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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - On-site Registration Opens

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Opening Reception (Invited Guests Only)

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Sneaker Ball - Special Artists and Ministry Leader Presentations

Thursday, February 27, 2020

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Fit Leaders 

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - On-site Registration

9:00 AM - Intercessory Prayer

9:30 AM -10:30 AM - Opening Session

Psalmist: Tanya Baker with Gospel Heritage Worship Team 

Keynote Speaker: Bishop Clint Brown  

 

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Breakout Sessions

Artist Session One: The Rise of Streaming & The Mystery of Monetization

Focus: What is streaming? How has streaming has affected consumption of music? How to make money from streaming?

 

Artist Session Two: Gospel Heritage Masterclass 

Focus: Writing for Worship & Discovering the Importance of Biblically Based Songs 

Instructor: Todd Dulaney

Worship Session One: Developing a Team Worth Following 

Focus: Developing a vison for your worship ministry, Learning the 3Rs of Leadership: Reach, Raise up and Release,Engaging Creative Personalities in the Modern Worship Experience 

Instructor: Tanya Baker, The Potters House Dallas, TX

Worship Session Two: Volunteers into Leaders 

Focus:Developing qualities of a Good Leader, What to look for in selecting volunteers, Developing the art of delegation

Instructor: Minister Earl Bynum, Mt. Lebanon Church, VA

 

Pastors & Leaders Session One: Affectively Covering the Gifts Assigned to You – Taking a Deep Dive into the Concept of Ministry Submission

Instructor: Pastor Miah White, West End Mt Carmel Full Gospel Baptist Church 

Musicians Session One: The Minstrels Responsibility to the Local House of Worship

Focus: Develop a clear understanding of the musician’s responsibility & assignment in the local worship service.  

Instructor: Meachum Clarke, Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Jacksonville, FL​

 

Dance Session One

 

Special Session – Prayer  

Beyond preaching about the importance of cultivating a healthy prayer life, we must inspire a love of prayer in the next generation. In this session we will discuss innovative ways to do so.

Note: The Artists & Worship Sessions will repeat so registrants will have the opportunity to attend multiple.  

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Breakout Sessions

Artist Session One: The Rise of Streaming & The Mystery of Monetization

Focus: What is streaming? How has streaming has affected consumption of music? How to make money from streaming?

 

Artist Session Two: Gospel Heritage Masterclass 

Focus: Writing for Worship & Discovering the Importance of Biblically Based Songs 

Instructor: Todd Dulaney

Worship Session One: Developing a Team Worth Following 

Focus: Developing a vison for your worship ministry, Learning the 3Rs of Leadership: Reach, Raise up and Release,Engaging Creative Personalities in the Modern Worship Experience 

Instructor: Tanya Baker, The Potters House Dallas, TX

Worship Session Two: Volunteers into Leaders 

Focus:Developing qualities of a Good Leader, What to look for in selecting volunteers, Developing the art of delegation

Instructor: Minister Earl Bynum, Mt. Lebanon Church, VA

 

Pastors & Leaders Session Two: The Prophetic Worshipper 

Focus: Learning to Hear the Voice of God in Worship, Learning to Effectively Relay His message to the worshippers. 

Instructor: Prophet Luther McKinstry, Worship Center, Atlanta, GA 


Musicians Session Two:  Performance vs. Service 

Focus: Understanding the important balance of Preparation & Execution while maintaining a servants’ heart. 

Instructor: Meachum Clarke, Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Jacksonville, FL

Dance Session Two

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Lunch Break (Food available on site) 

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Listen Up Lunch (Limited) – $25.00

Registrants will have the opportunity to have industry leaders listen to their music anonymous and give feedback during lunch.  Music should be submitted via mp3 once fee is paid.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM - General SessionCreating a Powerful Worship Experience from the Pulpit to the Door  

Focus: Developing innovative ways to integrate various ministry teams into the creation of a powerful worship experience

Moderator: Pastor Marquise Boone 

Panel: Kelontae Gavin, Pastor Ruth Ann Wynter, Michael Lacy, 

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - General Session - Gospel Heritage MasterClass: Donald Lawrence 

In-depth interview exploring the current and future state of Gospel Music with Gospel Heritage Founder Dr. Teresa Hairston

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Evening General Session (Open to the Public)

Understanding the Atmosphere of Worship – Sean Bigby “Right Direction” 

Musical Guests: Benedict College Choir, Kelontae Gavin & Todd Dulaney 

Edwin Hawkins Legacy Award – Donald Lawrence 

Keynote Speaker: Evangelist Latrice Ryan 

Friday, February 28, 2020

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Fit Leaders

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - On-site Registration

9:00 AM - Intercessory Prayer

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - General Session                                                                                                              

 Keynote Speaker: VaShawn Mitchell 

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Breakout Sessions III

Artist Session Three: Brand Management 101 

Focus: Learning the fundamentals of developing and managing your personal brand as an artist.

