SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2024 GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT | NASHVILLE, TN
The first request of our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters is “Will you pray for us?”
Cuba
Pastor Ramos’s public ministry has made him a target of government officials in his atheistic Communist country.
West Africa
Ahmed was training to be an imam when he placed his faith in Christ, and now his life is in danger. “I met some men of God who have been trying to hide me from those who are shooting at me to kill me,” he said.
Laos
After professing her faith in Christ, Kaew was beaten by her husband and other villagers until she passed out. When she regained consciousness, she was given one more chance to recant. She remained faithful to Christ, and her husband then threw her out of the house.
Stop by the VOM booth and pray today for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters. You can also receive a free copy of The One Year Pray for the Persecuted Bible.
QUICK SCHEDULE
Full daily schedules on pages 60, 72, 90
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND
1:00pm.....Registration Opens - Delta Lobby
6:30pm.....Labor Day Party - Concert in Delta Ballroom
7:30pm .................... Plenary Session 4 10:15pm Late Night Concert with Dwan Hill and The Choir Room
11:30pm .................. Sing! Village closes
7:30am..................... Sing! Village Opens
8:00am..................... Breakout Block C
9:30am..................... Plenary Session 5
1:00pm .................... Conference Concludes 2:00pm .................... Sing! Village Closes
*All timings subject to change
WELCOME TO SING!
“Papa’s Bible” photo by Gilbert Lennox
GETTY MUSIC WORSHIP CONFERENCE
Dear Friends,
Welcome to a new year of the Sing! Conference and a new program book to help you navigate it all! We pray these days bring times of refreshing and stir us up to faithfully sing and live out the gospel of the Lord Jesus. We are grateful for your presence here and indeed the team of great people who will be sharing in these next few days.
So much of the story of the Bible is told in its songs. As we read through the pages we see how prone God’s people are to forget His goodness and his wondrous deeds. He gives the gift of singing and the gifts of songs to help us remember (Deuteronomy 31). Remembering opens our hearts to praise Him. Singing His praise brings health to our bones, relief to our minds and deep joy to our souls!
May the Lord use these days to his good purpose, filling us up again at the streams of His truth so that the song of our churches and our homes and our lives may flow from this life-giving spring.
“Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word”
Keith and Kristyn Getty
Welcome from Keith and Kristyn
Vision for Sing! Conference About Keith and Kristyn
About Getty Music
Conference Information
Conference Maps
Sing! Village Information
Speakers and Artists
Focus Gatherings and Special Events
SPECIAL THANKS TO VOM
Getty Music would like to extend our deepest thanks to our Official Missions Partner, The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM). Because of their partnership, we have been able to expand the vision and reach of the Sing! movement beyond what we would have ever dreamed possible, resulting in the equipping of thousands of churches and leaders. Their friendship and support have energized us during this season of ministry, and we could not be more thankful.
The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization that serves persecuted Christians around the world. Founded in 1967 by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, VOM is dedicated to inspiring believers to deepen their commitment to Christ and to fulfill his Great Commission — no matter the cost.
As a special gift, every attendee will receive a free copy of “The One Year Pray for the Persecuted Bible” from VOM. We highly encourage you to sign up for their free prayer calendar and magazine to know how you can better pray for and serve the persecuted church around the world.
Malcolm Guite
Love bids us welcome with them to the feast
Let us be joyful therefore, let us sing Old Hundredth with our forbears. One high priest
Calls us together in a great thanksgiving To come before his presence with a song, Enter his courts with praise, be glad and bring
Our very best to him. For we belong To him since he has made us, and our hearts Will find their peace in him alone. We long
Therefore to come at last beyond the gates Of time and space, and with the saints to taste That joy for which the whole creation waits.
But whilst we wait there is no time to waste In keeping faith with each new generation, And showing them his mercy and his grace.
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:
DEEP THEOLOGY • TIMELESS ARTISTRY • CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
Keith and Kristyn’s Sing! book was released in September 2017 at the inaugural SING! Conference. That first gathering, which commemorated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, inaugurated a ten-year journey considering the importance of what we sing for all of life.
Lord willing, we plan to meet again September 1-3, 2025, in Nashville and online for Sing! From Generation To Generation. We invite you to join us when we release the new hymnal and celebrate centuries of hymnody.
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TEN YEAR VISION
YEAR ONE: 8/18-20, 2017 | SING!
Introducing the overarching concepts of the SING! movement and practically connecting these ideas personally and to family, church, and community life.
YEAR TWO: 9/10-12, 2018 | Singing the Psalms: Ancient and Modern
Focusing on the Psalms as a blueprint for how and what we sing.
YEAR THREE: 8/19-21, 2019 | Singing the Life of Christ
Building on the foundation of the Gospel story in all we sing and seeing how it shapes the church’s year.
YEAR FOUR: 8/30-9/2, 2020 | Sing! The Scriptures
Exploring the call to preach, pray, read, and sing the Word of God.
YEAR FIVE: 9/13-15, 2021 | Sing: In Christ Alone
Celebrating the preeminence of Christ and the great historic hymns.
YEAR SIX: 9/5-7, 2022 | Sing: Christ Our Hope in Life and Death – Prayers and Confessions
Considering the vital connections between liturgy, prayers and hymns.
YEAR SEVEN: 9/4-6, 2023 | Sing: The Great Commission
Casting a global vision for singing the good news of Christ to all nations.
YEAR EIGHT: 9/3-5, 2024 | Sing: The Songs of the Bible
Looking to the songs of Scripture as a guide for our worship and lives.
YEAR NINE: 9/1-3, 2025 | Sing! From Generation To Generation
Presenting a new hymnal to serve the church around the globe in the 21st century.
YEAR TEN: Sept 2026 | Leadership & Vision
A 10 year Anniversary celebration that focuses on Christ centered leadership & vision.
ABOUT KEITH AND KRISTYN
Keith and Kristyn Getty are hymn writers, GRAMMY®-nominated artists, and the founding leaders of the Getty Music organization who hail from Northern Ireland. Their greatest musical passion is writing and championing great hymns of the church.
Their songwriting journey began in 2000 when Keith wrote the tune for “In Christ Alone” on the back of a Northern Ireland Electricity bill. Many songs, albums, and—most importantly—four daughters later, they still wake up each morning amazed that they get to spend their days crafting melodies and words to encourage and inspire the people of God.
Keith and Kristyn love fostering creative collaborations. They established Getty Music with a view to the year 2050 in the hope that individuals, families, and churches would celebrate the beauty of Christ-centered hymnody. Their hymn writing team includes a growing array of contributors who are as committed to family and the local church as they are to the craft of songwriting. Their group’s songs include 40 of the top 500 titles sung in US/UK churches in the last year, and their original publishers, Integrity Music, estimate that more than 100 million people around the globe sing this music every year in a diverse array of contexts. Their hymns uniquely cross genres, finding expression in styles from contemporary to classical as well as folk and global. The Getty Music team is currently developing the Sing! Hymnal, slated to be released in 2025 in partnership with Crossway.
Keith and Kristyn enjoy filling their lives with songs of the Lord, whether at home with their daughters, in the sanctuary of their local church, or in all of the places around the world they’ve had the privilege to visit—from Carnegie Hall to the Grand Ole Opry House, the Kennedy Center to Sydney Opera House, with performances for Presidents, Prime Ministers, and television specials on PBS, CBS, BBC, and TBN in between! They host the annual Sing! Conference in Nashville, TN (named after their 2017 book), and are now particularly excited to share Sing! events on each continent, as well as to help lead music this year at the Fourth Lausanne Congress in South Korea.
According to Christianity Today, Keith and Kristyn have “changed the way evangelicals worship.” The hymn “In Christ Alone,” co-written by Stuart Townend, has received numerous accolades, from being named the second most beloved hymn in the UK by the BBC to being selected as one of the top five hymns of all time by the British Hymn Society. Keith was the first contemporary Christian musician to be awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018 for his contributions to music and hymnody. Their other acknowledgments include one GRAMMY® nomination, one mainstream Billboard #1, two GMA Dove awards (with 16 nominations), three honorary doctorates, and the honor of being named Fellows of the Royal School of Church Music.
Kristyn’s creativity has led to wider opportunities, such as recording the entire ESV Bible as an audio version for Crossway. Three of Kristyn’s books for children are set to be released in 2024 and 2025, which includes a children’s biography on Joni Eareckson Tada.
Keith and Kristyn are especially excited about the Getty Music Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to educate hymn writers and spur biblical worship in under-resourced areas of the globe.
Together with their four daughters, Keith and Kristyn live between Northern Ireland and Nashville.
“Joni’s
Andrew Peterson acclaimed singer/songwriter and author
winning Wingfeather Saga
ABOUT GETTY MUSIC
The Getty Music Organization 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 began in 2000 as an expression of Keith and Kristyn’s vision toward the year 2050.
Getty Music Publishing is now home for a collection of hymns from a team including Keith and Kristyn Getty, Tommy Bailey, Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Jordan Kauflin, Sandra McCracken, Matt Papa, Skye Peterson, Ben Shive, and Laura Story.
Getty Music Sing! Conference is an annual festival-style conference in Nashville, TN, with other expressions online and in major events around the world.
Getty Music Touring exists to create events built on the hymns alongside opportunities to educate church leaders. It hosts annual Christmas and Hymn tours along with an ongoing series of international events.
Getty Music Label is a unique record and print label for hymns. It creates audio and video recordings from Keith and Kristyn Getty (including the GRAMMY®-nominated album Confessio: Irish American Roots), Matt Boswell and Matt Papa, the Sing! Live series, and the Getty Kids Hymnal in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group, along with an extensive print catalog for congregations and choirs.
Getty Music’s Sing! Hymnal is an expansive new resource, published in partnership with Crossway and releasing in 2025, which will include a family of various print and digital editions.
Getty Music Foundation, a separate and independently operated not-for-profit organization, seeks to invest in educating the next generation of hymn writers and church musicians with a particular emphasis on under-resourced parts of the world. In 2022 the Foundation supported the translation of Sing! Conference sessions into 15 different languages and granted scholarships for delegates to travel to Sing! Events around the globe. This year the Foundation additionally will help host several global teaching events and support the Fourth Lausanne Congress in Seoul, South Korea.
GETTY MUSIC HYMN WRITING TEAM
KEITH AND KRISTYN GETTY
Keith and Kristyn Getty have been at the forefront of writing modern hymns for the church. Their songs include “In Christ Alone,” “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death,” “My Worth Is Not in What I Own,” and “The Lord Is My Salvation.” They are the founders of the Getty Music Group and the Getty Music Foundation. They have been involved in The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN for over ten years with their four daughters.
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 holds a Master in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is a songwriter whose hymns include a modern rendition of “Come Thou Almighty King.” Tommy is married to Emily.
