To Sing Hymns or Not
The introduction of the singing of hymns into English Nonconformist churches (churches outside of the Anglican state church) in the 1690s was one of the most important worship innovations since the Reformation. Not surprisingly, it engendered “worship wars,” in which there was more heat than light at times. This workshop will examine the take-away lessons […]
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 […]
Worship in the Valley
Whatever role you play in the public worship ministry of your church, there are times when you don’t “feel” like standing up in front of a congregation and leading them in worship. Matt Mason knows what that’s like, as he was a worship pastor in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. He’ll share from his […]
Worship and God’s Word
The Trinity in History (How Not to Be a Heretic)
Our songs, prayers, teachings, and conversations sometimes unwittingly contain theological errors that misrepresent the Trinity. We may not see that as too serious, but when we realize that it is God’s identity with which we are dealing, and thus with all that God does for his world and for us in creation and salvation, it […]
The Great God and His Beloved Church
Sunday morning can become pretty mundane. Same people, same place, same songs, different text, same gospel. Why again do we do this? In Psalm 48, God reminds his people of the delight he takes in his people and what he promises to do among us when we gather in his name.
Speaking Grace: Cultivating the Gift of Encouragement
Is our speech a fountain of life to others? Or do we find condescension, or doubt, more readily on our tongues than hope and help? For most of us, consistent encouragement does not come naturally, and yet we are called to speak on behalf of Jesus Christ, representing his grace and truth. This seminar will […]
Simplify Your Spiritual Life
The world is more complex than ever, and it becomes more so by the nanosecond. As a result, almost everyone eventually feels the need to simplify. For many people, simplifying means nothing more than “doing less.” But simplifying is not so much about doing fewer things as it is about doing the right things. This […]
Secure in Christ: Battling Legalism, Condemnation, and Fear of Man
Even the most confident leader can struggle at times with whether or not they’re living up to the expectations of God, themselves, and others. Success can easily lead to pride, while failure can result in discouragement that hinders our fruitfulness. Our hope is found not in looking more to ourselves but to the finished work […]
Scripture Meditation: Getting More Out of Your Bible
Many of us associate the word “meditate” with Eastern mysticism. Because of those negative connotations, we avoid doing anything even remotely related to meditation. But Scriptural meditation is a practice with immeasurable benefits. Don Whitney defines it as, “Deep thinking on the truths and spiritual realities revealed in Scripture for the purposes of understanding, application, […]
Revisiting the Book of Revelation: How Knowing the Future Shapes Our Worship
What we love shapes our desires. Our desires shape what we do. Often what we do begins to form a pattern of activity, a liturgy of life. Our worship flows from what we love and what we desire. The book of Revelation pulls back the veil and shows us what really matters, what will happen […]
Revival: When God Visits His People
For many Christians the term “revival” has come to mean either an annual series of planned meetings or the pursuit of unusual experiences at the expense of truth. But the Bible makes clear we worship a God who delights to renew and revive his people with his presence. At times, he visits us in a […]
Psalm 131: A Calm and Humble Heart
How do leaders and musicians deal biblically with anxiety, striving, pride, comparison, and the many temptations that accompany public ministry? Come hear biblical counselor David Powlison share insights from Psalm 131 that will give you a new perspective on your heart and fresh faith for overcoming the temptations every one of us battles.
Praying with the Psalmist
While God speaks to us through the Psalms, they are also models for how we speak to him. They are meant to inspire our own Word-centered prayers, filled with honesty, faith, thanksgiving, and confident trust in God’s steadfast love. This seminar will give you both the motivation and the tools to engage with God through […]
Praying through Scripture [WG14W]
Back again by popular request. Too many Christians suffer from an inadequate, boring, or non-existent prayer life. In this potentially life-changing seminar, Don Whitney will share how to turn the words of the Scriptures into the wings of your prayers.
Praying through Scripture [WG15E]
Back again by popular request. Too many Christians suffer from an inadequate, boring, or non-existent prayer life. In this potentially life-changing seminar, Don Whitney will share how to turn the words of the Scriptures into the wings of your prayers.
Overcoming the Fear of Man
Have you ever been paralyzed by the thought of leading out in front of others? Ever find yourself repeatedly playing your mistakes or successes over in your mind? Are you sometimes more concerned about what people think than about what God thinks? If so, you’re not alone. The Bible defines those symptoms of the “fear […]
Meeting God in the Psalms
The “Bible’s Songbook” has encouraged and comforted people for thousands of years. And yet the book of Psalms is meant to be far more than an inspiring collection of poems. Every page reminds us of God’s personal, sovereign, wise, and loving care for His people, and anticipates the sending of His Son to be the […]
Know, and Worship
What does the worship of God have to do with struggles against everyday issues like fear, lust, self-centeredness, or anger? When God comes to His people in the midst of their blind idolatry, what does He say to them to reorient their hearts back to Him? Through an expositional study of Isaiah 43, we’ll consider together […]
