Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Community Activation                                                            Location: TBA

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - On-site Registration Opens                                             Location: Host Hotel

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7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Sneaker Ball, Spades Tournament 

& Speakeasy: Gospel Edition                                                                           Location: TBA

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM            On-site Registration                                                Location: The River Church

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9:00 AM – 9:30 AM           Intercessory Prayer                                                 Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary

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9:30 AM -11:00 AM          Opening Session                                                     Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary

 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM        Worship Masterclass Session I (for all registrants)

       

OUR CENTER: WORSHIP                                                                            Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary 

Instructor: Tanya Baker 

Learning Objectives:

This Masterclass focuses on unearthing key principles and practices of Worship such as:

• The power and purpose of unity, prayer, and sensitivity

• Sharpening your ear to hear from heaven

• How to effectively lead the worship culture

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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM           Breakout Sessions I

Artist Panel – Session I                      

THE FUTURE IS HERE                                                                                 Location: The River Church, TBA

Instructor: To Be Announced 

Learning Objectives:    

This innovative power-packed masterclass will focus on embracing & understanding the functions, features, and financial benefits of Streaming Platforms. Participants will learn from executives at Spotify, iTunes and other platforms in the rapidly evolving world of streaming. 

 

• What is music streaming? 

• How has streaming changed the music Industry? 

• How to monetize streaming?  

 

Musicians Masterclass – Session I        

AN EFFECTIVE MINSTREL                                                                          Location: The River Church, TBA

Instructor: Dr. John Paul McGee

Learning Objectives:

This Masterclass is tailored to equip musicians with tips, tools, and techniques such as:

• Developing an understand of Sacred Music

• How to properly support and create atmospheres for worship

• Establishing a flow, protecting the sound of the house, and 

• How to balance the 3P’s: Professionalism, Production, and Prophetic

• Basic Music Theory

 

Ministry Leaders Session (Admin) – Session I            

AI & CHURCH                                                                                               Location: The River Church, TBA

Learning Objectives: To Be Announced

Instructor: Ruth Ann Wynter

 

Dance Masterclass – Session I 

TBD

Learning Objectives: To Be Announced

Instructor: To Be Announced

 

Ministers of Music and Worship Pastors – Session I    

IT ALL MATTERS                                                                                          Location: The River Church, TBA

Instructor: Meachum L. Clarke                    

Learning Objectives: This interactive masterclass will speak to the emphasis on developing a diverse, comprehensive & thriving worship culture through key elements such as:

• Worship Planning & Team Building

• Vision Casting & Leadership Development

• Cultivating a healthy worship culture

• Gifts inventory, management, and positioning

 

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM             Lunch Break (Food available on site) 

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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM             General Session

THE BRIDGE                                                                                                  Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary

Moderators: Dr. John Paul McGee, Anthony Brown, VaShawn Mitchell

Experience Objectives: This Interactive General session will energize each attendee through live explanation, demonstration and study while exploring and unpacking the following:

• The DNA of GOSPEL MUSIC

• Preserving and Honor our Heritage

• Sacred Songs, Sounds, and Standards

• Bridging The Gap: Expansion vs Replacement

 

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM              Special Mental Health Session

HEALTH & WELLNESS MASTERCLASS                                                    Location: The River Church, Youth Church    

Instructor: TBA

Learning Objectives: This session is tailored to concentrate on Dealing with our emotional, psychological, and social well-being in church through:

• Practical information regarding Mental Health

• Identifying triggers, trauma, and signs of emotions danger

• Exploring resources, best practices, and tools to ensure a balance and healthy human

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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM            Evening Session (Open to Public)                        Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary 

    

10:30 PM - 12:00 PM          Late Night Songwriters Camp

LYRICS + MELODY + RHYTHM                                                                  Location: The River Church, TBA

Instructor: Darius Paulk, Randy Weston

Experience Objectives: Our Late Night Songwriters Camp is curated to infuse the creativity of each participant while providing the following:

• Basic Fundamentals of Songwriting

• Logistics of Publishing & Copyrighting

• Lyrical potency

• Establishing a signature sound

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Friday, May 17, 2024

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM          On-site Registration                                                  Location: The River Church

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9:00 AM – 9:30 AM         Intercessory Prayer                                                   Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary

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9:30 AM -11:00 AM         Opening Session                                                      Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary

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11:15 AM - 12:15PM       Worship Masterclass - Session II (for all registrants) 

A HEART CONDITION                                                                                  Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary

Instructor: Todd Galberth 

Learning Objectives: This Masterclass will delve further into on uncovering key elements and components of Praise & Worship such as:

• The importance of order

• Managing moments of transitions in the flow

• Command vs Demand

• The heart posture of a worshipper

• Characteristics of a Worship Leader

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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM        Breakout Sessions IV

Artist Masterclass – Session II            

LONG LIVE THE CREATIVES                                                                      Location: The River Church, TBA

Instructor: Anthony Brown

Learning Objectives:  This creative masterclass is geared to invigorate songwriters, creatives, and artists by:

• empowering artists with tools to build an impact sound that transcends generations, trends, and cultures – 

• providing practical insights for developing artists – 

• sharing wisdom on how to maintain the sound of gospel music while simultaneously expanding the creative of the genre.

 

Musicians Masterclass – Session II        

GIFTS + GIGS + GOD                                                                                 Location: The River Church, TBA

Instructors: Lacy Comer, Thomas Hardin Jr.

Learning Objectives: Through a panel discussion format, each participant will engage in

 

Ministers of Music and Worship Pastors – Session II    

1:1 WITH VASHAWN MITCHELL Q&A                                                       Location: The River Church, TBA

Instructor: Meachum L. Clarke                    

Learning Objectives: To Be Announced

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Dance Masterclass – Session II

TBD

Learning Objectives: To Be Announced

Instructor: To Be Announced

 

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM         Lunch Break (Food available on site) 

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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM         General Session                                                        Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary

Gospel Legends Conversation: PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE

Host: Dr. Teresa Hairston, Melonie Pratt & VaShawn Mitchell 

Experience Objectives: Couch conversation with Gospel Legend Shirley Ceasar 

This podcast styled conversation is designed to uncover incredible nuggets of wisdom and insight about:

• The history of our heritage

• Major Moments in Artistry

• How to Maintain a balance between Ministry & Industry

• Highs & Lows of Gospel Music Genre

• Behind the scenes insight

 

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM         Special Collegiate Session

PARTNERSHIPS IN THE COLLEGIATE SPACE                                        Location: The River Church, Youth Church    

Instructor: TBA

Learning Objectives: 

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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM           Break

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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM         Evening Session (Open to Public)                            Location: The River Church, Main Sanctuary

   

10:30 PM - 12:00 AM       Late Night Songwriters Camp II

THE CREATORS' LAB

Instructor: Darius Paulk

Experience Objectives: This Late Night Songwriters Camp session is an elevated experience designed to heighten the creativity of each participant while providing the following:

• Intentional feedback on songwriting

• Tips for arranging 

• Instruction on how to remain FRESH and UNIQUE

• Coaching on how to write songs that TRANSCENDS generations

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

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​11:00 AM - 3:00 PM         Gospel Alive TV Taping (Open To Public)

 

 

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

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