Yours Alone
Join us July 28-31 in Louisville, KY, for WorshipGod26, “Yours Alone,” as we consider what it means to be God’s unique possession. Speakers and musicians this year include H.B. Charles, Jr., Mike Bullmore, Jared Mellinger, Ben Shive, Stillcreek, Colin Buchanan, and more to come! If you plan, lead, serve at, write songs for, or participate in your Sunday gatherings, we’re serious about encouraging you, equipping you, and giving you opportunities to encounter God with like-minded worshipers.
WorshipGod is less about performance and production, and more about the passion and participation of God’s people. Through pre-conference master classes, main sessions, breakouts, giveaways, free lunches, laughter, and times with your team, we think you’ll be freshly inspired to serve your church for the glory of Jesus.
We’d love to see you there!
Schedule
Tuesday — July 28
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Master Classes
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Piano - Bob Kauflin
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Vocals - McKenzie Kauflin & Lacy Condy
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Drums - David Zimmer
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Bass - Ryan Foglesong
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Acoustic - Patrick
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Tech (under 400 church) - Rick Mead
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Tech (over 400 church) - Rick Mead
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Electric - Patrick
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Drums and Bass - David Zimmer & Ryan Foglesong
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Main Session 1 — Chosen
Jon Payne
Auditorium
Wednesday — July 29
9:00 –11:15 AM
Main Session 2 — Purchased
HB Charles, Jr.
Auditorium
11:15 – 12:30 PM
Lunch
On Site
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Breakouts
Ministry for the Long Haul - Bob Kauflin
Arranging for the Right Reasons - Ben Shive and company
Cultivating Your Delight in the Lord - Jon Payne, HB, Mike Bullmore
Serving the Multi-cultural Church - Jerezes and Fabrizio
2:15 – 4:30 PM
Main Session 3 — Indwelt
Jeff Purswell
Auditorium
8:00 – 9:30 PM
Yours Alone Concert
Auditorium
Thursday — July 30
9:00 – 11:15 AM
Main Session 4 — Exclusive
Devon Kauflin
Auditorium
11:15 – 12:30 PM
Lunch
On Site
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Breakouts
Let the People Sing! Overcoming Hindrances to Congregational Worship - Bob Kauflin
Understanding and Desiring the Spirit’s Work - Jared Mellinger
Songwriting Principles and Practices - Ben, Lacy, David, Nate, Jordan
The Deadly Serious Business of Making Kids Laugh - Colin Buchanan
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Coffee Break
2:15 – 4:30 PM
Main Session 5 — Devoted
Mike Bullmore
Auditorium
Friday — July 31
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Main Session 6 — Joyful
Jared Mellinger
Auditorium
Speakers
Jon Payne
Main Session & Breakout
Jon has served in pastoral ministry in Sovereign Grace Churches for more than 20 years. In 2013, he planted Redemption Hill Church in Georgetown, Texas and continues to serve as the lead pastor there. Jon also serves on the Sovereign Grace Leadership Team as the Ministry Director and hosts The Ordinary Pastor Podcast. He lives with his wife and four children in the suburbs of Austin, Texas.
HB Charles Jr.
Main Session & Breakout
Dr. H.B. Charles Jr. is pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. He is author of several books, including It Happens After Prayer: Biblical Motivation for Believing Prayer, On Preaching: Personal and Pastoral Insights for the Preparation and Practice of Preaching, and On Pastoring: A Short Guide to Living, Leading, and Ministering as a Pastor. He is host of The On Preaching Podcast.
Jeff Purswell
Main Session
Devon Kauflin
Main Session
Devon, his wife Kristine, and their four children live in Urbana, MD, where he serves as the lead pastor of Grace Church and helps lead Sovereign Grace Music. He completed his BS in Business from the University of Maryland (2007) and his MDiv (2015), ThM (2018), and PhD (2020) from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Mike Bullmore
Main Session & Breakout
Mike Bullmore served as the senior and founding pastor of Crossway Community Church in Bristol, WI for 25 years. He has recently transitioned out of that role but remains active in teaching and training pastors. Mike was formerly professor of homiletics and pastoral theology and department chair at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL. He is a founding member of the Gospel Coalition. Mike lives in Kenosha, WI, in his boyhood home, with his wife Beverly. They have three grown children and six grandchildren to date.
