THE ELKANAH
SCHOOL OF MUSIC MINISTRY
on hold until further notice…
In the meantime, check out www.kiwisong.co.nz
for a
similar annual residential worship school in NZ
This training school has been established to assist
and inspire Church Singers, Musicians, Worship Leaders, Songwriters,
Performers, Sound Technicians, Pastors and Worshippers. It is a 10-14
day intensive residential school held at En Hakkore
in the South Island 90min drive from Dunedin, OR at Orama
on Great Barrier Island, 3hr ferry ride from Auckland. Alternative venues at Rotorua, Ngaruawahia and Raglan
are being considered.
There are
no pre-requisites for the School, apart from a heart to worship the Lord and a
strong desire to serve Him in some aspect of Music Ministry. The School is
currently limited to 42 students max, but it is hoped to expand the
school to cater for more students than this. All experience and ability levels
are catered for in a ‘user-friendly’ environment, from Beginner to
Intermediate and Advanced.
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Founder/Director of the Elkanah
School of Music Ministry (to be renamed Resound School of Worship) since
1995. Nine albums, Over 15yrs fulltime in music ministry. |
Eaglewing Music Latest album ‘Toward Intimacy’ released Oct 2003. Songwriting and Worship Leading Icon of Scripture In Song fame. www.eaglewing.co.nz |
Rob Packer, Creative Fire Ministries, |
Rick and Sue Stokes |
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Janice Martin |
Jono Tressler |
Frontline Ministries Northland Director
of the annual Kiwisong Conference. |
Narrow
Road Recording Studio, |
Visiting Ministries to be
confirmed..
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Julia Grace, Encounter Music, |
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Discipleship/Lifestyle - Firm foundations- Prayer and Bible study
feed our faith - Godly habits and attitudes - Emotional fitness and suitability
for ministry - Is God Lord over every area of our lives? - Character vs gifting - Our spiritual walk determines our long-term effectiveness.in ministry.
Musician As Servant - Christ our example as servant leader - The
role of the musician in the local Church - Relationship with your (non-musical)
Pastor - Attitude and character more important than skill or gifting - Knowing
your calling - Diligence - Humility.
The Heart of a Worshipper - Why is God searching for true
worshippers? - What does it mean to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth? - What
is worship? - Comparing the lives of Saul and David - Performance vs Worship - Having a Spiritual or Carnal perspective -
Pleasing God.
Holiness and the Fear of God - Understanding Holiness - Not an
optional extra, a prerequisite for seeing the Lord - What is the fear of the
Lord? - Choosing the fear of the Lord - Pursuing holiness - The power and
beauty of holiness- Walking in the light - Having a perfect heart.
Leading Worship - The role of a worship leader - Understanding
the battle, why it is so tough - Attacks to expect - Thorough preparation a key
to success - Overcoming discouragement - Using the right songs - God
inhabits praise - Understanding the anointing - Changing the atmosphere - Ice
breakers - Cultural restraints - Hindrances to p&w
- 101 Practical hints and examples.
Running a Worship Team - Writing a Vision Statement - Suitability
of team members - Audition and/or interview - Different team structures -
Rehearsal techniques - Choice of music - Preparation before services - Polite
prayer vs warfare prayer - Beginnings and endings -
Visual aid to worship - Flowing together as a team - Balance between vocals and
instrumentals - Relationships - The gifts of the Holy Spirit - Introducing new
music - Reluctant congregations - Conflict resolution - Sound systems -
Practical hints and application.
Musicianship - Rehearsal and practice techniques - The Voice,
your finest instrument - Extending yourself - Practical helps - Singing or
playing as unto the Lord - Creativity in music reflects the creativity of God -
Aiming to be an excellent musician, with achievable goals.
The Life of Asaph - Asaph's calling: husband, father, worshipper, priest,
musician, mentor, prophet - 23 refs to his life - Father figure, available
for his children - Began a 600yr dynasty of worship - Relevance for the Church
today - Asaph's long term strategy - The blessing of
God, Numbers 6.
Spiritual Warfare - Know your enemy - Satan and his hordes - the strategies
of hell - Christ's victory - Our defensive armour - The obligation to be on the
offensive - Weapons of our warfare - Practical examples - Why Satan
targets music ministries - Musicians are leaders, they lead the battle charge -
Polite prayer vs warfare prayer - Overcoming fear.
