The Gospel Heritage Foundation presents the 16th Annual Praise and Worship Conference, the nation’s #1 Worship Conference, February 16-18, 2012; featuring several award-winning artists who will not only perform but will participate in ground-breaking seminars. The 2012 conference will be held at The Potter’s House Christian Ministries (Church) in Jacksonville, Fl, and will feature some of the most celebrated personalities in the Gospel Music industry including:· Bishop Hezekiah Walker (“Sold Out”)
· Vashawn Mitchell (“Nobody Greater Than You”)
· William McDowell (“I Give Myself Away”)
· Wess Morgan (I Choose to Worship”)
· Jonathan Nelson (“My Name is Victory”, “Right Now Praise”)
· Jason Nelson (“Shifting the Atmosphere”)
· Stephen Hurd (“Amazing”)
The Annual Praise & Worship Conference has a mission to preserve and perpetuate the Gospel Heritage of Praise & Worship. During the 2 ½ day event, daily classes and seminars are offered for pastors, ministers of music, praise teams/leaders, praise dancers/mimes, musicians and general worshippers; during the evenings dynamic keynote speakers are featured. This year’s line-up includes: (Pastor Kimberly Ray (Chicago, IL); and Bishop Vaughn McLaughlin, Host Pastor). Nighttime activities will also feature showcases and a special Friday night Worship Gala!
Sponsors include the Coca Cola Company, Rejoice! Musical Soul Food Radio Network, Glory Communications, UGospel.com, and WCGL Radio. Another highlight will be the Artist Boot Camp led by Bishop Hezekiah Walker, VaShawn Mitchell, Benita Bellamy, Eboni Funderburk and leading Gospel artists and industry executives on Thursday, Feb 16, followed later that evening by the Artist Showcase (“Heritage Got Talent!”), where over $2,000 in cash scholarships will be donated.
The Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference was conceived, founded, and nurtured by Dr. Teresa Hairston,who has built the Conference into a prestigious event that garners attendees from around the world. “The Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference celebrates Worship as a lifestyle,” states Dr. Hairston. We celebrate and educate. People come away from the Conference inspired, empowered and changed!” Board members of the Gospel Heritage Foundation include: Rev. Willis Steele, Dr. John Guns, Pastor Wess Morgan, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and Trent Phillips.
The music industry has changed and so have the methods of manufacturing and distributing music. There is a “NEW” Normal and today’s psalmists who desire to share their talents worldwide have more opportunities, but also may face more challenges! Over the two days, we will go in depth into the heart and soul of the psalmist and musician; as well as deal with the business of Christian music. Join uGospel.com’s Own Khalif M. Townes, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, VaShawn Mitchell, Benita Bellamy, Eboni Funderburk and the leading industry executives and artists in candid discussions on the “New Normal” in gospel music. The “New Normal” comes from a new generation of fresh voices from rising artists, executives and ministry leaders who have innovative ideas and practices being implemented in comparison to the old models (business as usual). Explore and establish “new rules!”YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!
