Mississippi Worship & Media Conference

The Mississippi Worship & Media Conference (MWMC) is an annual conference bringing together worship pastors, media/production ministers, guest speakers, exhibitors, and hosts to make connections and build relationships in support of the local church. The event focuses on equipping ministry leaders and volunteers to create dynamic and authentic worship experiences. For more information on MWMC, contact the Worship Ministries Department or the Communication Services Department.

Schedule

9:00 am​ – Registration & Light Breakfast Provided
9:30 am​ – General Session #1
10:15 am​ – Breakout Session #1
11:05 am​ – Exhibits/Snack
11:30 am​ – Breakout Session #2
12:30 pm​ – Lunch Provided
1:15 pm​ – General Session #2
1:45 pm​ – Breakout Session #3
2:45 pm​ – Exhibits/Snack
3:00 pm ​- Breakout Session #4
4:00 pm​ – General Session #3

Breakouts:

10:15 am – 11:15 am – Breakout #1
Effective Website Strategies for Churches - Paul Tynes
Utilizing AI for Church Social Media - Lorie Hanson
From the Ground Up: Common Trends & What You Wish You Knew Before - Andrew Hicks
A Better Mix by Sunday: Best Practices for Mixing Audio - Brian Hanna
Beyond the Setlist: Shaping the Worship Gatherings through the Lens of Scripture – Dr. Brandon Hardin
Multiplying Next Generation Worship Leaders – Alan Cagle

11:30 am – 12:30 am – Breakout #2
Branding with Purpose: Building a Cohesive Church Identity – Paul Tynes
Building a Social Media Foundation – Lorie Hanson
The Invisible Battlefield: Winning with Wireless Mics and IEMs – Eric Busby
Church Audio 101: An Interactive Production Lab – Andrew Hicks
Songs Before Unknown: Recovering Lost, Rare, and Forgotten Hymns for Today’s Church – Dr. Will Bishop & William Carey Worship Band
Is it Music or Is It Ministry?: Exploring Christian Leadership in a Music Ministry Context – Johann Acuna

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm – Breakout #3
Church Media On a Budget - Rob Dent
In His Image: Making Your Content Look Saved, Not Lost - Matthew Alford
Live-streaming Behind the Scenes with Q&A - Brian Hanna
Church Audio 101: An Interactive Production Lab - Andrew Hicks
Roundtable: Leading Worship in a Digital World – Round Table Discussion

3:00pm – 4:00 pm – Breakout #4
Church Communications Q&A - Seth Price, Lorie Hanson, & Others
Canva Basics & Beyond - Hope Joy Owens
A Walk Through Audio World – Eric Busby
Chauvet Lighting Demo - Richard Hembree – Chauvet Rep
Flexible Leadership in a Shifting Culture: Remaining Effective Without Losing Your Calling – Derrick Burt
Why People Don’t Sing in Church (And What to Do About It!”) – Dr. Will Bishop