REGISTER for 2020
ABOUT: Worship Leader Magazine and Song Discovery Present: The National Worship Leader Conference is a unique event that brings together musicians and songwriters, movers and shakers, theologians and scholars across the worldwide worship community for one of the most inspirational and informative gatherings.
DATE: JULY 2020
LOCATION: NASHVILLE, TN
SCHEDULE:
Day 1
2:30 - 4:00pm | Check-In
4:30pm | Doors Open
4:45 - 7:00pm | Night of Worship
Day 2
8:45am | Doors Open
9:00 - 10:30am | General Session
10:30 - 11:00am | Break
11:00 - 12:00pm | Workshop Block 1
12:00 - 1:00pm | Lunch
1:00 - 2:00pm | Workshop Block 2
2:00 - 2:30pm | Break
2:30 - 3:30pm | Workshop Block 3
3:30 - 3:45pm | Break
3:45 - 4:45pm | Panel
4:45 - 5:00pm | Break
5:00 - 6:30pm | General Session
Day 3
8:45am | Doors Open
9:00 - 10:30am | General Session
10:30 - 11:00am | Break
11:00 - 12:00pm | Workshop Block 1
12:00 - 1:00pm | Lunch
1:00 - 2:00pm | Workshop Block 2
2:00 - 2:30pm | Break
2:30 - 3:30pm | Workshop Block 3
3:30 - 3:45pm | Break
3:45 - 4:45pm | Panel
4:45 - 5:00pm | Break
5:00 - 6:30pm | General Session
OUR SPONSORS
At Worship Leader, our goal is to serve those who serve the Church each and every week. NWLC provides the space for us to do this face to face, with you! We hope your time at NWLC refreshes and equips you, which is why we want to give you access to companies providing top of the line products and resources that impact and serve the Church and services of worship. We are proud to partner with these companies and invite you to start connecting with them today, before meeting them in Nashville!
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SPONSORS
FAITHLIFE
Faithlife Corporation, based in Bellingham, Washington, has been using technology to equip the Church to grow in the light of the Bible for more than 25 years. Since 1992, Faithlife has developed multiple tools including an integrated church platform, academic study resources, ebooks, and Logos Bible Software.
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SPONSORS
PLANNING CENTER
Planning Center is a set of seven online applications you can subscribe to individually or use together as a full Church Management System—designed to help you find freedom to focus on what matters in your ministry.
LEE UNIVERSITY
The Lee University School of Music exists to provide professional music instruction and mentorship in the context of a Christian liberal arts education. Its goal is to inspire and equip students to become excellent musicians, outstanding thinkers and articulate advocates for music in their diverse callings, for the sake of others, and in service to God's Kingdom. The School of Music has developed into one of the finest music schools in the southeast. Our faculty and staff are deeply invested in encouraging the musical development of all interested students in an environment that nurtures creative expression, academic excellence, and spiritual growth. Each student in the School of Music receives expert instruction in music theory, history, literature, and performance, with extensive performance opportunities. We invite you to join us in pursuit of our calling to musical excellence.
SENNHEISER
Sennheiser is shaping the Future of Audio - a vision built on a 70-year history of innovation and a continued drive for excellence that is woven into our company’s DNA and culture. Around the world, our employees share this passion in the pursuit of the perfect sound, creating products that exceed expectations and set new benchmarks in audio.
THE ROBERT E. WEBBER INSTITUTE FOR WORSHIP STUDIES
The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) is the only accredited school dedicated to the highest quality graduate education in the biblical foundations, theological reflections, historical development, cultural analysis and missional focus of Christian worship. Church leaders from multiple denominations take academically grounded, highly applicable courses rooted in the biblical narrative, drawing on the rich treasures of Christian history, and committed to glorifying God in multiple cultural contexts.
