Worship Pastors

Worship Pastors will have an opportunity to fellowship, network, and learn from those who have “been there and done that”.  Discover where music & worship is and where it is going.  Be exposed to a new way of doing music & worship from some of the most innovative and creative Worship Pastors of our day.

 

  

Jeff Brockelman

Jeff Brockelman is the worship pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church Dallas, a campus of one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. He is part of the global worship team at Prestonwood and leads and ministers at various events on all three campuses. For over 20 years, Jeff has served in churches in Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas and has led worship and spoken at various conferences, worship services and other events. Worship ministries under Jeff’s direction have recorded numerous albums. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in Music and Education from the University of North Texas, a master of arts degree in Worship Studies from Liberty University and also attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff and his wife, Shelly, reside in Dallas, Texas and have three children: Tori, Tyler and Tia.

Are You Herding Cats or Shepherding the Flock? - Ministry is very challenging, especially in today’s culture.  How do you shepherd the flock with stability in the face of a culture in chaos. (Thursday, 2:30 p.m., Friday, 8:45 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.) LEADER, Jeff Brockelman / A-110

 

Steve Bowersox

Dr. Steve Bowersox is the Executive Pastor of Worship at First Baptist Church Jacksonville FL. Founder and President of the Bowersox Institute of Music, and Worship 1st, non-profit organizations dedicated to the development of the musician in worship. He is the founding Executive Director of Integrity Music’s Worship International and Seminars for Worship, and was the Worship Leader at Christ the Redeemer Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for over 16 years. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Mobile and New Orleans Seminary, teaching Worship Leadership and technology. He is an instructor and musician with the Seminars 4 Worship Conferences, Integrity's Institute of Worship Studies, Maranatha! Worship Leaders Workshops and Lillenas Music Conferences.

Steve holds degrees in music, education, business and ministry, and has authored the Worship Musician’s Theory Course, Vocal Aerobics: A Fitness Program for Your Voice, ‘MIDI’anites Redeemed and the Worship Leaders Survival Kit. His diverse musical abilities and expertise have afforded him valuable experience as a producer, arranger, worship leader, and studio musician. Steve has toured with several prominent musicians and is proficient in vocals, choral, wind instruments, guitar, bass, electronic keyboards and MIDI. Steve is recognized as one of the pioneers and leaders for technology and training in the church. His humor, mixed with excellent inspirational teaching will minister to your spirit, refresh your mind and motivate you to stir up your gifts. Steve travels around the world teaching on worship as a life-style, leadership and musical excellence. He resides in Jacksonville FL, with his three wonderful children, Rachel, and twins, Benjamin & Brooke.

The 21^st Century Worship Pastor - Theology and heart with technology and art.  Overview of the elements needed in today’s Worship Pastor. (Thursday, 2:30 p.m., Friday, 8:45 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.) LEADER, Steve Bowersox / A-105

J. Teddy Johnson

J. Teddy Johnson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, composer, choral director, and music producer. Born in Camden, New Jersey, J. Teddy Johnson began singing publicly at age 8, playing piano at age 11, writing songs at age 13, and directing choirs at age 14, performing professionally at age 15 and recording at age 16. Upon receiving his Bachelor of Music from the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, he has toured extensively on three continents, performing an eclectic repertoire ranging from classical and country music to jazz and gospel as well as everything in between.

As a veteran educator, Mr. Johnson has taught a variety of creative arts classes including General Music, Choral Music, Marching Band, String Orchestra, Piano, Guitar, Musical Theater, Drama, and Creative Writing, at every grade level in the Camden City and Clark County Public School Districts. He has also provided leadership to his colleagues while serving as Chairperson for the Creative Arts Department.  In 1998, J. Teddy Johnson and the Camden Community Singers recorded their debut CD entitled “The Answer” with Mr. Phil Hurtt and Sweet Spirit Records.  He has since recorded numerous CDs and appeared on a variety of recordings, several of which may be found on iTunes. 

J Teddy Johnson has appeared with and served alongside some of the most celebrated names in gospel and secular music such as Bishop T.D. Jakes, Yolanda Adams, Tye Tribbett, Shirley Caesar, CeCE Winans & the Winans family, the Hawkins family, Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Nona Hendryx, Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, Melissa Manchester and Jeffery Osborne to name a few.  He was a two time winner at the Apollo Theater and has had the distinction of performing at the Majestic Theater on Broadway, as well as such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Vatican in Rome, Italy.

Pastor Teddy, as he is affectionately known, is a licensed minister of the gospel, currently serving as the Lead pastor of Worship Arts at Hope Church in Las Vegas.  He is also the founder of a multi-faceted music enterprise - J TEDDY MUSIC INCORPORATED, a Las Vegas-based corporation.  He recently celebrated 21 years of marriage to Pamela Camille, and has three beautiful children:  daughters - J’Nissi ReJoice and Judaea Shaddai, and son - Jireh Zamar.

Worshipping in Spirit and Truth - Jesus says in John 4:23 that “true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.”  Since we know that this is the kind of worship that the Father seeks, what does it look like to practice God’s presence in spirit and truth?  How do we live this kind of worship today?  (Thursday, 2:30 p.m., Friday, 8:45 a.m.) LEADER, Teddy Johnson / A-108