LifeWay Worship Leadership Conferences

LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center, Glorieta, NM
Monday, July 14, 2008 - Friday, July 18, 2008

Featured Guests
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Dr. Wayne A. BarberDr. Wayne A. Barber - Conference Pastor

Dr. Barber has pastored churches in KY, MS, TN, and currently, New Mexico, where he is senior teaching pastor at Hoffmantown Church in Albuquerque. Dr. Barber is an avid outdoorsman who often incorporates sports illustrations into teaching the Bible. He and his wife have two grown children and two grandchildren.


Mike HarlandMike Harland - Conference Worship Leader

Director of LifeWay | Worship, Mike Harland is a former associate pastor of music at First Baptist Church, Carrolton, Texas. Mike has published more than 150 songs and produced numerous choral music projects. He and his family reside in Franklin, Tenn.


Gary Mathena Gary Mathena - Conference Choir Director

Gary has been the worship pastor at Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, Calif., for 18 years. His choir is featured on the new LifeWay | Worship choral collection, Joy in the House and on the upcoming Christmas release for 2008, The Splendor of Christmas.


Paul Gilchrist - Conference Orchestra Director

Paul directed high-school orchestras for 22 years and then served for more than 10 years as associate pastor of instrumental music at First Baptist Church in Carrollton, Texas, before moving to Nashville to pursue writing/arranging.

Paul Gilchrist

Bryce Dooley

Bryce Dooley - Student Choir Director

Bryce has directed numerous youth ministries ranging from 15 to 120 students. He is currently the worship pastor at Oakwood Baptist Church in New Braunfels, Texas.


Teresa Harland - Children's Choir Director

Teresa has worked with children’s choirs for more than 20 years, and she’s led the choir for the Children's Music Series recordings for the past three years.

Teresa Harland

Registration Information
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Registration Fees

These fees cover class materials, faculty, and the use of facilities for everyone, including children and preschoolers.

  • Pre-registration prior to March 1, 2008: $79 ($300 maximum for immediate family)
  • Pre-registration after March 1, 2008: $89 ($350 maximum for immediate family)
  • Walk-up registration at the event: $99 ($400 maximum for immediate family)

New Option!

For guests who want to attend the general sessions only: $49
This registration excludes you from classes and is not for children.

Cancellation Deadlines

  • May 14 - Full Refund of Deposit
  • June 13 - Half Refund of Deposit

Requirement Info
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Lodging

On-Campus Lodging at Glorieta for this year's LifeWay Worship Leadership Conference is sold out! We suggest the following local hotels for your lodging needs if you plan to attend this year's event:

Meal Plans

Meal Plans are still available for Conference Attendees staying Off-Campus.

3-Meal Package (11 Meals):

  • Adult / Youth - $96
  • Children (6-11) - $55
  • Children 5 and under - FREE

2-Meal Package (8 Meals):

  • Adult / Youth - $76
  • Children (6-11) - $44
  • Children 5 and under - FREE

Schedule
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Schedule, program, and featured guests are subject to change without notice.

Monday, July 14

2:00 p.m. Registration - Pritchell Hall
4:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Reading Session 
5:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. PraiSing 2008

Tuesday, July 15 - Thursday, July 17

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Session I
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. Session II
10:30 - NOON Worship
NOON - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Session III
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Session IV
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Reading Sessions
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Evening Feature

Friday, July 17 - Family Day

Family DayStay an extra day and reward your family with additional adventures by visiting sites near our conference centers. Whether you have children, students, or other extended family along, this conference can be an opportunity for lasting memories built on a foundation of spiritual growth.

Santa Fe is a great place to take in more of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Log on to the visitor information at SantaFeChamber.com for more on destinations in northern New Mexico.

Visit LifeWay.com/ConferenceCenters to explore all that you, your family, and staff can experience during and after the conference!

Evening Features

Monday, July 14 - PraiSing 08 Featuring The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma

Praisesing 08Join the celebration! PraiSing ’08 is an event that will reflect on our heritage while showcasing exciting new resources for worship. Come experience the many different elements of worship music available from the new LifeWay Worship Project. Participants will receive a copy of the brand-new Baptist Hymnal, and Mike Harland will lead the congregation in hymns and worship songs from the Worship Project. Let’s make some new music memories as we sing as a congregation, learn about this ground-breaking worship resource through a short documentary, and worship with an amazing state convention choir at each location.

The Singing ChurchWomen of Oklahoma was organized in 1989. This 460-voice choir has grown in number and spiritual commitment to reach their state and the world with the message of Jesus Christ through music. They’ve performed at numerous occasions, including PraiSing ’91 in Nashville, Tenn.

Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma

Tuesday, July 15 - Instrumental Performances from The Burchfield Brothers and Dan Oxley

The Burchfield Brothers

The Burchfield Brothers

Jon and Ben Burchfield make music that inspires the soul. Combining such styles as gospel, jazz, and classical, along with a bit of Irish flavoring, this unique duo from Nashville, Tenn., mesmerizes audiences of all ages. Their concerts are a combination of music,
storytelling, and comedy, as each plays off the other in a way that’s entertaining, reflective, and captivating.

Dan Oxley

Considered to be one of the premier trumpet players in America, Dan is a studio musician, engineer, and producer in Nashville, Tenn. Dan has performed in churches and concert halls across America and many other countries. The passion and virtuosity of his performances and arrangements express the depth of his faith and commitment to Christ.

Dan Oxley

Wednesday, July 16 - An Evening of Vocal Excellence with Peter Penrose and This Hope

Peter Penrose

Peter Penrose

Peter Penrose’s music is both profound and inspiring, while celebrating the best of his diverse influences. He lives in Nashville, Tenn., where he can work on the music that carries a sound and a heart that is uniquely his own.

This Hope

Formed in the harsh environment of the Alaskan frontier, THIS HOPE discovered a unifying bond in music and ministry that has spanned well over a decade. These five men offer up God-centered songs that speak to a variety of cultures and generations. With an emphasis on ministry, their heart is to encourage believers and to see lives changed through the message of the gospel.

This Hope

Thursday, July 17 - Everybody Worship Night

Everybody Worship An evening of worship featuring the Everybody Worship conference choir, orchestra, student choir, and children's choir.

Conference Tracks and Classes At A Glance

Discover the LifeWay Worship Project Woodwinds
A Lifestyle of Worship Brass
Contemporary Worship Ministry Strings
Balanced Worship Piano
Reading Sessions Organ
Smaller Church Worship Ministry Keyboards
Student Choir Ministry Drums
Minster's Wives / Bible Study Guitar
Children's Choir Coordinators Praise Team Vocals
Preschool Choir Ministry Songwriting Essentials
Younger Children's Choir Ministry Worship Software
Older Children's Choir Ministry Audio & Lighting Reinforcement
Children's Reading Sessions Worship Technology Resources

Location Information
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LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center
P.O. Box 8
Glorieta, NM 87535

LifeWay Glorieta Conference CenterGlorieta is nestled in the tranquility of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, 7,425 feet above sea level. Enjoy the fun and adventure of hiking trails, tennis, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, paintball, and horseback riding. Or take it slow and easy with fishing, carriage rides, or miniature golf. Also, Santa Fe is less than 20 miles away, offering fantastic sightseeing, dining, and shopping.

Reserve accomodations when registering for the event. To learn more about LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center, visit http://www.lifeway.com/glorieta.


Map Link: LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center


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