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Sunday, August 30 4pm
Children's Leadership Forum
7:30pm
Live Family Hymn Sing
8:30pm
Exclusive—An Evening with Christian Healthcare Ministries, Featuring Shane & Shane
Monday, August 31 9am
Monday Breakout Sessions Released
6pm
Plenary Session: The Wonder and Power of the Word of God
8:50pm Live Q&A with Keith and Kristyn Getty 9:15pm Late Night Concert—Evensong: Hymns and Lullabies for the Close of Day
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Tuesday, September 1 9am
Tuesday Breakout Sessions Released
12pm
Special Live Breakout Session with Keith Getty— The International Hymn Writing Collective: An Introduction
5:15pm
Live Q&A with Keith Getty and the Getty Hymn Writing Team
6pm
Plenary Session: Singing the Scripture in the Sunday Service
9:15pm Live Interview with Andrew Peterson, followed by 20th Anniversary Concert of Behold the Lamb of God
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Wednesday Breakout Sessions Released
5:15pm
Live Q&A with Keith and Kristyn Getty
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Plenary Session: The Word for the World: Singing, Suffering, and Witness in the 21st Century
8:50pm Live Q&A with Keith and Kristyn Getty 9:15pm
Praying the Word for the Nations with David Platt
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Welcome to SING! Global 2020
Dear Friends, Welcome to Sing! Global 2020. To those who have joined us before, thank you for continuing this adventure with us. To those who are new, we are so thrilled you could join us. You will find lots of helpful information in this program: songs to sing, articles to read, and other resource opportunities. We also encourage you to download the Sing! conference app, and to familiarize yourself with the new online event platform with its exhibit hall and chat rooms to build new connections. It is with great anticipation that we come to this year’s theme, the source of life and strength for the church through the ages: Sing the Scripture. Over these next four days, we invite you into the Bible’s story—a story that centers on the glorious news that Christ is our hope in life and death. We pray that this event would help us all to know the Word of God more deeply, drink from it more desperately, obey it more humbly, proclaim it more boldly, and sing it more joyfully. We hope you will leave overflowing with songs and ideas that you can readily bring back to your local church, workplaces, colleges, and homes. We hope you will be inspired by the artistry of all our wonderful performers—we need reminders of God’s beauty and transcendence in a year marred by so much tragedy. We hope that families will gain practical tools to build new habits, for this year provides an unparalleled opportunity to teach children to sing the Word. Of course, we never imagined that we would not be able to meet in person. Yet, while we cannot wait for the next time we are all together under one roof, we are excited to harness the opportunity of this moment and enjoy a truly unique event together as God’s people standing together around the world. And we hope you will enjoy all the talks and resources will remain available until the end of the year. As we begin, this is our prayer: “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.” (2 Thes 2:16-17). Grace and peace,
Keith and Kristyn
S P E C I A L T H A N K S : Keith and Kristyn would like to thank all the conference contributors and all the teams at Streamline Event Agency and Getty Music for your wonderful partnership in the Sing! Initiative. 6
Special Thanks to CHM Getty Music would like to extend our deepest thanks to our exclusive sponsor in the Sing! Global conference, Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM). CHM is the nation’s original health cost-sharing ministry. They provide compassionate, faith-based healthcare cost solutions for Christians in all 50 states and around the world. According to CHM, “We don’t want to just be a sponsor; we want to be a partner in spreading the message. There is a strong relationship between spiritual and physical health, and we believe that the SING! conference is uniquely able to help encourage both, in individuals, in families and in congregations of believers.” Christian Healthcare Ministries enables its hundreds of thousands of members to participate biblically, affordably and compassionately in paying each other’s medical bills. A nonprofit organization, CHM began in 1981 and is America’s original Christian health cost-sharing ministry. CHM enables its 21st century Christian members to live the example shown in the Book of Acts of first century Christians sharing to meet each other’s needs—spiritually and financially— through some of life’s most challenging circumstances. CHM is an eligible option under the Affordable Care Act, a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity and the only health cost-sharing ministry heard on The Dave Ramsey show. 152 Its members have shared over $3 billion dollars, covering each other’s medical bills. We encourage you to learn more about this wonderful organization by visiting www.chministries.org.
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Welcome From Keith And Kristyn
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Vision For Sing! Conference
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About Keith And Kristyn
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About Getty Music
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Video Interviews
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Sing! Global Crew and Getty Music Staff
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Plenary Speakers
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Interview Guests, Breakout Speakers, and Musical Artists
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Vision for SING! SING! is an initiative of Keith and Kristyn Getty to help individuals, families, and churches deepen their faith through singing. The core values of the SING! movement are: •
RICH THEOLOGY
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TIMELESS ARTISTRY
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VIBRANT SINGING IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES
Keith’s and Kristyn’s Sing! book was released in September 2017 at the inaugural SING! Conference. That first annual gathering, which commemorated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, led to subsequent conferences on singing the Psalms (2018) and singing the life of Christ (2019). The movement grew to include events around the world with one-day city conferences and arena shows along with the development of a new online learning portal, Getty Music Plus, to train leaders and equip churches 365 days a year. The newest chapter in this story is Sing! Global 2020—an immersive digital experience hosted online. Although we could not meet in person this year, the Getty Music team waits with eager anticipation to see how the Lord will use this new event to connect believers, families, and churches across the globe for this year’s theme: Sing the Scriptures.
Eight Year Plan 8/18-20, 2017 Introduction to SING!
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Looking at the overarching concepts of the SING! movement and practically connecting these ideas personally and to family, church, and community life.
9/10-12, 2018
8/19-21, 2019
8/30-9/2, 2020
Focusing on the Psalms as a blueprint for how and what we sing.
Building on the foundation of the Gospel story in all we sing and seeing how it shapes the church’s year.
Exploring the songs of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.
Singing the Psalms: Ancient and Modern
Singing the Life of Christ
Singing the Scriptures
About Keith and Kristyn Getty KEITH AND KRISTYN GETTY occupy a unique space in the world of music as leading modern hymn writers. In re-inventing and popularizing the traditional hymn form, the Gettys are championing a catalogue of songs that teach Christian doctrine and cross musical genres. Their hymns are sung throughout the world, with “In Christ Alone” (penned by Keith and Stuart Townend) anchoring their canon of globally-sung songs that includes eighty titles listed by CCLI in its US and UK top 2000 lists. Their original publishers, Integrity Music, have estimated that more than 100 million people around the world sing their hymns every year. The couple also tour internationally—their Christmas show plays annually at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and is the feature of PBS & BBC television broadcasts. Their hymn tours have played in churches and theatres internationally. They are regular guests at venues from the Grand Ole Opry House to the Royal Albert Hall, and have sung for presidents, prime ministers, and the UK National Prayer Breakfast at Houses of Parliament. They look forward to resuming a season of SING! arena events across the world which began in their hometowns of Belfast and Nashville. Keith and Kristyn continue to oversee the Getty Music organization with the SING! movement central to their future vision. Recent years have seen the launch of the Sing! book and the annual SING! conference in Nashville, along with a global online learning program and foundation with the resources to help individuals, families, and churches sing. This year, they have seen to the launch of Sing! Global, an immersive, worldwide online conference, and they will imminently release their latest album, Evensong—Hymns and Lullabies for the Close of Day. Keith was recently awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire personally by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I—the first contemporary Christian musician ever to receive this honor. Together with their four daughters, Keith and Kristyn live between Northern Ireland and Nashville.
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Sept 2022
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Celebrating singing through the generations and the rich heritage we have in the church’s hymnody.
Considering the vital connections between prayer, hymns, and the power of local church worship.
Casting a global vision for singing the message of Christ to all peoples and throughout eternity.
Presenting a new hymnal and psalter to serve the church around the globe in the 21st century.
Singing through the Ages
Sing: Prayer and Liturgy
Sing: The Nations and Revelation
Sing: The Hymnal and the Psalter
About Getty Music Getty Music exists to create and curate hymns for the 21st century church. Our passion has always been to join rich theology, timeless artistry, and vibrant singing for the whole family of God in churches around the globe, a work that is expressed through multiple endeavors. Getty Music Publishing, built initially on the catalogs of Keith and Kristyn Getty, is now home for a brand of hymns and a collective of songwriters who share the vision for richer congregational singing, including Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Matt Merker and Jordan Kauflin. Getty Music is also deeply committed to educating the church. This includes the annual SING! Conference in Nashville as well as this year’s new Sing! Global online conference occurring in 6 different languages around the world. Other resources—recorded, printed, and digital— are also available including Getty Music Plus, an online portal for enjoying the Sing! conference 365 days a year, all helping churches around the world better prepare for worship each Sunday. Getty Music Touring produces two major tours each year. Though present circumstances have limited in-person gatherings, the hymns tour is presented in churches and arenas, while the Christmas tour plays
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iconic concert venues, including annual dates in The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Getty Music Label creates audio and video recordings by Keith and Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell and Matt Papa, the Sing! Live brand, and the Getty Kids Hymnal, as well as a number of new hymn related products, along with songbooks and sheet music to help churches sing. The label works in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group and with broadcasters and print publishers around the world from PBS and BBC to TBN. Getty Music is actively committed to global mission. In partnership with a range of mission agencies they resource church leaders and provide scholarships for education in the majority world. They also organize an annual Global Hymn Sing, the first of which featured their reworking of the stirring missional anthem, “Facing a Task Unfinished.” All of this serves the vision of encouraging deep believers through the songs they sing.
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Late Night CONCERTS & EVENTS
Monday, August 31 | 9:15pm CT Premiere of Evensong by Keith and Kristyn Getty A special concert and documentary to introduce Keith and Kristyn Getty’s new recording project, Evensong: Hymns and Lullabies for the Close of Day
Tuesday, September 1 | 9:15pm CT Behold the Lamb of God: A 20th Anniversary Retrospective with Andrew Peterson A special interview and concert to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Andrew Peterson’s album Behold the Lamb of God.
Wednesday, September 2 | 9:15pm CT Praying the Word for the Nations with David Platt An evening of prayer for the nations hosted by David Platt with international guests leading in scripture reading and prayer.
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Tim Keller
J. I. Packer
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in the 21st Century* In this new edition of a previously recorded interview with Keith Getty, Tim Keller discusses the importance of knowing the Psalms deeply and leading congregations to sing the rich truths of Scripture. Keller draws on his decades of pastoral ministry to share insights on discipling creatives and equipping believers to stand on the Word in the global cities of the 21st century.
J. I. Packer (19262020) reminds us that worship is delightful because it is communion with the triune God. One of the foremost theologians of the last century, Packer here discusses the importance of liturgy that centers on the person and work of Christ. This is an exclusive expanded edition of a previously recorded interview.
Bill and Gloria Gaither Creativity, Hymn Writing, and Life Stuff: A Conversation Renowned songwriters and champions of hymn singing Bill and Gloria Gaither join the Gettys to chat about the creative process. For anyone who loves to sing classic gospel songs or who is looking to grow in your own hymn writing, this session will provide encouragement, inspiration, and insight from the Gaithers' many decades of ministry.
John Lennox A Conversation with John Lennox Keith and Kristyn will host a special general session interview with Dr. Lennox (who is also Kristyn's uncle) focused on the wonder of the Word of God and how Scripture should captivate the minds and hearts of believers, guiding us to think deeply about creation, beauty, art, science, and how to glorify God in all of life.
