Wed. PM - The God of Worship (John Piper)
Thurs. AM - The Heart of Worship (John Piper)
Thurs. PM - The Leaders of Worship (Jeff Purswell)
Fri. AM - The Church of Worship (Thabiti Anyabwile)
Fri. PM - Lessons Learned from Three Decades of Leading (CJ Mahaney and Bob Kauflin, interviewed by Jeff Purswell)
Sat. AM - The Future of Worship (Bob Kauflin)

Also, since we can’t address every topic at each conference, you may want to check out messages from previous WorshipGod conferences:

WorshipGod08 - Rediscovering the Psalms
WorshipGod06 - The Glory of His Presence
WorshipGod04 - It’s Not About Us (main sessions only)

We’d be interested in hearing any of the ways you were served by the conference, as well as any thoughts you have for making the next conference better.

Thanks!

Thursday, Seminar 1

“Do You Thirst for God” Donald Whitney

“Thoughts on Songwriting, Part 1” Keith & Kristyn Getty

Thursday, Seminar 2

“Improving Your Blend” Shelley Reinhart, Vikki Cook, & Todd Twining

“Thoughts on Songwriting, Part 2” Keith & Kristyn Getty

Friday, Seminar 1

“Clean hands and a Pure Heart” Pat Sczebel

“Let All the People Be Glad” Bob Kauflin

Friday, Seminar 2

“Worship Team Evaluation” Bob Kauflin

“Leading Your Family in Worship” Donald Whitney

Due to numerous requests, we’ve added thirty slots to the worship leader intensive, which I’ll be leading. I’ll be covering topics like 4 ways to view ourselves as leaders, heart issues, song progression, working with a team, and more.  If you’ve already signed up for the conference and saw that the intensive was full, you can email the conference via the WorshipGod09 website, and ask to be added to the intensive. You’ll also have to give us permission to charge your credit card.

If you haven’t yet registered for the conference (and you’d better get on it!), the intensive will be one of the options during the registration process, until the class is full.

This will be a great opportunity to be put on the spot and find out where you’re doing things well or receive suggestions for improving what you do!

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!

- 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

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.

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).

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