MUSIC DIVISION CLASSES
Class 1: “Keeping Christ as the Center While Following the Vision of the Pastor” - Tues., July
21st at 1:30 p.m.
Instructor - Minister Michael Minor, West Point Church, Hattiesburg, MS
Who is the head? Is it Christ or the pastor? Is it the pastor or the music ministry leader? This workshop
will guide you to knowledge, wisdom, and application of sound biblical doctrine as it relates to
resolutions to the aforementioned questions.
Class 2: PART II: “Stay In Your Lane” - Tues., July 21st at 3:00 p.m.
Instructor - Sis. Orbra Porter, Cade Chapel Church, Jackson, MS
When taking a journey on any street, highway, or interstate, there are many rules to follow.
One of the most important is to STAY IN YOUR LANE! The same concept is critical in developing
and maintaining an effective church music ministry, whether you are the Minister of Music, a musician,
choir president, lead singer or choir member. This workshop will review the “road rules” necessary in
being a safe traveler through life’s journey, as a participant in the music ministry of your church.
Class 3: PART II. “Two Attitudes…Worship and Praise” - Wed., July 22nd at 1:30 p.m.
Instructor - Sis. Vergia Dishmon, Mount Sinai Church, Jackson, Mississippi
We must allow the Bible, not tradition, culture, or society, to be our supreme authority in the
matters of worship and praise. The instructor will lead participates in discussion that will
empower the concept of true worship and praise. It is more important to be biblical sound
with an honest spiritual approach to worship and praise than pleasing the contemporary
ideologies of men. Scriptural truths will be shared to answer probing questions.
Class 4: PART II: “National Baptist 21st Century Music Program” - Wed. July 22nd at 3:00 p.m.
Instructor - Mr. Bruce Johnson, Morning Star Church, Gulfport, Mississippi
This session will take a look at Dr. William J. Shaw’s view of music in the contemporary church.
The following topics will be addressed: Faith Music Crisis, Biblical Affirmation, “Is church music about a
right now feeling?”, “Is music ministry ‘a calling’ or has it been compromised as a gig experience?”
Class 5: “Creating a 20th Century Repertoire for the Traditional and Contemporary
Worshipper” - Thur., July 23rd at 1:30 p.m.
Instructor - Minister Andrew Lewis, Spring Hill Christian Center Raymond, Mississippi
What kind of music moves your spirit? Have you ever felt disjointed or out of sink in the
worship setting? When was the last time you thought about evaluating the musical needs of your
congregation? This class will use biblical principles to assist music ministry leaders in developing a
balance of repertoire that can reach the masses.
Class 6: ACTUAL SINGING! Exploring Music Repertoire for Children’s Church Music and
Children’s Choirs - Thur., July 23rd at 3:00 p.m.
Instructor - Ms. Lannie Spann McBride, Greater Fairview Church, Jackson, Mississippi
Music is an excellent ministry partner for establishing and enhancing Godly principles of
purpose and posture in Christ Jesus. The urgency of maximizing adult choirs, praise teams, and even
youth choirs has compromised our Book of Proverb’s responsibility of teaching our children through
music that speaks to them. Songs will be presented that can be ‘a tool’ for implementing an eradication
of this error in under-serving God’s precious clientele, our children. We will sing songs that are bible
based, age-appropriate, esthetically beautiful, yet simple, child-tested, and Holy Spirit approved.