Reasons to Come
Be Inspired AgainIn a recent poll, the job of music minister was ranked as one of the top ten stressful jobs in the country. The Alleluia Conference is designed to equip and inspire ministers in all areas of their ministry. Though highly acclaimed speakers and guests are frequently featured at the conference, the community and energy found in being around like minded people is far better than learning skills from a distance learning course. At the conference participants have the ability to find answers and advice on their own church situations from experienced practitioners of ministry.
Refine Your Skills
Virtually all areas of the music minister's job are addressed in one shape or form throughout the conference. Practical, hands-on learning takes place in each session at the conference, highlighted teaching from, to name a few, Jerry Blackstone, Rollo Dilworth, Nan Grantham, Ruth Elaine Schram, Julie Scott, Tom Trenney, Robbie Seay, Mark Edwards, Bill Mathis, Joel Raney, Keith Christopher, Randy Edwards & Joseph Martin.
Retreat from the Workplace
This conference's best offer is the opportunity to retreat from the workplace for a few days to worship, rejuvenate and find the strength to serve for another year. Conference activities outside of class sessions include evening concerts from invited youth and handbell choirs as well as an all conference choir rehearsal led by Jerry Blackstone. This year's Thursday lunch banquet will honor O. D. Hall, Jr. with a distinguished achievement award in church music.
Individual Voice Check-ups and Roundtable Luncheon Discussions
This year's conference includes many unique opportunities for conference participants. For many music ministers the last time they had a voice lesson was in college. Members from the voice faculty from the Baylor School of Music have agreed to give voice checkups (by appointment) during the conference. One of the favorite innovations in last year's conference was the opportunity for a limited number of attendees to have special lunches with notable anthem composers in a round table format. These will continue to be offered this year.
Build Relationships with Like-Minded People
So come, retool your mind, renew your strength and refresh your soul. We formally invite you to have a spiritually stirring time of learning at Baylor University this summer.
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Alleluia is brought to you by Baylor University, Jubilate!, Choristers Guild, YouthCUE, Texas Baptists, and Celebrating Grace Hymnal.