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 Session: Creating 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!