LEADERSHIP, TEAM DEVELOPMENT, & CULTURE
BREAKOUT SESSION ONE || 11:00AM
Kim Walker-Smith || Artist / Songwriter / Speaker
Stewarding the Gift of Worship
If you want to see people move from spectator to participant, we must lead by example; and it starts with good stewardship.
Location: Everest Rohrer Building / Main Auditorium
Brian Tabor || Podcaster / Worship Leader
Building Set Lists that Unlock Engagement Through the AW Scale
Come and hear Brian Tabor, a worship pastor and leader for over 20 years, share about this unique amazing system that will help evaluate and build your song set lists from week to week!
Location: Academic Center | AC 415
Scot Longyear || Pastor / Author / Speaker
When the Music Stops: The Art of Connection and Communication
How do you lead through change? How do you bring connection to a group that feels fractured? How do you communicate with people who think, feel, and respond differently—from the sound booth to the senior pastor? For worship and production leaders, the real challenge isn’t just the music—it’s holding everything together when the music stops. Whether you’re navigating awkward conversations, misalignment with staff, or leading team members who all speak a different “language,” this workshop will explore how to connect and communicate effectively. You’ll walk away with practical tools to lead up, down, and across—so your teams are healthy onstage and off.
Location: Academic Center | AC 401
Lauren Smith || Worship Leader / New Life Worship
Unity – One Purpose, One Passion, One People
When the people of God are aligned in one heart and one mind, it is an invitation for the Holy Spirit to come in power.
Location: Academic Center | AC 342
Judd Harris & Jake France || Vertical Worship / Songwriters / Worship Leaders
Songwriting for Worship
This breakout session will focus on both the practical elements of songwriting as well as the philosophy/rhythms of the songwriter, giving helpful insight into the “why” as well as the “how” when it comes to incorporating the practice of songwriting into one’s community.
Location: Dance Studio (by Baseball Field)
Brian Nelson || Slingshot Associate / Pastor / Worship Coach
Healthy Transitions: Ending, Beginning, and Every Step in Between
Thinking about making a change? Ministry transitions are often emotional, complex, and deeply personal—whether you’re exploring your first ministry role, sensing it’s time to leave your current church, or simply feeling restless about what’s next. This workshop will explore what it means to leave well, start well, and honor God and people through every stage of transition.
Location: Science Hall | Kelly Auditorium
MUSICIANSHIP & SINGING
BREAKOUT SESSION ONE || 11:00AM
Chris Garcia || Drummer / Composer / Content Creator
Before the Downbeat – Heart Posture, Mental Readiness, and the Worship Drummer’s Role.
Preparation isn’t just about charts, it’s about alignment. This session dives into what it really means to show up ready as a worship drummer: spiritually grounded, mentally focused, and musically prepared. We’ll explore how heart posture shapes your playing, how intentional preparation builds confidence, and how thoughtful chart-building frees you to worship instead of worry.
Location: Everest-Rohrer | Lower Level | FA 111
Sheri Gould || Vocal Coach and Trainer
Vocal Skills: Advanced
Are you a seasoned vocalist looking to refine your craft? Explore advanced techniques tailored for the experienced singer. From mastering register transitions to enhancing natural vibrato and developing a signature style, this class pushes boundaries and polishes techniques.
Location: Academic Center | AC 220
Kyle Smith || Worship Leader / Music Producer / Director / New Life Worship
Building Blocks of a Worship Band
Come learn ways to break songs down into simple, teachable building blocks, how to communicate those concepts, and how to grow your teams from there. This is very practical!
Location: Academic Center | AC 216
Virginia Wear-KUJABI || Author and Speaker
Gratitude as Fuel: Guarding Against Burnout in Worship & Production
Practical, soul-shaping tools that reframe exhaustion into endurance—helping creative teams keep joy alive in the grind of ministry.
Location: Academic Center | AC 205
Caitlin Caggiano || Guitar Performer & Instructor
The CAGED System Explained
This workshop will introduce you to the greatest tool when it comes to visualizing all chords and scales across the fretboard of the guitar: The CAGED System. This system will help you understand and navigate the fretboard for both rhythm and lead playing by only using 5 simple shapes. Not only will you learn what the CAGED System is, you will also learn how to apply it in a practical worship guitar setting. Whether you are an acoustic or electric player, this workshop will allow you to speak the language of music fluently on the fretboard.
Location: Dining Commons | President’s Dining Room
PRODUCTION & TECH
BREAKOUT SESSION ONE || 11:00AM
Matt Groves & Steve Kaminsky || RESI
Beyond Live-Streaming
Exploring tools to help increase live streaming reach & engagement.
Location: Academic Center | AC 203
Doug Gould || Worship MD
Does your Church have the Right Type of Loudspeaker?
Faith comes by Hearing right? Can your
congregation hear the Word or the lyrics of the song clearly? Are some parts of your church too loud or not loud enough? What do we need to know about loudspeaker placement and performance so that everyone hears the same thing? This is basically a Loudspeaker 101 class. This is a layman’s class not filled with gobbledygook and
specifications that make you glaze over but rather a very practical class on what are the basics knowing how to make the best use of a loudspeaker in any given environment.
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