TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Note... 2 Info to Remember... 3 Schedule Overview... 5 Detailed Schedule...6 Meet our Guests...9 Meet our Sponsors... 12 Notes...14 overflowworship.com 1
Welcome to the Overflow Worship Conference 2017! Thank you for joining us! This is our 4th annual Overflow Worship Conference, and we are ready for an amazing weekend! We have worked hard to make this conference a growth opportunity for your whole team. We want to do everything we can this weekend to encourage and equip you to be who God has called you to be in your worship ministry. Wherever you are coming from, our purpose is to serve you. This weekend, we will pour into you and we hope that you leave feeling refilled. This book contains all the details for the weekend. We have included detailed schedule pages with some suggested tracks for you to follow, if you re wondering, what classes should I attend? Please take a few minutes to read through the rest of this booklet for more pertinent information, as well as bios of our speakers and our amazing sponsors! We also hope that you take time to connect with your team this weekend, network with those from other churches, and meet our sponsors. They are here to serve you. Our prayer is that you will develop new relationships that will be uplifting to you as you continue this journey of worship ministry. We look forward to worshipping and learning together this weekend! Thank you for joining us! Blessings to you! Andrea Olson Founder of Overflow Worship Conference 2 OVERFLOW WORSHIP CONFERENCE 2017
INFO TO REMEMBER LIVING HOPE IS A NUT FREE FACILITY Don t forget to visit our Sponsors throughout the day! We have hand selected each one of them for you! We want you to leave with practical, usable tools and resources for your ministry! So, check them out! Our artists and speakers also have CD s, T-Shirts and more for sale this weekend! Make sure you visit their tables to say hello and bring some new worship music home with you! Please no food or beverage in the Worship Center. Please respect the grounds and our wonderful host, Living Hope, by using the trash cans throughout the building for your coffee cups and other trash. Have fun today! Take lots of notes and let us know how we can help you! Find someone with a green Overflow shirt if you have questions! If you do not want your black lanyard, you may return it to the registration desk at the end of Saturday. We have a limited number of Overflow shirts for sale this year! Visit Andrea Olson s merch table to get yours! overflowworship.com 3
KBHL 103.9FM Osakis KBHZ 91.9FM Willmar KCGN 101.5FM Ortonville 96.3HD2 800-658-2229 www.praisefm.org Twin Cities Homes in the Middle East can tune in to Christian programs via satellite. Middle East Expansion Through Satellite The coverage area of the E7WA satellite reaches into over 40 million homes across the Middle East and Northern Africa! FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As we move into the Middle East, we treasure your prayers. The spiritual warfare is very real, but as we pray and work together, we can see an amazing harvest. We are also excited for the launch of two free Apps this fall! Find your local broadcast on the PraiseFM App in GooglePlay and the Apple Store. If you d like to tune in to what our international listeners hear, you can download PraiseLIVE too! Experiencing Jesus Together! 4 OVERFLOW WORSHIP CONFERENCE David McIver Executive Director 2017
O V E R F L O W W O R S H I P C O N F E R E N C E 2 0 1 7 SCHEDULE OVERVIEW 8:30AM 8:35AM 8:55AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 9:45AM Welcome (Location: Worship Center) Worship with Meredith Andrews Welcome to Overflow 2017 Andrea Olson Main Session #1 Todd Fields - The 3 P s of Worship Leadership- How knowing your true identity can maximize your effectiveness. Break (Be sure to visit our sponsors!) Breakout Session #1 - See detailed schedule for specific classes and locations. 10:35AMBreak 10:45AMMain session #2 (Location: Worship Center) Shane & Shane - Jesus in the Psalms. See detailed schedule for specific classes and locations. 11:40AM Break 11:50AM GROUP A - LUNCH 11:50AMGROUP B - Main Session #3 - Andrea Olson 12:40PM GROUP A - Main Session #3 - Andrea Olson 12:40PM GROUP B - LUNCH 1:30PM 2:30PM 2:40PM 3:30PM 3:40PM 4:30PM 4:40 PM 5:00PM Main Session #3 (Location: Worship Center) Worship with Todd Fields Session with Meredith Andrews - Faithful in the Little Break Breakout Session #2. See detailed schedule for specific classes and locations. Dismiss Breakout Session #3. See detailed schedule for specific classes and locations. Break Final Session (Location: Worship Center) Closing overflowworship.com 5
