8:00am EDT
9:00am EDT
Morning Worship & Keynote Speakers (doors open 8:00am)
Worship Leaders & Teachers
BASS PLAYER /PARTNER, GRAINGER
These days you're most apt to find Gary working on his soon to be released third album “Grainger Phase III" with his brother Greg. "Grainger Phase I and Phase II" were very well received by the public winning 3 Wamma awards, 1997,1998 and 2000.
Greg Grainger is surprisingly fresh in his artistry and musical perspective. Upon hearing him, it is easy to see why Whitney Houston signed him for her 1988 world tour, why Britain’s Rhythm Magazine called his work “solid and tasteful” dubbing him a “rhythm master...
Read More →
NWLC Conference Band
Stefanie Kelly started singing in church when she was just two years old, and although she ran off the stage crying that first Sunday, she picked up her boots (or rather tears) and has been at it ever since. As a musician, Stefanie's style is an eclectic mix of Pop, Jazz and R&B...
Read More →
teacher, Worship Leader & Coach
Rick Muchow's passion is encouraging and equipping Pastors, Worship Leaders and their teams. He was the founding Worship Pastor for Saddleback Church and served with Pastor Rick Warren for 25 years. Rick has coached more than 150,000 pastors and church leaders from 60 denominations...
Read More →
Worship History Professor, Duke Divinity School & The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies
Dr. Lester Ruth is the Research Professor of Christian Worship at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. He is trained as a worship historian, bringing to that task the concerns of a pastor, a role he has served in several churches in Texas.
Worship Leader / Musician
Pedro Viana is a young worship leader who is passionate about leading people into God's presence using his ability to play the guitar and sing.He went to Hope International University where he attended their Worship Program lead by christian music producer, Tom Brooks, and was coached...
Read More →
General Session speaker (Wednesday)
C. Dennis Williams holds a B.S degree from Paul Quinn College, M.A. From Bethany Theological Seminary M.Div equivalency United Theological Seminary and a D.Min Degree in Preaching from United Theological Seminary he has served as a Seminary Professor and has been a Pastor for 33 years...
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Wednesday May 17, 2017 9:00am - 11:45am EDT
Sanctuary
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
11:45am EDT
1:00pm EDT
Electric Guitar I: Nuts & Bolts
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Yamaha Corporation of America
Yamaha Clinician for 12 years. Studied Guitar, Arranging & Composition at Berklee College of Music. Worship Leader/Music Director at Mountain Park Church in Lake Oswego, Or. Touring musician for a really long time.
Sponsors
Booth #18
Celebrating its 125th birthday, Yamaha Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and a world leader in cutting edge audio technology for live and recorded sound. Founded in 1887, the company has provided over a century of commitment to its customers...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B6
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Vocal Intro (Technique and Style)
Worship Leaders & Teachers
guest artist (Wednesday)
The New Collective is a community of songwriters and worship leaders, primarily from Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in suburban Dallas, Texas, focused on writing and producing songs that explore the rich theological distinctives of the New Covenant, the “Jesus-plus-nothing” gospel...
Read More →
Vonda is a singer, worship leader, teacher and writer. She has taught private voice since 1989, and her students have included Word recording artists BarlowGirl. Vonda has taught vocal seminars in churches and at conferences all over the world, including many years at the Willow Creek...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Choir Rehearsal Room
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Volunteers
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Slingshot Group
Nationally recognized, deeply respected and beloved Worship Pastor Mentor and Coach to hundreds of young leaders. A music producer and church consultant for many years. Founder of Slingshot Group: Slingshot serves churches in staffing and coaching. Earlier this year Slingshot...
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teacher
Nikki Lerner is a cultural coach and translator and a gifted musician whose primary instrument is voice. Bridging divides between people of different cultures through music and conversation is Nikki’s passion. Nikki has produced three recording projects, Nikki Lerner, Longings...
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Founder, Next Level Worship
Wednesday May 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B3
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
The Art of Public Prayer
Moderators
NA, Worship Leader Media | Founder
Dr. Chuck Fromm is the publisher and founder of Worship Leader magazine, Song Discovery, and the National Worship Leader Conferences (NWLC). As President and pastor of Maranatha! Music for 22 years, he developed the series: Praise, Kids Praise, Psalms Alive!, and The Words of Worship...
