WorshipCentral

Two day training conference hosted by Tim Hughes, Al Gordon & Caleb Clements, with special guests including Brenton Brown, Francis Chan, JD Walt, Todd Proctor, Cindy Rethmeier and others, Rockharbor Church, 345 Fischer Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 // Cost: $35 [$25 for groups of 10+]

Join with hundreds of worship leaders, musicians and worshippers from across the US for a two day training conference with loads of room to be refreshed, inspired and to pick up practical tools for leading your church in worship.

Worship Central is a school of worship from Alpha International, led by Tim Hughes & Al Gordon. Our vision is to encounter God, equip the worshipper and empower the local church.Since launching in 2006, tens of thousands of people have attended training events on three continents, and hundreds of thousands have visited this website for practical resources.

Tim Hughes writes "there’s a real need to train worship leaders spiritually, practically and with good leadership skills. Our passion is to see the worship life of the local church around the world explode."

PROGRAMME:

FRIDAY

1PM // Doors open - With plenty of time to get there, you'll speed through check-in and grab a spot in the auditorium for our afternoon celebration.

2PM // Afternoon Session - Loads of time to meet with God through extended times of worship, teaching and prayer ministry.

330PM // Break - Get some coffee, grab some fresh air and sunshine, or stay put and chill.

4PM // Seminars:

Encounter: Crafting a Theology for Doxology, JD Walt // Worship Leaders ARE the primary practical theologians of the Church. Noone shapes the people of God more than the ones who envision, design and lead their worship. While you probably do not need a theological degree, you must cultivate a life of theological learning and training. This session will explore a theological vision for worship design and leadership with practical guidance for weekly worship gatherings. As well, we will explore how a theological mind shapes a doxological heart in both worship leader and worshippers

Equip: The Band, Tim Hughes & the team // An in depth look at the principles and practicalities of working together as a band, from what it means to be a worship team, to tips on rehearsing, vocals, bass, guitar... the works in one seminar!

Empower: The Worship Leader, Al Gordon, Caleb Clements and Rethmeier // Join us as we take a look at some key questions to help us be effective in leading our congregations in worship, whether you are a worship musician, worship leader or involved behind the scenes, this seminar will help empower you to better lead people in worship.

5PM // Dinner

630PM // Doors open - Grab a seat and get ready for the evening celebration.

7PM // Evening Session - Loads more time for worship, teaching and ministry to commission us to go and make a difference in our churches.

930PM // Day ends. Home for some shut-eye to get ready for an action packed Saturday.

SATURDAY

9AM // Doors open - Back for Day Two. Make sure you grab a prime spot in the auditorium for the morning session. And coffee...

10AM // Morning Session - Loads of time to meet with God through extended times of worship, teaching and ministry.

1130AM // Live Lounge

1PM // Seminars:
Encounter: Crafting a Theology for Doxology
Equip: The Band
Empower: The Worship Leader

2PM // Break - Get some coffee, grab some fresh air, or stay put and chill.

230PM // Afternoon Session - Loads of time to meet with God through extended times of worship, teaching and ministry.

430 // Day ends

SPEAKERS & WORSHIP LEADERS INCLUDE:

FRANCIS CHAN
Francis is the pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, where he has served for fourteen years. Francis spends most of his time speaking to high school and college students. His passion is to see the next generation of Christians display a much deeper love for Jesus. He spoke at the Worship Central day in London 2008, and we’re thrilled he’ll be able to join us in his home state this year. He is also the author of ‘Crazy Love’.

BRENTON BROWN
Brenton Brown is based in Malibu, California, and is the author of many songs including ‘Everlasting God’ and ‘Lord, Reign In Me’. He has served as the worship coordinator for the Vineyard Church in the UK and has been involved in several Worship Central events around the world in the past two years.

JD WALT
JD Walt is a theologian, thinker and songwriter currently based at Asbury Seminary in Kentucky, USA, where he is a key leader and serves as Dean of Chapel. He has also been involved in the Passion Movement over the years, and has written several well-loved songs with Chris Tomlin. He has been involved in Worship Central for the past couple of years.

TODD PROCTOR
Todd is the lead pastor of Rockharbor, one of California's largest and most dynamic churches. He is married to Lisa and has four children. Todd is also a worship leader and served as worship pastor at Rockharbor before leading the church, and by his own admission is pretty dangerous with a capo.

CINDY RETHMEIER
Cindy is a worship leader, songwriter and the youngest looking grandmother we've ever met. Involved with the Vineyard movement from the early days, Cindy's songs and leadership have impacted the church around the world.
HOSTED BY:

TIM HUGHES
Tim Hughes heads up Worship Central, and is on the staff at Holy Trinity Brompton in London, UK, where he leads worship. His songs include ‘Here I Am To Worship’, ‘Happy Day’ and ‘Beautiful One’. Tim is married to Rachel and they have a little girl called Phoebe and a little boy called Simeon.

AL GORDON
Al Gordon helps head up Worship Central, and is on the staff of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, UK, where he leads worship. His songs include ‘Because of Your Love’, ‘Morning Star’ and ‘Worship the Lord’. Al is married to Olivia and they have a son called Kester.

CALEB CLEMENTS
Caleb Clements is on the staff of Rockharbor Church in California, where he leads worship and pastors the worship team. Caleb is also a songwriter, speaker and contributor to Worship Central, and will be hosting the 2009 conference in California with Tim & Al.