OCTOBER 24-25 || 2025

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH BARRIE

Encouraging worshipers and equipping worship teams to behold Christ and bless His people.

Are you a worship leader, church musician, or involved in any other aspect of worship ministry at your church? You are invited to attend BEHOLD HIM, a Simcoe-Muskoka area WORSHIP CONCERT and WORSHIP CONFERENCE on October 24-25 at Emmanuel Barrie. This event will inspire, encourage, and equip worshipers, worship teams, and worship leaders to behold Christ and serve His people with excellence and love.

FRIDAY, October 24 || 7PM

SATURDAY, October 25 || 8:30AM - 4:30PM

COST $75

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
(2 Corinthians 3:17-18, ESV)

Friday, Oct 24

WORSHIP NIGHT 7:30PM

  • Josh Docksteadar

    Motivation - Love for Christ compels us to follow his call! (2 Cor 5:11-21)

  • Drinks and Snacks

    Browse our vender tables/booths!

    • Matt Kerr - 10 Tips for Great Rehearsals: Building stronger worship teams through effective rehearsals

    • Josh Docksteader- Suffering and the Call to Lead Worship

    • Rob Brockman - Leading In-Between the Songs

    • Matt Naismith-Called to Worship: Discovering Christian Calling Through a Life of Worship

    • Patrick Anderson - Creative Tools for Serving with Acoustic

    • Meaghan Ing - Make A Joyful Noise!

    • Lee Brubacher - Theology of Worship

    • Graham Paulsen - Visual & Communications Flow: Building a Trusted Church Media Rhythm

    • Cliff Cline - Art and Worship

    • Ashley van der Walt- To Click or Not to Click: Introducing Click Tracks and Multitracks in Your

    • Naomi Mills - Social Media for Churches

    • Patrick Anderson - Serving Effectively with Electric Guitar

    • Cliff Cline/Sarah Mudde/Lee Brubacher - Pursuing A Call To Vocational Ministry

    • Tyler Knegt - Discipling Your Team

    • Graham Paulsen - Ai & The Church - Opportunities, Cautions, and Conversations We Need To Have

    • Electric Guitar/ Acoustic Guitar

    • Bass

    • Drums

    • Piano/Keys

    • Vocals

    • Audio

    • Projection

    • Lighting

    • Song-writers

  • Josh Docksteadar

    Our Labour for the Lord is Not in Vain! (1 Cor 15:56-58, Col 1:24-29)

Saturday, Oct 25
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

WORKSHOP SPEAKERS

  • LEE BRUBACHER

    WORKSHOP 1: THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP

    Do you ever wonder if God wants more from corporate worship than simply a recital of popular worship songs? Come to this session for an overview of the Scriptures as we develop a fuller theology of worship.

    WORKSHOP 2: PURSUING VOCATIONAL MINISTRY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

    Are you considering a call to vocational ministry, or are you seeking to develop and train young people for leadership in worship ministry? In this session, we will discuss how to discern a call to ministry, how to develop a leadership pipeline, and how to call the next generation to serve God with their gifts.

  • ROB BROCKMAN

    WORKSHOP: LEADING IN-BETWEEN THE SONGS

    As a worship leader, we tend to focus so much on picking songs, working on arrangements, and even ironing out musical transitions, but we don’t tend to put as much work into what is said in-between songs. How do I lead the congregation in worship in-between the songs? How can I ensure that I’m not a distraction but an encouragement?

  • JOSH DOCKSTEADER

    WORKSHOP: SUFFERING AND THE CALL TO LEAD WORSHIP

    How on earth can I lead people in worshipping God when I/they are so broken? Come and hear Josh teach from his experience as both a long-time worship leader and church planter. 

  • TYLER KNEGT

    WORKSHOP: DISCIPLING YOUR TEAM

    Discipleship within the worship team is a vital area where we can all continue to grow. Not sure how to begin with different team members? Intentional and effective discipleship can make a lasting, visible impact on your worship ministry. In this session, we’ll explore practical starting points and highlight why investing in your team spiritually is so important.

  • MATT KERR

    WORKSHOP: 10 TIPS FOR GREAT REHEARSALS: BUILDING STRONGER WORSHIP TEAMS THROUGH EFFECTIVE REHEARSALS

    In this breakout, we'll walk through some helpful and practical steps to transform your rehearsals from simply "running through the music" into opportunities to foster a healthy worship team culture, increase your team's readiness for Sunday, and elevate your church's worship experiences.

  • MEAGHAN ING

    WORKSHOP: VOCALS: MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE!

    Join this vocal workshop to explore techniques for blending, harmonizing, and building vocal arrangements with your worship team. Together, we’ll prepare a song for the final worship set of the conference. Whether you're a soloist or part of a choir, this session offers valuable tools to help you make a joyful noise to the Lord.

