Welcome to LEAD Worship Conference

Worship Leadership is a vital role in the church! Raising up future leaders who feel the Lord’s calling on their lives to pursue leading worship is also of utmost importance! It is crucial that the next generation of those who are called, are trained up properly and given opportunities to learn from experienced worship leaders! LEAD Worship Conference is on the cutting edge in the Charleston, SC area of providing a great opportunity for those students who know they are called into worship ministry, and also for those who may at this point just feel a stirring to possibly go in the direction of some kind of Christian music ministry!

LEAD Conference is also for those students who are currently serving in worship ministry at their local church or have a desire to do so. This conference will provide the opportunity to worship with like-aged and like-hearted students who feel this same calling from the Lord on their lives! With general worship sessions and breakout sessions on topics of worship foundations, vocals, band, and production, it will provide some great insight into what God says worship is, and provide pertinent steps to growing in their craft and calling. This will be an opportunity for students to become more confident, excited, and obedient in their calling into worship ministry!

LEAD WORSHIP CONFERENCE IS FOR VOCALISTS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO FEELS CALLED INTO WORSHIP MINISTRY IN ANY WAY!

Ready to Join Us?

General Information:

Who Is LEAD For?Students, Grades 7-12

WHEN DOes LEAD Happen?May 17-18, 2024

How Much Does Lead Cost?$75

Where Does LEAD Take Place?The Church at LifePark in Mt. Pleasant, SC

Why Should Your students Attend Lead?

Grow in their relationship with Christ!

Lean into the calling of Worship Ministry/Production God has placed on their lives.

Network with other students.

Gain Biblical knowledge of Worship.

Gain practical knowledge/next steps in walking out their calling.

Special guest:

Eddie Hoagland

Eddie was born and raised on the mission field in Mexico City, Mexico. His parents still serve in the church he grew up in.

At the age of 15 he began leading worship, which lead him to pursue his B.S. in Worship and Music Studies from Liberty University. After his undergraduate years, Eddie married Christina and moved to Chicago, IL where he served in various roles at Harvest Bible Chapel. During his time at Harvest, Eddie was a founding member of a worship band that would eventually become “Vertical Worship”.

Eddie is a Dove Award nominated songwriter of the song “Yes I Will”. In addition to his songwriting, he holds an M.F.A. degree in Music Composition for the Screen from Columbia College of Chicago. One of his most notable compositions was scoring the pilot episode of “The Chosen”. In addition to serving many years in worship ministry, Eddie also became a teaching pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel in 2019. He has a passion to teach and
lead in the local church in order to bring glory to God.

In 2021, Eddie and his family moved to Colorado Springs, CO to join the staff at New Life Church. He serves there as a Senior Executive Pastor overseeing the worship department as well as being the Young Adult ministry pastor.

Guest Worship Leaders and Breakout Session Speakers

Jarred Dawkins

Worship Leader
New Beginnings Community Church
Charleson, SC

Mike Seay

Worship Leader
Charleston, SC

Jeremy Dixon

Associate Worship Leader
The Church at LifePark
Mount Pleasant, SC

Reagan Lethco

Worship Leader
Charleston, SC

Breakout Sessions

Why We Worship.

Vocal Tips and Techniques & How to Care for Your Voice.

How to Play Together as a Worship Band.

Production.

How to Start a Worship Band (for Youth Leaders).

Daily Schedule

Friday
6:30pm Doors Open/Sign In
7:00-8:30pm General Session 1

Saturday
8:00am Doors Open (Snacks Provided)
9:00am General Session 2
10:30-11:30 Breakout Session 1
11:30-12:30 Breakout Session 2

12:30-1:30 Lunch (Provided)

2:00-3:00 Breakout Session 3
3:00-4:00 Breakout Session 4

4:00-4:30 Closing Session

General Information

Friday
Friday Night will be the kickoff celebration with a Main Session consisting of worship, a speaker, and networking with fellow Christ-followers/students!

Saturday
Saturday will begin in the morning with the first Main Session followed by two breakout sessions. The afternoon will consist of two more breakout sessions, followed by a closing main session to end the conference.

Food
Snacks and water will be provided Saturday morning. Lunch will be provided on Saturday after the morning breakout sessions.