Read More →
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Worship, Wesley Seminary
"Pillow Talk" for Worship Ministry CouplesAll Christian ministry is tough work, but couples who share a calling to worship ministry face some unique challenges as well as unique joys. How do we handle disagreements? How do we deal with children and Sunday morning dynamics? How do...
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General Session speaker (Wednesday)
C. Dennis Williams holds a B.S degree from Paul Quinn College, M.A. From Bethany Theological Seminary M.Div equivalency United Theological Seminary and a D.Min Degree in Preaching from United Theological Seminary he has served as a Seminary Professor and has been a Pastor for 33 years...
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Wednesday May 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B4
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Songwriting with Brothers McClurg and Anthony Skinner & Song Discovery Listening Panel
Moderators
NIghts of Worship Host, Worship Leader Media | Song Discovery Curator
Alex MacDougall is an American record producer, drummer/percussionist, educator, and music business executive. He is a past member of several Christian music groups including The Way, the Richie Furay Band, Daniel Amos, the Randy Stonehill Band, and the Larry Norman Band. Alex toured...
Read More →
Worship Leaders & Teachers
na, na
Brothers McClurg’s legacy of music and ministry spans three generations and has a rich heritage of serving the local church. What started out as two bands fronted by brothers Anthony and Chris Hoisington, has turned into a group of Christian brothers who share a desire to see lives...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B5
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Live Sound 1
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Sponsors
Booth #18
Celebrating its 125th birthday, Yamaha Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and a world leader in cutting edge audio technology for live and recorded sound. Founded in 1887, the company has provided over a century of commitment to its customers...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B2
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
The Legend of Joe: A Church Media Tech Superhero
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Sharefaith
Zach has been with Sharefaith for 6 years, with experience in Customer Service and Product Training. In the time that Zach has worked at Sharefaith, he has helped thousands of churches build and maintain their church websites and other communication platforms through one-on-one training...
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Sponsors
Booth #3
Sharefaith is a creative solutions company run by passionate individuals with a common goal to empower the Church and to inspire others. Having served nearly 100,000 churches globally over the last decade, Sharefaith has become the go-to source for churches of all sizes who want all...
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Wednesday May 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B1
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Worship Production (Lighting & New Technologies in Worship)
Worship Leaders & Teachers
CEO, Workshop Speaker (Horizon AVL)
As the CEO of Horizon Audio Video, Joshua Kell, designs church sound systems, video broadcast studios, and projection video displays. At Horizon Technical Institute (
www.horizon-av.com), Joshua developed courses in Sound Basics and Sound Essentials and serves as the instructor for the Advanced Sound and Video Certification Course. Joshua is a Digital Media Certified Engineer (DMCE) and a Crestron Authorized Independent Programmer also holding an InfoComm Inter...
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Sponsors
Booth #12
If music and worship are a part of your life, WorshipMD is here for you. WorshipMD will be your one-stop resource for information and education on making the music in your worship experience sound better. WorshipMD founder, Doug Gould, is recognized as one of the foremost authorities...
Read More →
2:45pm EDT
3:15pm EDT
Acoustic Guitar I
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Yamaha Corporation of America
Yamaha Clinician for 12 years. Studied Guitar, Arranging & Composition at Berklee College of Music. Worship Leader/Music Director at Mountain Park Church in Lake Oswego, Or. Touring musician for a really long time.
Sponsors
Booth #18
Celebrating its 125th birthday, Yamaha Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and a world leader in cutting edge audio technology for live and recorded sound. Founded in 1887, the company has provided over a century of commitment to its customers...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B6
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Choir Rehearsal - Open to Conference Attendees to Participate
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Slingshot Group
Nationally recognized, deeply respected and beloved Worship Pastor Mentor and Coach to hundreds of young leaders. A music producer and church consultant for many years. Founder of Slingshot Group: Slingshot serves churches in staffing and coaching. Earlier this year Slingshot...
Read More →
3:15pm EDT
Modern Keyboards In Worship - Part 1
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Yamaha Corporation of America
For over 25 years, Chris has been at the top of his field in the Music Industry, most recently serving as Sr. Director of A&R/Artist Development for Integrity Music, Inc. With more than 15 RIAA certified Gold & Platinum records, 4 Grammy winning projects, and multiple Dove Award and...