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Sing! Global Crew and Getty Music Staff SING! GLOBAL EXECUTIVE TEAM Sing! Global is created, produced, and presented by Keith and Kristyn Getty Matt Merker: Associate Producer Anne-Marie Detherage: Associate Producer/Project Manager Lauren Hamilton: Executive Producer Leland Herzog: Creative Manager Deborah Klemme: Choir Program/Music Production
Brooks Abbott: Broadcast Engineer
Nathan Nockels: Music Producer
David Avelar: Audio Mon. Engineer
Jordyn Shellhart: Backing Vocals
Warren David: Mix Engineer, assisted by Joshua Frerichs
Austin Brewer: Robo Cam Operator
Peter Wahlers: Electric and Upright Bass
Josh Fisher: Choir Vocal Editor
Tyler Cornelius: E2 Operator
Don Dartt: Video Editing
Jeff Culmer: Video Director
Maggie White: Violin, Mandolin
Cameron Russell: Additional Video Editing
Carter Ranson, Chad Landers: Lighting Board Op
Michael Lennox: Additional Video Editing
Andrew Scudder: Cam Op–FOH
Deborah Klemme, Ken Johnson: Production Managers
Daniel Yarborough: Video Engineer
Dan Needham: Drums Jermaine Purifory: Backing Vocals
Zach White: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Dobro, Banjo, Backing Vocals
SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS African Children’s Choir
Chad Lambert: Technical Producer
Tommy Bailey
Greg Lee: Sr. Project Manager for JoinIn
Stephen Curtis Chapman
Joni McCabe: Church Partnerships
Charlotte Getty
Greg McNey: Executive Producer
Matt Boswell City Alight Eliza Getty Grace Getty
Scott Revo: Registrar
Jordan Kauflin
Josh Sutton: Strategic Development
David Kim Joanne Lunn
Justin Zebell: Executive Producer
Sandra McCracken
GETTY BAND Keith Getty: Piano, Guitar
Matt Merker Darren Mulligan Matt Papa Andrew Peterson & his band
Kristyn Getty: Lead Vocal
Matt Redman
Fionán de Barra: Guitars (Muscial Director)
Rogers and Carlos Michael W. Smith
Deborah Klemme: Violin (Touring Director)
Joni Eareckson Tada
Patrick D’Arcy: Uilleann Pipes, World Flutes, Harmonica
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RECORDING CREW
Wendell Henry: Percussion
STREAMLINE EVENT AGENCY TEAM Lauren Hamilton: Executive Producer Justin Zebell: Producer Chad Lambert: Director of Production
Peter Streiff: Studio Stage Manager Traci Tyson: Robo Cam Operator Robin Geary: Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE RECORDING CREW
Leland Herzog: Creative Manager
Brooks Abbott: Audio Recording Engineer
Anne-Marie Detherage: Project Manager/Associate Producer
Matt Barker: Robo Op
JoinIn TEAM
Andy Bell: Shader Mike Breece: Jib Cindy Brewer: AD
Greg Lee: Senior Project Manager
Nathan Carpenter: Lyrics
Rachel Sieracke: Project Manager
Joe Foster: Camera
BROADCAST CREW Carl Taylor, Mark Taylor: CTS Studio Management Mike Loftis: Cam Op FOH
Anna Edwards: Nanny (Gettys) Robin Geary: Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe JJ Hacker: Video EIC Andrew Hunt: Scenic Tech John Jorgensen: Robo Op
Deborah Klemme: Violin
Travis Flynn: Camera Operator
Chad Lambert: Streamline
Maggie White: Violin, Mandolin
Daniel Myers: Director of Audio
Chad Landers: LD
Cassie Morrow: Viola
Hunter Smith: Audio Monitors
Greg Lee: Event/Production Manager
Emily Nelson: Cello
Alex Maglione: Audio Recording Engineer
Mark Kimmel: Monitor Engineer
Andrew Malloy: Production Assistant Daniel Myers: Audio EIC Lydia Payton: Nanny (Klemmes) John Ploch: E2 Carter Ranson: Lighting Tech Chris Robertston: TD Elizabeth Tomyn: Production Assistant Traci Tyson: Director Justin Zebell: Producer
Jordyn Shellhart: Backing Vocals
Special Guests: Eliza, Charlotte and Grace Getty: Vocals Sandra McCracken: Vocals, Guitar on “Sun of My Soul” Sierra Hull: Vocals on “Softly and Tenderly / Ashokan Farewell”
Production Team Jay Hawley: Executive Producer Justin Hughes: Gaffer
EVENSONG CONCERT FILM CREW
Nancie Kang: Key Grip
Created, produced, and presented by Keith and Kristyn Getty
Jenna Winn: Production Assistant
Musicians:
Elizabeth Tomyn: Production Assistant
Kristyn Getty: Lead Vocals Keith Getty: Piano, Guitar Ben Shive: Piano, Keys, Musical Director Jeff Taylor: Piano, Keys, Pump Organ, Whistles, Accordion, Concertina Byron House: Upright and Electric Bass Zach White: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Dobro Wendell Henry: Drums, Percussion
Austin Fish: Line Producer Michael Lennox: Director
Matthijs Pol: Set Medic
John-Luke Solid: Drone Operator Silas Solid: Drone Assistant Jarad Clement: Camera Operator Craig Hill: Camera Operator Dustin Haney: First Assistant Director Colin Noel: Director of Photography Ryan Fuqua: First Assistant Camera
Tyler Callahan: Assistant Recording Engineer
Mark Slezinger: Manager/ Marketing Administration Josh Sutton: Chief Strategy Officer Elizabeth Tomyn: Personal Assistant Joshua Tracey: Jr. Accountant
Fionan de Barra: Audio Editing
Kathryn-Rose Weber: Manager/Sales Administration
Rob Burrell: Audio Editing, Mix Engineer
DIGITAL PROGRAM
Piano Tech: Damon Seale Ken Johnson: Production Manager Robin Geary: Hair/Makeup
GETTY MUSIC STAFF James Ainscough: Getty Music Foundation Beverly Bartsch: Sr. Accountant Anna Edwards: Nanny Judy Getty: Director/ GettyMusicPlus-Experience Ken Johnson: A&R Administration
Design: Natalie Diaz Marketing Manager: Kathryn-Rose Weber Scripture Page Art: Beth Rufener, Creatifolio Design Studio Project Manager: Ken Johnson Kristyn Getty’s vocal coach is Kim Woods Sandusky. Special Thanks to Steinway & Sons for providing the Spirio Grand for the recording.
Deborah Klemme: Manager/Special Projects Michael Lennox: Creative Director Matt Merker: Director/ GettyMusicPlus-Content Joni McCabe: Director/Church Relations Greg McNey: Chief of Staff Cameron Russell: Manager/ GettyMusicPlus-Content Scott Revo: Director/ Customer Service
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Sing! Global 2020 App Modern Hymn Writers Keith & Kristyn Getty Present: Sing! Global—an immersive digital conference connecting leaders, families, and churches around the world to encourage deeper worship. Join us for Sing! Global 2020 as we focus on the centrality of God’s Word in our worship. Motivated by the urgent need to build deep believers in the 21st century, this four-day online event will bring together an array of Christian leaders and artists from around the world to examine how Scripture transforms singing in families and churches.
SEARCH FOR “SING! 2020” TO DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE APP.
Special thanks to the support of The Master’s University who graciously provided the Sing! Global app.
The JoinIn virtual meeting platform is extremely honored to be the home for:
"Sing! Global 2020 The Getty Music Worship Conference”
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We value our longterm partnership with Keith and Kristyn and are thankful for the opportunity to showcase our immersive and interactive virtual experience by distributing world class church music content, concerts, teaching and community. If your church is in need of a virtual adaptation of your service experience, please reach out to our team to schedule a demo of all that JoinIn can do to bring the human element to a virtual experience.
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Plenary Speakers
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Alistair Begg Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry since 1975. Following graduation from The London School of Theology, he served eight years in Scotland at both Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh and Hamilton Baptist Church. In 1983, he became the senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio. He has written several books and is heard daily and weekly on the radio program, Truth For Life.
Paige Benton Brown Paige Benton Brown teaches the Bible at West End Community Church in Nashville, Tennessee and occasional conferences across the country. She is a former Reformed University Fellowship staff member for Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia.
H.B. Charles, Jr. H.B. Charles, Jr. has been the pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida since 2008. He is married to his best friend, Crystal, and they are the proud parents of three children, H.B. Charles III, Natalie Marie and Hailey Breanne. He is author of numerous books, including On Pastoring: A Short Guide to Living, Leading, and Ministering as a Pastor and On Preaching: Personal & Pastoral Insights for the Preparation & Practice of Preaching.
Ligon Duncan Ligon Duncan is the Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary, the largest ATS-accredited reformed seminary in the world. Every year, they prepare pastors and church leaders to serve in North America and around the globe. Ligon has written and edited several books on theology and pastoral ministry.
Keith and Kristyn Getty For over a decade, Keith and Kristyn Getty have occupied a unique space in the world of music as pre-eminent modern hymn writers with hymns such as “In Christ Alone” among the 32 songs in the CCLI top 500 between the USA and UK. Born in Northern Ireland, the awardwinning artists became the first musicians of the modern era to be given the OBE from Queen Elizabeth II for service to music and hymn writing. They have become ambassadors for the genre, from their “Sing” book and Conference which welcomes over 15,000 people in Nashville every year, to performing for Presidents and Prime Ministers, a hymn tour and Christmas tour which plays annually at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center (as well as two TV specials on PBS and TBN), as well as founding a publishing company, record label, and online learning company for a new generation of writers and church musicians. Keith and Kristyn live between Northern Ireland and Nashville with their four daughters.
John Lennox John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions, is Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum and has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity.
John MacArthur John MacArthur is the pastorteacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, chancellor of The Master’s University and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry.
Conrad Mbewe Conrad Mbewe is the pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia. Conrad is also the Principal of the Reformed Baptist Preachers College in Zambia, and together with KBC continues to oversee the establishment of over 20 new Reformed churches in Zambia and Botswana. Alongside his preaching and teaching ministry, Conrad is the editor of Reformation Zambia magazine, as well as a columnist for several Zambian newspapers.
David Platt David Platt is pastor of McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C. and the founder of Radical (radical.net). He holds a Ph.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and has previously served as the president of the International Mission Board. He has contributed to several volumes in the CCEC series (Matthew, Galatians, 1&2 Timothy and Titus, and James) and is the author of Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, Counter Culture, and Something Needs to Change.
Michael Ramsden Michael Ramsden is President of RZIM and co-founder of OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Passionately engaging with people of all background and cultures about questions of faith, Michael has served with RZIM for over 20 years and has been invited to address leaders at The White House, NATO HQ in Brussels, Members of the European Parliament, as well as bankers and investment managers around the globe. Michael has recently moved to Atlanta with his wife Anne.
John Piper John Piper is a well-known theologian, pastor, and author. In 1980 John became the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he ministered for almost 33 years. Desiring God was founded in 1994, where John today serves as lead teacher.
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Interview Guests, Breakout Speakers, and Musical Artists
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Isaac Adams Isaac Adams (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as a pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He is the founder of United? We Pray (uwepray. com), a ministry devoted to praying about racial strife—especially between Christians.
African Children's Choir The African Children's Choir and Music for Life is a Christian organization empowering African children trapped in the cycle of poverty to rise up and create positive, lasting change. Music for Life makes deep, long-term investments in children who go on to have an exponential impact on their families, communities and countries. Through our choirs, Music for Life harnesses the power of music to generate international awareness of its programs in Africa. Our focus on providing African children and youth with a quality education, leadership skills, mentoring and ongoing discipleship equips and prepares them to solve problems for themselves, their families, communities and countries. Since 1984, Music for Life has educated over 54,000 children and impacted hundreds of thousands of children through its relief programs.
Kristie Anyabwile Kristie is a pastor's wife, mom, Bible teacher and editor of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God. She works with the Charles Simeon Trust as the Associate Director of Women's Workshops, training and equipping Bible teachers. She disciples and teaches women in her church, and joyfully supports her husband of 28 years, Thabiti, as he pastors Anacostia River Church in Washington, DC. They have 3 children, all taller than their mom.
Tommy Bailey Tommy Bailey is an Associate Pastor and Director of Worship at The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN. He is also co-founder of Collision Media, a design and branding firm with a focus on churches and non-profits around the world. Tommy has served on multiple church leadership teams throughout the US and has a passion for serving the global church pastorally through congregational singing, songwriting and Bible teaching. Tommy holds a Masters in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO.
Jeff Barnett Jeff Barnett is the Director of House of Worship Sales at Sweetwater. Barnett is also an instructor in Sweetwater’s Academy of Music and Technology, teaching live sound techniques. His background includes live sound engineering, recording engineering, system design, and installation. He is also a performing musician, singing in a vocal jazz group. Over the course of his career, Barnett has helped equip thousands of churches and musicians for their ministry.
Foley Beach The Most Reverend Doctor Foley Beach was elected the Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America on June 22, 2014. He is also the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the South, headquartered in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. In June of 2018, he was elected by Archbishops from around the world to Chair the Primates Council of the Global Anglican Future Conference, a renewal movement within the Anglican Communion. Archbishop Beach can be heard on radio stations in the U.S. and around the world via his teaching ministry, A Word from the Lord, and his OneMinute Message, an evangelism outreach to the unchurched. He and his wife, Allison, are lifelong Georgians and have two adult children.
Joel Beeke Dr. Joel R. Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a polific author.
Matt Boswell Matt Boswell is the founding pastor of The Trails Church in Prosper, TX. Matt has been involved in church planting and pastoral ministry since 1998, and is also an author and hymnwriter, known for songs including "His Mercy Is More" and "Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery." Matt is a Ph.D candidate at Southern Seminary with an emphasis in Christian Worship and Biblical Spirituality.
Michael Card In a career that took off with his debut album, First Light (1981), Michael Card has recorded over 38 albums, authored over 28 books, is host to a weekly podcast, and has written for a wide range of magazines. He has penned such favorites as “El Shaddai”, “Love Crucified Arose”, and “Immanuel."
Tim Challies Tim Challies is a Christian, a husband to Aileen, and a father to three children aged 9 to 15. He is a book reviewer for WORLD magazine, a co-founder of Cruciform Press, and has written several books including The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment and Sexual Detox. He worships and serves as a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario and writes daily at www.challies.com.
Richard Chin Richard Chin is married to Jeanette and the father of 4 young adult children. His late wife (Bronwyn) went to be with the Lord at Easter in 2013. He serves as the National Director of the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES). Based at the Australian National University in Canberra, he also serves with Jeanette on the AFES staff team that proclaims Christ to both local and international students. He is the author of Captivated by Christ, an exposition of Colossians published by Matthias Media.
Ruth Chou Simons Ruth Chou Simons is a bestselling and award-winning author of several books—including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and Foundations. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people's hearts. Through her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com and her social media community, Simons shares her journey of God's grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.
City Alight CityAlight is a music ministry from St. Paul’s Castle Hill Church in Sydney, Austrlia. The vision of CityAlight is to write songs with biblically rich lyrics and simple melodies for the Christian church to sing. Through songs such as Grace and Yet not I, but through Christ in Me, CityAlight have encouraged the global church to sing Christ-centered modern hymns.
Travis Cottrell Travis serves as Worship Pastor at Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. For the last eighteen years Travis has served as worship leader at Beth Moore’s Living Proof Live conferences. In addition to his writing, arranging, leading and singing, Travis has managed to carve out time to record several solo projects, including Found, Ring the Bells the Dove award-winning Jesus Saves Live (his second Dove award, and one of his sixteen nominations) and When the Stars Burn Down, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Praise and Worship charts.
