WORSHIP
Building Community in Worship
Fine Arts, Room 168
Living out the Great Commandment to “love one another” has much to do with our love relationship with God. Scripture is clear. We can’t be right with God if we aren’t right with one another. How can worship serve to foster unity and build authentic Christian community? This conference will lay a foundation for unity in worship and will offer practical suggestions for moments to be included in worship to foster Christian unity. Melissa Pratt, senior pastor, Teays Valley Church of God in Teays Valley, West Virginia, leads.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
Call of a Tile Mover
Park Place Church of God, Sanctuary
Call of a Tile Mover is a unique and powerful experience for anyone who is involved in worship with you. Based on the acronym ANOINT, the conference will consider the question: If God were to profoundly pour out his blessing and anointing on our church, on my ministry, and on my personal life even more than he is today, what would it be like? Todd Braschler, Todd Braschler Ministries, Wichita, Kansas, leads.
Saturday, June 27, 2009, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
Heartstorming for Worship Leaders
Church of God Ministries, Mid-Level Conference Room
An open opportunity to meet and talk with fellow worship leaders. Ask that question you really want to know the answer to, hear practical answers to your questions, or simply share out of your heart with other worship leaders who share your passion. A continental breakfast will be provided. The Society for Worship in the Church of God hosts.
Monday, June 29, 2009, 8:30 to 10:00 am
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
Heritage Sing-a-Long
Madison Park Church of God
This sing-a-long affords convention-goers an opportunity to sing the beloved heritage songs of the Church of God. Proceeds from a video/DVD of the event are used to sponsor Church of God ministerial students at Kima International School of Theology (KIST) in Kenya. Robert Nicholson, president emeritus, Anderson University; Dean Schield, pastor, North Modesto Church of God; and Paul Yerden, Palm West Community Church, Sun City West, Arizona, host.
Sunday, June 28, 2009, 9:15 to 10:30 pm
Sponsor: Church of God Ministries
Lifestyle of Worship
Fine Arts, Room 168
Learning to encounter God in every facet of life. Tod Huston, associate minister of music, First Church of God in Sidney, Ohio, leads.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
Living Above Fear: Formational Worship in a Culture of Anxiety
Fine Arts, Room 239
Explore the use of Scripture and differing modes of Christian prayer as well as the whole spectrum of music materials to build a culture of peace and assurance in your church body. Mick Gilliam, minister of music at East Side Church of God in Anderson, Indiana, leads.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 8:30 to 10:00 am
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
Intended audience: Worship pastors and leaders
Practical Resources for the Worship Leader
Fine Arts, Room 167
An overview of practical resources for worship ministry that will help you and your church worship God with your heart, mind, soul, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. The overview includes books, video teaching, Bible study and devotional materials, planning resources, music resources, and more. Nathan Stewart, pastor of worship arts, First Church of God, Eaton, Ohio, leads.
Monday, June 29, 2009, 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
Practical Resources for the Worship Leader Choral Reading Session
Fine Arts, Room 239
This session will focus on choral resources and provide attendees with choral music presented in a fun reading session environment. Nathan Stewart, associate minister of youth worship, First Church of God in Eaton, Ohio, leads.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
Society for Church of God Annual Luncheon and Seminar
Church of God Ministries, Suite 13–15
Join us for healthy interaction and connection with fellow worship leaders and colleagues and a challenging, thought provoking message. This will be a working lunch with interaction during lunch. A speaker follows immediately after lunch.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009, NOON to 2:00 pm
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
Fee: : $12/person for lunch, $10 for society dues. At-the-door registration: $10 for society dues; lunch not included
Southern Gospel Concert
Park Place Church of God
Woody Wright, Chesterfield Church of God, Chesterfield, Indiana, will be the MC for this popular event.
Sunday, June 28, 2009, 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Sponsor: Church of God Ministries
What Is Missing?
Fine Arts, Room 168
Using the Psalms to discover and implement overlooked themes in the worship experience. Examples include lamenting, questioning, justice, and expression. Jason Hinkle, worship pastor at Crossroads Church of God in Lima, Ohio, leads.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 8:30 to 10:00 am
Sponsor: Kingdom Ministry Team