Read More →
Sponsors
Booth #18
Celebrating its 125th birthday, Yamaha Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and a world leader in cutting edge audio technology for live and recorded sound. Founded in 1887, the company has provided over a century of commitment to its customers...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Choir Rehearsal Room
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Rehearsals/Teams
Worship Leaders & Teachers
teacher
Nikki Lerner is a cultural coach and translator and a gifted musician whose primary instrument is voice. Bridging divides between people of different cultures through music and conversation is Nikki’s passion. Nikki has produced three recording projects, Nikki Lerner, Longings...
Read More →
Worship Leader, Songwriter, Piano Teacher & Missionary, WLM
Steve and Shawn Reed are international ministers, worship leaders, and song writers. They both began leading worship in their teenage years and have devoted their lives to studying and teaching on the subject. They are passionate about equipping churches of all shapes and sizes to...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B3
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Sponsor Driven Class: The Importance of Christian Friendships
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Booth #5, Beth Gable Hicks
Beth Gable Hicks, author of “The Importance of Christian Friendships” and “Finding Freedom in God’s Promises,” is a member of The Falls Church Anglican in Falls Church, Virginia and serves on the Altar Guild and Pastoral Care teams. A native Kentuckian, she was a political...
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Wednesday May 17, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B2
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Bible and Music
Worship Leaders & Teachers
teacher/sponsor, IWS
The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) is the only accredited school dedicated to the highest quality graduate education in the biblical, theological, historical, cultural and missional foundations of Christian worship. Church leaders from multiple denominations...
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Worship History Professor, Duke Divinity School & The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies
Dr. Lester Ruth is the Research Professor of Christian Worship at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. He is trained as a worship historian, bringing to that task the concerns of a pastor, a role he has served in several churches in Texas.
Liberty University, Liberty University
Having distinguished himself as a teacher of worship studies for more than 35 years, under his leadership, Liberty University’s School of Music is the 7th largest music program in the country with 44 full-time and 31 part time/adjunct faculty, over 1,250 students in one of 20 undergraduate...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B4
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Music Production
Moderators
NIghts of Worship Host, Worship Leader Media | Song Discovery Curator
Alex MacDougall is an American record producer, drummer/percussionist, educator, and music business executive. He is a past member of several Christian music groups including The Way, the Richie Furay Band, Daniel Amos, the Randy Stonehill Band, and the Larry Norman Band. Alex toured...
Read More →
Worship Leaders & Teachers
na, na
Brothers McClurg’s legacy of music and ministry spans three generations and has a rich heritage of serving the local church. What started out as two bands fronted by brothers Anthony and Chris Hoisington, has turned into a group of Christian brothers who share a desire to see lives...
Read More →
Emilie Joelle is a singer-songwriter and graphic artist. She is co-founder and co-writer at A Beautiful Liturgy Music (ASCAP) with her father. They also formed the new worship band A Beautiful Liturgy in 2016 where she is lead vocalist. Her solo artist and writing credits include...
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Writer - Worship Leader, RKblog.com - A Beautiful Liturgy
Writer, Speaker, and Musician Rich Kirkpatrick was recently rated #13 of the “Top 75 Religion Bloggers” by Newsmax.com, having also received recognition in Worship Leader Magazine as “Editor’s Choice” for the “Best of the Best” of blogs in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2016...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B5
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
3:15pm EDT
Visual Production
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Contemporary Music Professor and Connections Pastor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary/Apex Baptist Church
Jason Rumbough serves as the Connections Pastor at Apex Baptist Church and instructor of contemporary music and technology at Southeastern. Jason excels at building tech teams and inspiring them with a theological vision for ministry. He also does freelance video work for B&H publishers...
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Vice President, All Pro Sound
Bobby Taylor has over 22 years of experience as a leader in the audio, video, and lighting industry. He specializes in finding innovative solutions for houses of worship, sporting venues, performing arts centers and government facilities nationwide. His success in the industry is...
Read More →
Sponsors
For over 35 years, All Pro Sound has helped thousands of churches stay on budget while creating integrated systems that enhance visual and auditory communication.As a design-build firm, All Pro Sound will stay involved with your project from conception to completion. Service after...