Joe Crider Joseph R. Crider is the Dean of the School of Church Music and Worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. With 30 years of ministry and academic experience, Crider is a frequent speaker and clinician at worship conferences and churches. He has written several articles on worship and a book entitled, Uzzah’s Dead: A Call to Scripture-Guided Worship is forthcoming.
Steven Curtis Chapman In a career that has spanned 30 years, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history with 59 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, five GRAMMYs®, an American Music Award, 49 No. 1 singles, selling nearly eleven million albums, and ten RIAA-certified gold or platinum albums to his credit. He has performed on numerous television shows, and released his best-selling memoir, Between Heaven & The Real World, in 2017.
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Rick Dempsey Rick Dempsey is an Emmy winner and the Senior Vice President, Creative, of Disney Character Voices worldwide. His responsibilities include the oversight of all of Disney’s voice talent in English, as well as 55 languages around the world. In 2002 Rick brought The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to Disney. He and his wife attend Grace Community Church of the Valley where Rick has led worship for over 30 years among the various adult and youth ministries.
Mark Dever Mark has served as the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC since 1994. A Duke graduate, Mark holds a M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Ecclesiastical History from Cambridge University. He is the president of 9Marks Ministries and has taught at a number of seminaries. Mark has authored several books and articles, most recently, Discipling, The Compelling Community, and The Church: The Gospel Made Visible. He and his wife Connie live on Capitol Hill, with Connie giving much of her time to creating a childrens’ curriculum (PraiseFactory). They have two adult children.
Bob Duncan The Most Reverend Robert Duncan is Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Church in North America and Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). Archbishop Duncan has served congregations in the Mid-Atlantic (including Manhattan), served on campuses for 18 years, and been bishop and archbishop for 25 years. His passion for church music goes back to his grandfather—an Anglican boy chorister—and in his choice of a bride—a church musician. He is presently Bishop in Residence at St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral in Tallahassee, Florida.
Jon Duncan Dr. Jon Duncan serves as State Missionary in Worship and Music Ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, a position he has held since 2002. Previously he has served in several churches in Oklahoma before becoming Worship and Music Specialist with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. His primary responsibilities include directing the GBMB choral organizations—Sons of Jubal and Jubalheirs—as well as assisting churches through consultation and leadership development, strengthening worship education and practice in local churches, enhancing music education through festivals and camps, and placement assistance for local churches. Duncan and his wife, Mary, have two daughters, Raechel and Jessica, and five grandchildren.
Joni Eareckson Tada Joni Eareckson Tada, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Joni and Friends International Disability Center, is an international advocate for people with disabilities. Joni and Friends serves thousands of special-needs families through Family Retreat, and has delivered over 100,000 wheelchairs and Bibles to needy disabled persons in developing nations.
K. A. Ellis K.A. Ellis is Director of the Center for the Study of the Bible & Ethnicity (CSBE) in Atlanta. She also serves as the Robert Cannada Fellow for World Christianity at RTS. Mrs. Ellis is a Ph.D. candidate in Virtue Ethics at the Oxford Center for Mission Studies in Oxford, England. She is passionate about theology, human rights, and global religious freedom. Since 2006, she has worked together with the Swiss-based charity, International Christian Response, and has traveled internationally advocating for global religious freedom.
Amos Evans Amos Evans is committed to spreading the gospel of Christ through music at Create Well Agency (providing music strategy and A&R consulting for independent artists), as the music director at Anacostia River Church (Washington, D.C.), and as a gospel songwriter-arranger.
Sherif Fahim Sherif A. Fahim is an Elder in the Evangelical church in Sidi Beshr Kebly, Alexandria, Egypt, and a lecturer of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Alexandria School of Theology (AST). He leads a reformed ministry in Egypt called El-Soora which aims to aid the Church in rediscovering and proclaiming the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the Arabic speaking world. Sherif is a graduate of Alexandria School of Theology (BTh), Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia (MAR), and Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan (ThM). He and his wife Marian have three daughters.
Silas Farley Silas Farley is ballet dancer, teacher, and choreographer. He danced with New York City Ballet from 2012-2020. He has choreographed for The New York Choreographic Institute, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Guggenheim Museum. He now serves as The Armstrong Visiting Artist in Residence in Ballet at The Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University. Silas and his wife, Cassia, live in Dallas, Texas.
Sol Fenne Sol lives in Gracemount, a housing scheme in Edinburgh, Scotland with his wife Carlie and their 3 children Hamish, Betsie and Tommy. They are part of a 20schemes team that planted Gracemount Community Church in Easter 2017 where Sol now serves as an elder. Sol also established 20schemes Music and now runs it in his role as music co-ordinator for 20schemes.
Dan Forrest Dan Forrest has been described as having “an undoubted gift for writing beautiful music….that is truly magical” (NY Concert Review), with works hailed as “magnificent, very cleverly constructed sound sculpture” (Classical Voice), and “superb writing…full of spine-tingling moments” (Salt Lake Tribune). In the last decade, Dan’s music has become well established in the repertoire of choirs in the U.S. and abroad, through works including Requiem for the Living (2013), Jubilate Deo (2016), and LUX: The Dawn From On High (2018). Dan holds graduate degrees in composition and piano performance, and is active as a composer, educator, publisher, editor, and pianist.
Bill and Gloria Gaither Bill Gaither is a legendary songwriter, performer and producer whose work has stretched far beyond the confines of his small Indiana hometown. Bill met Gloria when they were both teaching school. They began collaborating to create some of gospel music’s most-loved standards including Because He Lives, The King Is Coming, and over 700 others. Bill and Gloria have collectively won seven Grammy Awards and more than 40 Dove Awards from The Gospel Music Association. Bill and Gloria operate their business from Alexandria, Indiana. They spend as much of their spare time as possible with their three grown kids and seven grandchildren.
Carlos Garcia Carlos Garcia studied a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the director of the music academy of Ozama Baptist Church in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Carlos is part of the national team of Art Education, responsible for the Dominican art curriculum for public schools. He cohosts the radio show "More Than Music" alongside Rogers Peralta, a program for musicians, worship leaders, pastors, and the general public. He is married to Elizabeth Matos and together they live in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Os Guinness Os Guinness is an author and social critic. He has written or edited more than thirty books. Since moving to the United States in 1984, Os has been a Guest Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies, a Guest Scholar and Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum and the EastWest Institute in New York. Os has spoken at many of the world’s major universities, and spoken widely to political and business conferences across the world. He lives with his wife Jenny in the Washington DC area.
Nancy Guthrie Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible through numerous Bible study books, at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally. She is the host of the “Help Me Teach the Bible” podcast at The Gospel Coalition and the author of What Every Child Should Know About Prayer. Nancy is married to David Guthrie, who creates children’s musicals that are honoring to God, fun for kids, and have life-changing Gospel impact on our world through his company, Little Big Stuff Music.
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Jamie Hillman. Dr. Jamie Hillman is a multi-faceted musician who is active as a conductor, singer, pianist, music educator, and composer. He is an assistant professor of music at Gordon College in Wenham, MA, where he directs the Gordon College Choir and Men's Choir, teaches a number of vocal and music education courses, and coordinates the vocal area. He also teaches graduate conducting at Longy School of Music of Bard College. Hillman is associate music director at Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA, where he leads the Classic service and directs two choirs and several instrumental ensembles. As a Boston University Prison Arts Scholar and faculty member of BU's Metropolitan College/ Prison Education Program, he has co-initiated a music program at a large, medium-high security men's prison in Massachusetts.
Sierra Hull In her first 25 years alone, singer/songwriter/multiinstrumentalist Sierra Hull hit more milestones than many musicians accomplish in a lifetime. After making her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10, the Tennessee-bred virtuoso mandolinist played Carnegie Hall at age 12, then landed a deal with Rounder Records just a year later. Now 28-years-old, Hull is set to deliver her fourth full-length for Rounder: an elegantly inventive and endlessly captivating album called 25 Trips.
Philip Johnson Philip Johnson is the CEO of "For the Truth," a Christian publishing company. He also serves as an elder at Satya Vachan Church in Lucknow, India. He is married to Sangeeta and they have two daughters. He was born and raised in Lucknow, India, and has an MA in Theological Studies.
Bob Kauflin Bob Kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, speaker, and writer, and the director of Sovereign Grace Music. He also serves as an elder at Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville.
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Jordan Kauflin Jordan Kauflin serves as worship pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, GA. He is a songwriter whose hymns include "I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130" and "All I Have Is Christ," and he enjoys training the next generation of worship leaders.
Tim Keller Dr. Timothy Keller is founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Manhattan, chairman of Redeemer City to City which has helped to launch over 200 churches in 35 urban cities, and founder of The Gospel Coalition. He has also authored numerous books, including the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God and The Prodigal God, have sold over 1 million copies and been translated into 15 languages.
David Kim Violinist David Kim was named Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the annual David Kim Orchestral Institute of Cairn University in Philadelphia, where he is also a Professor of Violin Studies.
Julius Kim Dr. Julius J. Kim serves as the president of The Gospel Coalition, a position he has held since February 2020. Prior to that he served for twenty years as the dean of students and professor of practical theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America and serves as an associate pastor at New Life PCA in Escondido, CA. He is the author of multiple books and articles, and contributor to several study Bibles. He and his wife, Ji Hee, reside in Escondido, CA, with their two daughters.
Joel Kurz Joel Kurz serves as lead pastor of The Garden Church in the Upton neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, Joel is the director of ONE HOPE, a ministry seeking to develop and train churches and church leaders in poor urban communities. Joel is married to Jess and together they have four children. The Kurz family lives in west Baltimore.
Trip Lee Trip Lee is a rapper, author, pastor, speaker, and thought leader. As a critically acclaimed hip hop artist, Trip Lee’s music has topped Billboard charts, the iTunes chart, and he has received Dove nominations and a Stellar Award. Since his first album release, Trip has traveled the world performing for thousands of listeners. His Christ-centered hip hop message has also built a platform among churches and other Christian organizations, which has led to numberous opportunities to preach and teach at conferences and other events.
Gilbert Lennox Gilbert Lennox heped found and establish Glenabbey Church in Newtownabbey, not far from Belfast. In 1995 Gilbert left his position as head of modern languages in a local grammar school to devote himself to Bible teaching and leadership within Glenabbey. He has also taught frequently on university campuses and at Bible conferences overseas, chiefly in Africa, India and more recently in Europe. In September 2016 Gilbert retired from his senior staff role in Glenabbey in order to be able to focus more on teaching and writing, as well as to have more time for family. Gilbert is also a keen photographer and loves to capture the beauty of the Irish landscape, especially its famous Causeway Coast. Gilbert and his wife Heather have four adult children and six grandchildren.
Simon Lennox Simon is passionate about helping people read and study the Bible. He works at Bible Study Fellowship as Director of WordGo, a Bible study app that equips individuals and churches to start and lead group Bible studies. Simon lives in Ireland with his wife Amy and their daughter Rosie.
Bob Lepine Radio and podcast listeners know Bob Lepine as the co-host of FamilyLife Today®, FamilyLife's nationally syndicated radio program. He is the author of Love Like You Mean It: The Heart of a Marriage That Honors God (2020) and The Christian Husband (1999). Bob is also the on air announcer for “Truth for Life” with Alistair Begg. Bob also serves on the Board of Directors for National Religious Broadcasters. Since 2008 Bob has served as an elder and teaching pastor at Redeemer Community Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bob and his wife, Mary Ann have five children and nine grandchildren.
Blair Linne Blair Linne is an actress and Christian spoken word artist. She has appeared in numerous theater productions, commercials and television shows including Days of Our Lives, Alias, Malcolm in the Middle, Boston Public, The Parkers and American Dreams, as well as her own Saturdaymorning show, SK8 (Skate) on NBC. Blair has toured globally and is known as one of the originators of the Christian Spoken Word genre. She has written poetry for Sprite, Neutrogena, NBC, and the Gospel Coalition. She has been featured on ABC’s Nightline, 102.3 KJLH, Revive Our Hearts, the Los Angeles Times, and several Christian Hip Hop albums. Proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through spoken word is her passion. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband Shai Linne and their three children Sage, Maya, and Ezra and attends Risen Christ Fellowship where her husband is one of the founding pastors.
Shai Linne Shai Linne is a recording artist and author. He has put out numerous Christian hip-hop albums, including The Attributes of God and The Atonement. As an author, his first book, “God Made Me and You”, was published in 2018. He also had the privilege of helping to plant Risen Christ Fellowship in September 2015 in my hometown of Philadelphia, PA. He is happily married to Blair and they have three children- Sage, Maya and Ezra.
Sally Lloyd Jones Sally is a New York Times bestselling writer and frequent performer of her work. She has written over 25 books, spanning the Christian and general markets. Her work has been critically acclaimed by the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Her books (which are written for children, but lots of adults are reading) include: How to be a Baby, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year; The Jesus Storybook Bible, winner of the Platinum Book Award; and Thoughts To Make Your Heart Sing.
Doug Logan Doug Logan planted and pastored Epiphany Fellowship Church in Camden, NJ. After transitioning his church to the next generation of leadership, Doug was appointed by the Acts 29 Network to serve as the director of the Diversity Initiative and the co-director of Church in Hard Places. He is also the Pastor for Church Planting at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA. He is the author of On the Block: Developing a Biblical Picture for Missional Engagement as well as numerous articles. Doug and his wife, Angel, have been married since 1996 and have three sons.