MATT BOSWELL
Matt Boswell is lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas and the President of Doxology & Theology. He is an author and hymnwriter, known for songs including “His Mercy is More,” “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery,” “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death” and “Psalm 150.” Boswell earned his MA in Christian Ministry, ThM in Biblical Spirituality, and PhD in Christian Worship from Southern Seminary. He lives in Texas with his wife, Jamie, and four children.
BRYAN FOWLER
Bryan Fowler is a GRAMMY-winning producer and songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Over the past decade he has written and produced 20+ number one hit songs at Christian radio as well as many songs being sung in churches all over the world. He has worked extensively with artists such as TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Shane & Shane, Laura Story, Matt Maher, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Kari Jobe, and many others. Bryan has contributed to many modern hymns including “Rejoice,” “I Am Not My Own,” and “You’ve Already Won.” He is married to Laci and they have two children. Their family is involved at Immanuel Nashville.
JORDAN KAUFLIN
Jordan Kauflin serves as worship pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, GA. He is a songwriter whose hymns include “All I Have is Christ,“ I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130),” “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death,” “Come to Jesus (Rest in Him)” and “All I Have Is Christ.” He is passionate about raising up the next generation of worship leaders and songwriters. He is married to Tali and they have five children.
SANDRA MCCRACKEN
Sandra McCracken’s prolific contributions as a songwriter, modern-day hymn writer, and record producer have brought grace and clarity to her soulful, folk-gospel sound. While many of her songs like “We Will Feast In The House Of Zion” and “Thy Mercy My God” have settled into regular rotation in Christian worship services internationally, she has also had songs recorded by All Sons And Daughters, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, A Rocha Compilation, Bifrost Arts, and others. She is a guest writer for many publications and is the author of Send Out Your Light: The Illuminating Power of Scripture and Song. Sandra and her family are members of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN.
MATT PAPA
Matt Papa is a songwriter, worship leader, and author who has written hymns including “His Mercy Is More,” “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery,” “Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor” and “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death.” He serves as Artist-in-Residence at Marco Presbyterian Church in Florida and also at Cedarville University in Ohio. His latest project, “Our God Will Go Before Us,” showcases a new collection of songs co-written with Matt Boswell. He is married to Lauren and they have five children.
SKYE PETERSON
Skye Peterson is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN whose hymns include “Take Shelter,” “I Am Not My Own” and “Rejoice.” Although she has been writing and recording since high school, she began her career as a musician after studying theology and being inspired by biblical history and hermeneutics. Now writing hymns for Getty Music, Skye is also performing her own concerts and hoping to tell the world that they are not alone and that there’s a King who’s worth singing about. Skye is involved at Church of the Redeemer.
BEN SHIVE
Ben Shive is a producer, songwriter (including co-writing “Is He Worthy” and “I Am Not My Own”) arranger, and keyboardist. His longtime collaboration with singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson is the cornerstone of a career spent in service of artists who advance the Kingdom of Jesus through beauty, honesty, and truth. As a producer, Ben has worked alongside Keith & Kristyn Getty, JJ Heller, The Gray Havens, Slugs & Bugs, Mercy Me, Colony House, Sandra McCracken, Dave Barnes, and many more. As an arranger and keyboardist, his credits include Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin, and Ben Rector. Ben’s studio, the Beehive, is located in Nashville, TN, where Ben lives with his wife and four children. Ben serves as an elder at Grace Community Church.
LAURA STORY
Laura Story is a Bible teacher, worship leader, singer/songwriter, and bestselling author. Her songs – which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards and Dove Awards – include “Blessings,” “Mighty to Save” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” “Blessings” was certified platinum in 2020 and inspired her first devotional book, What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops. Her latest book and Bible study series is So Long Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith. Laura has a master’s degree of Theological Studies and a doctorate in Worship Studies. She has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, GA since 2005, but her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin and Timothy.
CONTRIBUTING TO THE SING! HYMNAL PROJECT:
JONNY ROBINSON
lives in Sydney, Australia, where he is the co-founder of CityAlight and teaches philosophy at Macquarie University. He enjoys walking and talking with his two daughters.
RICH THOMPSON
is co-founder and songwriter for CityAlight, as well as Creative Director for the Sydney-based creative agency Cadence. Rich has a deep passion for using both songwriting and storytelling to help spur people on in seeking God’s kingdom, righteousness and justice. Rich is the host of the true-crime podcast, “The Fight of My Life: Finding Ruby” — a series that traces the redemptive story of a survivor of online child trafficking. Rich lives in Sydney, Australia with his wife and three daughters. Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson have co-written hymns including “Yet Not I But through Christ in Me,” “Christ Is Mine Forevermore,” and “Only a Holy God.”
ABOUT THE GETTY BAND
DEBORAH KLEMME (Director of Touring Company, Band Music Supervisor, Violin)
Deborah Klemme is an accomplished classical violinist who has performed on many of the world’s greatest stages as a soloist, chamber player, and orchestral musician. For the past seventeen years, she has traveled the world performing, recording, and serving as Director of Touring for Keith and Kristyn Getty’s Touring Company. She and her husband, conductor Benjamin Klemme, live in Wheaton, Illinois with their three children.
FIONÁN DE BARRA (Music Director, Acoustic Guitar)
Dublin-born Fionán de Barra is a GRAMMY®-nominated Producer who started playing guitar professionally as the lead guitarist of Riverdance on Broadway in 1999. Since then, as multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and music director, Fionán has worked with numerous notable artists from Ireland and abroad including Clannad, Rodrigo y Gabriella, The Chieftains, The Corrs, Solas, Eileen Ivers, and Moya Brennan. He won a Dove Award in 2019 for Producer on Keith & Kristyn Getty’s North Coast Sessions. Now a Philadelphia resident, Fionán is the founding member of the multi-award-winning Celtic Roots group “RUNA” with his wife, Shannon Lambert-Ryan.
DEVONNE FOWLKES (Background Vocals)
Devonne is a powerhouse alto that has been a professional background vocalist for more than 10 years. She is from St. Louis, MO, and now resides in Nashville, TN. Devonne has had the honor of touring around the world with artists Nicole C Mullen, Lauren Daigle, and Israel Houghton. Devonne has worked on numerous projects with Smashing Pumpkins, Pharrell, Kathie Lee Gifford, One Republic, Little Big Town, Sheryl Crow, Toby Mac, and Celine Dion, to name a few. She has performed on many television shows, including Billboard Music Awards, Dancing with the Stars, The Voice, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Ellen and the Kelly Clarkson Show.
WENDELL HENRY (Percussion)
Wendell Henry is a drummer and percussionist from Trinidad & Tobago who now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up studying jazz and world percussion rhythms which shaped his style and sound, making him a very versatile musician. He has performed as a drummer and/or percussionist for Stanley Jordan, Kirk Whalum, Toby Mac, Mandisa, Michael W. Smith, Michael McDonald, Abraham Laboriel, Halfway To Hazard, and the Minnesota Orchestra, just to name a few. He also does music production and has been a music director at a church for 5 years.
Shelly Justice is a background vocalist from Nashville, Tennessee. She has sung on various artist projects such as Don Henley, One Republic, CeCe Winans, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp and many others. You can also hear Shelly at various Disney Parks including Florida, California, Shanghai, Tokyo and Paris. Shelly is married to drummer Garth Justice and they have one son, Trey.
GARY MONTGOMERY (Irish Whistles, Flute)
A native of Northern Ireland, Gary follows a strong Northern Irish tradition of playing classical flute. He was a member of Ballyclare Victoria Flute Band, recording for both radio and television, and winning the World Flute Band Championships on 8 occasions before pursuing a career in business. Combining his love for music and his experience in the business world, Gary recently joined the Getty Music organization as CEO. He is fulfilling a life-long ambition of returning to musical performance with the Getty Band.
DAN NEEDHAM (Drums)
Originally from upstate New York, Dan moved to Nashville to pursue a career in Christian music. After graduating from Belmont University, he fell into the recording industry and has been heavily involved recording, producing and writing for over 20 years. His career has led him all over the world and beyond Christian music into many genres. Dan has toured with Amy Grant, Peter Cetera, Michael McDonald, and Natalie Grant. He has recorded with hundreds of artists including Michael W. Smith, Marc Broussard, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jonny Lang, Chris Tomlin, Andrae’ Crouch, Nick Jonas, CeCe Winans, Israel Houghton, Phil Keaggy, Josh Groban, Francesca Battistelli, Jeremy Camp, Natalie Hemby and Keith & Kristyn Getty.
JERMAINE PURIFORY (Background Vocals)
Jermaine Purifory, of Cleveland, TN, was a contestant on FOX’s competition series “American Idol” season 9. Post-Idol, he joined Christian artist Michael W. Smith for his U.S. & Canada tour. He continues to tour with several bands & artists throughout the country. Most recently he was the lead vocalist for 60’s soul Hall of Fame group The Impressions for their farewell tour with dates in the U.S., London, Blackpool, and ending in Japan.
DAVID RODGERS (Accordion, Piano, Keyboard, Hammond B-3)
Pianist and composer David Rodgers has toured or performed alongside artists including Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, David Phelps, and Jeff Coffin and has also recorded on numerous records including Keb’ Mo’s Grammy-winning Oklahoma (2019). He has performed worldwide at the Montreux & North Sea jazz festivals among others. His compositions and arrangements span multiple genres, have been performed internationally, and have aired on network television including ESPN and the SEC Network. David holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music where he pursued both classical and jazz piano performance, and a Master of Music degree from Belmont University where he studied commercial composition. He has released two albums as a leader, Songs For A Generation (2017) & Doorways (2019).
YOHANNES TONA (Bass)
Born in the vibrant city of Awassa, Southern Ethiopia, Yohannes was recognized from a young age in the Ethiopian church scene as well as the new jazz movement in the capital, Addis, where he moved to attend Yared Music School. He continued his studies abroad, which led to a scholarship at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He moved to St. Paul, MN to be Music Director at Ethiopian Evangelical Church and continued his development as a musician and formed The Yohannes Tona Band. Yohannes plays with many artists, including Darnel Davis & the Remnants, Nachito Herrera, Dr. Mambos Combo, The Sounds of Blackness, Jef Lee Johnson, and Dave Koz. Currently, Yohannes is touring with Stokley and Cory Wong as well as filling dates with his own projects. Recent performances include at Red Rocks, Bonnaroo, Fuji Rock, Montreux Jazz, Jazz in Marciac, Capital Jazz, Montréal Jazz, Hollywood Bowl, and The Blue Note. He is currently working on music that reflects his Ethiopian roots and the American experience.
