Jeff Deyo (@jeffdeyo) is the lead pastor of Trinity Church Waxahachie, near Dallas, TX, a campus of Trinity Church Cedar Hill. He is also an author, speaker, songwriter, leadership coach, and friend who could eat Mexican food for every meal. He is known internationally as the former lead singer of the Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning band, Sonicflood, and lives to help people of all ages and cultures grow closer to God. He has recorded and released over 75 songs worldwide and has authored several books, including, Awakening Pure Worship, Spark: A Comprehensive Worship Leadership Handbook, and his brand new children's book, Roly Poly's Quintessential Quest. He held the high honor of being a professor at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN for 14 years and travels extensively preaching, leading worship, and coaching leaders. He is also an ambassador for the Nineties Worship Night movement and has been happily married to his college sweetheart, Martha, since 1992. Together, they have four amazing children, Roman (and wife, Leah), Evan, Channing, and Clara, as well as a little dog named Master Shifu.
Effective Recruiting & Onboarding for Your Worship Team - Sarah McAtee
Prayer Room
This workshop will focus on strategies for recruiting and onboarding worship volunteers, emphasizing the importance of building a welcoming and supportive environment. It will cover practical tips for identifying potential volunteers, communicating the vision and expectations clearly, and providing adequate training and support. Participants will also learn how to create an onboarding process that fosters engagement, commitment, and spiritual growth.
Leading from Overflow - Ben & Kelli Brownlee
Worship Center
This workshop will focus on teaching participants how to lead from the overflow, both practically and spiritually. Practically, we’ll talk about tools to sharpen your gifts and some practice strategies to grow your skill. Spiritually, we will discuss habits to cultivate a love for God’s Word, the importance of leading from identity over ability, and the significance of guarding the atmosphere and carrying the vision.
Tips for Leading Productive Rehearsals - David Santistevan
Room 2/4 We all know rehearsal is important. But for worship teams in 2025, what is the best way to use that time? Is it a place of musical development or spiritual discipleship? Do we need to run the same songs over and over again? How long should it be? With the use of multitracks, rehearsal mix, and personal practice, is rehearsal even necessary for worship teams today? All this and more will be covered in this rehearsal workshop. While you may not leave with a step by step template that works for every worship team, you'll learn how to think differently about your rehearsals, and empower your team in a fresh way.
How to Prepare Well - Luke Walden
Fellowship Hall
Leading worship effectively begins long before the first note is played. During the breakout, we’ll explore practical strategies and spiritual disciplines that equip us as worship leaders to prepare well—mentally, spiritually, and musically. Discover how intentional preparation creates space for God to move and enables you to lead with confidence.
We Aren't Meant To Be A Cover Band: Getting Back to the Main Thing - Adam Brock
Super Church
How can singers and instrumentalists take someone else's worship song and make it a genuine, personal expression of praise? Drawing from his experience as a professional vocalist, stage actor, wedding singer, and worship leader, Adam will lead a thought-provoking discussion on moving beyond simply being a "Sunday morning cover band." Together, we’ll explore practical ways to refocus on what truly matters in worship. This session is designed for everyone—leaders and volunteers alike—to engage, reflect, and grow in their approach to leading worship.
EVENT ADDRESS 2645 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
HAVE QUESTIONS? pdworship@penndel.org
FAQ'S
Q1: Who is this conference for?
Our conference is for worship leaders and their team members. We do not have anything specifically for tech team members at this time.
Q2: What should I bring to the conference?
We recommend bringing a notebook and pen to take notes during the sessions. You may also want to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Q3: I have young children. Is childcare available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide childcare. Infants traveling with a parent are more than welcome. However, we do ask that you move to the lobby if they become a distraction to those around you.
Q4: What is the plan in case of inclement weather?
In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed. We will work with our host church to finalize the new date and will notify all attendees of any changes by 5 PM on March 19 via email and social media. If you can't attend the rescheduled date or if travel conditions prevent you from joining, we'll gladly issue a full refund. Please email pdworship@penndel.org by March 21 to request one.
Q5: Are there recommended hotels nearby?
Yes, we have several recommended hotels close to the host church:
Hampton Inn by Hilton Harrisburg West
4950 Ritter Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Camp Hill
3535 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA, 17011
