February 10-11, 2012, East Lansing, MI
In Scripture and history, God’s glory and grace have informed and shaped how we relate to him. We are awed by his greatness and attracted by his mercy. We’re undone by his holiness and drawn by his forgiveness. This pattern is reflected in Isaiah’s encounter with God in Isaiah 6 as well as in the scenes of praise around the throne in the book of Revelation. Beholding God’s glory and encountering his grace lead to going forth in mission – making the glory of God known to others.
“Musicians know that when the flow of songs isn’t right, it’s a problem. But meetings are more than music and the gospel affects more than a musical flow. The way God relates to us – by the gospel of grace – is meant to shape the structure, order, and flow of our entire meeting.” Bob Kauflin.
This conference is for those who want to grow in biblical understanding and in a theologically-grounded experience of worship. Pastors, worship leaders, and church members will all benefit. Bob has spoken at conferences around the world, teaching lay people, worship leaders, and pastors not just the how’s of worship, but most importantly the who: “I’m increasingly persuaded that we lose direction in our gatherings because we focus primarily on different pieces (songs, announcements, offering, sermon, etc.) rather than the gospel that holds all the pieces together.”
Bob Kauflin is Director of Worship Development for Sovereign Grace Ministries. After earning a piano performance degree from Temple University, he traveled for 8 years with the contemporary Christian group GLAD, as a song writer, speaker, and arranger.
Currently his main tasks include equipping pastors and musicians in the theology and practice of congregational worship and overseeing Sovereign Grace Music. Bob has written several books including Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God. He is married to Julie and they have six children and eleven grandchildren.