MAGGIE WHITE (Fiddle, Mandolin, Irish Dance)
Maggie White is an accomplished fiddler, “ ...completely comfortable handling anything from classical to bluegrass, country to Celtic” (Matt Merta, Fiddler Magazine) who also brings mandolin, singing, and dancing to her energizing performances. She has performed multiple times with artists on the Grand Ole Opry, and was a part of the Young American Bluegrass Idols in addition to placing in the National Old Time Fiddler Competition. During her time in the Celtic band RUNA she was nominated for Irish fiddler of the year. Before graduating Belmont University, she was awarded the Presser Scholarship and was a winner of the Classical Performers Concerto Competition. Originally from Kentucky, Maggie now resides in Nashville, TN. She has toured extensively with Peter Mayer Group and currently tours with Keith and Kristyn Getty. In 2019 she and her husband Zach began releasing music as a duo, Zach & Maggie.
ZACH WHITE (Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Dobro)
Zach White is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer based in Nashville, TN. Born and raised in the Midwest, Zach grew up studying classical instruments before discovering a love for guitar and folk music leading him to a degree in commercial music from Belmont University, where he met his wife, Maggie. For over 15 years he held leadership positions at his local church serving as a full or part-time music director. He frequently guest leads at churches and events all over the country. After many years of supporting other acts in Nashville, Zach & Maggie formed their own duo by the same name. Their show stands unique in its original material of character-driven songs filled with imaginative lyrics, strong instrumentals, and witty humor. This has garnered notable acclaim from their steadily growing fanbase and songwriting awards from both the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Contest for tracks on their 2023 album, The Elephant in the Room. More info at zachandmaggie.com
Malcolm Guite
POET IN RESIDENCE
Poet-Priest Malcolm Guite was Chaplain for 20 years at Girton College, and is now a Life Fellow of the college. He lectures widely in England and North America on Theology and Literature. His books include: Love, Remember (2017); Mariner, a spiritual biography of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (2017); Parable and Paradox (2016); The Singing Bowl (2013); Sounding the Seasons (2012); Theology and the Poetic Imagination (2010) and Faith Hope and Poetry (2006). Malcolm has edited two poetry anthologies for Lent and Advent: The Word in the Wilderness (2014) and Waiting on the Word (2015).
After Prayer, Malcolm’s poetic response to George Herbert’s poem Prayer was published in 2019. David’s Crown, Malcolm’s poetic response to all the Psalms, was published in spring 2021.
In 2021 he was awarded the Archbishop Lanfranc medal for education and scholarship by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Malcolm has a particular interest in the imagination as a truth-bearing faculty and continues to reflect deeply on how poetry can stimulate and re-awaken our prayer life.
This poem is a celebration of language and literacy, the magical way that words can summon up images, images that bring with them whole worlds, all the hidden correspondences between Word and World, a magic witnessed by the way a word like spell means both to spell a word and to make magic, the way chant is embedded in enchantment. But there is, as C. S. Lewis would say, a deeper magic still. If all language is a kind of spell, it is a Good Spell (or Gospel as we later shortened that term). For Christian Faith points to a single source, in the Word, the Logos of God, for both the mystery of language and the mystery of being. Christ is the Word within all words, the Word behind all worlds. So this poem celebrates the God-given power and mystery of language, the magic of naming, the summoning powers entrusted to us in the twenty-six letters of our alphabet. – Malcolm Guite
SpellSummon the summoners, the twenty-six enchanters. Spelling silence into sound, they bind and loose, they find and are not found. Re-call the river-tongues from Alph to Styx, summon the summoners, the shaping shapes the grounds of sound, the generative gramma signs of the Mystery, inscribed arcana runes from the root-tree written in the deeps, leaves from the tale-tree lifted, swift and free, shining, re-combining in their dance the genesis of every utterance, pattering the pattern of the Tree. Summon the summoners, and let them sing. The summoners will summon Everything.
“Summon the summoners…spelling silence into sound”
- Malcolm Guite
(read the full poem on the preceding page)
God is not silent. He speaks to us. In His creation. In His Holy Scriptures. And “in these last days” through His Son, the living Word. The first and last word are His. We can speak only because He did. How miraculous is the gift of language given to us that we might return a language of praise to Him!
This year’s theme is “Sing! Songs of the Bible”. This year’s commissioned visual art will help illuminate that theme by considering the building blocks of language, the alphabet of sounds. Hidden in these sounds are the notes of intelligent design and light. When joined together they bring melodies of truth and grace for all to hear.
In the darkness something was happening at last. A voice had begun to sing…There were no words. It was hardly a tune. But it was, beyond comparison, the most beautiful sound he had ever heard.
(Aslan singing Narnia into being; C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew)
With the help of renowned Irish artist Ross Wilson, we will focus on three letters of the Hebrew language, the original language of the Psalms we sing. These letters are actually found written down in Psalm 119 which follows an acrostic pattern. This literary motif gives a sense of the completeness and beauty of God’s Word.
Each letter–the first, middle, and last–will mark each day of the conference.
Day 1 - Songs of the Old Testament
Aleph (Psalm 119:1-8)
The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet is Aleph, a letter associated with the beginning. Our Creator God is the source and foundation of human reason, language, meaning, and order.
“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3, ESV)
“You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.” (Psalm 119:4)
“Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?” (Lyrics of Isaiah 40:21)
Day 2 - Songs of the New Testament
Mem (Psalm 119:97-104)
The middle letter of the Hebrew alphabet is Mem. It is often associated with water and pathways. As we move to the New Testament, we see Christ succeed where Israel has failed. He is the dawning light, the living water, the path of life, the promises of the Old Testament fulfilled in the New.
“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103)
“…Jesus stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ”Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”’” (John 7:37-38)
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people…as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets of old.” (Song of Zechariah, Luke 1:68,70)
Day 3 - The Bible in the Modern World
Tav (Psalm 119:169-176)
The final letter of the Hebrew alphabet is Tav. It is associated with truth, completion, the end. We hold fast to the truth with confidence that every Word of the Lord will be fulfilled (Isaiah 55:11).
“Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.” (Psalm 119:170)
“Who has performed and done this, calling the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.” (Lyrics of Isaiah 41:4)
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” (Song from Revelation 5:13)
The letters together
These three sounds (reading right to left) make the Hebrew word “emet”, meaning “truth”. God’s Word is the truth we sing and live and share.
“The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.“ (Psalm 119:160)
We would like to thank Ross Wilson for his beautiful work and would direct you to his thoughts on the art on the next page.
Ross Wilson
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Ross Wilson is one of Ireland’s leading artists and sculptors. He has been a visiting speaker at Harvard University, Magdalen College Oxford, Jesus College Cambridge, Wheaton College Chicago, the National Portrait Gallery London, and the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC.He is an Adjunct Professor on the Irish Studies Program with John Brown University USA. Wilson’s work has been showcased at both Christie’s and Sotheby’s London.
He was awarded a BEM by HRH Queen Elizabeth II for his services to charity, community outreach and work amongst underprivileged communities within Northern Ireland, and further afield in Rwanda. He is a former High Sheriff and in 2023 he was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of County Londonderry, a position given approval by King Charles III.
His work is contained in many public collections: The National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britain London, Jesus College Cambridge, The Fogg Museum Harvard, The British Museum London, HRH King Charles III, The Palace of Westminster London.
Ross Wilson is an advocate of community outreach through creativity, he believes passionately in creative interaction with young people, that creativity is an important part of well-being, a key dynamic within spiritual and educational development, helping to foster original ideas that bring value and meaning into a young person’s inner life, to create and evolve hope, through self-belief, ambition, and vision.
ALEPH MEM TAV
BEHIND THE ART: Aleph,
Mem, Tav | Ross Wilson
What inspired your approach in how you created these three artworks?
God’s word, both spoken by Him, and recorded in scripture, gives breath, being, and form, it’s literally speaking creativity. God first reveals Himself through His creativity. He is a maker. He is our maker. My approach to the making of these artworks is based on the idea of God’s word giving form to what we see around us. I wanted each letter to have its own unique form, connecting into its own unique sound and original meaning.I have simply attempted to give each one of these three letters, a unique visual dynamic, to help reflect the continual shaping of God’s word, to us and in us.
What inspired the process?
Research into the Hebrew text, the structure of how a letter is set down, the idea of how its shape, becomes paired with its sound, how we actually make the sound, because when reading we first recognise the shape of the letter. The process started very simply, looking a the outline of each letter, making drawings, and coloured studies, and then applying a type of three dimensional imaginative spacial process, giving each letter, colour, volume, and form.
How do you hope people will engage with the art?
My obvious hope is that people will both visually and spiritually connect, that they will engage both, outwardly, and inwardly. That as the conference progresses, day by day, what we hear will go deeper, and become more insightful, challenging each of us to move towards a revived gospel purpose in the midst of a lost and despairing world.
Why is art important in worship?
Creativity and art is part of God’s image in us. The irony is that over many centuries we have let ourselves be educated out of creativity, ‘we’ the church, can often lean into a dulling down, a kind of reverse illumination, where the mediocre and the mundane, can so easily replace the majestic and the inspirational within our worship. I believe that redemption through Christ, is the ultimate form of creativity known to humankind, and that through the profound mystery of re-birth, we each have a core responsibility to inspire the church, it is part of our duty to breathe out the alphabet of God’s grace, to show a sense of wonder and hope, in and through our worship towards a holy, loving and giving God.
SING CONFERENCE STAFF AND CREW
GETTY MUSIC STAFF
James Ainscough
Beverly Bartsch
Nigel Campbell .........................
Nathan Carpenter .....................
Heidi Davis ................................
Judy Getty .................................
Emily Graves .............................
Ken Johnson .............................
Deborah Klemme ......................
John Martin ...............................
Joni McCabe ..............................
Greg McNey ...............................
Gary Montgomery .....................
John Moran ...............................
Kristin Pierson ..........................
Cameron Russell ......................
Grant Soderberg .......................
Stefanie Tichacek
Elizabeth Tomyn .......................
GETTY BAND CREW
Nathan Carpenter
Sarah Graves
Daniel Myers
Sam Pierson
Jeremy Simmons ......................
Getty Music Foundation
Sr. Accountant
Executive Director Conference & Live Events
Systems Administrator
Financial Controller
Director of Technology and Data
Customer Experience Manager
Production Manager/A&R Admin.
Executive Director Touring
Programming and Hymnal Advisor
Sales Advisor
Senior Advisor
CEO
Marketing & Sales Manager
Getty Music Foundation
Creative Content Manager
Director of Marketing
Financial Manager
Executive Assistant to Keith & Kristyn Getty
Video Engineer & Lyrics Operator
Artist Liaison
Production Manager & FOH Engineer
Stage Manager
Monitor Engineer
EVENT MANAGEMENT - THE GREATEST SHOW EVENTS
Tara Chasteen
Jayme Locke
Mona Lisa Warren
Vilma Salinas
Event Manager (Program Lead)
Event Manager (Artists & VIP)
Event Manager (Venues)
Event Manager (Hospitality)
PRODUCTION - ORANGE THREAD LIVE
Luke McElroy ............................ Founder/President
Dan Almon................................. VP, Operations
Stephen Mathew ....................... VP, Development
Ken Johnson ............................. Creative Director
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT HOSTS
Gaylord Opryland Resort (Kent Russell, Paul Trudell, Lisa Hejazi, and the whole team.) Thank you to the Van Wingerden family for providing the beautiful orchids for this year’s conference.