Read More →
Booth #6
Our mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to equip students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission in whatever ministry they choose. Students in our music and worship ministry degree programs receive theologically robust educations that are missionally...
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Wednesday May 17, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B1
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
5:00pm EDT
7:00pm EDT
Night of Worship (doors open 6:30)
Worship Leaders & Teachers
david baloche is a 21st century psalmist.
he lives in new york city.
the site-specific work aspires to bring the audience on a journey, to inspire new listening: ears that sift the dirt and discover the gold, the music in the everyday.
every stairwell, every alleyway, every...
Read More →
Paul Baloche has written hundreds of worship songs. "Open the Eyes of My Heart," "Above All," "Hosanna", "Your Name," and many others have become church favorites throughout the world. As a songwriter and teacher, Paul travels the world teaching and leading others in worship. After...
Read More →
Assistant Professor - School of Music, Cal Baptist University
Hector Gabriel is a worship leader and recording artist from Southern California who lives between the lines of gospel and contemporary Christian music. Spending his days at California Baptist University directing the Worship Arts and Ministry program and his weekends with local churches...
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BASS PLAYER /PARTNER, GRAINGER
These days you're most apt to find Gary working on his soon to be released third album “Grainger Phase III" with his brother Greg. "Grainger Phase I and Phase II" were very well received by the public winning 3 Wamma awards, 1997,1998 and 2000.
Greg Grainger is surprisingly fresh in his artistry and musical perspective. Upon hearing him, it is easy to see why Whitney Houston signed him for her 1988 world tour, why Britain’s Rhythm Magazine called his work “solid and tasteful” dubbing him a “rhythm master...
Read More →
Owner, Songwriter, Author, Podcast Host (Voices In My Head), Worship Leader, Voices In My Head Productions LLC
Rick Lee James is a worship leader, singer and songwriter, speaker, author, and podcast host with over two decades of experience in ministry. In 2021 he enrolled as a graduate student at Loyola University and in 2022 began his clinical pastoral education working for Kettering Health...
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NWLC Conference Band
Stefanie Kelly started singing in church when she was just two years old, and although she ran off the stage crying that first Sunday, she picked up her boots (or rather tears) and has been at it ever since. As a musician, Stefanie's style is an eclectic mix of Pop, Jazz and R&B...
Read More →
Emilie Joelle and Rich Kirkpatrick are a daughter-father worship team based out of Southern California. If you know liturgy, you will recognize it right away in their songs. If you do not, they will introduce you to something lyrically anchoring yet sung in a truly modern musical...
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teacher, Worship Leader & Coach
Rick Muchow's passion is encouraging and equipping Pastors, Worship Leaders and their teams. He was the founding Worship Pastor for Saddleback Church and served with Pastor Rick Warren for 25 years. Rick has coached more than 150,000 pastors and church leaders from 60 denominations...
Read More →
Worship Leader, Songwriter, Piano Teacher & Missionary, WLM
Steve and Shawn Reed are international ministers, worship leaders, and song writers. They both began leading worship in their teenage years and have devoted their lives to studying and teaching on the subject. They are passionate about equipping churches of all shapes and sizes to...
Read More →
Worship Leader / Musician
Pedro Viana is a young worship leader who is passionate about leading people into God's presence using his ability to play the guitar and sing.He went to Hope International University where he attended their Worship Program lead by christian music producer, Tom Brooks, and was coached...
Read More →
Wednesday May 17, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Sanctuary
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
8:30am EDT
9:00am EDT
Morning Worship, Keynote Speakers, & Communion (doors open 8:00am)
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Slingshot Group
Nationally recognized, deeply respected and beloved Worship Pastor Mentor and Coach to hundreds of young leaders. A music producer and church consultant for many years. Founder of Slingshot Group: Slingshot serves churches in staffing and coaching. Earlier this year Slingshot...
Read More →
BASS PLAYER /PARTNER, GRAINGER
These days you're most apt to find Gary working on his soon to be released third album “Grainger Phase III" with his brother Greg. "Grainger Phase I and Phase II" were very well received by the public winning 3 Wamma awards, 1997,1998 and 2000.