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Joanne Lunn Joanne is one of Britain’s leading Baroque sopranos in great demand throughout Europe. Prominent appearances have included concerts in many of the world’s leading venues including the Mariinsky Concert Hall, St Petersburg, Tchaikovsky Hall, Moscow, St Paul’s Cathedral, Frauenkirche, Dresden, Carnegie Hall, and Suntory Hall, Tokyo.
Christian Lwanda Christian Lwanda is a believer and glad servant of Jesus Christ. He is married to Sheila, and together they are the proud parents of one son. Born and raised in Kenya, Christian has worked as a pastor in worship and youth ministry in several churches in Kenya and South Africa. He is currently a Pastoral Assistant at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya.
Jonas Madureira Jonas Madureira (PhD, Universidade de São Paulo and Universität zu Köln, Germany) is senior pastor of Igreja Batista da Palavra, in São Paulo, Brazil. He has written several books on Christian philosophy and theology.
Sandra McCracken Sandra McCracken is a singer-songwriter and hymn writer from Nashville, Tennessee. A prolific recording artist, McCracken has produced 13 solo albums over two decades. Her best selling release, Psalms (2015) received critical acclaim, followed by God’s Highway (2017) which made the top 50 on Billboard Heatseekers chart without a major label. Her latest release, Christmas (2019) is a celebratory collection of Christmas songs and carols, featuring musical collaborations with Josh Garrels, Cindy Morgan and Gabe Dixon. Newly signed to Integrity Music, Sandra is working on an album due in the fall of 2020.
Matt Merker Matt Merker is Director of Creative Resources and Training for Getty Music. Matt has contributed to several modern hymns, including “He Will Hold Me Fast.” He is the author of the forthcoming book Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God's People. Matt and his wife, Erica, are members of Trinity Church and live in Nashville, TN with their two children.
Robert Morgan Robert J. Morgan is the teaching pastor of The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has served for over 40 years. He is a best-selling, gold-Illuminations, and goldmedallion winning writer with more than 35 books in print and approximately 5 million copies in circulation in multiple languages. He is a collaborative writer for Dr. David Jeremiah and Turning Points Magazine. Rob was also a homemaker and a caregiver for his late wife of 43 years, Katrina, who battled multiple sclerosis and passed away in November of 2019. He and Katrina have three daughters and sixteen grandchildren. In 2014, Rob was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from his alma mater, Columbia International University.
Kent Morris Kent Morris is the Live Sound Market Manager for Sweetwater Music and Pro Audio and a forty year veteran of the live event arena, having spent decades on the road with many artists and overseeing hundreds of AVL installations in every type of venue. He is based in Georgia where he mixes each week for Dr. Charles Stanley at First Baptist Atlanta.
Darren Mulligan Originally from Ireland, Darren Mulligan (lead singer of the Christian band We Are Messengers) and wife Heidi moved to the U.S. and saw their music career explode with their self-titled debut album in 2016. The album earned them their first Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year and included Top 5 hits “Everything Comes Alive,” “Magnify” and “Point to You.” We Are Messengers is a band focused on spreading the message of God’s love and using songs born from their own struggles to impact the lives of their audiences.
Trillia Newbell Trillia Newbell is the author of Sacred Endurance: Finding Grace and Strength for a Lasting Faith, If God is For Us: a 6-week Bible study on Romans 8, Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves, United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity, and the children’s book, God’s Very Good Idea: A True Story of God’s Delightfully Different Family. Newbell is currently the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the SBC. You can find her at trillianewbell.com and follow her on twitter at @trillianewbell.
Miguel Núñez Dr. Miguel Nuñez is the senior pastor of the International Baptist Church in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is the author of two books, Jesus: the Man that Challenged the World and Confronts Your Life and A Church After God’s Own Heart.
Michael Oh Dr. Michael YoungSuk Oh is Global Executive Director/ CEO of the Lausanne Movement. Michael is of Korean descent, born in America. Michael received his BA, MS, and PhD degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed an MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School as well as an MA in Regional Studies, East Asia, at Harvard University. Michael, his wife Pearl, and their five children served as missionaries in Nagoya, Japan from 2004 to 2016. In 2007 he joined the Lausanne Board of Directors as its youngest member. He has served as Global Executive Director/CEO since March 2013.
Joe Pace Grammy, 8-time Dove and 7-time Stellar nominated songwriter, producer, artist, director and author Joe Pace, has established himself as one of the nation’s most prolific church songwriters and choir directors, with many of his songs becoming Sunday morning worship standards. Joe serves as the Executive Pastor at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL.
J. I. Packer J.I. Packer (19262020) was a theologian, author, and churchman who finished his ministry career serving as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. An ordained Anglican minister, he served the broader evangelical world through numerous books now considered 20th century classics, including Knowing God and Evangelism and The Sovereignty of God.
Matt Papa Matt Papa is a songwriter, worship leader, and author whose heart longs to see people from every corner of the world set ablaze by the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. His latest project, "His Mercy Is More," showcases over a dozen songs co-written with frequent collaborator Matt Boswell.
John Patitucci John Patitucci has been at the forefront of the jazz world for the last 30+ years and active in all styles of music. He is a threetime Grammy award winnder, has been nominated over fourteen times and has played on many other Grammy awardwinning recordings.
Rogers Peralta Rogers Peralta is a music educator with a Master’s degree in theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He's been the worship leader and music director for Ozama Baptist Church since 2006 where he has developed important projects in the areas of music and art that have had global impact. He also co-hosts the radio show "Más que Música" (More than Music) with followers across the globe. He's married to Noemi Guerrero and together they have two children.
Andrew Peterson Recording artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, publisher and award-winning author of The Wingfeather Saga series, Andrew Peterson is also host of the popular creative community known as The Rabbit Room and recently launched a film and TV production company, Shining Isle Productions.
Shanyl Philip Shanyl Philip lives and works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with his lovely wife Ruth and his beautiful 5 month old daughter Lillian Grace. He currently serves as a lay elder at Covenant Hope Church, Dubai. Prior to becoming an elder, he served as a Deacon of Music for the church for over 3 years.
Jonathan Rea Jonathan Rea leads the Choir Program at the Sing! Conference. He is director of New Irish Arts, whose choir and orchestra perform over 25 Gospel-centred events per year. Jonathan studied at Cambridge and appears frequently on the BBC as a conductor and a Christian speaker. He has been involved in local church music ministry for 4 decades and loves sharing practical insights to help congregations sing.
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Tony Reinke Tony Reinke serves as a senior teacher at Desiring God, and hosts the popular podcast Ask Pastor John, addressing questions of theology, ethics, and Christian living. Reinke currently resides in the Phoenix area with his wife and three children. His most recent book, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Digital Age (Crossway, April 2019), explores what it means to spiritually thrive in an age of visual enticements.
Kim Wood Sandusky Kim Wood Sandusky is one of the most influential vocal performance coaches in the global music industry. Her client roster speaks of her success, such as her work with Artists like Beyoncé Knowles, Francesca Battistelli, Toby Mac, Lauren Daigle, Kristyn Getty, Thompson Square, Lauren Alaina, and the list goes on. Kim has an intuitive gift and the expertise to handle Artists vocal development and vocal issues with care. She formulated a progressive method called the “Kim Wood Sandusky Vocal Builder Technique”TM that meets and exceeds the standards of today’s competitive music industry.
Tiago Santos Tiago Santos is married to Elaine and father to Tiago III (21), Gabriel (18) and Rebeca (15). He is one of the pastors of Grace Baptist Church in Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil; is the CEO of Fiel Ministries Brazil and Director and Professor of Christian Ethics at Martin Bucer Seminary, Brazil. Tiago is a speaker and guest professors on several national and international events Tiago holds a Law degree and studies on Biblical Theology at Ulbra University (Lutheran University) and STM on Systematic Theology at Mackenzie's Andrew Jumper (Presbiteryan University).
Andrew Scriven Andrew Scriven loves the church. For nearly 20 years, he lived in Dallas serving in virtually every production role within the church. Since 2014, Scriven has served as the Director of House of Worship Marketing for Sweetwater Sound (www.sweetwater.com) and works to build the Sweetwater brand within the worship community.
Shane & Shane Shane and Shane are a contemporary worship music band known for popular praise and worship music. The band consists of Shane Barnard (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Shane Everett (vocals). They are based in Texas.
Michael W. Smith Michael has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 30+ years. During his storied career, he’s written 32 No. 1 singles, been honored with three Grammy Awards and 45 Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. He’s also given back to the global community. Michael has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa; started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International.
Mack Stiles J. Mack Stiles is the pastor of Erbil International Baptist Church in Erbil, Iraq. Mack has traveled and lived many places, and has been involved in university student ministry, church reform, and church planting. He has authored five books, including Evangelism: How The Whole Church Speaks of Jesus. Mack is married to Leeann, and they have three grown sons, two delightful daughters-inlaw, and five grandchildren.
Katie Sutton A native of San Antonio, Texas, Katie Sutton has enjoyed training young people in choral singing for nearly 15 years. She has served as a choral director, general music educator, private lesson instructor, and choir consultant in Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee. As a mother of three, she is a strong advocate of family singing in the home as a means of connectivity, fun, and discipleship. She resides with her family in Franklin, Tennessee.
Masaaki Suzuki Since founding Bach Collegium Japan in 1990, Masaaki Suzuki has established himself as a leading authority on the works of Bach. He has remained their Music Director ever since, taking them regularly to major venues and festivals in Europe and the USA and building up an outstanding reputation for the expressive refinement and truth of his performances.
Dieudonné Tamfu Dieudonné Tamfu is a church planter in Yaoundé, Cameroon, professor of Bible and Theology and coordinator of the Cameroon extension site of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He is the author of 2 Peter and Jude in the African Bible Commentary Series. Dieudonné is married to Dominique and they have two kids.
Terry Taylor Terry Taylor is Managing Editor of Growing in Grace Children’s Music Curriculum, a comprehensive faith-based resource in use in over 1,000 churches and schools in 40 states. From 19802012 Terry served as a full-time Minister of Music. He received a BCM from Belmont University and a MCM from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the founder and director of the Children’s Freedom Choir and Music City SoundTracks, which reach out to socially and economically challenged children in south Nashville. Terry has two youngadult children and three grandchildren.
Greg Thomas Greg serves as Worship Director of Times Square Church in New York City where over ten thousand people, and many more thousands around the world, call their home church. For 20 years he has been leading worship, directing choirs and ensembles, writing and arranging, producing recording projects, and speaking at international crusades. He resides in New Jersey with his wife Erika and their three children.
Rico Tice Rico Tice is the Senior Minister (Evangelism) at All Souls, Langham Place in London. Joining in 1994 during the later years of the ministry of John Stott, his main role is to help the hundreds of enquirers about the Christian faith who come through the doors of the church each year. He has also developed the Christianity Explored course, which introduces people to Jesus through studying the Gospel of Mark.
Paul Tripp Paul David Tripp is a pastor, event speaker, and a best-selling and award-winning author. With more than 30 books and video series on Christian living, Paul’s driving passion is to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.
Phil Vischer Phil is the Founder of Big Idea Productions, Jellyfish Labs, and the creator and storyteller behind VeggieTales and What's in the Bible.
Zach White Zach White is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer originally from St Louis, MO. In 2008 he moved to Nashville, TN where he graduated from Belmont University with a degree in commercial music. Zach has been a part-time music director for a decade at various churches and is currently the Assistant Director of Worship for The Village Chapel East. He tours regularly with Keith and Kristyn Getty, a variety of Nashville bands, and leads the group Zach & Maggie along with his wife. Along with performing, he is a regular record producer and session musician in Nashville's recording scene. Zach is most known musically for his unique approach of humourous but thoughtprovoking songwriting, blended style of bold acoustic guitar playing, and unique folk-inspired hymn arrangements. Zach resides in Nashville likely found in the studio or at one of the many delicious eateries around town.
Peter Williams Dr Peter J. Williams is Principal of Tyndale House and an affiliated lecturer at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Williams earned his PhD at the University of Cambridge studying ancient languages related to the Bible and has spent time teaching at the Faculty of Divinity, Cambridge University, and the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He is a member of the Translation Oversight Committee of the English Standard Version of the Bible, and his most recent book "Can We Trust the Gospels?" was published in 2018.
Ross Wilson Ross Wilson is one of Northern Ireland's leading artists. He has been a visiting speaker at Harvard and Oxford Universities. Wilson's many portrait commissions have included Nobel Laureates Derek Walcott and Seamus Heaney. His artwork is displayed across the world among several public and private collections.
Boaz Yang Boaz Yang is a worship minister from China. He received the MDiv degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the founder of "Praise as One" ministry, endeavoring to promote biblical corporate worship and congregational singing among Chinese churches.