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
We sincerely thank all our amazing volunteers for making Sing! a success. Their dedication and hard work have been invaluable.
Jonna
Elizabeth
Sondra
Gayle
Trevor
Catherine
Tami
Deanna
Janet
Melinda
Vanessa
Rich
Gregory
Michelle
Lydia Will
Charity
Jay
Andrew
Chris
Peggi
Anthony Graham Bethany
Ross
Derrick
Thomas
Lola
Mary
Donald
Eddie
Patrick
Stevo
Elena
Debbie
Jennifer
Rachel
Amanda
Rosie-tallulah
Heather
Susie
Daniel
Ephraim
Elisa
Don Ansel
Luann
Velma
Shelley
Julie
Pam
Christopher
Paul
Mike
Mary Ann
Kayla
Sarah
Rachelle
Stephanie
Annette
Andrea Tucker Luke
Victoria
Nina John Jane Krista Joel
Paisley
Kathy
Randy
Amelia
Bud
Peter
Jackie
Michael
Lois
Micah
Stephen Glen
Suzanne
Amy
Ginny
Anna
Meredith
Emmanuel
Ben
Alan
Deanna Schroeder
Heather Ertzberger
Gayle Troy
Daniel Troy
Nicole Joan
Nicolette
Wesley Maggie
Cailey
Martha
Samantha
Doris
SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO OUR LEAD VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT
Amy Dawson
Martha Robertson
Ross McAfee
Elisa Su
Kathy Moric
Amanda Cornwell
If you are interested in volunteering next year, stop by the info desk and add your name to the list
We also extend our gratitude to the Planning Centre for sponsoring the volunteer program and supporting our vision.
More songs from the team behind
“In Christ Alone” and “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
We live in the most exciting time to be Christians.
There are more professing Christians than at any point in human history, more churches planting, and the Bible is in more languages than at any point in human history.
Yet the challenges are more fierce than at any point and the global church - a great multitude from all tribes and peoples and languages, bound together in Christ - needs more support than ever before. Deep believers need encouragement to sing together of the incomparable riches of His grace.
Since the Sing! conference began we have been investing time and financial resources in ensuring the conference was available in other languages and we have been able to offer travel grants (with free passes) to Christian leaders around the world.
Now through the newly-founded Foundation, we are translating this year’s Sing! Global conference sessions into at least 10 languages (Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish), making them freely available through networks across the globe throughout the fall.
Keith and Kristyn Getty established the Getty Music Foundation in 2021 as a global expansion of their vision to equip believers with hymns to carry for life. The Foundation’s ministry activities include training global hymn writers; hosting educational events; translating and distributing teaching resources; and connecting strategic leaders to the work of deepening Christ-centered corporate worship. Through an ever-growing network of like-minded partners, the Foundation seeks to invigorate the next generation of hymn writers and musical leaders, all with the prayerful hope that churches around the world might be increasingly marked by rich theology, timeless artistry, and robust singing.
2022 2023 2024
In addition to this, in 2022 we intend to bring over 100 musicians and church leaders from around the world to be part of the conference, to help resource, inspire and learn from the communities from which they came.
2023 sees the inaugural International Sing! conference, in addition to the annual event in Nashville. We are planning for these to rotate round the continents in four-year patterns, with 2023 being “Sing! Europe” in Belfast, to which we aim to bring over 100 leaders from many different countries in Europe to be part of the multi-day event.
This year the Foundation has the exciting opportunity to back the Getty’s leadership of worship at the Fourth Annual Lausanne Congress in Seoul, South Korea later this month. Both prayer and financial support are needed to sustain Keith and Kristyn in fulfilling their important responsibilities at this historic event.
In 2024 and beyond we also look forward to working in partnership with the Sing! Hymnal to continue our mission to educate the global church with this new opportunity.
The Foundation is registered with the IRS as a non-profit with 501c3 status. Operating with an independent Board and staff, it has a single-minded focus on its charitable mission. The Foundation began with a tithe of royalties and income from the Getty Music Group and now welcomes contributions from all who seek to invest in its exciting and impactful mission.
The Foundation is registered with the IRS as a non-profit with 501c3 status. Operating with a separate Board and separate staff team, it has a single-minded focus on its charitable mission.
The Foundation began with a tithe of royalties and income from the Getty Music Group and we are now inviting others to contribute. If you wish to support our mission to equip, educate and encourage the global church, please find out more at GettyMusicFoundation.org
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
INFORMATION DESK / LOST & FOUND / ADA ASSISTANCE
For any help or assistance, please visit the Information Desk located in the Delta Lobby. General conference lost & found will be held at this desk. The hotel also has a lost & found department that can be reached by calling 615-889-1000 or by filling out the form on this link: https://joinfoundhero.com/locations/gaylord-opryland-resort-convention-center. Any lost & found items not picked up by the end of the conference will be turned into their lost & found department and held by the hotel. The hotel is fully accessible but if you need more information about the physical features of the accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call 615-889-1000. For any conference specific ADA Assistance, please stop by our info desk in the Delta lobby.
NURSING MOTHER’S LOUNGE
The Mother’s Lounge is located on the Delta Mezzanine level in Canal C and features rocking chairs and changing tables. Many of the women’s restrooms on the resort property have lounge areas inside for you to sit in as well.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Gaylord Opryland has many restaurants on property for you to use during your stay. We recommend downloading the Gaylord Opryland app to see the menus and hours of operation. However, and new for this year, our Sing! Village will also have lunch and dinner offerings on Tuesday and Wednesday, if you pre-purchased a meal ticket! The nearby Opry Mills mall also has many food options for your stay.
GLOBAL APP
SING! LEVELS MAP AND BREAKOUTS
GAYLORD OPRYLAND CONVENTION CENTER
DOWN TO DELTA LOBBY (FOLLOW YELLOW PATH)
ROUTE FROM DELTA TO TENNESSEE (FOLLOW YELLOW PATH)
RYMAN HALL C ....................................... SING! VILLAGE - EXHIBITORS, LIVE STAGE, FOOD COURT & BOOKSTORE
Restrooms
Elevator
Breakout A12, B12, C12
Delta Walkway (Level 0) Delta River Stairs
Sweetwater Village
Sing! Kids
Sweetwater Stage
Getty Music Hub Food Court
Bookstore
Exhibits
Delta Island (Level 1)
INTRODUCING THE
Discover the heart of fellowship, learning, and creativity at the brand new Sing! Village, located on Level 0, in the Ryman Hall C. This vibrant area is designed to enrich your Sing! Conference experience with a variety of engaging and inspiring activities for all ages. Here’s what you can look forward to:
EXHIBITS
Explore a wide range of exhibits featuring leading ministries, organizations, and resources dedicated to enhancing your worship and faith journey. Connect with representatives, discover new tools for your ministry, and gather ideas to take back to your church community.
BOOKSTORE
Dive into a curated selection of books, music, and resources at the Sing! Bookstore. From theology and worship to children’s books and devotionals, you’ll find a wealth of materials to support and inspire your personal and spiritual growth.
SWEETWATER VILLAGE AND STAGE
Experience the dynamic atmosphere of Sweetwater Village, where music and technology meet. Visit the Sweetwater exhibit for hands-on demos of the latest audio and musical equipment. Don’t miss the Sweetwater Stage, featuring live performances, workshops, interviews and podcast recordings with artists and experts. Visit the Sing! App for the full schedule.
FAITH-BASED CRAFTS
Explore our faith-based crafts section and discover a variety of inspiring and meaningful keepsakes that beautifully express faith through arts and crafts. These unique items make wonderful gifts and cherished additions to any home.
SING! KIDS ZONE
Children are invited to the Sing! Kids Zone, a dedicated space for fun and interactive learning. With engaging activities designed to teach and inspire, the Kids Zone ensures our youngest attendees have a memorable and enriching experience.
ATTENDEE LOUNGE PROVIDED BY LIKEWISE WORSHIP
This is a warm, inviting space where conference attendees can have conversations and connect with their teams for fellowship and discussion, located directly adjacent to the Food Court and Sweetwater Stage. Likewise Worship seeks to reduce the number of worship leaders who consider leaving ministry by serving and preserving them through community, care, and competency.
FOOD COURT
Refuel and relax in our Food Court, located adjacent to the Sweetwater Stage, offering a selection of delicious meals and snacks (lunch and dinner only on Tuesday and Wednesday.) Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a place to unwind, you’ll find a variety of options to keep you energized throughout the conference. Meal tickets can be purchased at the Info Desk next to the entrance to the Sing! Village(Ryman Hall C.)
Join us at the Sing! Village in Ryman Hall C, Level 0, and immerse yourself in a hub of worship, creativity, and community. There’s something for everyone, and we can’t wait to share this experience with you!
SING! VILLAGE HOURS
Tuesday, September 3: 9:00am-11:30pm Wednesday, September 4: 7:30am-11:30pm Thursday, September 5: 7:30am-2:00pm
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GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA & CLIFF BARROWS
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2023
THROUGH THE YEARS
2017 –DAVID CROWDER
– DAVID KIM
2021 – GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE
2021 – KIRK WHALUM
2014 – CARNEGIE HALL DEBUT
SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS
JEFF BARNETT - Jeff Barnett is the Director of Worship Sales at Sweetwater. He has 25 years’ experience in worship technology as a live sound and recording engineer, system designer, installer, educator, and musician. Jeff works with thousands of churches and worship artists from all over the world, including Jesus Culture, David Crowder, Shane & Shane, and many more. Jeff enjoys working in his home studio and singing with his a cappella group, Smooth Edge 2. Jeff and his wife, Brit, are proud parents of six kids.
JEREMY BEGBIE - Jeremy Begbie is Thomas A. Langford Distinguished Professor in Theology at Duke Divinity School and McDonald Agape Director and founder of Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts. He teaches systematic theology, specializing in the interface between theology and the arts. His particular interest is the interplay between music and theology. Educated largely in Scotland, before studying theology at Aberdeen and Cambridge, he read music and philosophy at Edinburgh University. Holding piano performing and teaching qualifications, he is also an oboist, and a Fellow of the Royal School of Church Music.
ALISTAIR BEGG - Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry since 1975. He graduated from the London School of Theology and subsequently served in Scotland at Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh and Hamilton Baptist Church. In 1983, he became the senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio, where he continues to lead the congregation and teach God’s Word Sunday by Sunday. Begg is also the Bible teacher on the daily and weekend program Truth For Life. Truth For Life is distributed through 1,900 radio networks across the United States and can also be heard online at truthforlife.org, through YouTube, via podcast, and by way of numerous other listening platforms. Alistair is the author of several books. He and his wife Susan were married in 1975 and have three grown children and eight grandchildren.