Greg Grainger is surprisingly fresh in his artistry and musical perspective. Upon hearing him, it is easy to see why Whitney Houston signed him for her 1988 world tour, why Britain’s Rhythm Magazine called his work “solid and tasteful” dubbing him a “rhythm master...
Read More →
NWLC Conference Band
Stefanie Kelly started singing in church when she was just two years old, and although she ran off the stage crying that first Sunday, she picked up her boots (or rather tears) and has been at it ever since. As a musician, Stefanie's style is an eclectic mix of Pop, Jazz and R&B...
Read More →
teacher, Worship Leader & Coach
Rick Muchow's passion is encouraging and equipping Pastors, Worship Leaders and their teams. He was the founding Worship Pastor for Saddleback Church and served with Pastor Rick Warren for 25 years. Rick has coached more than 150,000 pastors and church leaders from 60 denominations...
Read More →
Worship Leader / Musician
Pedro Viana is a young worship leader who is passionate about leading people into God's presence using his ability to play the guitar and sing.He went to Hope International University where he attended their Worship Program lead by christian music producer, Tom Brooks, and was coached...
Read More →
Liberty University, Liberty University
Having distinguished himself as a teacher of worship studies for more than 35 years, under his leadership, Liberty University’s School of Music is the 7th largest music program in the country with 44 full-time and 31 part time/adjunct faculty, over 1,250 students in one of 20 undergraduate...
Read More →
Pastor for Worship, Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church
Dr. Cheryl Wilson-Bridges is the pastor for worship at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, and an adjunct professor of Christian worship and church music at Washington Adventist University. A talented presenter, accomplished group singer, and worship leader...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 9:00am - 11:45am EDT
Sanctuary
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
11:45am EDT
1:00pm EDT
Electric Guitar II: Extension of the Basics
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Yamaha Corporation of America
Yamaha Clinician for 12 years. Studied Guitar, Arranging & Composition at Berklee College of Music. Worship Leader/Music Director at Mountain Park Church in Lake Oswego, Or. Touring musician for a really long time.
Sponsors
Booth #18
Celebrating its 125th birthday, Yamaha Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and a world leader in cutting edge audio technology for live and recorded sound. Founded in 1887, the company has provided over a century of commitment to its customers...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B6
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Vocal Advanced (Advanced Technique, Coaching and Group Singing)
Worship Leaders & Teachers
guest artist (Wednesday)
The New Collective is a community of songwriters and worship leaders, primarily from Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in suburban Dallas, Texas, focused on writing and producing songs that explore the rich theological distinctives of the New Covenant, the “Jesus-plus-nothing” gospel...
Read More →
Vonda is a singer, worship leader, teacher and writer. She has taught private voice since 1989, and her students have included Word recording artists BarlowGirl. Vonda has taught vocal seminars in churches and at conferences all over the world, including many years at the Willow Creek...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Choir Rehearsal Room
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Song Selection
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Worship Leader, Songwriter, Piano Teacher & Missionary, WLM
Steve and Shawn Reed are international ministers, worship leaders, and song writers. They both began leading worship in their teenage years and have devoted their lives to studying and teaching on the subject. They are passionate about equipping churches of all shapes and sizes to...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B2
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Stage Presence & Participation
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Slingshot Group
Nationally recognized, deeply respected and beloved Worship Pastor Mentor and Coach to hundreds of young leaders. A music producer and church consultant for many years. Founder of Slingshot Group: Slingshot serves churches in staffing and coaching. Earlier this year Slingshot...
Read More →
Writer - Worship Leader, RKblog.com - A Beautiful Liturgy
Writer, Speaker, and Musician Rich Kirkpatrick was recently rated #13 of the “Top 75 Religion Bloggers” by Newsmax.com, having also received recognition in Worship Leader Magazine as “Editor’s Choice” for the “Best of the Best” of blogs in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2016...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B3
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Worship History
Moderators
NA, Worship Leader Media | Founder
Dr. Chuck Fromm is the publisher and founder of Worship Leader magazine, Song Discovery, and the National Worship Leader Conferences (NWLC). As President and pastor of Maranatha! Music for 22 years, he developed the series: Praise, Kids Praise, Psalms Alive!, and The Words of Worship...
