Need ideas for a conference...

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Permalink Reply by Rick Cogbill on December 14, 2010 at 3:46pm

My first thought is, why not open it up to the worship teams from all the churches in your area? Not sure if keeping it "local' makes people open up more...I've found the opposite. When there are many different people involved in the discussion, then not only do you hear of new ideas that others are trying, but the discussion is more on the idea, and not (albeit unintentionally) focused on a band member who brings it up (if they do).

 

Just a thought...

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Permalink Reply by Cory Zipperle on December 15, 2010 at 10:23am

I will totally second Rick's thoughts here.  Church is a community thing, we all benefit when we share with others that don't just attend in our building.  

 

A couple of thoughts for topics:

 

1. Worship is, in the strictest sense, giving respect and reverence to God.  This is rarely taught.

2. Worship is everything we do for God, it involves sacrifice.  This is also rarely taught.  So a class that focuses on our worship outside of the realm of our Sunday morning offerings.

3. Many churches struggle with conflict in worship.  It is good for people to share these struggles and help find resolutions.

4. If you have a good sound guy in your area, a tech round table of sorts is a great thing.  Church sound people tend to be quite isolated - regardless of the fact that they are the most important cog in the typical contemporary corporate worship offering.  Even if you don't have a great sound guy in your area, just getting these guys together to talk tech is a good thing.

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Permalink Reply by Michael on December 15, 2010 at 4:01pm

Worship is real sacrifice when it is done with the truth of heart and mind, being in the presence of the Holy Spirit.

I find it best when you have real family to be with you, like Christ had with his Apostles and their holy women and followers.

Life should be the same way, for the rest of our lives.

 

Michael

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Permalink Reply by Rick Cogbill on December 15, 2010 at 4:05pm

These times are also a good time for someone from the outside to teach about team committment, i.e. coming prepared to practice (in fact, attending practice period seems to be an issue these days); spending time learning your instrument or improving your voice and music knowledge; being a servant on stage; leading with integrity; the list goes on. It's always good to have guest speaker adress these issues objectively.

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Permalink Reply by Cory Zipperle on December 15, 2010 at 4:16pm

Another 10 points for Rick!

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Permalink Reply by Priscilla B. Martinez on December 15, 2010 at 8:15pm

Good points, guys...y'all have definitely given me something to think about...

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Permalink Reply by Scott Snyder on January 26, 2011 at 1:27am

We have done 3 of these events in Cincinnati. Although it is difficult to draw a large crowd, it is so rewarding to come together and learn! The facebook link is still there from our 2009 conference, it was our most ambitious... thus the most ideas for you! God Bless... GO FOR IT!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/CHPC-Latest/242946905187#!/event.php?...

Scott

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Permalink Reply by James Bedwell on January 28, 2011 at 3:29am

    Somethink we have done at our fellowship is to have something called "Night of Sharing". About 1 or 2 months ahead of time we let everyone submit original music. We make sure the music fits church standards, we have a house band set up and practice for a night of music for our fellowship and anyone who wants to attend. It has been a rael blessing and you will be surprised how talented you fellowship is. It gives people and idea of what it takes to do worship and how to put it together.

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