MATT BOSWELL - Matt Boswell is lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas, President of Doxology & Theology, and a hymn writer. For full bio, see the Getty Music Hymn Writing Team section.
DR. DAVID BRUCE - Dr. David Bruce lives in Northern Ireland with his wife, Zoe. They have four adult children and two grandchildren, all living in Ireland. David served as a Presbyterian pastor in Ireland after receiving theological training in Aberdeen, Scotland. He worked with Inter Varsity for three years and then led two churches in the city center of Dublin before becoming the Irish Director of an international youth and children’s ministry, Scripture Union. This role included pioneering new work in the former Soviet Republics during the 1990s. For the next 15 years, he headed up the Mission Department of the Irish Presbyterian Church. In 2020, he was elected Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly, a post he held for two years. He loves to preach and teach and to help Christian organizations think strategically about their mission in the world.
COLIN BUCHANAN
- Colin Buchanan is Australia’s Number 1 kids Christian artist. With a career spanning 3 decades, Colin’s uniquely Bible-saturated songs have influenced generations of kids and families across the globe. Dublin-born Colin uniquely straddles Australia’s Christian and secular media as a respected songwriter, beloved TV presenter, picture book author, radio panelist and live performer. His recent collaboration with CityAlight, “Jesus Strong and Kind“, has introduced Colin to an even wider audience, showcasing his songwriting talents and moving theologian Sinclair Ferguson to write, “It immediately reminded me of the hymns Horatius Bonar had written for children – full of simplicity and grace in their presentation of the Lord Jesus.”
NATHAN BURGGRAFF
- Nathan Burggraff serves as associate professor of music theory and director of the piano department at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music (M.M., M.A., Ph.D.), Nathan has focused his research on examining the impact of musical and cultural changes on congregational singing and has published articles in Artistic Theologian and the Southwestern Journal of Theology. He has also produced two solo sacred piano albums: Hymns & Prayers and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. When he is not in the classroom, Nathan enjoys spending time with his wife Diana and their five boys.
GRACIA BURNHAM - For 17 years, Martin and Gracia Burnham served as missionaries in the Philippines with New Tribes Mission. Martin, an experienced jungle pilot, brought mail and supplies to the region. In 2001, they were taken hostage by militant Muslims. After 376 days of captivity, Martin was killed during a rescue attempt, but Gracia was freed. Gracia is now a popular speaker and a New York Times bestselling author of two books: In the Presence of My Enemies and To Fly Again
RUTH CHOU SIMONS - Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies, including Beholding and Becoming, When Strivings Cease, and Now and Not Yet. She is an artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s hearts. Through social media and her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com, 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.
COCHREN & CO. - Michael Cochren is an award-winning singer/songwriter and worship leader. After graduating from school, Cochren began playing music across the country under the name Cochren & Co. With hope-filled lyrics and timeless melodies, Cochren & Co. blurs the line between American pop/rock and soul/blues to create a classic sound all their own. Nominated for a GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year, their debut album, Don’t Lose Hope, included Billboard Top 10 Radio Hits “Church (Take Me Back)”, “One Day,” and “Who Can.” Their sophomore project, Running Home, features the group’s first No. 1 radio single “Running Home” as well as “Thank God for Sunday Morning.”
JOE CRIDER - Joe Crider is the Dean of the School of Church Music and Worship and Professor of Church Music and Worship at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. With 30 years of ministry and academic experience, Dr. Crider is a frequent speaker and clinician at worship conferences and churches. His passion is in the area of worship theology and the practical methodology of designing and leading corporate worship on a weekly basis. In the fall of 2021, Seminary Hill Press released Crider’s book called Scripture Guided Worship: A Call to Pastors and Worship Leaders. Joe and Amy have been married 36 years and have four children and five grandchildren.
KELLIE CUNNINGHAM
- Kellie Cunningham directs the children’s choir program at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA. She serves as adjunct faculty in piano pedagogy at The Master’s University and is a nationally certified teacher of music, having taught piano lessons for over twenty years. Currently a doctoral student at USC Thornton School of Music, she holds degrees from The Master’s University and the University of Oklahoma. Kellie sees music as a means of worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ—the Creator of all art and beauty—and proclaiming the glory of His name.
RICK
DEMPSEY - Rick Dempsey and his wife, Kari, are active members of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA. They have five children and nine grandchildren. Over the past 35 years, Rick worked for the Walt Disney Company as a founding member and Sr. Vice President - Creative at Disney Character Voices. Additionally, he oversaw the creation of all Disney, Pixar, Lucas, and Marvel projects in 65 languages worldwide. In 2017 he received an Emmy for his contributions to the industry in international localization. He was also a key figure in bringing The Chronicles of Narnia franchise to the Disney Studios. Presently, Rick serves as the President of SnoCone Productions. The Chosen TV series relies on Rick and SnoCone Productions to achieve a groundbreaking feat: delivering The Chosen in 100 dubbed and 600 subtitled languages, marking a milestone in media.
MARK DEVER - Mark Dever is the Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, where he has served for 30 years. In addition, he serves as the President of 9Marks and has authored a number of books, including Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
LIGON DUNCAN - Ligon Duncan is the Chancellor and CEO as well as the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at 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.
SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS
JON DUNCAN - Jon Duncan serves as senior professor of church music and worship in the School of Church Music and Worship at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Through his teaching he emphasizes that when God’s people gather to worship, they are equipped and inspired to share the gospel. Dr. Duncan has extensive experience leading worship in the local church and at the denominational level, and as conductor of two premier choral groups. Dr. Duncan is also the creator of a conference titled, “Discovering Biblical Worship,” which has been taught in 8 states and 4 countries. He is an author and contributing author to articles in Church Musician, Worship, and other Lifeway materials. Jon is married to Mary, and they have two grown children, Raechel and Jessica.
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). His music has sold millions of copies, has received numerous awards and distinctions, and has become well established in the repertoire of choirs around the world. Dan holds a doctorate in composition and a master’s degree in piano performance. He currently serves as Editor at Beckenhorst Press, Chair of the American Choral Director’s Association Composition Initiatives Committee, adjunct Faculty at Furman University, and Artist-In-Residence at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church (Greenville, SC).
BRYAN FOWLER - Bryan Fowler is a songwriter and producer based in Nashville, TN. For full bio, see the Getty Music Hymn Writing Team section.
KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY - Keith and Kristyn Getty are songwriters, recording artists, authors, publishers and founders of Getty Music and the Sing! Conference. For full bio, see the “About Keith and Kristyn” section.
SISSY GOFF - Sissy is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be. Sissy is a sought-after speaker and is a frequent guest on media outlets including CNN, Good Morning America and Inside Edition. She is the bestselling author of 13 books including her latest, The Worry-Free Parent: Finding the Confidence You Need So Your Kids Can, Too. She is the co-host of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast. Follow Sissy on Instagram @raisingboysandgirls and @sissygoff.
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. His latest book is The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom. He lives with his wife Jenny in the Washington DC area.
MALCOLM GUITE - Poet-Priest Malcolm Guite was Chaplain for 20 years at Girton College, Cambridge and remains Supernumerary Fellow. He teaches at the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, and lectures widely in England and North America on Theology and Literature. His books include: Love, Remember (2017); Mariner, a spiritual biography of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (2017); Parable and Paradox (2016); The Singing Bowl (2013); Sounding the Seasons (2012); Theology and the Poetic Imagination (2010) and Faith Hope and Poetry (2006). Malcolm has edited two poetry anthologies for Lent and Advent: The Word in the Wilderness (2014) and Waiting on the Word (2015). After “Prayer,” Malcolm’s poetic response to George Herbert’s poem “Prayer” was published in 2019. David’s Crown, Malcolm’s poetic response to all the Psalms, was published in 2021. Malcolm has a particular interest in the imagination as a truth-bearing faculty and continues to reflect deeply on how poetry can stimulate and re-awaken our prayer life.
WENDELL HENRY- Wendell Henry is a drummer and percussionist from Trinidad & Tobago who now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. For full bio, see the About the Getty Band section.
DWAN HILL - Dwan Hill is a 3x GRAMMY award-winning, 2x Dove award-winning, a 2x ASCAP Rhythm and Soul award winner, songwriter, producer, musician, writer, and church leader based in Nashville, TN. He has toured worldwide as the music director for CeCe Winans as well as with renowned artists such as Lauren Daigle, Jonny Lang, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Tauren Wells. An advocate for the vibrancy and vitality of choral singing, Dwan is the founder of The Choir Room. He has contributed to numerous modern hymns, including “Christ Is All in All.”
JORDAN KAUFLIN - Jordan Kauflin serves as worship pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, GA. For full bio, see the Getty Music Hymn Writing Team section.
GILBERT LENNOX - Gilbert Lennox, father of Kristyn Getty and brother to John Lennox, is a pastor and Bible teacher from Northern Ireland. After many years of church planting work, Gilbert left his career as a schoolteacher in order to devote himself to Bible teaching and church leadership in Glenabbey Church, which he and his wife Heather helped to found in 1988. After 30 years on staff, Gilbert stepped aside from his leadership roles to focus on preaching, mentoring younger leaders and writing, while having more time for family – he and Heather have four adult children and nine grandchildren. He is the author of numerous Bible study and devotional guides for use in the church and a passionate outdoor photographer and supplies much of the photography for Getty Music.
TRIP LEE - Trip Lee is a renowned artist, author, and speaker who has made a lasting impact on the world. With a unique blend of lyrical prowess and profound insights, Trip captivates audiences with his music and motivational messages. From his early days as a teenager releasing mixtapes to becoming a chart-topping artist, Trip has consistently pushed boundaries creatively and challenged listeners to live out their faith boldly.
BENJAMIN KLEMME - Dr. Benjamin Klemme is Associate Professor of Music and Symphony Orchestra Conductor at the Wheaton College Conservatoryof Music. Previously, Klemme taught on the faculty at Gordon College, served the Quad City Symphony Orchestra as Associate Conductor, directed the Campus Orchestra program at the University of Minnesota, and led the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association and Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association as Music Director. He has guest conducted the Minnesota Orchestra, Cleveland Pops, Vermont Symphony Orchestra, and National Repertory Orchestra. Klemme studied conducting with Mark Russell Smith, Kathy Saltzman Romey, Carl Topilow, and Louis Lane, and holds degrees in conducting and music education from the University of Minnesota, Cleveland Institute of Music, and University of Northern Iowa.