D E T A I L E D S C H E D U L E BREAKOUT SESSION #1: 9:45AM - 10:35AM HIGHLIGHT INDICATES CLASS OFFERED MORE THAN ONCE Class Presenter Where Suggested For Description The Heart of the Worshipper Meredith Andrews Student Center Any member of the team (general session) Diving into the philosophy and intent behind worship leadership Keyboards and Solo Instruments in Worship Andrea Olson Atrium (107-108) Keyboardists, other lead line instrumentalists There are many variables that a keyboardist or lead line instrument (violin, flute, etc) have to consider when playing on a worship team. Join us as we dive into what to play, when, where and how! Bring your questions for a Q and A as well! Wireless Untangled Ben Stowe Activity Center Sound engineers, Anyone looking to better understand wireless tech. Wireless microphones and in-ear monitors have become an essential part of the modern worship experience, but what about interference, drop-outs and all these changes the FCC is sending our way? This straight to the point presentation will provide some instant take-aways for better wireless, and a clarified explanation of what the future holds and how to prepare for it. Acoustic Guitar in Worship Ryan Zimmer 201 ProPresenter - Setting Up A Service Rebekah Reed 202 Acoustic Guitar players, Band Leaders, Worship Leaders AV/Computer Techs, Worship Leaders Ever wonder if there's a difference in how you play acoustic in an acoustic set vs a full band? Here we'll unpack the role of the acoustic guitar in worship in a variety of styles. For Computer Techs and Worship Leaders wanting to set-up a basic worship service. Bring your questions for a Q and A at the end! Using Multitracks in a Worship Service Mike Graff Chapel Worship Leaders, drummers, band leaders, Any member of the team (general session) Ever thought about adding multitracks or loops to your worship team's sound, but don't know where to start? This breakout session will leave you with the tools and mindset to add a powerful resource to your ministry. Zero experience required! The Rhythm Sections - Drummers, Bassists and Those Who Lead Them Christian McArthur and Paul Vasilko Worship Center Drummers, Bassists, Band Leaders, Worship Leaders The rhythm section can make or break the musical quality of corporate worship and encourage or distract congregational singing. This session will provide practical tools for creating a solid rhythmic and sonic foundation for your team. How to Help Your Team Perform with Confidence Andy Swanson from Alclair Audio and Jeremiah Scharpe from Digital Audio Labs 205 Any member of the team (general session) What does it mean to perform with confidence in regards to worship? Join us as we talk about what you can do to prepare yourself to minister without being distracted or a distraction! 6 OVERFLOW WORSHIP CONFERENCE 2017
D E T A I L E D S C H E D U L E BREAKOUT SESSION #2: 2:40PM - 3:30PM HIGHLIGHT INDICATES CLASS OFFERED MORE THAN ONCE Class Presenter Where Suggested For Description Know Who You Are Shane and Shane Worship Center Worship Leaders, Any member of the team (general session) Learning how to look at yourself and your ministry and be the best you can be with what you have, where you are. Crafting a Great Setlist Todd Fields 20 Worship Leaders, Any member of the team (general session) Come discuss techniques and tips for crafting a set list. Bring your questions along! Audio For Worship ProPresenter - perating and Desiging a Service Ben Stowe Activity Center Rebekah Reed 202 Sound engineers, Worship Leaders, Anyone looking to better understand the basics of audio AV/Computer Techs A fast paced presentation covering the basic fundamentals of sound in the live application. A solid understanding of the physics of sound, gain structure and more will give you a firm foundation to build a mix on. ou can achieve greater clarity for spoken word, and better mixes from your musicians. We'll sprinkle in a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the system you have For ProPresenter operators/designers wanting to refine their designs to run a higher quality worship service. We will begin with Q and A to cater this session to your specific needs! Using Pads to asily Transform Your Worship Sound Mike Graff Chapel Worship Leaders, Any member of the team (general session) ou've heard of pads... but what ARE they? How do they work? And why does your worship ministry need them? Learn the ins and outs of PADS - a simple resource that can have an instant impact on your worship service's atmosphere! Techni ues and Tips for the Worship ocalist David