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Breakout Sessions SING THE WORD: SCRIPTURE IN OUR HYMNS Monday, August 31 • CityAlight | Behind the Songs with City Alight • Jonathan Rea | Helping Congregations Sing & Song Selection 101: A Practical A-Z Guide on Weekly Preparation for Building Singing Churches • Tony Reinke | Worshipping Christ in the “Age of the Spectacle” • Robert Morgan | 10 Classic Hymns on the Word of God Your Church Should Know
Tuesday, September 1 • J. I. Packer | An Interview on Knowing God, Liturgy, and Singing the Word (Previously Recorded) • Mark Dever and Matt Merker | The Pastor and the Musician: A Conversation about Planning the Sunday Service and More • Bob Kauflin and Joe Pace | Singing the Word and Musical Style: A Conversation about Expanding Your Culture • Panel Discussion: Singing the Word in Smaller Attendance Churches through the Pandemic and Beyond
Wednesday, September 2 • Tim Keller | An Interview on the Psalms, Singing the Word, and Discipleship in the 21st Century (Previously Recorded) • Robert Duncan | Scripture Arranged for Worship: Singing the Book of Common Prayer • Isaac Adams | United We Sing: Why Racial Diversity Matters for God's Choir • Panel Discussion: Singing the Word Around the World: A Global Panel on the State of Congregational Hymnody • Archbishop Foley Beach and Archbishop Bob Duncan | The Formative Power of Singing and Praying the Word: A Conversation
READ, PRAY, AND PREACH THE WORD: SCRIPTURE IN THE LOCAL CHURCH Monday, August 31 • Nancy Guthrie | Praying the Word for Those Who Are Suffering • Miguel Núñez | The God behind the Scriptures • Gilbert and Simon Lennox | Teaching the Next Generation to Read and Understand the Word
Tuesday, September 1 • Julius Kim | Singing the Song of the Scriptures: Christ-Centered Preaching • Trillia Newbell and K. A. Ellis | How Prayer Unites Us: The Unifying Power of Praying the Word in the Local Church • Tim Challies | Excellence in the Public Reading of Scripture
Wednesday, September 2 • Sherif Fahim | The Centrality of God in the Bible • Kristie Anyabwile | Psalm 119: His Testimonies, My Heritage • Dieudonné Tamfu | Why the Doctrine of Inspiration Matters • Richard Chin | Preaching the Word of the Cross
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THE WORD AND CHILDREN: SCRIPTURE IN THE HOME AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Monday, August 31 • Shai and Blair Linne | Singing the Word in the Home with the Linne Family • Robert Morgan | 10 Classic Hymns Every Child Should Know
Tuesday, September 1 • Joel Beeke | How to Help Children Sing and Know the Word
Wednesday, September 2 • Panel Discussion: Singing the Word with Children in Choirs, Children's Ministries, and More
THE WORD FOR THE WORLD: SCRIPTURE IN EVANGELISM, MISSIONS, AND APOLOGETICS Monday, August 31 • Peter Williams | Why We Trust the Bible
Tuesday, September 1 • John Lennox with Michael Ramsden | Defending the Word: An Interview • Os Guinness | "Let My People Go": Exodus and the Once and Future Key to Freedom
Wednesday, September 2 • David Platt | Singing the Word to the Nations • Mack Stiles | Reading the Word in Cross-Cultural Contexts • Rico Tice | Christianity Explored: Reading the Word with Unbelievers
MUSICIANSHIP AND CREATIVITY: SCRIPTURE IN OUR ARTISTRY
Wednesday, September 2 • Travis Cottrell | Singing and Arranging Vocals for Congregational Worship • Dan Forrest | Sing the Scriptures…With Your Choir! • Silas Farley | Ballet as a Living Sacrifice: Choreographing Sacred Music as Witness and Renewal
TECHNOLOGY SERVING THE WORD: SCRIPTURE AND YOUR A/V MINISTRY Monday, August 31 • Tommy Bailey | Singing During a Pandemic: Practical Tools, Guidance, and Wisdom for Local Churches
Tuesday, September 1 • Kent Morris | Using Technology to Thrive into the Future • Kent Morris and Jeff Barnett | How to Maximize Live Streaming for Worship
Wednesday, September 2 • Panel Discussion and Q&A: A Panel and Q&A on Technology in Church during the Pandemic and Beyond
THE WORD AMONG THE POOR: SCRIPTURE AND THE LEAST OF THESE Monday, August 31 • Sol Fenne | Rejoicing with the Poor by Singing the Word
Tuesday, September 1 • Doug Logan | Lamenting with the Poor by Praying the Word
Wednesday, September 2 • Joel Kurz | Discipling the Poor by Preaching and Singing the Word
Monday, August 31 • Bill and Gloria Gaither with Keith and Kristyn Getty | Creativity, Hymn Writing, and Life Stuff: A Conversation • Joanne Lunn | Classical Music as Christian Witness: An Interview and Recital • Kim Wood Sandusky | The Gift and Development of the Voice Including a Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Session with Kristyn and Kim • Ross Wilson | The Artist's Personal Devotion to the Word
Tuesday, September 1 • Keith Getty | The International Hymn Writing Collective: An Introduction • David Kim | Life, Faith, and Musicianship: A Talk and Recital with David Kim • Zach White | Playing Guitar with a Congregational Focus • Michael Card with Keith and Kristyn Getty | A Conversation about the Word and Creativity
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Singing the Word in the Home: A Moment of Opportunity
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Why should families sing the truths of Scripture together? What’s at stake here? Psalm 78:4 says: We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.
We have been created to sing and to benefit from all the gifts God brings to us in all of our lives but specifically in our spiritual lives. We are told over and over again in the Bible to remind ourselves of God’s Word every day. This is not only because we need it more than any other voice we listen to, but also because we are prone to forget so much! Singing is a wonderful way to remember all that should never be forgotten. I still have to sing the alphabet song sometimes to remember what letter comes next. What are the ABCs of the Christian faith? What are the ideas and stories and promises we need to form in our own minds and hearts? Let’s sing those things. They will remain with us longer and deeper if we do!
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The voice of the local church is grown and supported by the voice of the families and friendship groups that form the local church. When we understand and practice singing at home, we develop a more robust singing culture in church.
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How did the pandemic influence your approach to family worship this year? What changes did you make, and why? We have been singing and reading the Bible and praying together as a family for several years now, so in some ways nothing changed. But we have valued it more and the pandemic has brought to the foreground big questions that we had more time to consider. Starting the family hymn sings on Tuesday nights was a new feature. We told the girls it was a special way we could tell others about the Lord as a family and encourage others to sing during this time. We have also used this season to encourage our oldest daughter to learn how to do devotionals and read the Bible for herself.
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This current season is a unique window of opportunity: how would you encourage families to build new habits? Simply start being intentional about filling your home with songs of the Lord. All lyrics carry messages and they affect us in lots of ways. Find songs that speak truth to your kids, songs they love, and start singing the songs yourself. We have loosely taught our kids a hymn each month and use that timeframe to learn the melody and some of the words (our younger kids are still quite young). We also let the lyrics open up conversations about spiritual things and let them ask questions. Sometimes Keith will bring the guitar into their room but
more often than not we play the song on our phone and sing along or we just sing a cappella. Later this year we are going to share our hymn of the month list for 2021 and a few resources around them for anyone who would like to follow along with us. It’s not complicated, but over these last months we’ve seen the huge value of it as we have realized how many hymns the girls now know and how much is packed into those lyrics.
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Does someone in the family need to have musical talent for singing together to work well? What advice do you have for families who do not consider themselves musical? I think we need to redefine what singing is and what it is for. Our culture tends to idolize the solo and the soloist and the performance. Singing is not just for those who are good at it or like it. It is not a spectator sport but a participatory habit—both a duty and a delight. Singing sits beside the reading of the Bible and praying. It is the calling of every believer. The great thing about congregational singing is that it is just that: congregational. The Holy Spirit encourages us as we hear one another’s voices. We are agreeing on the same things, reminding each other, giving strength to each other. So, to teach this in our homes helps build confident singers in the church family.
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How do you decide which songs to teach your girls, and then how do you introduce a new hymn to them?
newer ones. We start playing them around our home. We often start with a chorus if there is one and over the course of a month build on that. Some months we learn most of the verses; other months we’ll maybe go after one or two. This year we did A Mighty Fortress. It has a longer more complex lyric so we focused on verse 1. The great thing is that a good hymn does not easily date—this one is hundreds of years old! So the girls are learning a little of something that we can come back to again and again. They can build on what they know and sing it throughout their lives. The great Christmas carols do this too.
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For some, family worship can seem overwhelming. What advice do you have for how to make this practice not only attainable but fun—something that you look forward to each day? Love it yourself. That is key. Keep coming back to it. Even if you miss a few days, pick it up again. Find a good time in the day to focus a few minutes on it and then you can let it form a soundtrack for everything else going on.
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If a family wants to get started, what steps should they take next? Curate a list (or copy ours!) of hymns you want your kids to know. Start playing them and pick one to focus on. Chat to your kids about singing the way you would tell them about prayer or reading the word so they begin to grasp what it is and why it is important. Then simply start singing!
We tend to pick hymns that are easy to sing with no accompaniment and that also introduce key ideas around God’s Word and Christian living. We pick both older and
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Children's Leadership Forum
The Children's Leadership Forum, presented by the Virginia Martin Howard Foundation, seeks to equip families, children's ministry directors, children's choirs, teachers, Sunday School volunteers, and everyone who cares about children to lead the next generation to treasure the rich hymns of the faith and sing the Scriptures. This year's Children's Leadership Forum features 5 parts—follow along in the schedule (all times after 4pm are approximate).
4pm
Opening Singing
4:15pm
Part 1: Family Hymn Sing
4:40pm
Part 2: Children and Singing
5:30pm
Part 3: Children and the Imagination
6:20pm
Part 4: Children and the Bible
7pm
Part 5: Five Ways to Build Family Singing During COVID
7:30pm
Live Family Hymn Sing
Join the Getty Family for a Family Hymn Sing live in their backyard!
8:30pm
Exclusive—An Evening with Christian Healthcare Ministries, Featuring Shane & Shane
(Start time is approximate—event begins immediately after the Live Family Hymn Sing) Join us for a special evening with Christian Healthcare Ministries featuring music from Shane and Shane recorded at their home church, Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. The evening will include many hymns and songs along with a special presentation from our exclusive sponsor, Christian Healthcare Ministries.
Singing led by the Getty Family from the Grand Ole Opry Talk by Keith and Kristyn Getty: "Family Hymn Sing" Singing led by the African Children’s Choir Interview and Hymn Sing with Joni Eareckson Tada on singing, suffering, and heaven | Conversation with Noemi Guerrero, Rogers Peralta, and Carlos Garcia on equipping families to sing | Interview with Ruth Chou Simons on family devotions and helping boys sing | Singing led by the Getty Family from the Grand Ole Opry Interviews on "The Bible and the Imagination" with Sally Lloyd Jones, Phil Vischer, and Rick Dempsey Singing with Sandra McCracken Interview and song with Michael W. Smith | Talk by Paige Benton Brown: "The Centrality of God's Word in Our Homes" Talk by Keith and Kristyn Getty: "Five Ways to Build Family Singing During COVID" | Singing led by the Getty Family from the Grand Ole Opry
VISION: CHILDREN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” —PSALM 104:33
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he vision of Getty Music is to join rich theology with timeless artistry in congregational singing for the whole family of God.
If congregational singing is the privilege, joy and calling of every believer whatever their age, the Sing Leadership Forum aims to help pastors, children’s ministry leaders and families in: •
Passing on the rich heritage and resources we have in the hymnody of the church
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Grasping the unique opportunity music and lyrics bring to teach children the Christian Faith
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Teaching our children what it means to sing to the Lord and each other as part of the church and witness to the world
As we look at our four children, we are eager that they grow a lifelong love for singing deep songs of the Lord. We are eager to teach them a song list that everyday is deepening the roots and blossoming the fruit of the gospel in their lives. We are eager that they would use their singing voices as a testimony to the Lord and His Kingdom while they are young and throughout their lives. We know you are eager for that, too!
Getty Music Greatly Acknowledges the Generosity of
THE VIRGINIA MARTIN HOWARD FOUNDATION For making the Getty Music Children’s Leadership Forum possible. It is through their support, in honoring the legacy of Mrs. Virginia Martin Howard, that we have been able to reach thousands of educators and children's ministry leaders with training in deep theology, timeless artistry and teaching children to sing for life. We are deeply grateful for this organization, for whom a primary mission is to support, develop, and encourage sacred music.
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THE WONDER AND POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD M ON DAY, AUGU ST 3 1
ith my
whole
heart
i seek you;
let me not
wan de r
from your commandments!
i have stored up your
word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
blessed are you,
o lord; teach me your statutes! with my lips
i declare all the rules of your mouth. P SAL M 119 : 10 - 13
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Singing the Word as Believers Amidst a Global Pandemic Jim Thomas
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As Christians, we know the value of praying and studying Scripture daily. Should we also seek to sing daily? Why? Of course! Our faith grows by hearing the Word of God, by preaching the Gospel to ourselves over and over again. One of the best ways to hear from God’s Word is to sing its timeless truths and bask in its reassuring hope. Whether we sing at the top of our lungs while driving our car, whisper-whistle a hymn in an elevator, or crank up our home stereo system to sing along with the sweet songs of God’s salvation, it is good to sing daily and often. Songs rich with biblical truth remind us of God’s unfailing love for us and His inexhaustible joy available to us.
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The current pandemic has reminded us that so much of life is fragile, unpredictable, and fraught with pain. Why is it important to sing during a time like this? Because we need a daily and constant reminder of the power of God, the presence of God and the promises of God. In times like these we need to know that in God’s Word we find a clearer vision of God’s truth, a greater faith in God’s power, and a more confident assurance of His love for us. Singing God’s Word fills and refills our hearts and minds with the promises of our faithful covenant making, covenant keeping God.