JOHN LENNOX - John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University (emeritus) and Associate Fellow of Said Business School at the university. He is an internationally renowned speaker and author on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. His most recent books include Where is God in a Coronavirus World?, Can Science Explain Everything?, Suffering Life’s Pain and 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. Furthermore, in addition to over seventy published mathematical papers, he is the co–author of two research level texts in algebra in the Oxford Mathematical Monographs series. He has publicly defended Christianity in many settings, including debating prominent atheists such as Richard Dawkins, Peter Singer and the late Christopher Hitchens. Dr. Lennox was also featured in the 2020 film Against the Tide: Finding God in an Age of Science, which follows the professor with Hollywood actor and director Kevin Sorbo as they journey from Oxford to Jerusalem and explore the evidence on which Lennox’s Christian faith stands firm. Appearing by video.
SIMON LENNOX - Simon is the CEO of The Word One to One, a UK-based ministry working to see churches mobilizing and equipping believers to share God’s Word with the people in their lives. Prior to this, after reading Theology at Oxford University, he worked in finance and founded a fitness business before joining Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) in 2016 where he launched a Bible study app called ‘WordGo’ and served on the executive team. Simon and his wife, Amy, live in Ireland with their two daughters, Rosie and Bonnie.
SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS
BOB LEPINE - Bob Lepine is best known to radio and podcast listeners as the long-time co-host of FamilyLife Today® and as the on-air announcer for Truth for Life with Alistair Begg. Bob is also the teaching pastor at Redeemer Community Church in Little Rock, Arkansas which he helped plant in 2008. He is the author of Love Like You Mean It: The Heart of a Marriage That Honors God (2020) and The Christian Husband (1999). He serves on the Board of Directors for National Religious Broadcasters and the Great Commission Collective. Bob and his wife Mary Ann have five children and nine grandchildren.
BLAIR LINNE - Blair Linne is the author of Finding My Father: How the Gospel Heals the Pain of Fatherlessness. She is a Bible teacher, actress, spoken word artist, and the creator of the podcast GLO (short for global) with the Gospel Coalition. Blair has toured globally and is known as one of the originators of the Christian Spoken Word genre. Proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through speaking and spoken word is her passion. She lives in Portland with her husband Shai Linne and their three children.
SHAI LINNE - Shai Linne is a recording artist and author. He has put out numerous Christian hiphop albums, including The Attributes of God, The Atonement and Jesus Kids. As an author, his first book, God Made Me and You, was published in 2018. His latest book is The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity. Shai also had the privilege of helping to plant Risen Christ Fellowship in September 2015 in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA. He is happily married to Blair. They have three children and reside in Portland, Oregon.
MEZ MCCONNELL - Mez McConnell is the senior pastor of Niddrie Community Church. He is the director of 20schemes, a church-planting and revitalization initiative in Scotland. He also serves as the Global Poor Strategist for Acts 29. Mez is the author of numerous books, including The Creaking on the Stairs: Finding Faith in God Through Childhood Abuse (Christian Focus) and Is There Anybody Out There?: A Journey from Despair to Hope (Christian Focus). He’s married to Miriam and has two daughters.
SANDRA MCCRACKEN - Sandra McCracken is a hymn writer, recording artist, producer and author based in Nashville, TN. For full bio, see the Getty Music Hymn Writing Team section.
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 gold-medallion winning writer with more than 35 books in print and approximately 5 million copies in circulation in multiple languages. Rob has appeared on numerous television and radio shows. He speaks widely at churches, conferences, schools, and corporate events. 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 and a forty-year veteran of the live event arena. He has spent decades on the road with countless artists such as Paul Baloche and Israel Houghton. He’s overseen hundreds of AVL installations in every type of venue imaginable. An in-demand writer, Kent has penned thousands of industry articles for hundreds of print and online publications. He’s the live sound engineer for In Touch Ministries where he mixes each week for First Baptist Atlanta (Dr. Charles Stanley). Kent and his wife Melani are based in Georgia and have two adult sons.
TRILLIA NEWBELL - Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, If God Is for Us, Fear and Faith, and the children’s books, Creative God, Colorful Us and God’s Very Good Idea. When she isn’t writing, she’s encouraging and supporting other writers as an Acquisitions Editor at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern, they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN.
MATT PAPA - Matt Papa is a hymn writer who serves as artist-in-residence at Marco Presbyterian Church in Florida and also at Cedarville University. For full bio, see the Getty Music Hymn Writing Team section.
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.
SKYE PETERSON - Skye Peterson is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. For full bio, see the Getty Music Hymn Writing Team section.
JOHN PIPER - John Piper serves as founder and lead teacher at Desiring God and is chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, Piper served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He has authored more than 50 books, and more than 30 years of his preaching and writing are available free of charge at desiringGod.org. Piper resides in the Minneapolis area with his wife of 53 years, and they have 5 children and 14 grandchildren.
ANDREW PRESSLEY - Andrew Pressley is the creator and director of KidsCore Worship, a music and worship curriculum for children that emphasizes rich content and congregational involvement. He serves as an Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church in Lindale, TX. He is a Graduate of the Fine Arts Center of Greenville County (Jazz Guitar) and has a music degree (Classical Guitar) from Anderson University as well as a Master of Divinity in Church Music (Composition) from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Andrew married Meghan in 2016. They have one daughter, Eliza, and two sons, Isaac and Jude.
JONATHAN REA - Chorus Master 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-centered events per year. Jonathan studied music at Cambridge and appears frequently on the BBC as a conductor and a Christian speaker. In 2020 he was awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, for services to music in Northern Ireland. He has been involved in local church music ministry for 4 decades and loves sharing practical insights to help congregations sing. He lives near Belfast in Northern Ireland.
SCOTT REDD - Dr. Scott Redd is the president and Stephen B. Elmer Professor of Old Testament at the Washington, D.C., campus of Reformed Theological Seminary. Scott’s interests include literary approaches to the Bible, linguistics and the biblical languages, ancient Near Eastern backgrounds to Scripture, and Old Testament theology. He cares deeply about the teaching of Scripture and its application to all situations in life, particularly in the context of a learning and worshiping community. Scott is married to the love of his life, Jennifer, and together they have five daughters.
RICK REKEDAL - Rick Rekedal is an award-winning storyteller with a three-decade career in the arts. He spent over 20 years at DreamWorks Studios, working on major properties like The Prince of Egypt, Spirit, and Kung Fu Panda. In 2023, Rick was interim CEO and President of David C. Cook & Integrity Music, leading them to three USA Today bestsellers and over 1 million YouTube subscribers. Currently, Rick is Executive Director of the Creative Arts Collective at Belmont University and serves as Chief Creative Officer for the university as a whole. He is also a trustee at Los Angeles Pacific University. Rick has been married to his wife Vicki for over 30 years and is a father to three daughters.
SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS
SHANE & SHANE - Shane & Shane is the combination of solo artists Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. After meeting in college, Shane & Shane began writing songs and touring the country leading worship. More than 15 years later, they’re writing more music than ever, with no intention of slowing down. Their desire has always been to glorify the Lord instead of themselves and they do so by writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging.
BEN SHIVE - Ben Shive is a producer, songwriter, arranger, and keyboardist. He also serves as an elder at Grace Community Church in Brentwood, TN. For full bio, see the Getty Music Hymn Writing Team section.
MICHAEL W SMITH - Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 40+ years. During his storied career, he’s written and recorded over 36 No. 1 songs, been bestowed with three GRAMMY® Awards, 45+ Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. He 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.
MATTHEW SPANDLER-DAVISON -
Matthew
Spandler-Davison serves as the director of Church in Hard Places, a ministry of Acts 29 to train church planters in poor communities around the world. He’s a church planter and the pastor of Redeemer Fellowship Church in Bardstown, Kentucky. Matthew also serves as the executive director and co-founder of 20schemes, a church-planting ministry in Scotland’s poorest communities. Originally from Stonehaven, Scotland, he’s a graduate of the University of Aberdeen and was awarded a doctorate by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Matthew is married to Tracy and has two daughters.
LAURA STORY - Laura Story is Director of Worship at Perimeter Church in Atlanta and a hymn writer. For full bio, see the Getty Music Hymn Writing Team section.
DAVID & BARONESS STROUD
- David and Baroness Stroud founded the Forum network, which draws together senior leaders of good will to work for a better world. They lead communities in London, Washington DC and New York. They have also founded and lead the Everything Network (Psalm 24:1), a faith-based community of senior leaders from different sectors who work together for the renewal of culture. David is the Founding Pastor of Christ Church London, a church meets on four sites and six services across the British capital. Baroness Philippa Stroud is the Chief Executive of ARC. She was the Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and additionally to the Prime Minister. Philippa was made a member of the House of Lords in October 2015.
YOHANNES TONA- Born in the vibrant city of Awassa, Southern Ethiopia, Yohannes was recognized from a young age in the Ethiopian church scene as well as the new jazz movement in the capital, Addis. For full bio, see the About the Getty Band section.
TREVIN WAX - Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor of theology at Cedarville University. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition, has served as general editor for The Gospel Project, and has taught theology courses at Wheaton College. He is the author of several books, including The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Rethink Your Self, and Gospel Centered Teaching.
MICHAEL WILDER - Michael Wilder serves as Professor of Music and Dean of the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music and Division of Arts and Communication. He previously served as Chair of Fine Arts at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, and as Professor of Music and Chair of the Division of Performing Arts at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Wilder performed for many years as a member of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and is currently a member of the chamber orchestra, Camerata Chicago. In November 2021, he was elected President of the National Association of Schools of Music. Michael and his wife, Joyce Anne, are the grateful parents of 11 children, whom they homeschooled, and grandparents to 11 grandchildren.
PETER J. WILLIAMS - Peter J. Williams has been leading Tyndale House, an international Bible research community in Cambridge, England, since 2007. He received his MA, MPhil, and PhD from the University of Cambridge, studying ancient languages related to the Bible and was formerly a Senior Lecturer in New Testament at the University of Aberdeen. He is an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge and a member of the Translation Oversight Committee of the English Standard Version. His book Can We Trust the Gospels? (Crossway, 2018) has been published in 15 languages. His latest book is The Surprising Genius of Jesus (Crossway, 2023).
ROSS WILSON - Ross Wilson is one of Ireland’s leading artists and sculptors. He has been a guest speaker at Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Wilson’s many portrait commissions include Nobel Laureates Seamus Heaney and Derek Walcott for the National Portrait Gallery, London. He is also the creator of the C.S. Lewis Centenary Sculpture ‘The Searcher’ located in East Belfast. In 2019 he received a BEM from Queen Elizabeth for outreach work amongst underprivileged communities in Northern Ireland.
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 track record, 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.
ADAM WRIGHT - Since 2013, Adam Wright has been making Scripture sing. Nearly ten years and seven albums later, Adam has recorded over 50 songs straight from the pages of Scripture under the moniker, The Corner Room. “These songs are a treasure to me,” says Wright. “They’ve not only impacted my family, my church, and my community, but have made a lasting impact on my own personal love and understanding of Scripture.” As The Corner Room continues its pursuit of using melodies and rhythms to bring Scripture to more and more people’s hearts, it is their prayer that listeners will encounter the power of knowing, singing, and praying God’s Word every day.
