"To stimulate and rejuvenate sincere, heart driven, truth centered, spirit motivated effective music ministry in the local church to provoke God's presence and experience the manifestation of transformed lives consistently."
In this course we explore the attribute of an effective praise and worship leader. Learn principles, and practical applications for leading your local church's body into the presence of God every time you lead. How to introduce new material with ease..and more!
Thursday 15th, Friday 16th - 6pm CHORAL DEVELOPMENT
Developing Choirs that Impact
by: Laveenia Peavy A Workshop Session in Choir development focused setting up Choirs, training and developing voices, conducting better for result driven rehearsals, Song selection, and becoming a Worshiping Choir. This course is for you if you are a director or choir member.
Thursday 15th, Friday 16th - 6pm MUSICIANSHIP 101
The Attributes of a Ministering Musician
by: Adam Rogers/ Kenny Martin Jr. This course is for all musicians who aspire to become more than just talent-for-hire. In this course we will examine the essential qualities of an effective music minister and what it takes to cause your music to stand out....and more!
Saturday17th - 10am
VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Vocal Training & Development
by:Jeremy Gibson This course is a vocal clinic with practical exercises and training in vocal development and breathing. If you are interested in learning ways to improve your singing and technique, you will definitely benefit from this session.....
Leader:]
Exceedingly
Abundantly
Above all, all you can ask from him
According to, the power
That worketh in you
God is able to do just what he said he would do
He's gonna fullfill every promise to you
Don't give up on god, cause he won't give up on you
He's able
[Chorus: x2]
God is able to do just what he said he would do
He's gonna fullfill every promise to you
Don't give up on god, cause he won't give up on you
He's able [x2]
[Leader:]
Oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
He's able
[Bridge: x3]
Oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
He's able
[Vamp:]
He's able
[Leader:]
Don't give up on god [x2]
Anybody ever wanted to give up
Has anybody ever wanted to throw in the tile
Anybody know god to be able
Don't give up on god, cause he won't give up on you
He's able
[Ending:]
Oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh, he's able
He's able [til fade]
For the Rest of My Life, I’ll serve Him
For the Rest of My Life, I’ll trust Him
Been so good to me
Yes, Set me free
For the Rest of My life, I’ll serve the Lord
Donnell Garrett serves in the music ministry at the Progressive Community Church in Stockton, CA. where he and his beautiful wife, Joelle Lynn Thompson-Garrett attends. Donnell loves lifting his voice in praise, adoration and ministry to exalt his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This love has lended Donnell the opportunity to participate in local music ministries, such as: Lawrence Matthews & Friends, Robin Williams & Sacrifice of Praise, Bishop Yvette Flunder & the Fellowship Mass Choir, The Sonz, and the Cathedral Boyz. Most importantly, Donnell LOVES God, appreciates His amazing grace, and forever indebted to His incredible mercy. “With my mouth I will make Your faithfulness known through all generations.” (Psalm 89:1)
Cherael Wynn-Ross is a member of the Old Path COGIC in Vallejo, Ca, where her pastor and father is Pastor Harold Johnson Jr., and mother is Lady Leisa Wynn-Johnson. She is a faithful worker in the youth department, choir, main praise team, and is over Old Path’s young adult Praise team. She enjoys sharing the word of God to youth and young adults everywhere. She’s known for always saying, “No matter how old you are, God will use you if you present him a life”. Cherael was the winner of the International Miss Young Women of Excellence Pageant for 2009, for the Churches of God in Christ. She has sung at and has done praise and worship for conferences, live recordings, concerts and services all over. She also does praise and worship for Operation Longthrust, an annual church camp on an island near Washington state. Cherael just desires to be used by God to her fullest capacity. Whatever her hands find to do, Cherael wants to be found doing the will and complete work of the Lord.
All the way from Northern California comes one by the name of Kenny B. Originally named Kenneth A. Bluford Jr after his father Kenneth A. Bluford Sr. The last child of six given by his beautiful mother Janice Bluford. He is one that has always been full of dreams, visions, and goals which were inspiration given only by God. Other than God and family, music is the essence of his life. Those that know him know that the words, Energy, Creativity, and Love, describes him fully. Those same characteristics greatly transfer through his music.
Music has been that positive influence that has drawn and kept him in church in his early teen years. It is there where he cultivated his gift and talent serving on the worship team at his church for over 10 years. He built his foundation of music by playing the drums at the church for many years, then changing to the guitar, which allowed him to then sing and write songs. He formed his on band at the age of 16 and began performing at his High School and local churches. He was then given a platform to developing his skills by leading worship at church, which has helped him be what he is today.
After High School he then moved on to a intense internship called Master Commission USA, of Pastor Lloyd Ziegler, held at Phoenix First Assembly of Tommy Barnett. This internship involved intense biblical studies and hands-on service to the community, along with his own personal studies in the music institute. This institute was lead by the world renowned Frontline worship team, which has traveled around the world for over 10 years. After gaining much wisdom and experience from Master Commission USA, he continued to pursue his dreams.
