2023 Alabaster Worshippers Convention
DATE: 24-25 NOVEMBER 2023
Theme: DWELLING PLACE
We so delighted to announce that Alabaster Worship Convention (AWC23) is happening!
The theme for AWC23 is Dwelling Place Psalms 84:1-12 ‘How lovely is your dwelling place , O’ Lord Almighty!’. Blessed are those who DWELL in Your house; they are ever praising you. 10 ‘Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere’.
We are so excited to hold the convention in person and to have the opportunity to fellowship, conn@ct and soak in God’s presence. Alabaster Worshippers Convention provides a platform for worshippers from across denominations to can come together on the same platform to be refreshed and renewed with ONE AGENDA to lift up the name of Jesus.
Pause for thought…
What’s been the biggest shift for you as an individual, as a team or as a ministry in your worship leading 2 yrs post-pandemic? How adaptable are the systems and structures within your worship team/ministry? Do you seek growth in your individual gift and ministry? Are you feeling discouraged, disconnected, stagnant, stuck? Do you desire deep intimacy, a time to REFRESH and RENEW in God’s presence?
It is our mission as Alabaster Worship to teach, train and empower Worship Leaders and Worship Teams to pivot and adapt to the ever changing climate. The convention provides a safe place to sharpen and be sharpened by sharing experiences and wisdom. The convention provides a refreshing opportunity for worshippers, musicians, technicians and all serving in the worship ministry to be empowered to develop individually, in the practical, spiritual and theological aspects of worship. It’s a safe space for worship teams to come together to reflect and share experiences, our focus is to support with building dynamic and effective worship teams.
We are getting ready to welcome you and your worship teams this year!
Seminars
Delegates will have a range of seminars to choose from. Seminars will focus on developing intimacy through worship, building stronger and versatile worship teams, technology for worship, song writing for worship and more.
All seminars will be interactive and will be led by seasoned Worship Leaders and professional Musicians with the knowledge, wisdom, skills and anointing to support worship teams to pivot in this season. Our guest speakers are ready to pour into our lives and ministry and we urge you come expectant with a heart ready to receive.
We are also excited this year to have the panel which was one of our biggest highlights last year. This will be an open Q&A with our panel of guests where you’ll get the opportunity to discuss ALL THINGS WORSHIP. No tables will be left un-turned. Our panel of experts will be ready to delve deep into their own experiences and share wisdom and nuggets to push us to the next level.
GET READY!!!
Topics will Include:
- ENGAGE
- WORSHIP LEADER SOS
- CREATIVES EVOLVE
- THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
- DWELLING PLACE
AWC2023 Program Schedule
Door Open at 18:30
19:00 – 19:30 Opening Worship
19:30 – 20:30 Unveiling The Theme
TOPIC: DWELLING PLACE
Keynote Speaker – Rose Mhunduru
Description:
This seminar will unveil the theme of the convention DWELLING PLACE based on Psalms 84:1-12.
‘A healthy secret place CANNOT BE HIDDEN!’
Beyond seeking a thrill, visitation or an encounter, worship MUST be the DWELLING PLACE.
20:45 – 22:00
TOPIC: REHERSALS REHERSALS REHERSALS
Keynote Speaker – Mike Bolt
Description:
Planning for rehearsals, how to rehearse and prepare for a worship service, the who, what, where, HOW and most importantly WHY! Sharing tools to equip and challenge your worship teams, session will be filled with moments of impartation and practical application.
GET READY!
Delegate Recommendation: Worship Leaders | Worship Team Members | Worship Pastors |All those serving in the worship ministry – Open to ALL
Venue: Main Auditorium
22:00 – 22:30 Moment of Worship
Led by Matamando
Worship and prayer are two different spiritual disciplines that help you develop spiritual maturity in your relationship with God. Prayer is primarily a vehicle for communicating with God and allowing him to communicate with you. Worship is primarily an action focused on glorifying God and declaring His worth-ship.
You will experience the power of authentic worship and delve into prophetic worship moments, time of personal ministration and connecting in prayer.