Jared Mellinger
Main Session & Breakout
Jared Mellinger is the senior pastor of Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA, and he serves on the Leadership Team for Sovereign Grace Churches. He resides in Glen Mills, PA with his wife Meghan and their six children.
Bob Kauflin
Breakout
Bob Kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, speaker, writer, and director of Sovereign Grace Music. He is the author of Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounters the Greatness of God and True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters to God, and blogs occasionally at WorshipMatters.com. He is passionately in love with his wife, Julie, father to six children, and Pop-Pop to 24 grandchildren.
Jonathan & Sarah Jerez
Breakout
Jonathan and Sarah Jerez are singer-songwriters who are passionate about writing and producing music and worship resources that connect the Word of God with our hearts and our daily walk. They are known for songs like El Dios que Adoramos, Vivir es Cristo, Por Encima del Sol, and Ciudad de Dios. They live in the west suburbs of Chicago with their six children, where Jonathan serves as the worship pastor of Wheaton Bible Church, including its Spanish-speaking congregation, Iglesia del Pueblo.
Fabrizio Rodulfo
Breakout
Fabrizio Rodulfo serves as the Head of Media and Spanish Resources for Sovereign Grace Music / Gracia Soberana Música. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies and Worship from Boyce College (SBTS). He lives with his wife Courtney and their four children in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves on the worship team at Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville.
Lacy Condy
Breakout
Lacy Condy, originally from Asheville, North Carolina, now lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband, Steven, and their three children: 2 year old twins, Ada and Hudson, and one year old, Willow. She has the joy of being a part of Sovereign Grace Music as a singer and songwriter. Lacy has been doing music for her entire life, but has been involved professionally for over 16 years. She received her Masters of Music and Masters of Theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing her PhD in music and church history from Union School of Theology in Wales.
David Zimmer
Breakout
One more update for David’s bio:
David Zimmer is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, podcaster, and producer. He has written and arranged congregational songs for over a decade. He serves as Head of Production and Promotion for Sovereign Grace Music in Louisville, Kentucky where he lives with his wife, their three children, and their dog – Chipper Hans Zimmer.
Nathan Stiff
Breakout
Nate Stiff resides in Louisville with his wife, Jonna, and their three kids. While working as the director of sales operations for a guitar string company, Nate has written with Sovereign Grace Music for over a decade. His songs include O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer, All Things, and Sing, among others.
Ben Shive
Breakout & Musician
Ben Shive is a producer, songwriter, arranger, and keyboardist. His longtime collaboration with singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson (Is He Worthy, Behold The Lamb Of God) is the cornerstone of a career spent in service of artists who advance the Kingdom of Jesus through beauty, honesty, and truth. Ben’s studio, the Beehive, is located in Nashville, TN, where Ben lives with his wife and four children.
Colin Buchanan
Breakout & Musician
With his 25 Christian albums for kids spanning multiple generations, Dublin-born Aussie Christian kids artist Colin Buchanan has been described as “Australia’s most influential theologian.” Colin’s diverse creative life also includes an award winning country music career, a bunch of best selling kids picture books, hosting on radio and TV – including 10 years as a presenter on Play School, (the Australian TV equivalent of Mr. Rogers). Based in southern Sydney, Colin is married to Robyn and has four kids and four grandkids.
Still Creek
Musician
Jordan Kauflin
Breakout
Jordan Kauflin serves as worship pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, GA where he lives with his wife, Tali and their 5 kids. He is a songwriter whose hymns include I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130), Christ our Hope in Life and Death, and he recently released his album All I Have is Christ – The Hymns of Jordan Kauflin. He is passionate about raising up the next generation of worship leaders and songwriters.
