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John Francis
Worship Specialist

jfrancis@mobaptist.org

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Tanya Franks McMillan
Ministry Assistant

tmcmillan@mobaptist.org

Regional Worship Consultants

Southwest
Southeast St. Louis Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Wayne Garrison
Springfield
Dexter
Brad Newbold
St. Charles
Bryan Taylor
Hannibal
Steve Francis
Poplar Bluff
Dan McLaughlin
St. Joseph
All of our Regional Worship Consultants have had experience with worship leading and dealing with many music/worship issues.
All are more than pleased to assist you, especially in their region. Contact them about belonging to a Worship Study group in your area.

Cajón Instructions

Finished productCajón Instructions - A new type of instrument is making the scene. Youth groups are using them as a cheap and portable answer to the drumset.

John Francis built this hand drum and his step-by-step directions (pdf format) show you how.

Wanting to start a praise band? Here's a detailed article on how to do it.
A great resource for the bi-vocational/volunteer worship leader. Also with printable pdf form for worship planning.
Go to the WLC website to find out more about having a Worship Leading Choir.
The e-book version with e-reader software suppied
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Missouri Music Men

The Missouri Music Men is a open group of worship leaders, leading worship in this Men’s Choir format. The group comprises of full-time, bi-vocational, volunteer, and retired worship leaders. They have a bell choir, praise band and brass ensemble as well. John Francis is the director. For more info, call our office, 573-636-0400, ex. 250.

 

Also I welcome you to download this pdf about the musical and worship direction of the Missouri Music Men “A New Direction for the 21st Century."

 

DATES FOR 2010:

Sept 17-18 – Worship Leadership Conference

Oct 14 – Noland Road Baptist Church, Independence, MO

Oct 27 – MBC Springfield, MO

July 22-24, 2010

Worship Academy
of Missouri


July 22-24
Calvary, Hannibal



The statewide worship academy is a training ground for worship leaders across the state. There are three study tracks available. The Basic Track and the Associate Tracks will be held evenings and on Saturday. The Professional Track will be held during the day as well.

Jeff Cranfill will also be the guest conductor for the Instrumental Workshop portion of the event. The Instrumental Workshop begins at 7:00 p.m.on Friday and concludes with a 2:00 p.m. concert on Saturday.

Here is a tentative schedule for the Academy.

Thursday Night - Volunteer/Bivocational Track

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. -        Basic Worship Planning  - John Francis

6:10 – 8:05 p.m. -        Basic Guitar/Piano/BassRich Lee/Steve Howell/Ted Yoder

Choir Basics or Praise Team Building and Training WorkshopDan McLaughlin

Basic Audio/VisualJeremy Duren

8:15 – 9:15 p.m. -        Worship RecordkeepingWayne Garrison

 

Friday - Advanced Track

10:00 – 11:45 a.m. -    Handbell BasicsKen Litton

Children's Choir IVirginia Harper/Tanya McMillan

Using Loops in WorshipChris Rhodes

Starting (Any) Instrumental Ensemble in Your ChurchJohn Francis

 

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. -      Lunch on Your Own

 

Friday Afternoon - Open to all

1:00 – 2:45 p.m. -        Choir RehearsalDan McLaughlin

Handbell RehearsalKen Litton

 

Friday Afternoon - (Breakout )

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. -        Platform BasicsJohn Francis

Basic Guitar/Piano/BassRich Lee/Steve Howell/Ted Yoder

Advanced Audio/Visual (Basic Audio/Visual, required)–Jeremy Duren/Chris Rhodes

Children's Choir II – Virginia Harper/Tanya McMillan

Handbell BasicsKen Litton

Leading Worship With Guitar (Advanced) – Rich Lee

Advanced BassTed Yoder

           

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. -     Dinner on Your Own

 

Friday Evening

7:00– 9:00 p.m.           Basic Guitar/Piano/BassRich Lee/Steve Howell/Ted Yoder

Children's Choir IVirginia Harper/Tanya McMillan

Touching up your Church's Piano Tuning – John Francis

Choir Basics or Praise Team BasicsDan McLaughlin

Basic Audio/VisualJeremy Duren

 

7:00 – 8:15 –               Instrumental Rehearsal #1 – Jeff Cranfill

8:30  – 9:20              Instrumental Rehearsal #2 – Jeff Cranfill

 

Saturday Morning

 

7:30 – 8:15 -                          Continental Breakfast at Calvary

 

8:00 – 9:45 -                Choir RehearsalDan McLaughlin

Handbell RehearsalKen Litton

Advanced Audio/Visual (Basic Audio/Visual, required)–Jeremy Duren/Chris Rhodes

Basic Guitar/Piano/BassRich Lee/Steve Howell/Ted Yoder

 

8:15 – 10:00 a.m. -      Devotional/Warm-Up/Instrumental Workshop Rehearsal #3 – Jeff Cranfill

 

10:20 – 11:45 a.m. -    Instrumental Workshop Rehearsal #4 – Jeff Cranfill

 

10:00 – 11:45 a.m. -    Touching up your Church's Piano Tuning – John Francis

Leading Worship With Guitar (Advanced) – Rich Lee

Advanced BassTed Yoder

 

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch on Your Own

 

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.  -       Final Rehearsals

                                                            Instrumental – Jeff Cranfill

                                                            Handbells – Ken Litton

                                                            Choir – Dan McLaughlin

 

1:45 – 2:00                  Break

 

2:00                             Concert and Closing Ceremonies

 


The conference cost is only $39 per person and included registration fee, study book and a diploma. If you register at least two weeks prior to the start date (July 7) you will also receive a T-Shirt.

Hannibal-LaGrange College is offering affordable housing for the event. The cost for dorm space is $15 per night or $10 per night if you bring your own linens. To reserve a place, contact Sue Booth at sbooth@hlg.edu or or call her at (573) 822-6416.

 

More Information

Register On-Line

 

September 17-18, 2010