Next Conference
STARTS AT 9AM
Conference Schedule
Friday, October 11th 2024
8:00AM | Corporate Prayer
Come join our prayer team as we come together to pray.
8:30AM | Registration
Pick up your registration packs of the registration table
9:00AM | Worship with Hymns
Join our music conference leaders as they lead us in corporate worship.
9:15 AM | Opening Greeting
Host will greet the conference participants and outline the agenda for the day
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Session 1 "The History and Significance of Hymns and their Impact on the Church
Pastor Gregory Ross will take the participants on a journey through the historical evolution of hymns , understanding their origins and the cultural contexts from which they emerged.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Session 2 "" Harmony in Diversity: Celebrating Hymns from Different Cultures"
Dave Almack, Sales, Marketing and Acquisitions Director for the Christian Publisher, P&R Publishing, will share the diversity of hymns in different cultures and how they relate to give a beauty picture of God.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Hymn Stories
Rev. Gil Hamm Jr, Founder and CEO, will share the stories and background of some of our most beloved hymns and why knowing their background gives a deeper revelation of God.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch
Participant will eat lunch provided and fellowship
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Break out Session
Participants will break into groups and work on a visual exercise.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Session 3 "Voices of Faith: How Hymns Teach Us About God"
Dr. Beatrice Ross will share the theological concepts found in hymns and their significance in bringing the believer closer to God.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Session 4 "Lyrics Matter: The Power of Knowing the Meaning Behind the Hymns"
Pastor Albert Morgan will share the powerful meaning of the lyrics of the hymns and why they matter. This will encourage and challenge today's songwriter to take write lyrics that are meaningful, tells a story and is impactful.
6:00PM PM - 8:00 PM | Conference Choir Rehearsal
Rehearsal with the conference choir in the main sanctuary.
Saturday October 12th, 2024
8:00 AM | Corporate Prayer
Come join our prayer team as we come together to pray.
8:30AM | Registration
Pick up your registration packs of the registration table
8:45 AM | Worship with Hymns
Join our music conference leaders as they lead us in corporate worship.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Session 5 " Bridging the Gap"
Pastor Troy Chambers will discuss the worship experience for both the young and season believers and explore the challenges each group faces and how knowing hymns can help them cope with them. Challenges such as stress, identity, disappoint, discouragement, relationships, etc.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Session 6 " Why Should My Church Do Hymns?"
Dr. Quinton Massey will discuss the benefits of adding hymns to the worship experience. He will challenge the notion that hymns are irrelevant in today's contemporary worship services.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Session 7 " Harmonizing Faith and Craft: The Professional Benefits of Learning Hymns"
Professor Anthony Walker will discuss the advantages for musicians to add hymns to their repertoire. Musicians will discover how hymns can enhance their skill, broaden their musical horizons and open up new career opportunities.
12:00 pM - 12:45 AM | Lunch
Enjoy lunch and fellowship.
1:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Panel Discussion
A roundtable discussion with Pastors who are also musicians to get their insight to the importance of hymns in their worship experiences.
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Address
Office: 54 CLINTON ST
Assistance Hours
Mon – Sat 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday – CLOSED
Phone Number:
(877) 490-4346
