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
Cajón 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.
This is a brand new concept in reading sessions. You won't be lost in a sea of people from all over the country. We're purposely only inviting a select few local worship leaders/music ministers and limiting the total attendance so that you can focus on the music, network with other ministers in your area, and spend some one-on-one time with the LifeWay consultant. You will also be one of the first with an inside look and training on the Worship Project.
Because LifeWay is focusing on our local area, we can make this event very cost-effective for you. Each paid registrant receives:
One print copy of each LifeWay piece read at the session
$25 of registration cost credited back to you if you place an order for just $50 worth of music
One free anthem accompaniment CD per church with a $100 order
Special Worship Music Direct pricing on all choral books and anthems ordered at the event, even on LifeWay titles that aren't featured in the session
An entry in a drawing to receive valuable door prizes
One copy of the 2008 edition of Baptist Hymnal.
Register today to attend on January 30 at Gashland Baptist Church, 601 NE Barry Road, Kansas City. The Registration fee of $30 per person also includes lunch. The Worship Music Direct Event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 2:00 p.m.
Worship Academy - FBC, Poplar Bluff
March 18-20, 2010
Worship Academy of Missouri March 18-20
FBC, Poplar Bluff
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.
Here's our dream team of courses:
Touching up you piano's tuning
Basic Guitar (CAGED Method)
Basic Handbell Playing
Starting an Orchestra - with what you've got
Choir Techniques
Academy Choir
Academy Orchestra
Academy Handbell Choir
Starting Children's Choir
Biblical Worship Planning
Basic Piano Chording (I IV V I)
Rehearsing a Praise Team
Record Keeping
Basic Loops
Basic AV
Advanced AV
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 (March 4) you will also receive a T-Shirt.
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:
Feb 4-5 – Church Music Conference - SBU
March 11 –Canaan Baptist Church, St. Louis MO
April 29 – FBC, Maysville
Sept 17-18 – Worship Leadership Conference
Oct 14 – Noland Road Baptist Church, Independence, MO
Oct 27 – MBC Springfield, MO
Associational Choir Event - FBC Osceola
March 27, 2010
Fellowship Baptist Association is hosting a day of practice....and presentation.....with an All-Associational Choir!! They would like for every choir member....for every singer....in our association to be a part of this choir. The All-Associational Choir will be led by John Francis. For a singer, this is going to be a REALLY fun day!! Plan to join us!!
Our day will begin with a joint practice at 9:00 at FBC, Osceola. At noon we will break for lunch provided at the church. We will continue practice until 3:30. Then at 6:00, we will meet back at the church for our presentation. BE SURE TO INVITE EVERYONE TO THE PRESENTATION!!
Registration is $7.50. This will cover the cost of the book we will be using and the noon meal. You can pre-register by calling the office (660-438-6678) and sending your check to Fellowship Baptist Association.
Regional Keyboard Festivals
April 17, 2010
Again this year the Missouri Baptist Keyboard Festivals will be for students in grades 1-12. They will be held around the state on Saturday morning, April 17.
All festival locations begin at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude by 12:00 noon. The exact schedule may vary depending upon the number of registrants. A listing of playing times for students will be sent to each student and teacher approximately one week prior to the festival. The locations are:
Baptist Building, Jefferson City
Calvary Baptist Church, St. Joseph
First Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff
First Baptist Church, Grandview
First Baptist Church, West Plains
First Baptist Church, Springfield
Broadlawn Baptist Church, Unionville
All registrations must be postmarked on or before March 22.