Louisville Recommendations
Food
5–10 minutes away
Havana Rumba
Taco City
Simply Thai
Double Dogs
Mozza Pi
VinBun
Taziki's
Carali's Rotisserie Chicken
Lou Lou in Middletown
Coffee
5–15 minutes away
Quills Coffee
Heini Bros Coffee
Starbucks Coffee
7 Brew Coffee
Hotels
5–10 minutes away
Wingate by Windham
LaQuinta
Groceries & Retail
5–10 minutes away
Urgent Care & Pharmacies
5–10 minutes away
Norton Immediate Care Center
Baptist Health Urgent Care
Baptist Health Middletown ED
Walmart Pharmacy
Compound Care Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
FAQs
Who is this conference intended to serve?
The WorshipGod Conference is for anyone who leads, plans or participates in their Sunday gatherings: worship leaders, pastors, musicians, vocalists, choir directors, children’s ministry workers, sound and tech personnel, projectionists, or church members who want to better understand congregational worship. There’s something for everyone!
Registration
Are there special student rates and group rates available?
Yes. The individual rate is $225 through March 31st. The rate for groups of 5 or more attendees is $175 through March 31st. We have an ongoing special rate of $99 for students, senior pastors, international attendees, and church planters.
Is there a minimum age required to attend?
Anyone is welcome, but the recommended age is 12 and up. Of course, if you think your child is ahead of the curve, younger ages are welcome, too! Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately, we’re not able to provide child care.
Do I purchase master class tickets separately?
Yes! Masterclass tickets can be purchased separately through eventbrite HERE.
Will there be a live stream?
We will not have a live stream for the conference but you will be able to access the recordings after the conference HERE.
Will there be day passes available?
We will make day passes available closer to the conference, depending on registration. Be aware they won’t include the lunches.
Will there be childcare available?
We love your little ones, but unfortunately we aren’t able to provide childcare and think they could possibly be a distraction for other attendees. This doesn’t include nursing infants.
What is the registration cancellation policy?
Cancellation requests received before midnight on July 7 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after July 7.
Food
Will lunch be provided during the conference?
We’re going to take care of your lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. We will also provide free coffee on Thursday, unless you’d rather shell out a few bucks for a latte!
Will there be allergy options?
Just notify us on your registration and we’ll accommodate your dietary needs.
Can I bring outside food and drink onsite?
While food and drink are not permitted in the meeting rooms, you’re welcome to bring food onsite and eat in a number of dining areas.
Will there be coffee?
There will be free coffee available on Thursday or if you prefer something more crafted, we’ll be selling lattes for a few bucks.
Where should I go to dinner after the conference?
We’ve given you some suggestions in the “Louisville Recommendations” section of the website.
Travel
Where should I stay during the conference?
Several hotels are located within a short driving distance from the conference. We suggest looking at hotels along Blakenbaker Parkway or at the I-265/Gene Snyder Freeway’s Old Henry Exit.
You can book a hotel though our conference room blocks here.
Where should I fly into?
Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is approximately 17 miles from WorshipGod26
Do I need a car?
While public transportation is available, renting a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft is recommended for convenience.
Day Passes
Are day passes available to purchase?
We will make day passes available closer to the date of the conference, depending on registration.
*Day passes do not include meals due to limited quantities.
Media
Will you be posting recorded content from the teachings at this event?
Nursing Mothers Room
Is there a nursing mothers room available to use?
Yes! The Lower Level has a nursing mothers room with main session live stream.
Schedules
What's the earliest I can arrive in the morning?
Open band rehearsals in the auditorium begin at 8am all week long
Bookstore/Coffee Shop Hours
Bookstore and coffee shop hours are posted next to each location
Seminars
How do I know what seminar I registered for?
The seminar you registered for will be listed on the back of your badge
Breakout Locations
Most breakouts will take place on the main campus, but each day one breakout will be held a few minutes away at Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville. But transportation will be provided, you can also drive there yourself.
Can I attend a different seminar than the one I registered for?
Probably. One seminar each day will have limited capacity, but you will know about that before the conference begins.
Wifi
Is wifi available during the conference?
Wifi is not available on-site during the conference.
*Limited wifi is available at the Help Desk for internationals who do not have a cellular plan in place