Prophecy - Foretelling vs forth-telling
- Agreement with Scripture - Does it come to pass? - Upbuilds
and encourages the Body of Christ - The lifestyle of the one prophesying -
Guidelines, safeguards and restraints - Submission to leadership - Beware
prophecy that criticises or belittles - Practical examples.
The Anointing - What it means - Scriptural examples - Various anointings - Recognising and learning to step out in
it - Safe guards - Importance for the worship leader - What grieves the Holy
Spirit - Building the anointing, changing the atmosphere - Growing in the
anointing - Resources.
The Song of the Lord - The inspiration of the Holy Spirit -
Exercising your gift - Old Testament examples - Learning to flow in the Holy
Spirit - Colossians 3:16 - Instrumental prophecy - Why is the Song of the Lord
hidden from most NZ Churches? - Chord progressions for different anointings - Correct motives - Getting started (practical
session).
Song Writing - You can learn all the basic fundamentals of songwriting at the Elkanah School
of Music Ministry! Jules & the Elkanah Staff have
released over a dozen albums between them.
Sound Systems/Microphone Technique - 'Hands on' sessions covering
ALL the basics, plus one-to-one for those who want to learn more. This is not
only for Church Sound Techs but for all church singers and musicians to ensure
they have a good grasp of the technical side of sound gear.
Copyright - Complex legal and moral issue - Songwriters or
copyright holders are the guardians of the songs inspired by God - Songwriters
are entitled to financial gain for their skill, (like any skilled person who
has spent time, energy and money to aquire what they
know) - The role of Christian Copyright Licencing
International (CCLI) - The Church's attitude to Copyright - Answers to 101
questions.
Recording/Demo CD - Recording is a lengthy, complex and expensive
procedure - Learn from those who have spent hundreds of hours in the studio -
Your questions answered (this could save you hundreds of $$ in the studio) -
Also, every student has the opportunity to record a demo cd
of their own original song.
Performance/Concert Ministry - A specialised calling -
Jules has given over 1500 solo concerts or performances over 20yrs. Learn from
someone who has 'been there, done that..'
Cross Cultural Worship - Prayer and discussion of cultural issues
based around the David Garratt Video 'Let My People
Go' which examines cultural issues in depth (a fantastic video teaching that
every NZ Christian should see, particularly those who feel they aren't that
interested)
Children In Worship - Practical discussion on the place of
children in worship, with the premise that kids are not just the church of
tomorrow, they are part of the church of today - Ways to involve them - Kings
Kids program (YWAM) - Resource materials.
PLUS PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION IN
Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Bass and Drums
(Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels catered for in a User Friendly
Environment)
STUDENT COMMENTS:
- 'The School was so cool. I loved it from start to finish. Glad I was
there!' Michelle Anderson, Kawerau
- 'The worship was awesome. God has been good and the tutors spoken
heaps into my life, both encouraging and extending me.' Mandy Hartley, Invercargill
- I've so enjoyed this School. It's been life changing. I am going
home uplifted and refreshed.' Sarah Heney,
Ashburton
- 'Quite simply the best teaching on praise and worship available in
NZ' Steve Kerr, Rotorua
- 'I go home a changed person. Thank you so much for the vision to run
this school and what to cover in it. God truly has his hand on it.' Kim
Peers, Melbourne
COST:Food, Accomm $395 (paid by Student)
Tuition $200 (paid by Church or Sponsor)
TOTAL:$595
plus a $50 non-refundable deposit at time of Application
(Note: your sponsor may be a friend or your local Church.
In cases of genuine financial difficulty, this may be waived.)
DISCOUNTS
You may apply for ONE of the following discounts:
10% Discount for all Returning Students
10% Discount for 4 or more students from the same church
10% Discount if fees paid in full by the Closing Date for Applications Aug 1st
10% Discount for those coming from the South Island or O'seas
10% Discount for genuine financial hardship
If you
have ANY questions, don't hesitate to make contact with Elkanah
Music.
Early application is advised..
CLOSING
DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Aug 1stalthough some late
applications may be considered.
Application
Form: ESMM_Appl.pdf
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ELKANAH MUSIC |
Tel 09 239 1157 |