Pre-Conference Masterclasses
Pre-Conference Masterclasses
Monday, September 14, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Three in-depth, pre-conference Masterclasses to help you grow your skills development
Make Sure to Add One of these Masterclasses to Your Registration Package!
*Additional registration costs are required.
**Each Masterclass happens simultaneously, so a person can register for and attend only one.
Audio Mixing for Worship
Get practical moves for modern worship mixes that stay musical and intelligible as we dive into an actual Sunday morning mix. We’ll go deep on processing (multi-band compression, dynamic EQ, carving space with EQ) and routing strategies for building drum and bass impact with dynamics that feel “mixed,” not squashed. We will discuss intentional use of plugins and effects and hear (with tracks) how they can be applied to a worship mix—adding life and space to the mix while maintaining intelligibility and cohesion. Additionally, we will explore volunteer-friendly workflows that keep the mix consistent across multiple services. This class is catered toward intermediate engineers looking to level up, but will be helpful to beginners and technical directors as well. This class will be interactive with Q&A throughout.
Sponsored by
Speaker: Jake Hartsfield
Live Sound Engineer
Allen & Heath University
Video Production
Learn how to level up your video production skills. More details to come…
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Mission-Aligned Safety: A Step-by-Step Evaluation System for Church Facilities & Security
When ministry resources are limited and priorities compete, church leaders need a clear way to make smart, mission-aligned safety decisions. This workshop provides a practical, step-by-step framework for aligning facilities and security operations so your church can assess its current safety effectiveness, identify gaps, prioritize corrective actions, and build a cost-effective implementation plan with measurable milestones.
In this session you’ll learn how to use a simple visual “stop-light” tool to strengthen leadership buy-in, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and adapt priorities as needs change. Each participant will complete a mini-assessment of their own church and leave with a prioritized action plan ready for immediate use. This session is perfect for safety leaders, pastors, and facility managers, and attendees are encouraged to attend as a team for maximum impact.
Speaker: Dr. John Weinstein
Head of Security
Community Baptist Church