Moderator: Evan Brown 

Panel: Jojo Pada, Ignition PR & Khalif Townes, Townes Agency

 

Artist Session Four: Gospel Heritage Masterclass: Jekalyn Carr

Focus: Developing the heart for multi-generational ministry, Managing successful transitions in ministry

Worship Session Three: Why Choirs Matter in Worship 

Focus: Understanding the critical role of choirs in the modern worship service. Inspiring an extraordinary service mindset in the local choir 

Instructor: Myron Butler 

Worship Session Four: Creating a Truly Diverse Worship Experience? 

Focus: Inspiring and executing worship experiences that connect across demographic lines

Instructor: Bishop Ron Godbee, The River Church 

Pastors & Leaders Session Three: How to Get Away With Murder

Focus: Handling ministry challenges without “catching a case”

Pastor AD Davis, All Nations Worship Assembly- Huntsville, Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

 

Musicians Session Three: Remembering The Sacred Songs of the Church 

Focus: Discover the rich heritage of the sacred hymns of the church 

Session will include hands-on instruction 

Instructor: Pastor John Paul McGee, Hope Fellowship Church, Daytona Florida 

Dance Session Four

​​Note: The Artists & Worship Sessions will repeat so registrants will have the opportunity to attend multiple.  

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Breakout Sessions IV

Artist Session Three: Brand Management 101 

Focus: Learning the fundamentals of developing and managing your personal brand as an artist.

Moderator: Evan Brown 

Panel: Jojo Pada, Ignition PR & Khalif Townes, Townes Agency

 

Artist Session Four: Gospel Heritage Masterclass: Jekalyn Carr

Focus: Developing the heart for multi-generational ministry, Managing successful transitions in ministry

Worship Session Three: Why Choirs Matter in Worship 

Focus: Understanding the critical role of choirs in the modern worship service. Inspiring an extraordinary service mindset in the local choir 

Instructor: Myron Butler 

Worship Session Four - Creating a Truly Diverse Worship Experience? 

Focus: Inspiring and executing worship experiences that connect across demographic lines

Instructor: Bishop Ron Godbee, The River Church 

Pastors & Leaders Session Four - Publish Your Passion

Learn the fundamentals of the successful publishing process, Learn the benefits of self-publishing

Instructor: Dr. Teresa Hairston 

Musicians Session Four: Remembering The Sacred Songs of the Church (Part 2)

Focus: Discover the rich heritage of the sacred hymns of the church 

Session will include hands-on instruction 

Instructor: Pastor John Paul McGee, Hope Fellowship Church, Daytona Florida 

Dance Session Five

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Lunch Break (Food available onsite)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - General Session - Gospel Heritage Masterclass: Erica Campbell 

Focus: More Than Pretty – Doing the Soul Work that uncovers True Beauty 

 

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Evening Session (Open to Public)                                                                                                           

Understanding the Importance of Worship – Pastor Moultrie 

Musical Guests: Kathy Taylor, Melvin Crispell “Sunday Best Winner 2019” & Jekalyn Carr 

Teresa Hairston Founders Award Recipient: Erica Campbell 

Keynote Speaker: Bishop Noel Jones

Saturday, February 29, 2020

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Harambe Festival & Benedict College to host the Gospel Heritage GHNext Stage live on the campus of Benedict College.  For more information on how you, your praise team, choir or group can be apart please contact Katherine Jeanine at katherinej@vashawnmitchellent.com.

VMan Entertainment Presents: GHNext Stage in partnership with the Harambe Festival - Benedict College

2PM - 5:30PM

Aspiring Artists, Choirs, Groups and Praise Teams will showcase their music. Along with a few surprise guests. Hosted by Vashawn Mitchell

You don't want to miss this life changing experience!

 

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