Lanning Atrium (107-108) Vocalists This session is all about equipping you as a worship vocalist! We will open with a Q and A, so, bring your questions and we will dive in! Flying Solo As A Worship Leader Christian McArthur Student Center Worship Leaders This breakout will include tips for worship leaders who are leading solo or as a duo. Topics will include set planning, transitions, verbals, and tech tips for churches with limited instrumentation. The Importance of In ar Monitors and How to Select the Right nes Andy Swanson from Alclair Audio and Jeremiah Scharpe from Digital Audio Labs 205 Worship Leaders, Any member of the team (general session) Why use in-ear monitors? n this breakout, we will talk about some of the practice reasons to move to in-ears. Learn how they can help create better mixes, rehearsals and more! overflowworship.com 7
D E T A I L E D S C H E D U L E BREAKOUT SESSION #3: 3:40PM - 4:30PM HIGHLIGHT INDICATES CLASS OFFERED MORE THAN ONCE Class Presenter Where Suggested for Description Know Who You Are Shane and Shane Worship Center Worship Leaders, Any member of the team (general session) Learning how to look at yourself and your ministry and be the best you can be with what you have, where you are. The Heart of the Worshipper Meredith Andrews Student Center Any member of the team (general session) Diving into the philosophy and intent behind worship leadership Crafting a Great Setlist Todd Fields 20 Worship Leaders, Any member of the team (general session) Come discuss techniques and tips for crafting a set list. Bring your questions along! Audio and A Ben Stowe Activity Center Sound engineers, Worship Leaders, Anyone looking to better understand the basics of audio Bring your questions about all things audio, sound and lights! f you have a question about Audio that hasn't been asnwered, you won't want to miss this conversation! Acoustic Guitar in Worship Ryan Zimmer 201 Acoustic Guitar players, Band Leaders, Worship Leaders Ever wonder if there's a difference in how you play acoustic in an acoustic set vs a full band? Here we'll unpack the role of the acoustic guitar in worship in a variety of styles. Using Multitracks in a Worship Service Mike Graff Chapel Worship Leaders, drummers, band leaders, Any member of the team (general session) Ever thought about adding multitracks or loops to your worship team's sound, but don't know where to start? This breakout session will leave you with the tools and mindset to add a powerful resource to your ministry. Zero experience required! Techni ues and Tips for the Worship ocalist David Lanning Atrium (107-108) Vocalists This session is all about equipping you as a worship vocalist! We will open with a Q and A, so, bring your questions and we will dive in! How To Ma imi e Rehearsals Andy Swanson from Alclair Audio and Jeremiah Scharpe from Digital Audio labs 205 Worship Leaders, Any member of the team (general session) Looking for some practice tips on running rehearsals? Join us as we explore how to have the best rehearsal possible in order to be ready for all that God has for Sunday morning! 8 OVERFLOW WORSHIP CONFERENCE 2017
MEET OUR GUESTS Meredith Andrews Dove Award winning artist. Songwriter of Open Up The Heavens, Not For A Moment, Lamb of God and more! Meredith Is passionate about worship and writing songs that bring healing and hope through leading people into the presence of God. Shane & Shane For Shane & Shane, their current season is summed up in two words: Discipleship and Community. The dynamic praise and worship duo have toured the company and have now shifted the focus of their ministry to discipling musicians and training them in their craft. Andrea Olson Founder of the Overflow Worship Conference. Worship Leader. Songwriter. Andrea is married to Gabe and they have three beautiful daughters. Andrea is passionate about empowering and equipping the local church with resources, tools and encouragement. Todd Fields Todd is currently the director of worship leader development at North Point Community Church in Georgia. He lives there with his wife and their 4 boys. Todd has led worship for more than 20 years. He travels the US and internationally coaching worship leaders and senior pastors on how to be better leaders. He is also the founder of Worship Circle, a mentoring program for worship leaders. overflowworship.com 9
