Worship Leadership Training at Lake Tahoe:
"Elevation!" Retreat provides Continuing Education and Spiritual Renewal for Lay and Clergy Leaders of Worship

Lake Tahoe, CA - Recent studies consistently report that vital and authentic worship leadership is a crucial aspect of the vitality of congregations. A new series of training events at Lake Tahoe will offer clergy and lay persons an immersion experience in the theological, spiritual and practical dimensions of their task of worship leadership. The first offering, entitled "Elevation!" is scheduled for October 29 - November 2, 2007 at Zephyr Cove Conference Center.

Dr. Marcia McFee, director of this continuing education opportunity, has been a lecturer at seven seminaries in the field of worship as well as consulting with churches and conferences across the country for 15 years. She is the author of a book on worship design for worship teams and is the Director of Worship for the United Methodist General Conference in 2008.
"Participants in my weekend workshops and seminary courses have been asking for continued in- depth study and training. Clergy persons report a need for coaching in skills to enhance what they began in seminary, and gifted lay persons have expressed their desire for a deeper theological grounding that reflects their denominational tradition-whatever the worship 'style.' We are seeing an increase in mainline churches looking for worship leader professionals with appropriate skills and theological training and a deeper understanding of worship in the 21st century." Leaders will be able to participate in the event as a stand-alone experience or as the first in an on-going professional development process.

"Elevation!" will include sessions on sensory-rich worship design, dynamics and flow, order and spontaneity, the spirituality of worship leadership, and enhancing sacramental rituals. Participants will hone skills related to particular roles such as visual design, accompaniment, congregational song leadership, writing and ritual action. Significant time for spiritual renewal in the beauty of the Sierra Mountains is an integral part of the retreat. CEU's are available.

A brochure and registration information is available for download at www.marciamcfee.com or by calling toll free 877-387-7977. Those who register before July 15 receive a discount.

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CONTACT:
Marcia McFee
email: worshipworkshop@aol.com
phone & fax: toll free 877-387-7977