, Christ-honoring relationship with your spouse through all the challenges, commitments, disappointments, and sacrifices of ministry? Whether you’re newlyweds or have been married for decades, this transparent conversation between a couple married and in ministry for 45 years will help you focus on the things that matter most. As Bob […]
Acoustic Guitar 1: Essentials
In this seminar, we’ll look at your role as an acoustic player serving the church, and offer strategies and tools for how to develop your playing in that context i.e. thinking in parts, developing strumming, fingerpicking and capo tricks.