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Due to the coronavirus, many believers may be wrestling with loneliness, anxiety, depression, unemployment, or mourning the loss of a loved one—in addition to all the other normal trials of life in a fallen world. What would you say to someone who feels too burdened by such suffering to sing to the Lord right now? The Psalms are particularly helpful in times like these. The Psalms are songs of revelation as well as songs of response; The Psalms stir the emotions, inform the mind, direct the will, stimulate the imagination, and ultimately inspire worship. These 150 ancient songs include many psalms of lament that give expression to our sadness and suffering. As the 4th century North African church father Athanasius put it, “Most of scripture speaks to us; the Psalms speak for us.” Singing in suffering is not only helpful, but also biblical. Moses sang in the wilderness. David sang while running for his life from Saul and Absalom. Jesus and the disciples sang a hymn to close out the Last Supper. The apostle
Paul and Silas sang for joy from their jail cell. Medical researchers have said that singing can act like a natural antidepressant as it releases positive neurochemicals such as endorphins, dopamine and serotonin—in other words, God created our bodies to be soothed by singing.
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When selecting hymns to use for personal devotions, what criteria should we use? How do we discern which songs are worth learning deep down in our hearts? I would recommend selecting songs that inform, inspire, and encourage. I’d look for songs with theological substance that will increase your confidence in God. Look for songs that offer reassurance of God’s eagerness to lavish you with His grace. Choose songs that express something significant, songs that move your heart and also, songs that are easy to sing. Whether it’s an ancient hymn by Martin Luther, a contemporary hymn or a chorus, I’m so grateful we presently have a wide variety to choose from.
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What practical suggestions would you give to someone who wants to build a new habit of singing rich biblical truth throughout the week? The apostle Paul said it best: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” (Col 3:16). To have the word of Christ dwelling in me richly is no small, silent, or passive thing; it’s not something we ignore, or become indifferent to; it’s something we are compelled to do. And all of this is motivated by the matchless beauty and kindness of our Redeemer! With that in mind, here are three tips:
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Commit several hymns—both ancient and modern—to memory.
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Continue to sing the songs from your church’s Sunday worship service throughout the week.
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Stream or download songs from other churches. At The Village Chapel we make the songs we sing available through Spotify and YouTube so people can sing them throughout the week.
What does “singing the Word” look like for you on an average day? Can you describe your devotional routine? While I don’t have a special singing time set aside, my wife and I sing something together everyday, sometimes multiple times a day. We might be sitting on the courtyard or driving in our car. We might sing the refrain of a seasoned old hymn or a verse of scripture somebody has put in song form. Often it is an impulsive response to something that happened, a longing we’re feeling for God’s presence or, a spontaneous prayer for someone else in need. Worship is what we were all created for; how can we keep from singing?
Jim Thomas is the Senior Pastor of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN. Together with his wife, Kim, and about a dozen other folks from Nashville they planted TVC in 2001. Jim has an MATS degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and is the author of 3 books published by Harvest House. Jim is honored to serve as pastor to many musicians, including the Gettys, and is known and loved for his thorough and thought-provoking verse-by-verse Bible teaching.
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Monday Breakout Sessions Released
A selection of breakout sessions will become available to view on-demand at 9am CT. Enjoy watching these seminars on your own time throughout the day; they will remain available to registrants for the rest of the year as well. Visit the Breakout Schedule for more information.
9am
Exclusives Released
6pm
Plenary Session: The Wonder and Power of the Word of God
As believers, our lives must be rooted upon the firm foundation of God's Word. Tonight's session aims to grow our delight and confidence in the Scripture God has given to us as we are reminded of its beauty, glory, and strength. This plenary session features 5 parts—follow along in the schedule (all times after 6pm are approximate).
6pm
Opening Singing
6:25pm
Part 1: The Wonder of the Word of God
7:15pm
Part 2: The Word and Christian Identity
7:40pm
Part 3: The Word and Creativity
7:50pm
Part 4: The Word and Prayer
8pm
Part 5: The Power of the Word of God
8:50pm
Live Q&A with Keith and Kristyn Getty
Stay tuned after the plenary session for a live Q&A with Keith and Kristyn reflecting on tonight's session and looking forward to the late night Evensong concert.
9:15pm
Late Night Concert—Evensong: Hymns and Lullabies for the Close of Day
A special concert and documentary to introduce Keith and Kristyn Getty’s new recording project, Evensong: Hymns and Lullabies for the Close of Day
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All times CT, all sessions stay available on-demand after broadcast.
At 9am CT, several sessions hosted by trusted partners become available to view on-demand at the Exclusives page. Enjoy these sessions on your own time throughout the conference; they will remain available to registrants for the rest of the year as well.
Singing led by Keith and Kristyn Getty from the Grand Ole Opry Prayer led by Jim and Kim Thomas | Message by John Lennox: "The Wonder of the Word of God" | Singing led by CityAlight Interview with John Lennox on the Word of God and Christian Identity | Singing led by Keith and Kristyn Getty with Darren Mulligan Interview with Painter and Sculptor Ross Wilson on the Word of God, Creativity, and Witness Prayer led by Ken Mbugua | Singing led by Keith and Kristyn Getty | Classical Performance by Violinist David Kim Scripture Reading of Isaiah 40 by Blair Linne | Singing led by the worship ministry of Iglesia Bautista Ozama | Message by Alistair Begg: "The Power of the Word of God" | Singing led by Keith and Kristyn Getty
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout sessions will become available to view on-demand at 9am CT.
SING THE WORD: SCRIPTURE IN OUR HYMNS
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CityAlight
Behind the Songs with City Alight
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Jonathan Rea
Helping Congregations Sing & Song Selection 101: A Practical A-Z Guide on Weekly Preparation for Building Singing Churches
A3
Tony Reinke
Worshipping Christ in the “Age of the Spectacle”
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Robert Morgan
10 Classic Hymns on the Word of God Your Church Should Know
READ, PRAY, AND PREACH THE WORD: SCRIPTURE IN THE LOCAL CHURCH
B1
Nancy Guthrie
Praying the Word for Those Who Are Suffering
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Miguel Núñez
The God behind the Scriptures
B3
Gilbert and Simon Lennox
Teaching the Next Generation to Read and Understand the Word
THE WORD AND CHILDREN: SCRIPTURE IN THE HOME AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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Shai and Blair Linne
Singing the Word in the Home with the Linne Family
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Robert Morgan
10 Classic Hymns Every Child Should Know
THE WORD FOR THE WORLD: SCRIPTURE IN EVANGELISM, MISSIONS, AND APOLOGETICS
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Pete Williams
Why We Trust the Bible
MUSICIANSHIP AND CREATIVITY: SCRIPTURE IN OUR ARTISTRY
E1
Bill and Gloria Gaither with Keith and Kristyn Getty
Creativity, Hymn Writing, and Life Stuff: A Conversation
E2
Joanne Lunn
Classical Music as Christian Witness: An Interview and Recital
E3
Kim Wood Sandusky
The Gift and Development of the Voice Including a Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Session with Kristyn and Kim
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Ross Wilson
The Artist's Personal Devotion to the Word
TECHNOLOGY SERVING THE WORD: SCRIPTURE AND YOUR A/V MINISTRY
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Tommy Bailey
Singing During a Pandemic: Practical Tools, Guidance, and Wisdom for Local Churches
THE WORD AMONG THE POOR: SCRIPTURE AND THE LEAST OF THESE
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Sol Fenne
Rejoicing with the Poor by Singing the Word
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SINGING THE SCRIPTURE IN THE SUNDAY SERVICE TUESDAY, SE PT E MBER 1
our statutes
have been
my songs in the house of
my sojourning.
i remember
your name in the night, o lord,
and keep your law.
this blessing has fallen to me, that i have kept your precepts. P SAL M 119 : 5 4 - 5 6
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Building Congregations that Sing the Word through the Pandemic and Beyond Tommy Bailey, Carlos Garcia, and Christian Lwanda
We asked three leaders in different contexts about congregational singing in this unusual season.
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How might churches that are unable to gather continue to foster a rich singing culture?
Tommy Bailey (The Village Chapel, Nashville, TN): When we sing during our online worship services, we have been careful to choose songs that most of our congregation knows well and to arrange these songs in an appropriate key for singing at home. We’ve also been active on social media, posting a weekly hymn with historical info about the music and lyric. Also, family worship has seen a renewal and recovery during this season and I would encourage church leaders to provide resources that would fan into flame this critical ministry to local families within your church. Carlos Garcia (Iglesia Bautista Ozama, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic): Along with broadcasting Sunday services, our church has implemented a program where we “visit” members from a distance, greeting them and cheering from the street. We sing and pray for them outside. This has been a great testimony to nearby neighbors! Christian Lwanda (Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya): Church members can encourage one another by sending songs to each other. For parts of Africa
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where it is not always possible to send things electronically, the church's leadership can still encourage singing by physically writing to members with song suggestions, and dropping them off by post, bicycle, or hand.
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In this season of uncertainty across the globe, what sorts of songs are best suited to help the people of God cling to the promises of his Word? Can you give a couple of examples of hymns that have been particularly meaningful for your church? Christian: Songs that focus on the sovereignty of God, the compassion of God, our hope in Christ, the temporary but real nature of suffering, and the trustworthiness of the Word are very helpful in such uncertain times—including “He Will Hold Me Fast,” “Stricken Smitten and Afflicted,” “Enda Nasi (Walk With Us),” “Baba Yetu (Our Father),” “Umetukuka (God be Glorified),” and “Vumilia Roho Yangu (Persevere, My Soul).” Tommy: Singing songs that are familiar to our congregation has helped remind us of the faithfulness of God during a season of shifting sands. One hymn that has been particularly meaningful to us has been “My Heart Is Filled With Thankfulness.” Carlos: One song that has particularly encouraged us is “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death.”
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What technologies and tools have you found useful to equip your people to sing even if the congregation is scattered or has had to meet in smaller groups? Carlos: Our small groups have come together by Zoom during this time, many of them using videos of our church's praise to sing at their meetings. Tommy: We have found that social media is the easiest path to distributing the content of worship services to households. However, we’ve found that the level of engagement increases exponentially by using tools like Church Online Platform or Facebook Watch Party. Even though the congregation is not physically gathered in the same place, there is a grace in being able to participate in a worship service at the same time.
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Tommy: Hearing our church sing in harmony. Singing in parts is such a wonderful gift from the Lord and I can’t wait for the day when we get to do it again! Christian: I am hoping to record the congregation singing, and to encourage them by letting them hear themselves. This will remind us of where God is taking us in Christ: home!
Can you provide a word of encouragement to pastors, music leaders, choir directors, or church musicians who may feel weary right now?
Christian: God knows you. He loves you. He is still in charge of everything, and he has not forgotten you. For the leader whose members are dying of COVID or leaving town, please know that your struggling church is not God's negative appraisal of your work. It is his church and he will care for her in every season, even when we do not understand his ways. Carlos: Your service to God has eternal significance. Stay the course and make sure to rest regularly. Trust God and His promises. Nothing can stop the church, not a disease, not a pandemic, not even the gates of Hades will not overpower it (Matt 16:18)!
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Has the COVID-19 situation prompted you to reconsider anything about your music ministry? Are there any changes you plan to implement when life is “back to normal?” Christian: COVID-19 has helped me see the need to write and teach the church songs that talk about our hope in suffering. Lord willing, I intend to write more Swahili songs for our congregation, so that they can sing the great truths of the faith in their heart language.
Tommy Bailey is an Associate Pastor and Director of Worship at The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN. Tommy has served on multiple church leadership teams throughout the US and has a passion for serving the global church pastorally through congregational singing, songwriting and Bible teaching. Carlos Garcia is Director of the Music Academy of Ozama Baptist Church in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Carlos is part of the national team of Art Education, responsible for the Dominican art curriculum for public schools. He co-hosts the radio show "More Than Music," a program for musicians, worship leaders, pastors, and the general public. Christian Lwanda serves as a Pastoral Assistant at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya. Born and raised in Kenya, Christian has worked as a pastor in worship and youth ministry in several churches in Kenya and South Africa.
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Tuesday Breakout Sessions Released
12pm
Special Live Breakout Session with Keith Getty—The International Hymn Writing Collective: An Introduction
Tune in at 12pm CT for a live breakout session with Keith Getty on hymn writing. This special seminar begins The Getty Music International Hymn Writing Collective, a fall 2020 program geared at equipping the next generation of hymn writers. This session will remain available on-demand after the live broadcast.
12pm
Exclusive: Virtual Meal with Midwestern
5:15pm
Live Q&A with Keith Getty and the Getty Hymn Writing Team
Join Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Jordan Kauflin, and Matt Merker for a live discussion about the conference so far, hymn writing, and singing the Word.
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Plenary Session: Singing the Scripture in the Sunday Service
By his Word, God gives life, health, and strength to his people, the church. The Word must be at the center of the local church's life and corporate worship. Tonight's session will focus on the Word in our Lord's Day gatherings, with a special emphasis on the new challenges to ministry during the pandemic. This plenary session features 4 parts—follow along in the schedule (all times after 6pm are approximate).
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Opening Singing
6:20pm
Part 1: Pastoral Care and Hope during COVID
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Part 2: How to Build Online Services during COVID
7:25pm
Part 3: The International Hymn Writing Collective
7:35pm
Part 4: The Sunday Service
9:15pm
Live Interview with Andrew Peterson, followed by 20th Anniversary Concert of Behold the Lamb of God
Stay tuned after the plenary session for a live interview with Andrew Peterson followed by a special 20th anniversary concert of Andrew Peterson's Behold the Lamb of God.
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All times CT, all sessions stay available on-demand after broadcast.
A selection of breakout sessions will become available to view on-demand at 9am CT. Enjoy watching these seminars on your own time throughout the day; they will remain available to registrants for the rest of the year as well. Visit the Breakout Schedule for more information.