The one thing that Kenny holds of great value, above all, is his relationship with God and Family and Friends! Before the music, is a man that desires to chase after God’s heart, and is here to encourage whoever he encounters to do the same. His vision is, “That when you see me, you see through me, only to see God”.
After Moving forward through some obstacles in life, he has learned the value and true Power of the Grace of God! Now seeing life in a better view, he has a burden to reach the unreachable, those that are broken and scarred!
He now lives and serves in Houston, Texas. He continues performing and recording projects, hoping to inspire lives like the ones who have inspired him.
Growing up in the church Walter began playing at the tender age of 2. His enjoyment of drumming expanded through his education as he played in the jazz and marching bands all through elementary, junior high and high school. While attending Solano Community College he also played with the jazz band under the instruction of Music Professor Mr. Delbert Bumper. Having extensive experience playing Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Funk, Neo Soul, Alternative Rock, Latin and Blues along with anything in between. Walter is a versatile musician who takes his craft seriously while having fun.
Walter’s love of music and skillful playing has afforded him the opportunity to play in several live recordings, live shows as well as complete studio work including the use of click tracks. Although there are many a few artist he has had the opportunity to perform and or work with include, Kenny Lattimore, Dave Hollister, Darius McCrary (actor and singer) , Tachina Danielle (Tri-Une Entertainment), John Wineglass (Emmy award winning composer), Kim Waters (saxophonist), Ken Reynolds (recording worship artist), Holy Cry (Spirit West Coast Tour 2007), Derek "DOA" Allen (producer/musician/songwriter and two-time Dove and three-time Stellar award nominee), Jaguar Wright (Artemis_Records), Troy Sneed (Emtro Gospel), Eric Smith (bass player), artist David Garibaldi (Moment of Noise), and the late, great singer, songwriter and producer Robert Brookins for live shows and tours.
Walter is currently the music director for Kevin Archie of BBMP Entertainment, Aaron Young (Independent Artist) and the Home Grown Show of Platinum Bound Productions.
Walter can be heard at http://www.myspace.com/getunplugged on the song Midnight Ride which was the #1 requested song on KSFM’s Future Flava Show 102.5 FM as well as at www.myspace.com/916drummer and live weekly at the Home Grown Show in Sacramento, CA .
The "Elements of Effective Music Ministry Workshop" July 15-17, 2010 in Suisun, California will be hosted by Las Vegas resident and Bay area native Minister Kenny Martin Jr. a.k.a "SoulWorshiper" Minister Kenneth Martin Jr. is the loving husband of the beautiful Mrs. Maya Martin. They have been married for over 12 years and are the proud parents of two lovely daughters, A Native of Northern California, He now resides in the city of Las Vegas with his wife and two daughters. They are the members of the Tabernacle of Praise church and serve faithfully in ministry with their leaders Pastor Michael & First Lady Kathy Jackson.
Born into a family of preachers and teachers, Minister Martin has been exposed to the Gospel for as long as he can remember. The son & grandson of Pastors, Missionaries and Evangelists, Minister Martin shares a rich heritage in church ministry. He grew up at the Macedonia church of God In Christ in Suisun, CA under the Pasturage of the late Henry Simpkins. His growth continued at Macedonia under the tutelage of his father Pastor Kenneth Martin Sr.
As a young child there was an evident call upon his life to serve the Lord and through the gift of music he was able to start serving in the church at an early age. At five years old he began playing drums for his church’s youth choir and sunshine band singers. Later, when he decided that drum line had just gotten to popular and to long of a wait he asked his father to teach him a song on the piano. He taught him the song, ”He’s Alright With Me” , and the rest is history. His parents believed in nurturing and training their children in serving the Lord in the church and abroad through practical application. This type of training allowed Minister Martin to become exposed to various areas of the ministry.
He accepted Christ as Lord and was saved during the summer of his 7th grade Junior high school year at a Sunday morning service in Suisun, Ca. and was water baptized shortly after. He admits to having many challenges in living for the Lord as a youth and recalls many times when he turned back and began allowing old habits to become his daily living. He admits, ”I know that I was crucifying the Lord afresh at those times in my life. I am thankful that God’s grace and mercy and Christ’s blood were sufficient to forgive, and restore me back into right fellowship with the Lord.”
In High school between the years of 1990 and 1993, Minister Martin became co-founder of the Armijo High school Gospel Choir. Through this group he was able to draw other teens to relationship with Christ and a deeper love for gospel music.
Minister Martin was baptized in the Holy Ghost on September 21, 1998 in an old fashioned prayer revival service with the evidence of speaking in tongues. He admits, “Since that day, my life has never been the same.” Shortly after receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, Minister Martin acknowledged and yielded to the call of God upon His life to share the Gospel and became a licensed Minister.
He has worked in almost every area of church ministry, including Sunday school teacher, Youth Leader, Music Minister, Choir Director and Trainer, Bible Study instructor, musician, Witnessing Team Leader, and anything else he can find his hands doing.
He is committed to living out the purpose and plan of God in his life and believes in holy living, giving God Glory in everything, and worshiping God in everything he does.
