Youth Worship Workshops
The Worship Lab Workshop is designed to equip and empower students to lead in the church of today and tomorrow. This event is open to all middle school and high-school youth vocalists, instrumentalists, and tech students. This training event will provide opportunities for breakout sessions on worship planning, spiritual disciplines, technology, and more. Additionally, this shortened, one-day event will include a masterclass session with students to workshop best practices in the band rehearsal process.
Upcoming Events
April 20, 2024
First Woodway Baptist Church
101 N Ritchie Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
Workshop Leaders
Dr. Shannan Baker endeavors to find ways to connect contemporary worship research with the practice of the church. Primarily, this has occurred through the creation of contemporary worship workshops where students are encouraged to connect their classroom learning with practical applications in a band-led worship style. Dr. Baker has experience playing multiple instruments including drums (her emphasis for her BA), piano/keys, acoustic guitar, and bass guitar, which allows her to communicate with the various band members.
Zach Gamez serves as Facilities Manager and Technical Director for Baylor University's School of Music. He holds a B.A. in Film and Digital Media from Baylor University. He has also spent many years with the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), serving on the organization's Young Professionals and Technology Managers Councils, and is a holder of AVIXA's Certified Technology Specialist credential.
Sylvia Jones is currently pursuing a D.M.A. in Church Music from Baylor University. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the University of Washington and a Master of Music in Church Music from Baylor University. Sylvia will lead the vocal sessions at April's workshop.
Jessica is a graduate of Truett Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. She has served as a worship leader for more than a decade, routinely serving on the teams at Vertical Ministries and Highland Baptist Church in Waco, TX.
Josh Stewart has served in full time ministry for over 18 years as a worship pastor, student choir director, worship ministry coach and mentor. Growing up as a pastor’s son he was exposed to a wide range of musical worship expressions that prepared him for leadership in many different church environments. Josh has a passion for multi-generational worship. He desires to equip the next generation of worshippers while growing along with those who have paved the way.
Art Wellborn serves as Worship Pastor at First Woodway Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He is a graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Church Music.