Leadership
UPDATED 2/26/2025
All breakouts subject to change without notice.
More Than Just 4 Chords: A Worship Leader Q&A
CHRIS VOIGT | Dayspring Fellowship | Keizer, OR
With over 30 years of experience as both a Lead Pastor and a Worship Pastor, Chris brings a unique perspective on the challenges of ministry, discipleship, and life balance. Known for his ability to speak meaningfully on anything (and humorously on nothing), he offers real-world
insights and practical wisdom to help navigate the highs and lows of ministry. Come prepared with your questions.
What Keeps Me Up at Night (And What God Says About It)
CHRIS VOIGT | Dayspring Fellowship | Keizer, OR
Life moves at a million miles per hour. Our packed schedules keep us running from morning to night, leaving little room for deep reflection on what truly matters. The tyranny of the urgent drowns out the still, small voice of Jesus. But what happens when we finally slow down?
Join Chris as he unpacks the thoughts, convictions, and revelations that come in the quiet hours—when there’s finally space to listen. From personal growth to the role of worship in discipleship to the state of the American worship industry, this session is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about what God is stirring in the depths of our souls.
What's My Role on the Platform… REALLY?
DAN BULLIS | NW School of Worship | Medford, OR
Join this interactive session where we delve into questions common to worship leaders. What if Sunday worship just feels like a job? Where's the line between making His praise glorious and making it a performance? Should I speak? If so, when? What do I say? What's the role of a worship vocalist? What's the role of a band member?
Excellence in Worship: Moving the Needle
DAN BULLIS | NW School of Worship | Medford, OR
In the Psalms, making "a joyful noise" (Ps 100:1) and playing skillfully (Ps 33:3) are clearly not an either/or choice. We're instructed to do both. How do we navigate the tension of these two postures as we lead our teams? This interactive breakout will navigate questions like: “What role should excellence play in worship?" "How do I push for excellence without crossing a line into performance and perfectionism?" "Should I be holding auditions for worship?" "How do I say no without feeling like a jerk?"
The Next: Preparing the Next Generation for Ministry
KEVIN BALOOTJE | River Valley Church |Grants Pass, OR
Empower the next generation for ministry! Discover how to build faith, nurture gifts, and raise passionate leaders to shape the future of the church.
Songwriting: A God-Given Gift
KEVIN BALOOTJE | River Valley Church |Grants Pass, OR
Unleash your God-given creativity in this dynamic workshop, crafting impactful songs that glorify God, edify His church, and deepen your worship ministry.
Imago Dei: Creating as Children of a Creative God
CINDY KENNY | New Hope Christian College |Eugene, OR
Genesis 1:27 says that we are created in the image of God. That means, the creativity we see in the God of creation is part of our DNA. In this breakout, we'll discover ways to unlock and cultivate that creativity in ourselves and learn how to lead other creatives in developing the gifts God has given them.
The Blank Page
CINDY KENNY | New Hope Christian College |Eugene, OR
Each service you plan is a unique opportunity for transformational moments for your people, but it starts with a blank page. In this breakout, we will talk about the why’s behind using creativity in our service planning and practical strategies for incorporating creative arts into services in such a way that lives will be impacted for eternity.
Challenges: God's Invitation to Greater Creativity
CINDY KENNY | New Hope Christian College |Eugene, OR
In this breakout, we will practically explore how challenges like a limited budget, lack of personnel and other obstacles can actually bring about greater creativity if we accept the invitation. Bring a list of some challenges you’ve faced and let’s tackle them together.
Change: Reaching For God's Best
ROSEMARY WEST | Coquille Christian Community Church | Coquille, OR
OK so the work is not easy. But the results are beyond worth it.
Best. Team. Ever.
ROSEMARY WEST | Coquille Christian Community Church | Coquille, OR
Don't settle. God always has more for you and your team to learn and become.
Songwriting with Purpose
CARLOS UBIÑAS | One Common | Nashville, OR
MICHAEL UBIÑAS | One Common | Nashville, OR
Join Carlos and Michael of One Common for a breakout session on faith-based songwriting. They’ll share their approach to writing music—both collaboratively and individually—offering insight into their creative process and the heart behind their songs.
