WorshipGod09 Conference

To Get a Cheaper Hotel Rate, Reserve Now

Bob Kauflin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:28:22 +0000

If you haven’t yet reserved your hotel room…

The special Conference Rate we’ve negotiated with each hotel is good for reservations made through to July 7. After that date, the conference rate is no longer available and the room rates will be considerably higher (unless the hotel has plenty of unsold rooms and is willing to be kind, gracious, and generous).

So if you haven’t reserved a hotel room yet, get on it!

Tech Lunches Expanded

Bob Kauflin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:20:52 +0000

If you wanted to take part in one of the tech lunches at WorshipGod09 but found they were already full, we’ve got good news. We’ve increased the number of people that can attend. Here’s what you need to do:

- Go the registration log-in of WorshipGod09
- Login
- A registration form will appear - in the top left corner click on View or Edit My Registrations
- Click Edit on the registration you want to edit
- Click on the Special Fields tab
- Check the Tech Lunch box
- Click Save

Registration Rates Go Up June 1

Bob Kauflin — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:53:18 +0000

If you’re trying to decide whether or not to come to WorshipGod09, it will be $25 cheaper if you register before June 1.

I’d think that it’s enough motivation to think of spending three and a half days with hundreds of like-minded God-worshipers, singing praises to the Savior, learning new songs, listening to men like John Piper, CJ Mahaney, Jeff Purswell, Thabiti Anyabwile, and Don Whitney teach from God’s Word, and and being practically equipped to serve others more effectively with your gifts.

But if that’s not enough incentive, think about what you could do with the $25 you save if you register now.

Registration Rates Go Up April 1

Bob Kauflin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:59:35 +0000

If you’re thinking about coming to WorshipGod09, you may want to decide in the next week. All prices increase by $25 on April 1.

As of yesterday registration was 227, but if this year is anything like last year most people will register right before the rates go up. Don’t forget that you can change your seminar choices even after you register (until mid-July).

Main Sessions at WorshipGod09

Bob Kauflin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:37:23 +0000

So WorshipGod08 was barely over when we took a hard look at our conference schedule. We knew it would serve a number of people (especially our conferencing staff) if we moved the WorshipGod conference to the odd years. So here we are a little over five months away from WorshipGod09. It’s hard to believe…

This year’s conference asks how we can pass on the most important aspects of corporate worship from one generation to the next. As I’ve read, studied, traveled around, and talked to people about congregational worship, it’s clear that one of the most challenging areas is benefiting from those who’ve gone before us while continuing to serve those who come after us, remembering all the time that it’s not about us anyway.

At a time when many churches are offering different services to suit varied musical tastes, it’s wise to take a fresh look at the biblical reasons for gathering together as God’s people. What unites us? What role does the church play in worship? In the life of a musician? What role do musicians play in the church? I’ve invited a few friends to help me answer those questions.

John Piper will be taking the first two main sessions to speak on the importance of passing on both truth and passion. His life and writings have been an example of both to me for years, and I’m thrilled that he’s able to join us.

My good friend, Jeff Purswell, will be speaking Thursday night on why the church needs musicians in each generation. His biblical precision, clear thinking, and pastoral heart have been a highlight of past WorshipGod conferences. I doubt that this year will be any different.

Last year, Thabiti Anyabwile was one of the most appreciated speakers. At WorshipGod09 he’ll be addressing the role of the church from generation to generation. His book, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church Member, is filled with biblical and practical wisdom on how to glorify God as part of a church. I’m looking forward to what he has to say on this crucial topic.

On Friday night, CJ Mahaney and I will be talking about what we’ve learned over the past 30 years, 20 of which we’ve worked together at conferences or in the same church. I’m confident that along with covering a broad variety of topics, we’ll have loads of fun. We always do when CJ’s around.

On the last morning I’ll be tackling the topic of serving generations to come. I haven’t totally decided on the specific focus, so I’d appreciate your prayers.

Along with the main speakers, I’m also excited that Keith and Kristyn Getty, Shai Linne, Don Whitney, Ben Gowell, and others will be joining us this year.

Hope to see you there.

Bob Kauflin

Conference Messages Available for Free Download

Bob Kauflin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:42:40 +0000

All of the main session messages (except Friday night) are now available for free download by clicking here.

