Workshop Track
Foundations
Ideal for multi-role staff or volunteers, this track provides a comprehensive introduction to essential creative and technical skills. Gain beginner to intermediate knowledge to lay a foundation so that you can be on the road to confidently serve in various capacities within your church with excellence.
Speakers
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Hey friends! I’m a North Carolina-born missionary kid that grew up in a bunch of different places, but I call Virginia home. I graduated from Liberty University with a BM in Commercial Music: Recording Engineering and Producing. While on campus, I worked on the production team for the School of Music mixing FOH and monitors for various events. I originally came to Texas for an internship with the Worship Initiative, but ended up moving here when I was offered a job on the production team at Watermark Community Church. I’ve spent the last 5+ years here and took over the Audio Director role about a year and a half ago. Though my degree is in recording, most of my experience is in live sound.
BEKAH WINANS
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Darius L. Carter is a portrait photographer, art director, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Raised on the Southside of Chicago, Darius was drawn to spending as much time as possible outdoors. His photographs use natural light as a callback to a childhood spent exploring in the sun.
Darius is an acclaimed portrait and commercial advertising photographer. He creates work that speaks to his appreciation of the human condition- our nuances, our differences, and our unique, lived experiences.
In 2018, Darius founded The Carter’s Touch, a multimedia service company serving hundreds of clients from television’s favorite actors to Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, Darius creative directed, and photographed reference portraits of Oprah Winfrey for her portrait of a painting at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery on December 18, 2023.
DARIUS L. CARTER
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Learn from Ramon Quintero, a Canva Verified Expert and Founder of WKND Designs and the Facebook Group “Canva for Church.” We all wear many hats working in ministry; some of mine include graphic designer, pastor, translator, and freelancer. With over 15 years of experience in the church world, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on projects with companies like DYM, Orange, Sunday Social, Monday Mission, Ministry Pass, Tithely, and Canva. With my expertise and experience, I aim to guide you with helpful strategies to implement in your ministry.
RAMON QUINTERO
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Brad is the Creative Director of Watermark Church in West Michigan where he designs and creates gatherings & spaces for people to encounter Jesus. He is passionate about resourcing churches to share the gospel, so he created ChurchMediaDrop.com, a free media-sharing site. He also hosts the official ProPresenter training videos. Brad loves playing music, building Legos, and trying new and creative things.
BRAD ZIMMERMAN
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Bryan Bailey is the Director of Media at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. He joined the Prestonwood team in 2017 after serving at First Baptist Dallas as the Minister of Media for 6 years.
Throughout the years, Bryan has developed a desire to train volunteers to operate technology at the highest levels of excellence. The training program he designed at First Baptist Dallas allowed a team of almost entirely volunteers to produce services on some of the most technologically advanced gear available, and he continues developing this program at Prestonwood. Bryan’s passions are training volunteers and pushing technology limits in worship (as well as fishing).
Bryan lives in Frisco, TX with his wife, Jenni, son, Caden, two dogs, and a bunch of saltwater corals.
BRYAN BAILEY
This was a good time away for my team and was particularly helpful for my newest members. It helped me see opportunities for how God may shape my personal career and how I can steward the relationship and talent on my team. Conversations outside of sessions, meals, and worshiping with my team were nearly as valuable as the conference sessions and I will definitely bring the team back in 2025. I believe the environment of the conference and the heart of conference leadership cultivate a space for team members to be authentic and truly relaxed. Some team members went back to their hotel rooms and just spent time with the lord after sessions and that was a beautiful thing to see.
I believe the environment of the conference and the heart of conference leadership cultivate a space for team members to recharge and reimagine their roles.
- Jessica
Workshop Topics
The Basics of Photography
Explore the fundamentals of photography in our comprehensive workshop, "The Foundation of Photography." This course covers essential concepts such as exposure, composition, and lighting, equipping you with the skills to capture stunning images. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this workshop provides a solid foundation to elevate your photography to the next level.
Key Takeaways
Understand the importance of composition and how to apply compositional techniques like the rule of thirds.
Learn how to effectively use natural and artificial lighting to enhance photographs.
Master camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to control exposure and creativity.
Gain the confidence to capture compelling images.
Darius L. Carter, Professional Photographer
Is your job title a combination of multiple roles? Are you a part-time employee or volunteer juggling countless tasks? Then this breakout session is perfect for you. You'll discover essential tools and resources to get the job done efficiently, strategies to stay creative despite a hectic schedule, and techniques for collaborating with less technical or creative individuals. Let’s dive into 10 simple tricks to thrive when you're managing everything on your own!
Key Takeaways
Discover resources and tools to streamline and simplify your workflow.
Implement simple organization principles to enhance productivity.
Learn how to build and leverage a team, so you don't have to do it all alone.
Brad Zimmerman, Creative Director \ Watermark Church
How to Survive as a One-Person Team
In this workshop you’ll learn how churches can harness the full potential of Canva. You’ll learn how to craft stunning graphics while nurturing a sense of confidence and proficiency with this versatile tool.Understand the importance of composition and how to apply compositional techniques like the rule of thirds.
Key Takeaways
Learn how to set your church up for success with Canva, ensuring your graphics and visual content reflect your mission and values.
Discover how to create engaging church announcements that capture attention and communicate your messages effectively.
Gain skills in designing and preparing content for church events, making them visually appealing and informative.
Master the art of crafting effective social media posts that enhance your church's online presence and engagement.
Ramon Quintero, Graphic Designer & Creative Coach
Level Up Your Canva Skills
Getting Started with Audio Mixing
Ever wonder where to start when it comes to audio? Developing a good sound can often seem like a daunting, ever-changing, unattainable dream. In this workshop, we’ll break down some basic principles like equalization (EQ) and compression as well as talk through how to balance a full band mix and where to start.
Key Takeaways
Take some of the mystery out of your audio console by learning what it can do .
Learn how to start building a balanced mix that fits your church body.
Gain an understanding of mixing concepts and terminology.
Bekah Winans, Audio Director, Watermark Community Church
The Basic Elements of Lighting Design
The foundation for any great visual experience for a worship service and video broadcast is the lighting. But with the lighting being such a subjective medium, how do we create a design that will enhance the experience of any given culture or preference? In this class, you will learn how to create a strong foundational design that will support any visual element you want to achieve.
Key Takeaways
You will understand the basic elements of lighting design and how they impact the audience.
Learn key components of a good lighting focus.
Gain insight into how lighting and cameras work together to make great-looking video.
BRYAN BAILEY, Director of Media, Prestonwood Baptist Church
Whether you use PowerPoint, ProPresenter, or something in between, mastering slide design and training volunteers to run them is essential. With 20 years of experience, Brad will guide you on how to create visually appealing slides and teach you how to train your volunteers to operate them like seasoned pros.
Key Takeaways
Learn how to create great-looking slides within your presentation software.
Discover best practices for operating slides and maintaining consistency across your team.
Align your team's vision and values with effective slide usage.
Brad Zimmerman, Creative Director, Watermark Church