SCHEDULE
8:30 am – Doors Open
9:00 am – General Session #1
Worship: Jeff Deyo
Speaker: Brian Taylor
10:15 am – Break
10:45am – General Session #2
Worship: Jessup Worship
Speaker: Jason Squires
11:45 pm – Lunch
1:00- Nineties Worship Night Documentary
2:00 pm – General Session #3
Worship: Chad and Karen Gentry
Speaker: Amber Peairs
3:00 pm- Break
3:30pm- General Session #4
Worship: Jason Squires
Speaker: Zoro

Jason Squires is a worship leader, songwriter, and storyteller. Jason travels nationally leading worship and teaching at conferences. Along with being an artist, Jason is the Director of The Creative Launch which is an organization designed to help creatives have the tools to thrive. Jason does that by one on one coaching. Jason’s passion is leading people to Jesus through creativity and inspiring creatives to reach their full potential. You can catch Jason on his weekly podcast called The Table streaming on all major podcast platforms. Jason married his wife in 2007, has three daughters, and together they reside in Northern California. Follow Jason on Instagram @Jason_Squires.

Jeff Deyo is a pastor, worship leader, author, songwriter, speaker, 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 group, 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 and Spark: A Comprehensive Worship Leadership Handbook. He held the high honor of being a professor at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN for 14 years and is a worship leader at his home church, Cedar Valley, in Bloomington, MN. He travels extensively speaking, leading worship, and coaching leaders and is a big part of the Nineties Worship Night movement. He has been happily married to his college sweetheart, Martha, since 1992. Together, they have four amazing children, Roman, Evan, Channing, and Clara, as well as a little dog named Master Shifu. Follow Jeff on Instagram @JeffDeyo.

Brian Taylor has invested in and equipped the local church for over 20 years. His background spans various denominations, cultures, and settings as he has led worship ministries in churches of a few hundred to over 30,000 across multiple locations. He continues to serve as a Worship Pastor and Leadership Coach as well as Vice President of Slingshot Group’s Worship & Creative Arts division, leading a stellar team helping churches build healthy teams across the country. He’s based in Dallas, Texas. Follow Brian on Instagram @BrianTaylor.

Chad and Karen Gentry lead worship at conferences, churches, retreats, and most recently at Nineties Worship Night live events. As co-creators of Nineties Worship Night, they have a passion to revive the worship songs of the 90s that meant so much to so many by sharing the stories behind the songs and reconnecting listeners with their former passion for the Lord. They also endeavor to introduce a whole new generation to this music through multi-generational events and albums. Both Chad and Karen have a lifelong history of music ministry, but when they met and later married, they knew the Lord had put them together for such a time as this to walk hand in hand together as ministers ushering in the presence of God. There is nothing they would rather be doing. Follow the Gentry’s on Instagram @ChadandKarenGentry & @NinetiesWorshipNight.

Amber Peairs has been in full-time worship ministry for 30 years as a Worship Pastor, vocalist, speaker, and mentor. In 2023, she launched The Worship Life, a ministry that equips and empowers worship leaders with tools to help them lead more effectively for the Kingdom. This is accomplished through in-person workshops, online courses, and mentoring. She leads worship internationally and has impacted many churches globally through her ministry. Follow Amber Peairs on Instagram @AmberPeairs.

Zoro has spent four decades performing with artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, New Edition, Sean Lennon, Lisa Marie Presley, Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire, and many others. He has been voted the number one R&B drummer in the world, and Jimmy Fallon sang “Happy Birthday” to him on the set of “The Tonight Show.” Zoro, the author of Maria’s Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance and Dreaming Big, is also a minister, former associate pastor, and speaker. He has also been a guest on many Christian media networks such as CBN, TBN, Daystar, Joyce Meyer, Dave Ramsey, Fox News, Focus on the Family, and many others. Follow Zoro on Instagram @ZorotheDrummer.
VENDORS

The Creative Launch is the host for The Worship Conference. The Creative Launch exists to provide tools to help creatives thrive. That is done through live events, The Table Podcast, and one on one coaching. Follow them on Instagram @CreativeLaunch.

The Worship Conference exists in partnership with Jessup University and the Center for Church Health. Visit their booth today and find out how you could benefit from what the university has to offer. Follow them on Instagram @JessupU & @JessupChurches.

We are so excited to welcome Sweetwater to The Worship Conference this year! These guys are your go to stop for all things music retail. Check out their booth today and learn about all the ways they can serve your ministry! Also make sure to sign up for the FREE $20 Gift Card. Follow them on Instagram @SweetwaterSound.

Doug Gould runs consulting firm called WorshipMD that helps professional Audio/Video and Music Technology companies build relationships with the church through education. Doug also partners with Martin Guitars and Mackie to bring the best to you at your church. Swing by his booth today and spend some time exploring the gear he has with him. Follow him on Instagram @MartinsinWorship.

Let’s be honest, creatives don’t handle the details very well. PulseCheck is here to offer you solutions to help manage the details of your ministry! Visit Megan West to learn how she can come alongside and serve your church. Find PulseCheck on Instagram @PulseCheckCo.

Alive Media is a local AV install and repair company with a heart to serve the local church. Their team is made of industry pros that have spent years in the church. Visit their booth today to learn how they can serve you. Follow them on Instagram @alivemedia.av.