Dates: June 15-17, 2008

Hotel: Hotel Monteleone, 214 Rue Royale, New Orleans, LA 70130

Church: First Baptist Church, 5290 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans 70124

Conference Theme: Rebuilding the Wall: Reclaiming Music as Ministry

Schedule:

Sunday:

2:30-4:30 p.m. Registration at Hotel Monteleone

5:00-6:30p.m. Registration at First Baptist Church

6:30 p.m. Evening Feature: A Service of Restoration and Renewal for the People of New Orleans (N.O. area church choirs and Shades of Praise, an interracial N.O. gospel choir)

Monday:

Reclaiming Music Ministry through Youth (Randy Edwards)

Mississippi All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra

Reclaiming Music Ministry through Worship (Keith Getty)

Preview of LifeWay Worship Project Hymnal

Breakout Sessions

Presentation of the Hines Sims Award to Mark Blankenship

7:00 p.m. Evening Feature: Worship Concert featuring Keith and Kristyn Getty (sponsored by LifeWay Music)

Tuesday:

Reclaiming Music Ministry through Church Music Drama (Mozelle Sherman)

Composers Spotlight with Benjamin Harlan

Divisional Meetings (Local Church, Education, Denominational)

Reclaiming Music Ministry through Evangelism and Missions

Afternoon Feature (at NOBTS): A Plethora of Pianos

Presentation of the Lifetime Ministry Award to Paul Bobbitt

7:00 p.m. Evening Feature: The Sacred Winds, a 56-member ensemble led by Scott Bersaglia and dedicated to presenting the truth of God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Also:

Morning Devotions with Dr. Fred Luter

Premiere of a commissioned anthem by Pepper Choplin, "Amen is Not the End"

SPONSOR EXHIBITS: Music, Resources, and Materials with free drawings

Lunch and dinner (with entertainment) provided on Monday and Tuesday

Catered breaks and receptions