  • PATRICK ANDERSON

    WORKSHOP 1: CREATIVE TOOLS FOR SERVING WITH AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR

    The acoustic guitar is a great instrument for leading congregational worship. Sometimes though, we can feel kind of stuck, or in a rut with our playing. With tools based around what you use every time you pick up the guitar, come learn how to become more creative in serving the song and context within your gatherings. Lots of practical tips and ideas you can build on for the future.

    WORKSHOP 2: SERVING EFFECTIVELY WITH ELECTRIC GUITAR

    Whether you already play or are interested in electric guitar for worship, you are welcome. We talk about gear (of course), tools for playing higher up on the neck, creating parts that suit the song, and more. There will be lots to take away and work on for the future!

  • NAOMI MILLS

    WORKSHOP: SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CHURCHES

    Do you struggle to use social media at your church? Maybe your church doesn't have social media, and you aren’t sure how to get started. Perhaps you want to up your social media presence. In this very practical workshop, Naomi will share simple and effective ways for your church to use social media as a ministry of your church.

  • CLIFF CLINE

    WORKSHOP 1: ART AND WORSHIP

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen 1:1). One of our Lord’s chief names is “Creator.” Have you wondered if this divine role has been passed down to us as being created in God’s image? What does artistry and creativity look like in corporate worship? Attend this workshop with Cliff Cline who will unpack the theology and philosophy of artistic ministry as well as some practical outworkings.

    WORKSHOP 2: PURSUING VOCATIONAL MINISTRY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

    Are you considering a call to vocational ministry, or are you seeking to develop and train young people for leadership in worship ministry? In this session, we will discuss how to discern a call to ministry, how to develop a leadership pipeline, and how to call the next generation to serve God with their gifts.

  • ASHLEY VAN DER WALT

    WORKSHOP: TO CLICK OR NOT TO CLICK: INTRODUCING CLICK TRACKS AND MULTITRACKS IN YOUR CHURCH ECOSYSTEM

    In this practical and forward-thinking session, we’ll explore the why, when, and how of integrating click tracks and multitracks into your church’s worship environment. Whether you’re part of a small volunteer-led team or a large tech-savvy ministry, you’ll discover scalable approaches to suit your context—ranging from simple setups to full-scale synchronized systems. We’ll walk through the benefits and demystify the gear, software, and workflow essentials. If your church is asking whether to take the leap into clicks and tracks, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to make the right move—while keeping the heart of worship at the forefront.

  • GRAHAM PAULSEN

    WORKSHOP: VISUAL AND COMMUNICATIONS FLOW: BUILDING A TRUSTED CHURCH MEDIA RHYTHM

    This session focuses on designing media that enhances worship and communication without distraction. Drawing from real-world church experience, we’ll cover effective slide design, service pacing, and how to integrate visuals, testimony videos, announcement videos, and social media content in a way that strengthens spiritual engagement. We'll also explore repeatable systems that help churches build a consistent weekly media rhythm—reinforcing a trustworthy visual brand and dependable service structure, even with limited resources.

  • MATT NAISMITH

    WORKSHOP: CALLED TO WORSHIP: DISCOVERING A CHRISTIAN CALLING THROUGH THE LIFE OF WORSHIP

    What does it mean to be called by God, and how is that calling shaped by worship? In this seminar, we’ll explore the deep connection between Christian calling and the life of worship—how every believer is invited not only to do something for God but to be someone before God. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by practical theology, this session will unpack how worship is more than just music or Sunday gatherings—it’s a way of life that reorients our identity, purpose, and direction.

  • SARAH MUDDE

    WORKSHOP: PURSUING VOCATIONAL MINISTRY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

    Are you considering a call to vocational ministry, or are you seeking to develop and train young people for leadership in worship ministry? In this session, we will discuss how to discern a call to ministry, how to develop a leadership pipeline, and how to call the next generation to serve God with their gifts.

PEER GROUPS

Acoustic Guitar / Electric Guitar

PATRICK ANDERSON

Drums

TYLER KNEGT

PIANO/KEYS

TBA

Bass Guitar

FABIAN ROISEN

Vocals

MEAGHAN ING

Audio

Josue Cespedes

Projection

GRAHAM PAULSEN

Song Writing

ASHLEY VAN DER WALT

Lighting

STEPHEN PRITCHETT

Conference Sponsors

FAQ

  • Absolutely. In fact we encourage you to come and join us! Everyone is welcome.

  • We will be able to offer both gluten-free and dairy-free options throughout the day.

  • The Friday night praise & prayer is meant for anyone who knows and loves the Lord and wants to see his kingdom flourish in Central Ontario. The Saturday conference is meant for those actively involved in local church worship ministry. This would generally include high school and up.

Location

Emmanuel, Barrie
374 Salem Rd, Barrie, L9J 0C6