Crafting a More Musical Mix
It’s easy to get bogged down in the technical details of systems, routing, input lists, patching, console workflows, and all the other things that an audio engineer must do. But once those things are sorted, how do you actually help the band lead worship? This session will get your head out of the technical and […]
Worship: How to Re-Engage Our Community.
In this session, Glenn Packiam invites church leaders and creatives to rediscover why the gathered church still matters in a digital, fragmented age. Using the powerful metaphor of “rewilding,” he reframes worship not as a polished product but as an ecosystem where God’s presence is uniquely encountered when people gather together. Drawing from Scripture, theology, […]
Heart and Soul: Take Time to Tune
In his keynote “Taking the Time to Tune,” Mike Donehey uses the metaphor of a symphony to remind church creatives and leaders that ministry is meant to be lived and led in harmony, not isolation. Just as an orchestra’s brilliance depends on every instrument being tuned and playing in rhythm with others, the church thrives […]
Innovation: Light & Legacy
The speaker delivers an inspiring session about life, light, and influence through the lens of photography. Using the metaphor that humans are cameras and our hearts are sensors, he explains how the “light” we expose ourselves to—through people, experiences, and media—shapes the image we project to the world. Quality of light equals quality of life: […]
Redirection: Embrace The Shift
Tim Stevens, Executive Pastor at Willow Creek, shared his journey from serving at a small church in South Bend, Indiana, to stepping into leadership at Willow Creek during a season of immense organizational trauma. He highlighted the challenges of leading through crises including COVID, staff turnover, and community unrest, emphasizing the necessity of intentional culture-building, […]
Vision: Creativity is Calling & Responsibility
In this closing talk, the speaker reflects on lessons gathered throughout the conference, offering encouragement and insight for creative leaders returning to their communities. Drawing from conversations and observations, he emphasizes that growth begins with a willingness to rethink how we approach change, lead with purpose, and courageously create for something greater than ourselves. Through […]
The Art of Mastering the Live Mix
Audio: Foundations
Many of the issues we run into in houses of worship and many of the more advanced techniques used by seasoned professionals all stem from a great understanding of how sound and audio work. We cannot hope to master that which we have just begun to grasp. In this pre-conference, learn what you need to […]
Communications: Reimagining Digital Discipleship
Over the last several years digital marketing in the faith-based community has become a priority for most churches. Unfortunately, it has also been one of the most challenging areas to navigate as technology, platforms, and rules continue to evolve. This exciting hybrid session is one that will enlighten and equip digital communications teams for churches […]
Leadership: Fired up! Kindling & Keeping the Spark in Creatives
Great teams don’t just happen; they’re built and led in ways that fire up the participants and unleash their potential. In this practical workshop Dr. J prepares you to assess your team’s “flammability” and to provide the Oxygen, Fuel, or Heat your people need to burn brightly without burning up or burning out. If you’re […]