Read More →
NIghts of Worship Host, Worship Leader Media | Song Discovery Curator
Alex MacDougall is an American record producer, drummer/percussionist, educator, and music business executive. He is a past member of several Christian music groups including The Way, the Richie Furay Band, Daniel Amos, the Randy Stonehill Band, and the Larry Norman Band. Alex toured...
Read More →
Worship Leaders & Teachers
teacher/sponsor, IWS
The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) is the only accredited school dedicated to the highest quality graduate education in the biblical, theological, historical, cultural and missional foundations of Christian worship. Church leaders from multiple denominations...
Read More →
Worship History Professor, Duke Divinity School & The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies
Dr. Lester Ruth is the Research Professor of Christian Worship at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. He is trained as a worship historian, bringing to that task the concerns of a pastor, a role he has served in several churches in Texas.
Thursday May 18, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B4
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
1:00pm EDT
Worship History 2
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Liberty University, Liberty University
Having distinguished himself as a teacher of worship studies for more than 35 years, under his leadership, Liberty University’s School of Music is the 7th largest music program in the country with 44 full-time and 31 part time/adjunct faculty, over 1,250 students in one of 20 undergraduate...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B7
1:00pm EDT
"Enter the Labyrinth" A teaching on praying the scriptures
Worship Leaders & Teachers
david baloche is a 21st century psalmist.
he lives in new york city.
the site-specific work aspires to bring the audience on a journey, to inspire new listening: ears that sift the dirt and discover the gold, the music in the everyday.
every stairwell, every alleyway, every...
Read More →
Paul Baloche has written hundreds of worship songs. "Open the Eyes of My Heart," "Above All," "Hosanna", "Your Name," and many others have become church favorites throughout the world. As a songwriter and teacher, Paul travels the world teaching and leading others in worship. After...
Read More →
1:00pm EDT
Sound Mix
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Vice President, All Pro Sound
Bobby Taylor has over 22 years of experience as a leader in the audio, video, and lighting industry. He specializes in finding innovative solutions for houses of worship, sporting venues, performing arts centers and government facilities nationwide. His success in the industry is...
Read More →
Sponsors
For over 35 years, All Pro Sound has helped thousands of churches stay on budget while creating integrated systems that enhance visual and auditory communication.As a design-build firm, All Pro Sound will stay involved with your project from conception to completion. Service after...
Read More →
Booth #12
If music and worship are a part of your life, WorshipMD is here for you. WorshipMD will be your one-stop resource for information and education on making the music in your worship experience sound better. WorshipMD founder, Doug Gould, is recognized as one of the foremost authorities...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room B1
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
2:45pm EDT
3:15pm EDT
Acoustic Guitar II
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Yamaha Corporation of America
Yamaha Clinician for 12 years. Studied Guitar, Arranging & Composition at Berklee College of Music. Worship Leader/Music Director at Mountain Park Church in Lake Oswego, Or. Touring musician for a really long time.
Sponsors
Booth #18
Celebrating its 125th birthday, Yamaha Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and a world leader in cutting edge audio technology for live and recorded sound. Founded in 1887, the company has provided over a century of commitment to its customers...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B6
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Modern Keyboards In Worship - Part 2
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Yamaha Corporation of America
For over 25 years, Chris has been at the top of his field in the Music Industry, most recently serving as Sr. Director of A&R/Artist Development for Integrity Music, Inc. With more than 15 RIAA certified Gold & Platinum records, 4 Grammy winning projects, and multiple Dove Award and...
Read More →
Sponsors
Booth #18
Celebrating its 125th birthday, Yamaha Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and a world leader in cutting edge audio technology for live and recorded sound. Founded in 1887, the company has provided over a century of commitment to its customers...
Read More →
Thursday May 18, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Choir Rehearsal Room
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
More Effective Leadership
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Dean of the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music, California Baptist University
Dr. Joseph Bolin is dean of the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music at California Baptist University.
Bolin brings more than 20 years of experience as educator, worship pastor, conductor and performer. He most recently was the pastor of worship and arts at Bannockburn Church...
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Founder, Next Level Worship
Pastor for Worship, Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church
Dr. Cheryl Wilson-Bridges is the pastor for worship at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, and an adjunct professor of Christian worship and church music at Washington Adventist University. A talented presenter, accomplished group singer, and worship leader...