To access plenary and breakout session recordings from this year and previous years, please visit
Focus Gatherings and Special Events
FOCUS GATHERING 1 PLANNING CENTER FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesday, September 4
7:00am-8:00 AM - Bayou A
Planning your worship services and scheduling your teams can be overwhelming. Planning Center Services gives you a centralized place for both you and your teams to access personalized schedules, service information, and rehearsal files at any time. This gathering will walk beginners through the first steps of using your Services account and will set you up for future success as you learn more about this powerful application.
SWEETWATER VILLAGE & STAGE SING! VILLAGE (RYMAN EXHIBIT HALL C)
Tuesday, September 3, 9:00am - 12:30pm & 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday, September 4, 8:00am - 8:30am & 12:30pm - 6:15pm
Thursday, September 5, 8:00am - 8:30am
*Timings subject to change
JAMS
Experience live music from special guests in the Sing! Village, brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater, throughout the entire conference. Join us for unforgettable performances at the Sweetwater Village and Stage and meet with the Sweetwater team to hear all about their incredible work. Remember to check out their website at www.sweetwater.com
Keep an eye out, in the Delta Lobbies, for impromptu performances throughout the duration of the conference. You never know who might appear! These spontaneous Lobby Jams bring together surprise guests and talented musicians for unforgettable moments of live music.
Writers in the Round: An Evening of Stories and Songs
Andrew Peterson Concert: “Behold The Lamb of God”
10:15pm–11:00pm .................................. Late Night Concert with Shane & Shane / Delta Ballroom
11:30pm .................................................. Sing! Village Closes
I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.
Aleph, Psalm 119:7
“I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously;”
Song of Moses, Exodus 15:1
SINGING THE WORD
H.B. Charles, Jr.
Colossians 3:16 is the clearest statement about musical praise in the New Testament: “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.”
There is much to learn from this verse about how we should worship. However, let me lean into one primary principle regarding corporate singing: Music in worship should be viewed as an extension of the ministry of the word. Too often, preaching and music conflict. Our preaching and singing, however, should work together so that the word of Christ dwells richly in the saints. For that matter, all that happens in our corporate gatherings should build up the Lord’s people through the ministry of the word.
When we teach, admonish, and sing to one another, the word of Christ dwells in us more richly. These three elements, when practiced in the wisdom of Christ (Colossians 2:3), serve a specific purpose: mutual edification. Singing
in worship is not a form of entertainment; it is a powerful tool for building one another up in Christlikeness, reinforcing the communal nature of our worship.
Spiritual formation through corporate singing can take on different forms –songs, hymns, and spiritual songs. God likes a variety of music, including styles of music that you may not like. Yet, our tastes, customs, or preferences should not govern what and how we sing. The supremacy of Christ (Colossians 1:18) is glorified as his word dwells richly in us through music that teaches the wisdom of the word.
And, of course, our singing of the word should not be done mechanically, ritualistically, or halfheartedly. Our worship must be in spirit and truth (John 3:24). Therefore, let us sing the word to one another with thankfulness in our hearts to God. The psalmist exhorts, “Come before his presence with singing!” (Psalm 100:2). May we sing with all our hearts before the Lord, who is infinitely good, steadfast in love, and great in faithfulness to us in Christ!
God’s people have been singing their way through war and suffering for ages. When the Ephesians were being persecuted and threatened with torture, Paul commanded them to encourage “one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart” (Ephesians 5:19). Paul himself takes his own advice when bloodied, bruised, and shackled in jail—he boisterously sings a hymn at
midnight, proving that spiritual songs are powerful ammunition for besieged Christians.
Ukrainian believers see themselves in the choir of Levites who marched onto the battlefield in front of Jehoshaphat’s troops singing, “Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (2 Chronicles 20:21-22).
Singing hymns of the faith in desperate times throws the devil into confusion, sending his hoards running.
Even so, when things look dark, most of us find it hard to sing. But that’s when it’s time to reach for a hymnal, flip to a stalwart, solid hymn and sing invigorating stanzas that foster hope and faith.
Yes, life is an unrelenting war, filled with doubts, disabilities, and death. So, remember your best defense in every assault is to “Sing and make melody with your heart to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:19). Be inspired by your brothers and sisters in Ukraine, for when you find there is no music left in your life, our Great Composer still has a melody orchestrated for you. Wait upon him. And then, sing his brave music on the battlefront!
Message from Joni Eareckson Tada Message from John Lennox Interview with The Voice of the Martyrs Message from Shai Linne
10:15pm-11:00pm .................................. Late Night Concert with Dwan Hill & The Choir Room / Ryman Hall C (Sing! Village)
11:30pm Sing! Village Closes
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Mem, Psalm 119:103
And Mary said, “my soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirt rejoices in God my Savior…”
Magnificat, Luke 1:46-47
“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,”
Early Christian Hymn, Philippians 2:9
HOW THE PSALMS Teach Us to Sing
Kristyn Getty
Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!
- Psalm 96:1
God’s people have always been a singing people. There must be a robust expression of our testimony to his grace, something not just seen in our lives but heard from our voices. The Psalms teach us why singing is important, showing us what to sing about, each song like a diamond revealing the many facets of God’s character. Worship comes as a response to the revelation of God, and he has revealed himself to us in different ways. In Psalm 96, he is Creator, he is King, he is Judge. This final characteristic is the central cadence as we are called to rejoice in the perfect reign of God as the Judge of all heaven and earth.
The world is moving toward a time of judgment that will bring joy or terror, relief or dread, depending on the condition of our hearts. Judgment may not be something we are quick to celebrate in worship, but it is an
attribute the psalmist David does not hesitate to exalt. We cannot understand God’s love and grace without understanding his justice. And once we are secure in his grace, we are free to rejoice in his justice.
In Revelation, John mourns when it seems no one is worthy to open the scrolls of judgment. One of the elders replies, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah . . . has conquered, so that he can open the scroll” (Rev. 5:5). John’s vision exemplifies how only Christ is worthy, for only he is able to bring ultimate justice to the earth; it is his sacrifice that accomplishes reconciliation between us and God.
All who have believed in Christ have been clothed in his righteousness. They no longer face condemnation. Every tear of injustice and scar of affliction finds its healing and hope in him. This is an incredible revelation of grace that stirs our hearts to worship. This is the good news we
must sing about before the nations where people are bound by many physical and spiritual chains. Judgment belongs to the Lord, and he will make things right. We cannot place our hope in other things to “fix” the world, nor do we despair about the world’s current condition, for we know that when he comes, “he comes to judge the earth” (Ps. 96:13).
Are you singing words that bear the comfort and challenge of both God’s justice and his grace to your heart and those around you? Are you choosing each day, by grace, to live in the joy and the readiness his return inspires, joining with the seas, fields, and forests to long for the perfect harmony of God and for his creation to be restored?
(This article is an excerpt from the ESV Women’s Study Bible.)
BREAKOUT SESSION A WEDNESDAY 2:00PM
A1 Mark Dever and Ligon Duncan Preaching the Songs of the Bible DELTA BALLROOM
A2 Andrew Peterson (with Trevin Wax) An Interview with Andrew Peterson
A3 Ruth Chou Simons How Art and Beauty Can Instruct Our Hearts
A4 Dwan Hill Choir Is Back: How Singing Gospel Music Brings Us Together
TENNESSEE BALLROOM C
TENNESSEE BALLROOM A/B
TENNESSEE BALLROOM D/E
A5 Ross Wilson The Enchanting Creativity of Grace Exchange; The Inspiring Narrative Behind the C.S. Lewis Centenniary Sculpture in Belfast CANAL B
A6 Voice of the MartyrsGracia Burnham Singing in the Presence of My Enemies BAYOU B
BREAKOUT SESSION A WEDNESDAY 2:00PM
A7 Sweetwater - Panel with Jeff Barnett, Kent Morris Audio Excellence for Smaller Churches BAYOU C
A8 Kim Wood Sandusky Vocal Vitality: Empowering Young Voices in Your Music Program for Collective Success
A9 Malcolm Guite Songs of Lament, Songs of Victory: Making the Poetry of the Psalms Your Own!
BAYOU D
BAYOU E
A10 Robert Morgan Vital Hymns for Children to Know CANAL A
A11 Peter Williams How to Help Friends and Family Trust the Bible in a Pluralistic Generation
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A12 Sandra McCracken and Skye Peterson Songs and Stories RYMAN HALL C (SING! VILLAGE)
Supported by The Virginia Martin Howard Foundation
BREAKOUT SESSION B WEDNESDAY 3:30PM
B1 Alistair Begg Pastors, You Are Not the Worship Leaders DELTA BALLROOM
B2 Colin Buchanan Family Hymn Singalong the Good Old Aussie Way
B3 Shai & Blair Linne Cultivating Vibrant Creativity in Family Life
B4 Trillia Newbell Sing the Bible: The Songs of Wisdom
TENNESSEE BALLROOM C
TENNESSEE BALLROOM A/B
TENNESSEE BALLROOM D/E
B5 Kellie Cunningham From Kampala to California: How Childrens’ Choirs Can Draw the Next Generation to Jesus CANAL B
B6 Voice of the Martyrs Heroic Faith: Inspiring Stories from the Global Body of Christ BAYOU B
BREAKOUT
SESSION
B WEDNESDAY 3:30PM
B7 Sweetwater - Panel with Jeff Barnett, Kent Morris
B8 David Bruce, with Music from Jonathan Rea & New Irish Arts
B9 Rick Dempsey and Rick Rekedal
B10
B11
B12
Gilbert Lennox and Simon Lennox
Sissy Goff
Laura Story and Friends
Streaming Excellence for Smaller Churches
The Psalms - Songs which Shock and Soothe to Restore the Soul
Disney, DreamWorks, and Your Child’s Imagination
BAYOU C
BAYOU D
BAYOU E
Passing the Bible to the Next Generation CANAL A
Inside Out: How to Help Children with Anxiety
BAYOU A
Songs and Stories RYMAN HALL C
Supported by The Virginia Martin Howard Foundation
(SING! VILLAGE)
SPEAKER
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 5TH
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH
7:30am .................................................... Sing! Village Opens / Ryman Hall C (Sing! Village)
8:00am-9:00am ...................................... Breakout Block C
9:30am-12:30pm .................................... Plenary Session 5 / Delta Ballroom Message from Trip Lee Closing Interview with Keith & Kristyn Getty
2:00pm.................................................... Sing! Village Closes
Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me.
Tav, Psalm 119:175
“Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the Nations!”
Song of Moses and of The Lamb, Revelation 15:3
“Behold, I am making all things new.”
“It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.”