We want to give you a taste of Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. Sign up for a Virtual Meal with Midwestern today and learn what it would look like to come study For the Church and For the Kingdom. You will have the opportunity to have a Zoom call with the director of our Worship Ministry program, Dr. Matthew Swain, and you'll receive a $15 DoorDash gift card on the back end to get a free meal from your favorite restaurant. Sign up at mbts.edu/sing.
Singing led by the Getty Hymn Writing Team (Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Jordan Kauflin, and Matt Merker) from the Grand Ole Opry Interview with Paul David Tripp on Pastoral Care and Hope during COVID | Singing led by the Getty Hymn Writing Team Panel Discussion with Tommy Bailey, Greg Thomas, Jonas Madureira, and Bob Kauflin Live Discussion with the Getty Hymn Writing Team
Message by Ligon Duncan: "Read the Word: Hearing from God As His People" | Scripture Reading of 2 John by Lydia Song | Message and Prayer by Conrad Mbewe: Pray the Word: Speaking to God As His People" | Singing led by the Getty Hymn Writing Team | Message by John MacArthur: "Preach the Word: Declaring the Whole Counsel of God" | Interview and Classical Performance from Joanne Lunn | Message by H. B. Charles, Jr.: "Sing the Word: Addressing One Another in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs"
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout sessions will become available to view on-demand at 9am CT.
SING THE WORD: SCRIPTURE IN OUR HYMNS
An Interview on Knowing God, Liturgy, and Singing the Word
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J. I. Packer
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Mark Dever and Matt Merker
The Pastor and the Musician: A Conversation about Planning the Sunday Service and More
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Bob Kauflin and Joe Pace
Singing the Word and Musical Style: A Conversation about Expanding Your Culture
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Panel Discussion
Singing the Word in Smaller Attendance Churches through the Pandemic and Beyond
(Previously Recorded)
READ, PRAY, AND PREACH THE WORD: SCRIPTURE IN THE LOCAL CHURCH
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Julius Kim
Singing the Song of the Scriptures: Christ-Centered Preaching
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Trillia Newbell and K. A. Ellis
How Prayer Unites Us: The Unifying Power of Praying the Word in the Local Church
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Tim Challies
Excellence in the Public Reading of Scripture
THE WORD AND CHILDREN: SCRIPTURE IN THE HOME AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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Joel Beeke
How to Help Children Sing and Know the Word
THE WORD FOR THE WORLD: SCRIPTURE IN EVANGELISM, MISSIONS, AND APOLOGETICS
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John Lennox with Michael Ramsden
Defending the Word: An Interview
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Os Guinness
"Let My People Go": Exodus and the Once and Future Key to Freedom
MUSICIANSHIP AND CREATIVITY: SCRIPTURE IN OUR ARTISTRY
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Keith Getty
The International Hymn Writing Collective: An Introduction
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David Kim
Life, Faith, and Musicianship: A Talk and Recital with David Kim
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Zach White
Playing Guitar with a Congregational Focus
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Michael Card with Keith and Kristyn Getty
A Conversation about the Word and Creativity
TECHNOLOGY SERVING THE WORD: SCRIPTURE AND YOUR A/V MINISTRY
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Kent Morris
Using Technology to Thrive into the Future
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Kent Morris and Jeff Barnett
How to Maximize Live Streaming for Worship
THE WORD AMONG THE POOR: SCRIPTURE AND THE LEAST OF THESE
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Doug Logan
Lamenting with the Poor by Praying the Word
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Thank You to Our Partners! Getty Music would like to extend a special thanks to all of our official partners:
Getty Music would like to extend our deepest thanks to this year’s partner in the Sing! Global conference, Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM). Their partnership allows us to extend the reach of the conference far beyond what we had ever imagined, and their support of the Sing! movement has helped countless churches and families grow deeper in their singing and worship. They recognize the strong relationship between spiritual and physical health, and are helping SING! conference-goers worship God through by joining together to help fellow believers with their medical costs. Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) is a biblical, compassionate and faithful solution to healthcare costs. Their framework, based on the early church of Acts 2 and 4 and Galatians 6:2, helps families and ministries wisely steward resources. This healthcare option allows Christians to spend more time toward pursuing God’s calling and growing the Church. CHM is a community of believers supporting each other not only financially, but also spiritually through prayer and words of encouragement. By joining the hundreds of thousands of Christians across the country carrying each other’s burdens in the area of medical bills, members are participating in corporate worship even in the area of healthcare costs. CHM is a federally certified exemption under the Affordable Care Act, a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity and the only health costsharing ministry heard on The Dave Ramsey show. Its members have shared over $5 billion dollars in each other’s medical bills. We would highly encourage you to learn more about this wonderful organization by visiting chministries.org/getty.
The Voice of the Martyrs is a nonprofit, interdenominational Christian missions organization dedicated to serving our persecuted family worldwide through practical and spiritual assistance and leading other members of the body of Christ into fellowship with them. VOM was founded in 1967 by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned for 14 years in Communist Romania for his faith in Christ; his wife, Sabina, was imprisoned for three years. In 1965 they were ransomed out of Romania, and soon thereafter they established the global network of missions of which VOM is a part. The Wurmbrands based these missions on Hebrews 13:3, which instructs us to “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.
The purpose of Crossway has been, from its founding as a not-forprofit ministry in 1938, to publish gospel-centered, Bible-centered content that will honor our Savior and serve his Church. We seek to help people understand the massive implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s Word, for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God.
Sweetwater is the #1 online provider of music instruments and technology to the worship community. Our team of dedicated Sales Engineers help you find just the right products for your ministry and your budget.
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The Master's University and Seminary: educating for eternal influence. Preparing men and women to honor Christ in any sphere. Training the next generation of expository preachers and faithful pastors.
NRBTV is a different kind of Christian television network for people who think deeply about their faith and live differently as a result. On NRBTV you will find biblically-trusted, relevant, and practical programs to equip you for life.
PraiseCharts has become one of the leading sheet music resources for worship leaders all over the world. Our team is passionate about writing charts well, in a way that reflects the intent of the original recording. From lyrics and editable chord charts, to lead sheets, choir sheets, rhythm charts, and full orchestrations, PraiseCharts has the goods to pull your team together on the same page. All of the great worship songs are at your fingertips, ready to download and play.
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“Paul’s Wall”
10X10 Nihonga—layers of hand made pigment, graphite, chalk and distressed gold leaf on marble dust gessoed birch cradle.
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Introduction to “Paul’s Wall"
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he Apostle Paul knew what it was like to be separated from those he loved. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon are typically identified as the Prison Epistles, written when Paul was imprisoned and isolated from the believers loved deeply. This work of art depicts the wall he might have had in his cell, and the window he gazed through to see the sun and moon. I imagined him scratching and scrawling the names of those he so loved onto the walls as he prayed for them. The window is in distressed gold leaf, harkening to his time of suffering as a time of being refined, as Peter the Apostle described. As we experience a time of separation and isolation, it is good to be inspired by Paul’s faithful use of his time, and take the opportunity to pray for one another. In Romans 16, he sends greetings to over 25 people by name. He closes that chapter with a familiar benediction… “Now to him who is able to strengthen you … the only wise God, be glory forevermore, through Jesus Christ! Amen.” While we would prefer to gather in person for the SING! Conference this year, circumstance and preferring one another in love call for us to gather virtually. We may be separated, but we are still united in Christ. We may be isolated, but we are never alone. We are scattered, yet still connected. That said, perhaps the Lord will put names on our hearts and lead us to pray fervently for one another. Just like Paul.
PRAYER Father, we echo these words of Paul from Philippians: “I thank my God in my every remembrance of you, always giving mention of you in my prayers.” As we are apart in this season, we remember one another with a similar fondness, with gratitude, joy, and with confidence that our times are in your hands. Help us to rest in your sovereignty, and the promise of your presence among us. Give us strength to make new ways and new paths, particularly when we are discouraged or overwhelmed. When our patience runs thin, with so much change, so much unknown, give us the focus to use our time well. Not so much for productivity, but to be wise stewards, feasting on your grace, and ceasing from our anxious busy-ness. You have been our light, provision, hope and refuge. Help us remember your faithfulness, and learn to trust
you again, and again, and again. For those who are sick, we pray your generous mercy. For those who are in financial distress, we pray for your ample provision. For the medical professionals who give so selflessly for others, renew their strength. For the frustration and anger we may feel, remind us that you are in control of every minute and we can lay our burdens down. When we are afraid, help us trust in you. For those we love, surround them with your grace and peace. We know you to be the God of all ages. You hold our future in your hands. In our vulnerability and uncertainty, remind us that we belong to you. Remind us to rest in your love and to be your people. For the glory of God and for the good of our neighbors, we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Kim Thomas Kim Thomas is a painter, author, and Curate at The Village Chapel, Nashville, TN where she leads the congregational prayer each Sunday. She paints in acrylic, Nihonga, and encaustic. Her representational work is characterized by subtle tones and a meditative quality. Her abstract pieces maintain an organic palette and compose silent narratives. Find Kim online at kimthomasart.com and on Instagram: @kimthomasart
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Christ Our Hope in Life and Death: Behind the Song 2020 has been a year unlike any other. The pandemic has reminded us that life is fragile. There is so much about the future we do not know. Yet, we do know that all of us will face death. Unless Jesus returns first, it is the one certainty we can count on. The historic creeds and catechisms of the church are honest about this reality. The Heidelberg Catechism of 1563 begins, "What is your only comfort in life and in death?" The answer is profound: "That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven; in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I belong to him Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him." These are truths we must sing. That is why, in the providence of God, I am excited that I have been able to teach my four daughters a new song this year. It is a song that is honest about death, and that’s why I think it is a song that can remind us of our unshakeable hope.
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This song took over two years to complete. A couple friends and fellow songwriters, Jordan Kauflin and Matt Merker, brought me an idea for a hymn of hope. Little did we know that the other two writers on our team, Matt Boswell and Matt Papa, were trying to write a song based on the first article of the Heidelberg Catechism, quoted above. We brought the two ideas together, and around the piano at our home in Northern Ireland, a new song was born: “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death.” Christianity that ignores the reality of death is utterly inauthentic. We need songs that are honest about the grave, for we have real hope to offer our troubled world. Though many believers may be singing at home, unable to gather with their churches as usual, we can still sing with confidence, because we know the One who conquered the grave by his resurrection. We need not approach death crippled by fear. As this song reminds us, we can sing “Hallelujah”—because Christ himself is our hope in life and death. —KEITH GETTY
Sing! Global 2020
Welcome to the Sing! 2020 virtual exhibit hall! With dozens of exhibitors and a wealth of resources, the Sing! Global virtual exhibit hall is your opportunity to see what’s out there and make valuable connections with hand-picked ministry partners and organizations that will help resource, equip, and guide you on the journey ahead. Special offers, exclusive content, and discounts are available from many of our exhibitors, and we would highly encourage you to take the time to browse at your own pace. This vibrant and exciting space is an important component of the virtual conference experience, so be sure to put the exhibit hall breaks into your schedule and learn how our partners can serve you.
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Additional Partners and Exhibitors Did you know only 2.5% of Scotland’s population would call themselves Evangelical Christians? And in the poorest communities, the schemes, it’s even bleaker. 20schemes is bringing the light of the gospel to Scotland’s schemes through church planting and revitalisation.
From bedrooms to boardrooms, houses of worship to iconic festivals, Allen & Heath has set the tone of audio technology for over 50 years. We’re proud that the A&H mixing console range is used and loved by gigging bands, rental companies, installers, churches, broadcasters and studios across the globe.
Bethlehem College & Seminary exists to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ by equipping men and women to treasure Christ above all things, to grow in wisdom and knowledge over a lifetime, and to glorify God in every sphere of life
Cedarville University attracts more than 4,000 undergraduate, graduate, and online students to over 150 programs of study. Cedarville is recognized nationally as a Baptist college with authentic community, rigorous and Christ-centered academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, intentional focus on the Gospel, accredited professional and health science majors, and leading student satisfaction ratings. Find out more at cedarville.edu.
Christianity Explored provides materials, training and coaching through the local church to help everyday Christians accomplish three things: 1) fall in love with the Gospel for themselves, 2) learn how to share their faith using a relational, scripture-based method, and 3) mobilize their local church to reach their community with the good news of Jesus. To learn more, visit christianityexplored.us.
Compassion is a child-advocacy ministry pairing compassionate people with children living in extreme poverty to release the children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty.
CROSS is a conference for 18-25 yearolds. Join David Platt, Trip Lee, John Piper, and others this winter for CROSS20. We gather to consider the most loving cause in the universe: making the name of Jesus known in every corner of the world.
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Family Radio is a national radio network dedicated to proclaiming the truth of the Word of God through music and teaching, so people can find hope in Jesus Christ! Hymns for today and bright hope for tomorrow® on Family Radio!
Against The Tide is a new documentary motion picture that features John Lennox and Kevin Sorbo. Produced by Pensmore Films, Against The Tide will be in theaters nationwide on November 19th, 2020. Visit AgainstTheTide. Movie to sign up for updates today. We believe pro audio is about building incredible experiences. So when it comes to the Church, that means we're here to help you build up your people, your worship, and your mission. From portable to permanent and everywhere in between, this is what Bose Church audio solutions are all about—our mission supporting your vision.
Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives, and Desiring God is on a mission to change that. Everything we create and distribute exists to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ.
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Loop Community provides worship leaders with quality and affordable tracks, hardware and software for worship. We make complicated things simple so that you can focus on leading worship.