MEET OUR GUESTS Ben Stowe Ben works for NLfx Pro, a professional sound and lighting company in Minnesota, and brings many years of experience along with him to Overflow. Ben travels the country presenting at trade shows, conferences and other functions on audio and technical solutions for the church. Mike Graff Mike is the chief creative at Coresound Pads. He is a Twin Cities native and has been leading worship for over 15 years. He has a passion to creatively equip both small and not-so-small churches worldwide. Mike and his wife Kaitlin love spending time with their two sons and one daughter. Christian McArthur Christian has worked in the music industry all over the country and is now the director of Worship Arts at Living Hope in Willmar, MN. He has a wide range of experience as a musician and leader that include running and creating tracks, tech, and leading worship. Ryan Zimmer Ryan is an accomplished producer, musician and worship pastor. Ryan has toured the world as a musician, produced and played alongside Grammynominated artists, and served as a worship pastor in a church of over 5,000. He currently works in his home studio, with area worship ministries and directs a music ministry of Youth for Christ called On Call. In his free time, Ryan enjoys sports and spending a lot of time with his wife Tonya. Paul Vasilko Paul works for CTI Music Ministries as the program director, where they help prepare young people to travel the world sharing the Gospel through music as a Christian rock band. Andy Swanson from Alclair Audio and Jeremiah Sharpe from Digital Audio Labs Alclair Audio is a custom handcrafted in ear company, passionate about meeting the needs of musicians in the church. Digital Audio Labs is a new personal monitoring system for both volunteer and professional users. David Lanning David has years of training experience under his belt, from vocalists to bands. David is the former program director of CTI Music Ministries and is now the Worship Director at Refuge Church in Willmar, MN. Rebekah Reed Rebekah is the Communication Manager and Student Ministry Assistant at Living Hope in Willmar, MN. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in ProPresenter and other media applications, as well as music ministry experience while traveling with CTI Music Ministries. 10 OVERFLOW WORSHIP CONFERENCE 2017
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MEET OUR SPONSORS The mission of PraiseFM is to help our listeners treasure and serve Jesus Christ. www.praisefm.org Produces and manages live events and creates media to support those events. www.kpsmedia.com CTI trains, equips and mobilizes Christian musicians worldwide to support global mission and ministry through the impact of music. We offer customized training to the local church to meet the unique needs of specific ministry teams - contact us to start a dialogue. www.ctimusic.org A safe amidst life s stormy seas, The Harbor is a Foursquare Church in Spicer, MN, dedicated to being a discipleship training center. www.theharbormn.com Designed by musicians, Livemix personal monitor system was created to be the most feature rich and user friendly for both volunteer and professional users. www.digitalaudio.com Handcrafted custom and universal in ear monitors. www.alclair.com Growing churches face new challenges. Chances are, we have an app built specifically for the task at hand! www.planning.center A community that is following Jesus, becoming like Jesus and engaging in the mission of Jesus. www.livinghopewillmar.org Your one stop shop for worship resources, charts, tracks and more! www.praisecharts.com Transform your worship service s atmosphere with Coresound pads. www.coresoundpads.com NLFX Professional is your source for professional A/V sales, installation and integration. Our knowledgeable staff of trained professionals are here to help you make informed decisions on solutions to serve your specific needs. www.nlfxpro.com 12 OVERFLOW WORSHIP CONFERENCE 2017
LOVE YOUR EARS Alclair is committed to making the highest quality monitors with the best materials and craftsmanship at an unbeatable price. Not only do Alclair in-ear monitors help you hear yourself on stage, they are also safer for your long term hearing health than floor wedges when used properly. We want to help you hear both bo now and in the future. ALCLAIR.COM 2017 Alclair Audio. You don t have to sacrifice features, ease of use, or the budget to reduce stage volume and clutter. With a simple to use interface and more features than any system on the market, Livemix makes personal monitoring easy and affordable. Color touchscreen with channel names 24 Channels with EQ and compression Dedicated ME knob for personal volume Remote mix assistance Simple wireless in-ear integration with SoftRoute Hands free mixing (with foot pedal) Future-proof and expandable - grows with you www.digitalaudio.com
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