Song from Revelation 21: 5-6
THE GOOD LIFE
Trip Lee
Iam a lover of hip hop. I fell in love with the music from when I was 10, and I’ve never been the same since. As a child and a teenager, when I wasn’t in class or asleep, I was listening to my favorite rappers. I hung on their every word, and they had a lot to say. Most rappers don’t intend to be teachers, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t learning. I listened closely to their ideas about the good life—and I liked what I heard.
With albums in my CD player such as Get Rich or Die Trying, are you surprised my idea of the good life was having a wallet so stuffed it wouldn’t even close? It wasn’t all about money, though. I can’t forget the lessons I learned about status (chase it), women (chase them), and happiness (chase it by chasing the first two).
Don’t get me wrong, though. Hip hop music was not the problem; sinful lies were. The rest of the culture told me those exact same lies in a more subtle fashion. And my self-centered, glory-hungry heart ate them up. All of us live by faith, and sadly, I believed the lies of the enemy over the truth of God. But when I was still a teenager I met Jesus, and what I heard from Him challenged every idea I had about the good life.
I remember being puzzled by something I read in Philippians for the first time. Paul
spoke about death in a peculiar way. At the time, I’d heard many quotes about death. I’d heard it said that death is certain, and even that death should be accepted, but the Apostle Paul took it a step further. He said, “to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21).
Death is when your brain, your heart, and your lungs stop doing their job. Death means you’re separated from family and that your life work is over. Unlike our other trials, death is, for the deceased, literally “the end of the world”—the end of this one anyway. So how could death possibly be gain? It just didn’t fit with my old views of the good life.
In order for us to understand what Paul meant by these four words, to die is gain, we have to understand the four that came right before them. In Philippians 1, Paul explains why he seems to be okay with either staying alive or dying at the hands of his persecutors. He writes in verse 21, “to live is Christ” (emphasis mine). With those words, the apostle told me what life is really all about—Jesus. How could my self-centered, status-obsessed worldview survive next to that truth?
To live is not wealth. To live is not worldly success. To live is not sex. To live is not family. To live is Christ. We were created by Jesus and for Jesus, the merciful Savior who stood in our place and offers us new life. Jesus is our mediator before the Father, the motivation for all our decisions, and the driving force behind our every move. It’s all about Jesus. There is no good life apart from Jesus, because without Jesus life has no meaning.
This is why Paul could say, “to die is gain.” Whether he died or lived, Jesus would be honored. Life meant he got to serve Jesus and death meant he would get to be with Jesus—and there’s nowhere he would have rather been (v. 23). We can learn from Paul here. The truth is, it’s better to be dirt poor in the presence of Jesus than to be filthy rich in the presence of men.
Even though Paul was imprisoned and suffering when he wrote this, he was living an abundant life. He was living a satisfying life. He was living the good life. After reading those words as a teenager, I could no longer see the good life as just living it up. I began to see the good life as a life renewed by Jesus, driven by Jesus, and lived to the glory of Jesus.
There are many differences between the picture of the good life I learned from Paul and the picture I learned from the culture. But one of the biggest differences is how we get there. The world sells us a “good life” we have to earn. Yet this life remains out of reach even for some of those who work the hardest to achieve it. The biblical picture of “the good life” is different. It’s a free gift that’s available to all who believe. In John 11:25, Jesus says: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” That is good news.
As long as I believed the lies the culture told me, I wasn’t living the good life. But when I began to live by faith in the good God, my good life began. The man who lives for himself gains nothing lasting in this life, and he will only experience devastating loss in the next. But the man who lives for Christ gets a taste of the good life now, and his death only brings him what he desires most.
(This article appears courtesy of Ligonier Ministries)
BREAKOUT SESSION C THURSDAY 8:00AM
C1 John Lennox (interviewed by Gilbert Lennox)
Reflections on 8 Decades of Apologetics, Bible Teaching, Creativity, and Research
C2 Trevin Wax The Hymns of Taylor Swift: You Are What You Sing
C3 Os Guinness Sing the Bible: The Song of Love
DELTA BALLROOM
TENNESSEE BALLROOM C
TENNESSEE BALLROOM A/B
C4 Peter Williams The Genius of Jesus TENNESSEE BALLROOM D/E
C5 20Schemes
Worshiping God When Life Is Hard BAYOU A
C6 Voice of the Martyrs Heroic Faith: Inspiring Stories from the Global Body of Christ BAYOU B
BREAKOUT SESSION
C THURSDAY 8:00AM
C7 Joe Crider, Nathan Burggraff, Jon Duncan
Do We Really Sing the Bible? A Scholarly Analysis of Current Trends and a Way Forward BAYOU C
C8 Scott Redd How Old Testament Worship Shapes the Modern Worship Service
C9 Michael Wilder
Raising Musical Children: Lessons in Faith, Family, and Classical Music
BAYOU D
BAYOU E
C10 David & Baroness Stroud (interview with Rick Rekedal)
C11 Andrew Pressley
Singing God’s Song in a Strange Land CANAL A
Children’s Music as Word Ministry CANAL B
C12 Adam Wright (Corner Room Music) Songs and Stories RYMAN C (SING! VILLAGE)
Supported by The Virginia Martin Howard Foundation
SINGING THE BIBLE WITH THE NEXT GENERATION
FROM A and B SESSIONS
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A8 Kim Wood Sandusky Vocal Vitality: Empowering Young Voices in Your Music Program for Collective Success
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A10 Robert Morgan Vital Hymns for Children to Know CANAL A
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B2 Colin Buchanan Family Hymn Singalong the Good Old Aussie Way
B3 Shai & Blair Linne Cultivating Vibrant Creativity in Family Life
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B5 Kellie Cunningham From Kampala to California: How Childrens’ Choirs can Draw the next Generation to Jesus CANAL B
B9 Rick Dempsey and Rick Rekedal Disney, DreamWorks, and Your Child’s Imagination
B11 Sissy Goff Inside Out: How to Help Children With Anxiety
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C2 Trevin Wax The Hymns of Taylor Swift: You Are What You Sing TENNESSEE
C9 Michael Wilder Raising Musical Children: Lessons in Faith, Family, and Classical Music BAYOU E
C11 Andrew Pressley Children’s Music as Word Ministry CANAL B
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Thank You to Our Partners!
Getty Music would like to extend a special thanks to all of our official partners:
THE VOICE OF THE MARTYRS
Getty Music would like to extend our deepest thanks to our Official Missions Partner, The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM). Because of their partnership, we have been able to expand the vision and reach of the Sing! movement beyond what we would have ever dreamed possible, resulting in the equipping of thousands of churches and leaders. Their friendship and support have energized us during this season of ministry, and we could not be more thankful. The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization that serves persecuted Christians around the world. Founded in 1967 by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, VOM is dedicated to inspiring believers to deepen their commitment to Christ and to fulfill his Great Commission — no matter the cost. As a special gift, every attendee will receive a free copy of “The One Year Pray for the Persecuted Bible” from VOM. We highly encourage you to sign up for their free prayer calendar and magazine to know how you can better pray for and serve the persecuted church around the world.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
THE MASTER’S UNIVERSITY
For the fifth year in a row, Getty Music would like to express its deepest gratitude to Master’s University for helping to provide the official conference app where you can find the latest information about sessions, maps & directions, special features, and more about the Sing! Conference. Since 1927, The Master’s University has transformed young people to have an impact for Christ in the world. They have degree programs for every level of education and have been at the forefront of online Christian education. Learn more about how you can take the next steps in your educational journey at www.masters.edu.
LIKEWISE WORSHIP
Getty Music would like to extend our deepest thanks to Likewise Worship for hosting this year’s Conference Attendee Lounge. This is a warm, inviting space where conference attendees can have conversations and connect with their teams for fellowship and discussion, located in the Sing! Village in Ryman Hall C. Likewise Worship seeks to reduce the number of worship leaders who consider leaving ministry by serving and preserving them through community, care and competency.
PLANNING CENTER
Our friends with Planning Center have come back to sponsor Conference Registration for a second year and we are incredibly grateful. Our most seemless registration ever was made possible by Planning Center, whom we at Getty Music also use to coordinate our volunteers. Planning Center is a set of software tools to help you organize information, coordinate events, communicate with your team, and connect with your congregation.
CROSSWAY
Keith and Kristyn and the entire Getty Music Team are especially grateful to Crossway for their partnership in making the Sing! Conference what it is. Their dedication to Christ-centered messaging has been a great encouragement and help in our efforts to bring the Sing! Conference together. Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing and other means in order, by God’s grace: to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Christian life; to bear witness to God’s truth, beauty, and holiness, and to the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
The entire Getty Music Team is grateful to Compassion International, both for their work with children across the world and their partnership in hosting the Labor Day concert. Compassion serves over 25 different countries and over four million children. Through frontline church partners, they provide children with the opportunity to rise above their circumstances and become all God has created them to be.
SWEETWATER
We are so thankful for our friends at Sweetwater Sound for their incredible support of the Sing! Conference the last 6 years as the official audio/visual/lighting partner of the Sing! Village. Sweetwater is the world’s leading music technology and instrument retailer, offering highly knowledgeable sales engineers, in-house technical support, and a special emphasis on churches and houses of worship. Learn how they can help transform your church worship space or online broadcast today at www.sweetwater.com. This year, Sweetwater has partnered with us to provide the exciting Sweetwater Village experience where you can meet their vendors, ask questions, and experience hands-on demonstrations with products and services relevant to your church.
PRAISECHARTS
Getty Music would like to thank PraiseCharts for helping to create and supply our conference songbook for Sing! 2024. PraiseCharts is your go-to source for praise and worship sheet music and tracks and features a large, online sheet music catalog of popular praise and worship songs offering lyrics, chords, vocal chart arrangements, orchestrations, plus multitracks and patches, all ready to download and play. Go into services feeling confident in the song resources at hand, knowing the band will sound great, and you will make the most of your limited time and budget. Explore these excellent church music resources at www.praisecharts.com.
VIRGINA MARTIN HOWARD FOUNDATION
Getty Music greatly acknowledges the generosity of The Virginia Martin Howard Foundation for contributing to programming on the vital importance of equipping children, families and schools with the great hymns of the faith. The Virginia Martin Howard Foundation’s primary mission as a foundation is to support, develop, and encourage sacred music.
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Hymns for Little Ones is a series of creative and colorful board books that introduce young children to the most inspiring and influential Christian anthems of all time. Visit the conference bookstore to get 40% off these and other great books.
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• Song requests are welcomed (some exclusions apply).
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Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
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Hope Quilt Auction
The quilt being auctioned was handsewn by Christian women now in Jordan who were forced to flee Iraq for their faith.
The auction benefits the Iraqi and Gaza ministries of Christian Mission to Gaza.
Visit Booth #318 to learn the story behind the creation of this quilt and how you can help encourage and strengthen the body of Christ.
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Hope Quilt Auction is being hosted by Houston Women of The Way.
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