· Women in Ministry

· Arts in Worship:   The Big Picture - Singers, actors, video, dance, drama…
so much to choose from! How does a leader utilize these tools to create a more compelling worship experience for the congregation?

· Developing a Community of Worshipers

· Nothing Changes Around the Throne

· Worship Leading Level 1 – great ideas to help you launch into worship ministry with greater confidence.

· Worship Leading Level 2 – a practical workshop designed to help you lead more passionately as well as integrate worship resources more effectively.

· Leading Children in Worship

· The Essentials of an Effective Worship Team and Band

· Keys to an Effective Children’s Worship Ministry

· Leading Youth and Young Adults in worship

· Guitar in Worship

· Bass Guitar in Worship

· Drums/Percussion in Worship

· Vocal Workshop

· Children’s Choir

· Worship Keyboard Skills

· The Essentials of an Effective Worship Team and Band

· Songwriting for Worship

· Visual Arts and Technology

· Branding and Graphics

· Video Production Technologies (Basic)—Learn to create video and audio systems in one Graphic Design Process & Brainstorming Techniques

· Dynamic Worship by Design—Learn to build or improve a great worship environment

· Video Production Techniques (Advanced)—Participate in the video production cycle from scriptwriting to distribution.

· Ministry Production Design—Learn to improve the presentation of your message.

· Intro to 3D: Modeling, Animating, Lighting—Learn about the fundamentals of 3D Animation.

· Proper use of Lighting—Gain an understanding of lighting and the equipment you could use to enhance the worship setting. 

· Top Issues faced in Technical Ministry—Practical steps you can take advantage of in your next service to get better sound.

· Audio 101—If you are new to audio ministry or simply need some good foundational stuff… this is the place for you!

· Spreading the Word—Recording and Duplication

· Tips and tricks on proper microphone technique—Learn what microphone to use and why,  with a look at wireless microphones and some of their unique problems.

· Understanding the Ins and Outs of Digital Mixing

· Acting Level 1 – the first in two class series on artistic communication and presentation.

· Acting Level 2 – the second in a two class series  on artistic communication and presentation.

· Improvisation with Purpose – interactive class participation. Refine and sharpen your skills.

· The Emerging Ministry of Performing Arts – explore the scope of innovation in acting, directing, scriptwriting.

· Stage Presence – learn the techniques and skills relevant to communicating the message effectively.

· Drama in Children’s ministry – learn how to engage the children in creative worship expressions.

Workshop Sessions are presented by individuals active, anointed and knowledgeable in the subject matter.  There are several workshop sessions to choose from within each track; however, participants are not required to stay within a given track.  The tracks are designed to identify areas of interest.  Participants can follow one Workshop Track or choose from sessions in various tracks.  The Workshop Tracks are presented during the 6 workshop sessions identified in the Event Schedule.

· The Songs of Ascent

· Worshiping God through Stewardship

· The Purity of Worship with Integrity and Character

· Becoming a Woman of Worship

· Wanted: Your Gifts and Passions  —  discover the importance of God’s purpose in your life and church community

· Engaging the Heart in Worship

· Choreography in Worship—creative movement in worship through
interactive pieces

· Excellence and Anointing—the value of calling, purpose, dedication,
maximizing your ministry.

· Ballet Basics—The first in two classes devoted to the art of ballet in worship.

· Ballet Intermediate—The second of two classes devoted to the art of ballet in worship.

· Davidic Dance—practical use of Jewish dance traditions in contemporary worship settings.

· African Praise Dance—experience the African heritage through dance and song.

· Kidz Praizin Him—creative movement class for those who work with children.

Workshop Tracks

Ascend 07—September 20-22, 2007