Midwestern Seminary exists For the Church by biblically educating God-called men & women to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ. Spurgeon College exists for the Kingdom by rooting students in the truth while readying them for the world. At every degree level, our Worship Ministry program exists to make musician-theologians who will make significant contributions and have incredible gospel impact on corporate worship practices across the globe.
PraiseAndHarmony.TV is the world’s first video streaming resource for four-part harmony education. With our videos, you and your whole church can dive into new worship favorites and established classics. Every song has a congregational video version (300+ singers) and a training video (four voices only), and many of our albums include 5 video training guides, one for each individual voice part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass), and one with all voice parts combined. You’ll also find lessons in voice care and sight-singing, music theory, small group studies, as well as scriptures, sermons, children’s content, Christian comedy, cooking shows, countdowns and videos for use in church services, and so much more.
Radical is an international ministry that serves the church for the cause of Christ— to glorify God by making disciples and multiplying churches among all nations.
The mission of Reformed Theological Seminary is to serve the church by preparing its leaders, through a program of graduate theological education, based upon the authority of the inerrant Word of God, and committed to the Reformed Faith. With eight campuses and an online program, the seminary offers degrees in ministry, biblical and theological studies, and counseling."
RefToons exists to preserve the legacy of theologians of the past by producing humorous and thought-provoking comic strips that bring clarity to various biblical teachings through visual storytelling.
Operation Christmas Child is a ministry program of Samaritan's Purse that has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to over 178 million children in 160 countries and territories. Every child who receives a
shoebox gift hears the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ and each year over 4 million shoebox recipients also participate in our discipleship program called The Greatest Journey. Through this 12-lesson Bible-based course, children come to know Jesus, learn to follow and obey him, share their faith, and pray for friends and family members—which often results in further evangelism, discipleship, and the multiplication of new churches in their communities.
Strategic Renewal exists to help churches experience revitalization through a renewed commitment to prayer. We equip church leaders for more Biblical and spiritual leadership through coaching, events, and free resources.
TMAI is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission by training indigenous church leaders to be approved pastor-teachers, able to equip their churches to make biblically sound disciples. We partner with individuals, churches, and organizations in supporting 17 training centers to equip over 2,000 students worldwide.
Thomas Nelson is one of the oldest and largest Bible publishers in the world, with over 200 years dedicated to preserving the authority and accuracy of God's Word. The legacy continues with heirloom Premier Collection Bibles, the breakthrough NET translation, Scripture engagement-oriented Bibles and resources such as The Abide Bible, and classic study Bibles from gifted Bible teachers, including John MacArthur, Max Lucado, Charles Stanley, Jack Hayford, Warren Wiersbe, and more.
The ministry of Truth78 is oriented around the vision that the next generations know, honor, and treasure God, setting their hope in Christ alone, so that they will live as faithful disciples for the glory of God. Truth78 pursues that vision by inspiring and equipping the church and the home for the comprehensive discipleship of the next generations.
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Starting group Bible study doesn’t have to be difficult! WordGo, a free digital resource by Bible Study Fellowship, is designed to help your online or in-person small group get into the Word and stay in it together. WordGo provides simple tools, resources, and training for any church small group or individual wanting to gather friends and family around God’s Word. With Scripture readings, reflection questions, notes, and audio teaching, WordGo delivers everything you’ll need to your phone daily; it’s group Bible study made simple.
WORLD Watch is a video current events program that builds biblical discernment, news literacy, and critical thinking. Students can learn what's going on all over the world. Parents and teachers can rely on timely, age-appropriate content that engages everyone.
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Zondervan Academic, a division of Zondervan and HarperCollins Christian Publishing, has provided scholarly works for teachers and students of the Word since 1931.
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THE WORD FOR THE WORLD: SINGING,
SUFFERING, AND WITNESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY WEDN E SDAY, SE PT E MBER 2
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Singing the Word to the Nations: A Season of Unexpected Opportunity for Global Missions
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We know that the coronavirus pandemic has brought many challenges for those engaging in world missions— lockdowns, travel cancellations, economic uncertainty. But we have also heard that it is opening new doors for the gospel. What are some of the unexpected opportunities that have emerged? The pandemic has certainly changed many plans this year, but it hasn’t changed God’s plan to gather members of every tribe, tongue, and nation around His throne! Here are three examples of how Christians in closed countries have found opportunities amid the upheaval:
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• In China, where facial-recognition cameras are everywhere, one church quickly recognized that masks used to reduce disease transmission also limited the ability of surveillance cameras to identify faces. With everyone wearing masks, they decided they could be even bolder in witnessing for Christ. • In Iran, Christians checked in on their older neighbors, offering to shop for them or provide other help. They also took the opportunity to pray for them in the name of Jesus. • In the Middle East, front-line workers had to close down all of their in-person outreach and discipleship work. But at the same time, their online and social media interactions with curious Muslims skyrocketed. They soon found that they were ministering to many more people during the pandemic than they had been before it began.
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How can believers everywhere speak boldly of Christ during this pandemic? Can you recommend specific ways we can use social media and other tools wisely for evangelism? I would suggest two things. First, learn to see opportunities—even, and maybe especially, if things aren’t going as planned or as you thought they would go. Christians in Iran found opportunities to minister amid the pandemic. Let’s get creative and follow their example. The second thing I’d advise is to remind yourself often of the foundation of our faith. It isn’t based on income, health, or anything else in this temporal world. Remind yourself of these things: God is still on His throne! God loves me! My citizenship and ultimate home are in heaven.
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Can you tell us about a few countries or people groups that you would urge us to pray for right now? You can always find the latest prayer needs for persecuted Christians at iCommitToPray.com, but let me share three areas where our spiritual family members need your prayers: • CHINA: A wave of persecution is sweeping across China at a level we haven’t seen in many years. Pray for our brothers and sisters there. • ERITREA: More than 600 Christians are in prison right now in a country many of us might have trouble finding on a map. Some of those imprisoned are pastors who have been detained more than 15 years. Pray for the prisoners, their families and all Christians in Eritrea. • INDIA: The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is driven by a militant Hindunationalist philosophy that wants every Indian to be Hindu. Our Christian brothers and sisters are not welcome in their own country. In a twomonth span last summer, five Indian Christians were martyred for their faith in Christ. Pray for Christians in India!
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Why does what we sing—as believers, families and churches—matter for our global witness? I think it matters both for us and for those watching and hearing us. First, our singing reminds us of eternal truths. When we sing “On Christ the solid rock I stand,” we’re reminded that no earthly force—pandemic, politics, paychecks or
anything else—can defeat God’s purposes on this earth and in our lives. The second reason it matters is that others are listening and watching. The fact that we can sing God’s praises in the face of the chaos around us is a powerful witness to the truth of the gospel and the goodness of the Savior we serve.
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Tell us what congregational singing is like for believers in countries that are hostile to the gospel. What is singing like among persecuted churches? And what lessons can we learn about singing from our brothers and sisters facing such challenges? Different countries have different levels of restriction. Our brothers and sisters in Nigeria can usually meet openly. Their joyful singing, clapping. and dancing is a contagious witness for Christ in their communities, especially since their churches are sometimes targeted for attack. Secret believers in North Korea can only dream about singing Jesus’ name at the top of their lungs. In their closed nation, neighbors are required to spy on each other, and a “large” (and very dangerous) gathering of believers might include only four people, often from within the same family. These brothers and sisters offer us an important lesson: It is a holy privilege to gather with other believers and sing God’s praises. Every time we have that opportunity, I hope our faces light up with joy at being part of such a large, diverse, wonderful, and musical family!
Todd Nettleton is host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio, heard weekly on more than 1,000 radio stations and by thousands of podcast listeners. During 22 years of service with The Voice of the Martyrs, Todd has conducted face-to-face interviews with hundreds of Christians who endured persecution. His book When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians will be published in March 2021 by Moody Publishers.
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Wednesday, September 2
SCHEDULE 9am
Wednesday Breakout Sessions Released
12pm
Exclusive—Engaging Scripture as an Artist (Hosted by Thomas Nelson)
4pm
Exclusive—The Call to Spiritual Fitness: Training for Godliness in Scripture (Hosted by WordGo)
4:15pm
Exclusive—A Bible for Every Believer: A Concert with Keith and Kristyn Getty (Hosted by Voice of the Martyrs)
A selection of breakout sessions will become available to view on-demand at 9am CT. Enjoy watching these seminars on your own time throughout the day; they will remain available to registrants for the rest of the year as well. Visit the Breakout Schedule for more information. Learn how to use the gifted artist's eye to engage more fully in the Bible's events and truths. Artists help us to see, feel, experience and know in deep and meaningful ways. Those are critical skills for a life-giving, intimate relationship with God. This session will focus on giving participants experience in using the visual arts and imagination to provide space to encounter the voice and presence of God in Scripture. According to Paul, there’s a type of fitness that impacts both this life and the life to come; it's called "godliness training" (1 Tim 4). Join Simon, Kristyn, and John as they discuss the importance of reading and sharing Scripture for Godliness training—or spiritual fitness—which literally means training to put God, your creator and the Sustainer of the universe, first in each and every area of life. This is a special online concert called A Bible for Every Believer with Keith and Kristyn Getty, which benefits Bible distribution through The Voice of the Martyrs! As you join in this unique worship event, you will have the opportunity to donate to put Bibles into the hands of Christians living in hostile and restricted nations who are persecuted for doing the very things we are doing in this concert—worshiping God, reading the Bible and sharing our faith in Christ.
5:15pm
Live Q&A with Keith and Kristyn Getty
Join the Gettys and other special guests for a live discussion to chat about the previous day's sessions and answer questions from viewers around the world.
6pm
Plenary Session: The Word for the World: Singing, Suffering, and Witness in the 21st Century
The Word of God must be central in our witness to the world, because what the world needs is Jesus Christ. Tonight's session aims to help us gain a global perspective and Great Commission mindset as we consider how singing the Word and suffering for the Word intersect in our evangelism and missions. This plenary session features 4 parts—follow along in the schedule (all times after 6pm are approximate).
6pm
Opening Singing
6:25pm
Part 1: The Word and a Global Vision
7pm
Part 2: The Word and Courage
7:35pm
Part 3: The Word and Suffering
8:25pm
Part 4: Sing Global Vision
8:50pm
Live Q&A with Keith and Kristyn Getty
Stay tuned after the plenary session for a live Q&A with Keith and Kristyn reflecting on all the Lord has done among us during Sing! Global 2020.
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All times CT, all sessions stay available on-demand after broadcast.
Singing led by Keith and Kristyn Getty from the Grand Ole Opry Interview with Michael Oh: "What Does it Mean to Be a Global Christian in the 21st Century?" Singing led by Keith and Kristyn Getty | Message by Michael Ramsden: The Word and Our Witness: How Scripture Gives Us Boundless Courage | Prayer led by George Ayoub | Interview and Classical Performance with Masaaki Suzuki and Bach Collegium Japan Scripture Reading of Psalm 42 by Ruth Philip | Singing led by Steven Curtis Chapman | Message by John Piper: "Singing, Suffering, and Scripture" | Virtual Choir "Hallelujah Chorus" Message by Keith Getty: "Sing Global Vision" | Singing led by Keith and Kristyn Getty
9:15pm
Praying the Word for the Nations with David Platt
An evening of prayer for the nations hosted by David Platt with international guests leading in scripture reading and prayer and singing led by Keith and Kristyn Getty.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout sessions will become available to view on-demand at 9am CT.
SING THE WORD: SCRIPTURE IN OUR HYMNS
A9
Tim Keller
An Interview on the Psalms, Singing the Word, and Discipleship in the 21st Century (Previously Recorded)
A10
Robert Duncan
Scripture Arranged for Worship: Singing the Book of Common Prayer
A11
Isaac Adams
United We Sing: Why Racial Diversity Matters for God's Choir
A12
Panel Discussion
Singing the Word Around the World: A Global Panel on the State of Congregational Hymnody
A13
Foley Beach and Robert Duncan
Liturgy, The Prayerbook, Evensong, and Singing the Word: A Conversation
READ, PRAY, AND PREACH THE WORD: SCRIPTURE IN THE LOCAL CHURCH
B7
Sherif Fahim
The Centrality of God in the Bible
B8
Kristie Anyabwile
Psalm 119: His Testimonies, My Heritage
B9
Dieudonné Tamfu
Why the Doctrine of Inspiration Matters
B10 Richard Chin
Preaching the Word of the Cross
THE WORD AND CHILDREN: SCRIPTURE IN THE HOME AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
C4
Panel Discussion
Singing the Word with Children in Choirs, Children's Ministries, and More
THE WORD FOR THE WORLD: SCRIPTURE IN EVANGELISM, MISSIONS, AND APOLOGETICS
D4
David Platt
Singing the Word to the Nations
D5
Mack Stiles
Reading the Word in Cross-Cultural Contexts
D6
Rico Tice
Christianity Explored: Reading the Word with Unbelievers
MUSICIANSHIP AND CREATIVITY: SCRIPTURE IN OUR ARTISTRY
E9
Travis Cottrell
Singing and Arranging Vocals for Congregational Worship
E10
Dan Forrest
Sing the Scriptures…With Your Choir!
E11
Silas Farley
Ballet as a Living Sacrifice: Choreographing Sacred Music as Witness and Renewal
TECHNOLOGY SERVING THE WORD: SCRIPTURE AND YOUR A/V MINISTRY
F4
Panel Discussion and Q&A
A Panel and Q&A on Technology in Church during the Pandemic and Beyond
THE WORD AMONG THE POOR: SCRIPTURE AND THE LEAST OF THESE
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Joel Kurz
Discipling the Poor by Preaching and Singing the Word
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