Delegate Recommendation: Open to ALL
Venue: Main Auditorium
09:00 – 09:30 – Moment of Worship Led by AW Worship Team
09:30 – 11:00 BREAK OUT SEMINARS
Break Out Seminar 1
Topic: Worship Leader SOS
Key Note Speakers: Marcia and Orv
Description:
Anyone with a visible presence in any capacity as it pertains to leading a worship encounter YOU are a worship leader!
This seminar will focus on the different tools of worship leading and will provoke and empower you to be a responsible custodian of the gift you carry as you serve in ministry.
Get ready!!
Delegate Recommendation: Open to ALL
Venue: Breakout Room 1
09:00 – 09:30 – Moment of Worship Led by AW Worship Team
09:30 – 11:00 BREAK OUT SEMINARS
Break Out Seminar 2
Topic: ENGAGE
Key Note Speaker: Mike Bolt
Description:
‘The greatest song you can ever sing to God is one that starts when the lyrics of the song end’ (Rose Mhunduru)
Connecting with the congregation and worship leading with understanding. Develop and grow get ready to ENGAGE!
Delegate Recommendation: Open to ALL |Worship Leaders | Worship Pastors
Venue: Breakout Room 2
09:00 – 09:30 – Moment of Worship Led by AW Worship Team
09:30 – 11:00 BREAK OUT SEMINARS
Break Out Seminar 3
Topic: Creatives Evolve
Keynote Speaker: Terry King
Description:
Delegate Recommendation: Technicians | Those aspiring to be musicians.
Venue: Main Hall
11:00 – 11:30 Moment of Worship
11:30 – 13:00 The Big Conversation
TOPIC: The Big Conversation
Panel Experts – Rose Mhunduru | Marcia Walder-Thomas | Terry King | Matamando | Mike Bolt
Description:
What are the biggest issues facing worship teams? How do you plan for and undertake your team rehearsals? This will be a panel led discussion with the guest speakers. Delegates can use the live link to ask questions (link to follow).
Delegate Recommendation: Worship Leaders | Worship Pastors| Music Directors |Choir Directors |All those in various leadership roles in the worship ministry.
Venue: Main Hall
14:00 – 15:00 Topic: Godly Musicianship – Led by Orv Thomas
Description: 
It is our desire to see God raise young males who are on fire for Jesus.
We desire for musicians and technicians to experience the depth and greatness of God’s love beyond the music and techniques.
15:00 – 16:00 Topic: Godly Musicianship – Led by Terry King
Description:
Like David we desire musicians will be able to fight the bear and Lion out there alone by the divine anointing and seek intimacy with God and make His presence their dwelling place.
#DwellingPlace #Worship
Delegate Recommendation: Open to ALL Musicians
Venue: Main Hall
14:00 – 15:00 Topic: Worship Leader SOS – Led by Marcia Walder-Thomas
Part 2
It is God’s desire that as worshippers we desire to make His presence our DWELLING PLACE and not just a place for an encounter or a place of visitation.
This seminar will empower and equip worship leaders and to develop leadership skills and develop practical leading skills.
15:00 – 16:00 Topic: Worship Leader SOS Led by Rose Mhunduru
Description:
It is God’s desire that as worshippers we desire to make His presence our DWELLING PLACE and not just a place for an encounter or a place of visitation.
This seminar will empower and equip worship leaders and to develop leadership skills and develop practical leading skills.
#DwellingPlace #Worship
Delegate Recommendation: Open to ALL Musicians
Venue: Break Out Room 1
Doors Open @17:45
18:00 – 20:30 
FREE FLOW WORSHIP – Led by:
Alabaster Worship Team | Blessing Luhanga | Matamando | Mike Bolt | Rose Mhunduru |
Description:
Join us for this OPEN DOOR Event – No need to register!!! Woop Woop!!!
The convention will end on a free flow of worship led by our guest worship leaders. This will be a time of soaking in God’s presence and allowing the fire of worship to be ignited and giving God room to heal, renew and refresh.
#DwellingPlace #PouredOutWorship
Delegate Recommendation: Open to ALL
Venue: Main Hall