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Sponsors
Thursday May 18, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B3
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Renewing Your Prayer
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Worship Leader / Creative Arts Director, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary / Grace Community Church
David Calvert is Creative Arts Director and worship leader at Grace Community Church in Angier, NC and Ph.D. student in Theology & Worship at Southeastern. David has led worship at Campbell University and Campbell University Divinity School (Buies Creek, NC), and worked closely with...
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Assistant Professor of Music & Christian Worship, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Joshua Waggener serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Christian Worship at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, where he teaches courses in music history, theology, and worship studies. He also directs music ensembles and coordinates degree programs in...
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Sponsors
Booth #6
Our mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to equip students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission in whatever ministry they choose. Students in our music and worship ministry degree programs receive theologically robust educations that are missionally...
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Thursday May 18, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B4
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Songwriting with Jesse Reeves & Song Discovery Listening Panel
Moderators
NIghts of Worship Host, Worship Leader Media | Song Discovery Curator
Alex MacDougall is an American record producer, drummer/percussionist, educator, and music business executive. He is a past member of several Christian music groups including The Way, the Richie Furay Band, Daniel Amos, the Randy Stonehill Band, and the Larry Norman Band. Alex toured...
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Worship Leaders & Teachers
Growing up as a pastor's son, Brian's earliest memories are in the church. At the age of fifteen years old, he discovered his gift for music and began leading worship at youth group. By his early twenties, Brian had toured the United States several times and had also travelled to...
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Father, musician, songwriter, church planter, and pastor. He and his wife, Janet, have four children. As a musician, Jesse spent 17 years leading worship, touring and playing bass guitar in the Chris Tomlin Band. As a songwriter, he has co-written several songs that are sung in the...
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3:15pm EDT
Live Sound 2
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Sponsors
Booth #18
Celebrating its 125th birthday, Yamaha Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments and a world leader in cutting edge audio technology for live and recorded sound. Founded in 1887, the company has provided over a century of commitment to its customers...
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Thursday May 18, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B2
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
3:15pm EDT
Mic/Monitors
Worship Leaders & Teachers
Vice President, All Pro Sound
Bobby Taylor has over 22 years of experience as a leader in the audio, video, and lighting industry. He specializes in finding innovative solutions for houses of worship, sporting venues, performing arts centers and government facilities nationwide. His success in the industry is...
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Sponsors
For over 35 years, All Pro Sound has helped thousands of churches stay on budget while creating integrated systems that enhance visual and auditory communication.As a design-build firm, All Pro Sound will stay involved with your project from conception to completion. Service after...
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Booth #12
If music and worship are a part of your life, WorshipMD is here for you. WorshipMD will be your one-stop resource for information and education on making the music in your worship experience sound better. WorshipMD founder, Doug Gould, is recognized as one of the foremost authorities...
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Thursday May 18, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Room B1
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120
5:00pm EDT
7:00pm EDT
Night of Worship & Keynote (doors open 6:30pm)
Worship Leaders & Teachers
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Brothers McClurg’s legacy of music and ministry spans three generations and has a rich heritage of serving the local church. What started out as two bands fronted by brothers Anthony and Chris Hoisington, has turned into a group of Christian brothers who share a desire to see lives...
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NWLC Conference Band
Stefanie Kelly started singing in church when she was just two years old, and although she ran off the stage crying that first Sunday, she picked up her boots (or rather tears) and has been at it ever since. As a musician, Stefanie's style is an eclectic mix of Pop, Jazz and R&B...
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teacher, Worship Leader & Coach
Rick Muchow's passion is encouraging and equipping Pastors, Worship Leaders and their teams. He was the founding Worship Pastor for Saddleback Church and served with Pastor Rick Warren for 25 years. Rick has coached more than 150,000 pastors and church leaders from 60 denominations...
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Growing up as a pastor's son, Brian's earliest memories are in the church. At the age of fifteen years old, he discovered his gift for music and began leading worship at youth group. By his early twenties, Brian had toured the United States several times and had also travelled to...
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Father, musician, songwriter, church planter, and pastor. He and his wife, Janet, have four children. As a musician, Jesse spent 17 years leading worship, touring and playing bass guitar in the Chris Tomlin Band. As a songwriter, he has co-written several songs that are sung in the...
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Thursday May 18, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Sanctuary
15100 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120