AE GLOBAL MEDIA
AE Global Media is a world leader in audio, video, acoustic and lighting technology applications. We design and build technology systems for major facilities such as churches, entertainment, education and sporting venues. We also design, develop and produce events including concerts, touring, seminars, sports, corporate and product launch events that perform with unrivaled excellence. With the creative use of AVL technology, we can effectively deliver our client’s presentation & performance goals while communicating their message with maximum impact.
With our leading edge in design/build AVL technology, we have completed thousands of projects and venues worldwide, and successfully delivered innovative new construction and renovation projects. Our entire team continues to stay on the cutting edge of technology by developing innovative ways to deliver high-level AVL technology systems. We not only understand this technology, we live it every day.
WORSHIP MD
If music and worship are a part of your life, WorshipMD is here foryou. WorshipMD will be your one-stop resource for information andeducation on making the music in your worship experience soundbetter. WorshipMD founder, Doug Gould, is recognized as one of theforemost authorities on worship sound and music technology andhas spent a lifetime reaching out to worship leaders, musicians andtechs across the United States and abroad. Doug continues to travelextensively to help worship teams improve their skills and relationshipsthrough seminars, workshops and conferences. @worshipmdIf
SWEETWATER
As the nation’s #1 online music instrument and pro audio gear retailer, at Sweetwater, we don’t just sell world-class products; we share our passion for music with our customers. This passion extends to the worship community with the latest in music and live sound technology, helpful online resources, and our team of over 80 Sales Engineers exclusively dedicated to serving the worship community. From free tech support and free 2-year warranty to fast, free shipping, no one provides more support to worship teams than Sweetwater. Contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today.
EXHIBITORs
CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
Studying contemporary worship at Cedarville University will not only prepare you to be a worship leader, it will inspire you to be a greater worshipper of our great God! Our worship degree program features a combination of study in music, theology, worship, and multimedia studies and allows you to concentrate in areas such as electronic media, music, theatre, preseminary, and communication. Private lessons are available in voice, guitar, and piano with an emphasis in contemporary music. Practical experience is built into the worship program, so you'll be prepared to enter your chosen field after graduation.
INEARZ AUDIO
InEarz Audio in ear monitors by Persona Medical feature ADEL technology. ADEL is designed to deliver a louder, more spacious and richer sound in professional in-ear monitors and earbuds, all while reducing the risk of hearing damage caused by traditional earbuds. This technology adds a second eardrum that takes the punishment of the pneumatic pressure caused by sound in the ear canal, and delivers clear, crisp sound. Available in custom and universal fit styles.
WORSHIPINSONG
WorshipInSong is a music publisher dedicated to promoting Christian worship music by independent worship songwriters. Our writers are not industry professionals; they are regular folks with day jobs, children to manage, and leaders of worship. Most of our songs were written to support sermon topics at the local church. As some of these songs began to catch on locally we began submitting them to Worship Leader Magazine's SongDISCovery division. As a result, they have been featured on Song DISCovery a number of times over the years! Our Song DISCovery features then went on to be used in churches across the US and Canada. It is our delight to share these homegrown, theme-based worship songs with worship leaders and pastors near and far.
MINISTRY BRANDS
Ministry Brands: As the largest provider of software solutions for churches and ministries, Ministry Brands is dedicated to empowering faith-based organizations in a digital world by providing industry leading Church Management Software, Online Giving, Websites, Video Streaming, Mobile Apps, Content, Communications, and Background Checks. With trusted brands like FellowshipOne, easyTithe, and Secure Search Faith, we are constantly striving to help churches grow their ministry, keep their members safe, and expand the Gospel.