Guitar Theory and Practice Handouts

Bob Kauflin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:24:03 +0000

Dave Campbell taught a seminar on Electric Guitar at the conference which was supposed to have some additional handouts related to theory and practice. You can access them by clicking here.

Upate on David Powlison’s Daughter

Bob Kauflin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:03:54 +0000

During his main session message, David Powlison mentioned finding out that his daughter had suddenly become ill. A number of folks wondered how things turned out. Here’s the rest of the story from an email I received from David:

Dear WorshipGod attenders,

Many conference attenders came up to me asking in concern about my daughter, Hannah, after I used her story during my talk on Psalm 28. Thank you so much for the care and concern expressed, and the prayers lifted up on her behalf.

But I forgot to complete her story in my public words. I’d intended to also use her story in a second way, to illustrate the gratitude and joy of the end of the psalm. Her story is not only an illustration of the sense of dire need and the bringing of our own particular troubles to God.

Behcet’s Syndrome is quite mysterious, both cause and cure. It turns out that in 30% of the cases there is no recurrence of outbreak over the following two years… and then, as far as the doctors can say, it was a one-off. It was a mysterious occurrence with no recurrence, and so she’s considered healed. There’s been no recurrence now for 5 years, which is greatly to God’s praise, and fills us with gratitude.

So, thank you to the many of you who were praying for her, and I do also ask you to lift up gratitude for God’s goodness to her and to us.

Blessings,

David Powlison

How Were You Affected by the Conference?

Bob Kauflin — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:51:36 +0000

The conference that i’ve been preparing for for over a year is now over. God was very kind. While we asked everyone who attended to fill out the on-line survey, i’d be interested in knowing how you were most affected by being at the conference. How did God speak to you? How were you equipped? What did you learn? What will you apply?

My prayer is that these three and a half days will bear lasting fruit for the glory of the Savior.

Song Lists for Worship God 08

Bob Kauflin — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:46:59 +0000

Here are the songs we sang at WorshipGod08. Most of the songs and CDs have links. I hope to provide the rest of the links over the next few days.

Wed PM - Bob Kauflin
The Lord Is - Psalms
Praise the Lord - Psalms
Jesus Shall Reign - traditional
Ps. 145 - Ryan Ferguson
God Shall Arise - Psalms
Oh the Deep, Deep Love - Come Weary Saints
Praise God - Upward

After: Glorious - Come Weary Saint s

Thurs AM - Pat Sczebel
Come Thou Fount - Traditional
You are Good - You and You Alone
The Greatest of All - You and You Alone
Jesus Thank You - Worship God Live
The Lord Is - Psalms
It is Well - Mars Hill

After: To You, O Lord - Sacred Journey (Graham Kendrick)

Thursday PM - Devon Kauflin
God Over All - Looked Upon
Great is the Lord - Beauty in the Broken (Starfield)
Nail My Glory - Looked Upon
Ransomed - Looked Upon
Here is Love - Traditional
Blessed is the One - Psalms
All I Have is Christ - Looked Upon

After: In Christ Alone - There is a Hope (Stuart Townend/Keith Getty)

Friday AM - Joseph Stigora
Praise the Lord - Psalms
God Shall Arise - Psalms
Trust in You - You and You Alone
Ps. 96 (leader-response song)
Hallelujah, What a Savior - Upward
More Love to Thee - Traditional

Pre-message: Ah, Holy Jesus - Traditional
After: As Long as You Are Glorified - Come Weary Saints

Friday PM - Bob Kauflin
O God Our Help - Traditional
Praise the Lord - Psalms
Happy Day - Holding Nothing Back (Tim Hughes)
Ps 100 (spontaneous songs)
The Lord Is - Psalms
Ps. 25 - Ryan Ferguson
Out of the Depths - Psalms
Spontaneous song for those who feel life is “on hold”
I Will Cast My Cares on You - In a Little While
Let Your Kingdom Come - Valley of Vision

Saturday AM - Jon Payne
Blessed Be Your Name - Blessed Be Your Name (Matt Redman)
God Shall Arise - Psalms
God Over All - Looked Upon
Glorious and Mighty - Psalms
Blessed Is the One - Psalms
All I Have is Christ - Looked Upon