“Matt has a soft heart for Jesus and his writing and worship shows that. Whether he's leading your church in worship or pouring into your leaders, Matt Duren will be a win for your church. ” - MARK HALL (Casting Crowns)
I know going to big worship conferences is a blast, but we have found that something like BACKSTAGE WORSHIP can be just as fun, and even more effective. Basically, the conference comes to you, and it is customized to the needs of your team and venue. You need help with tech? We bring tech. You want help with your singers learning how to lead a song? We got you. Click track? Choir? Accordion? We will do everything we can to help you and encourage and challenge your team towards spiritual maturity and musical excellence.
Here is a sample schedule to give you an idea. We can also possibly add some Friday night training, or a night of worship with us and your team. Also, this is the perfect time to bring new and/or young people who you see potential in. Training up a new sound guy? Starting a children's or student band? Bring 'em all!
Example:
Sat morning:
8:30-9 - Breakfast
9-10 - Main session
10-11:30 - Breakouts
11:30 - Lunch
12:15 - Full band/sound on stage
1:15 - Feedback from attendees / Round table Q&A w/us and your leadership / Prayer
2:00 - dismiss
* Reminder this is just one of several configurations we can do.
RECOMMENDATIONS
“Backstage worship is a wonderful team of worshipers who come to encourage and equip others to lead. Backstage worship is able to adapt to any style and size congregation. Our entire worship ministry, including the choir, praise team, instrumentalists and tech team, were strengthened as a result of this workshop. ” - Danny James (Worship Pastor)
“Matt Duren is not only my brother...he's truly one of the most talented people I know. With anointed songs and fresh musical ideas, you'll get a glimpse into all that God is doing in his life and also be challenged in your own walk with Christ.” - Cliff Duren (Dove Award Winner / Worship Minister First Baptist Woodstock, Ga
“I have had the joy of having Matt Duren lead a Backstage Worship event for our worship band and praise team. God used him and his team to teach our players and singers what their roll was in leading Worship on a weekly basis. We have used Matt and his praise band over the last couple of years to lead Worship in our Men's Conferences and other concert settings. Anointed Worship!!! Looking forward to using them again.” - Rev. Donnie Compton (Worship Pastor)
“Matt is an excellent worship leader and singer for any conference, retreat, or service. Matt & Luisa are a Godly and gifted couple. They led a Ministry Couples Retreat for our association and did a wonderful job.” - DR RAY GENTRY (Director of Ministries for Southside Baptist Network)