VOCAL EZE
Vocal Eze supplies functional, all natural throat care to vocalists and singers by providing wellness products that fight inflammation, moisturize the throat and protect and soothe the voice. Starting in 2001 with its flagship product, the all natural throat spray Vocal Eze, they have supported singers, worship teams, clergy and vocalists in taking care of their most precious instrument in a healthy way that supports them long term. In addition to the throat spray, Vocal Eze also has a Voice Saver Kit and Manuka Honey Throat Drops and continues to lead the way in holistic and natural vocal health.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Liberty University School of Music is a community of God-honoring musicians committed to a culture of worship lifestyle, servant leadership, stylistic diversity, academic inquiry, skillful musicianship, artistic and creative expression, and sharing the Gospel through music. Liberty offers state-of-the-art recording studios equipped with the finest acoustics, advanced technology to publish and produce music, and a unique architecture that encourages soundproof environments. The School of Music is a designated All-Steinway School of Music and is a member of, and accredited by, the National Association of Schools of Music. Today, student musicians - songwriters, composers, artists, worship leaders, music educators, acoustic and electronic instrumentalists, ethnomusicologists, and performers of all music genres - join together with our prestigious faculty to serve as innovators in the education of future musicians, like you!
COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Colorado Christian University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Founded in 1914, CCU is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region. A leader in higher education, the University is consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 8,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. CCU is an NCAA Division II university in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). The School of Music is a place where students, who are serious about developing the talents and gifts that God has given them, come to study and refine their abilities in music and theatre. Our goal is to graduate students of integrity and excellence who will make an impact in the arts for the sake of Christ and our culture. We are intentional about training our students to become leaders in the world, as well as in our community of faith. To that end, we offer several degrees and a minor in music with areas of emphasis including performance, music production and engineering, composition, music education, and worship arts. For those interested in theatre, we offer minors in theatre and music theatre, as well as three annual mainstage productions.
PRINTS OF GRACE
At Prints of Grace, our mission is to provide signage, custom printing, and Christian art with a commitment to quality and integrity. We believe in the importance of opening a path to Christ’s love and strengthening the faith of His followers through messages of hope, artistic expression, education, and visual representation of the biblical story. We were founded in the belief that to know Him is to love Him. The importance of sharing our testimony is integral to our faith. Visual arts help those that know the love of Christ worship and communicate more deeply as well as help spread His message to those that are open to receiving it. Our goal is to provide excellent products at affordable prices that foster connections within communities, open conversations, and bring glory to God. From churches and Christian organizations to home life and décor, Prints of Grace is committed to Sharing the Love of God through Signage, Custom Printing, and Christian Art.
MESSENGER MEDIA SYSTEM
Messenger has been in business for 15 years serving with churches by designing and building audio, visual, lighting, LED, and broadcasting systems.
MORE THAN MUSIC MENTOR
More Than Music Mentor is dedicated to providing high quality onsite and online training for the heart and the art of worshiping musicians everywhere. Grant Norsworthy - the founder and content developer of More Than Music Mentor - has the passion, expertise, experience and the teacher’s gift to equip Church instrumentalists, singers and technician towards artistic excellence and authentic worship. Since 2007, he has instructed countless musicians of all skill levels, across a wide spectrum of musical styles and many denominations, throughout the USA and around the world. As a member of top CCM bands PC3 (Paul Colman Trio) and Sonicflood, as a session/touring bassist and as a solo artist, Grant has achieved significant success as a musician; including a Grammy® nomination and a Dove Award. But it’s by serving The Church with More Than Music Mentor that he has truly found his voice and calling. Originally from Melbourne Australia, Grant lived in Nashville, TN from 2002 until 2019. More Than Music Mentor's global ministry is now based in Nelson, New Zealand where Grant lives with his wife and three sons. Grant is a wholehearted advocate for Compassion International and has seen over 7,000 children find sponsors through his efforts.
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry pairing compassionate people with children living in extreme poverty to release the children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. What makes Compassion distinct? More than 1.9 million sponsored children, 7,000 international church partners and 65+ years of serving children in Jesus' name.
ESSENTIAL WORSHIP
We are Essential Worship. We exist to provide resources to worship leaders and worship teams. We make it easier for the local church to discover and adopt new songs!