NWLC10 Blog

We’ve Moved!

nwlc10 — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:26:05 +0000

Hello everyone,

Go there for the latest updates on the conference. Make sure to visit the “Attendee” page and tell us about yourself! Then go to the forum and start the conversation! The 2010 National Worship Leader Conference is less than a month away and we’re busy planning for you arrival! Excited to see you in Kansas!

Katie

Sometimes all you need is a lil prayer

nwlc10 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:30:22 +0000

We’re down to the wire in our conference planning as NWLC Southwest is less than three weeks away! We’re in the 7^th inning stretch but no stretching is going on. More like running sprints to keep the adrenaline going until the end. Bottom line, it’s stressful and at times overwhelming.

Chuck Fromm says this is when we’re “surfing on the stress,” like it’s a good thing. And it is. Well, most of the time. But sometimes, it’s easy to feel like you’re sinking rather than floating as the wave comes crashing down. This is how we felt this morning. But luckily, we had a pastor in the house (ahem, office), so we took advantage of it.

Suzie and I were working away in her office when we see Pastor Chuck Smith Jr. walk-by. Naturally, Suzie calls him in because we have a “pastor” question. So Pastor Chuck, a little hesitant but willing, comes in, and we ask him for prayer for the conference and ourselves. His prayer was spot on. He asked for peace, clarity and reminded us that our Lord is our Rock. Sometimes, the only thing that can calm nerves and relieve stress is God’s presence. No, it didn’t sweep the work pile away, but it did make us feel better

Head’s up:

Albuquerque pricing deadline was extended to June 7, so make sure to visit here to register.

And don’t forget about the Day Pass Plus if you can’t make it to the entire conference.

Warning: Staring at for long periods of time may give you a headache. – Excel.

nwlc10 — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:15:11 +0000

My brain has turned to mush. It turned to mush right before I though it was going to explode. The culprit? Mr. Microsoft Excel. I’ve been staring at, editing, and cross-checking many excel sheets that have to do with speakers, workshop times, room and technical needs, air travel confirmation sheets and grids. Thus, the reason for brain mush. Just don’t visualize it. It ain’t pretty. Excel should really have a warning on it.

Now I just have to deal with scattered thinking and the occasional mindless zoning. But I find comfort in the fact that perhaps it’s because I’m going to graduate in 3 days, not to mention our first regional conference is less than a month away! Needless to say, things have been pretty crazy.

Ever since the Grand Prize contest, we’ve been full swing into NWLC Southwest. And by I full swing I mean working out lots of details that make the conference functional (aka Excel sheets). But this is when the conference starts looking like a conference, which is very exciting. It’s like finding all the edge pieces of a puzzle to get the outline of the overall picture. And so far, it looks pretty good. Much like our conference t-shirt this year. I told you how we had to pick the actual shirt itself, and then many of you voted between two slightly different designs. Well, you voted, and so did we, and this will be the final version of the design.

It’s a tough decision, but we do it because we care.

nwlc10 — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:26:17 +0000

Planning a NWLC means really daunting tasks like getting professional worship leaders and teachers, organizing speakers and rooms, coordinating with the church, laying out travel grids, and making sure we have the perfect fit for the conference shirts. Yes, this last one is an important one. It’s usually a decision that takes the entire office to make. We consult everyone, of every size and style. We try on the different shirts, sizes, and fits. Then we discuss: pros and cons, likes and dislikes, etc. It’s all very official.

It’s a difficult choice, but we do it for you. Because we care. We care that you’ll look good and feel confident in your conference t-shirt. You’re welcome. Yeah, it’s been a rough morning in the office so far.

In all seriousness, the conference t-shirt we chose is soft and comfy. They will be black with this year’s NWLC design. We’re quite excited about them and hope you will be too.

AND THE WINNER IS…

nwlc10 — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:09:21 +0000

This video announcing our Grand Prize winner deserves an entire mariachi band, fireworks, lights, and fancy effects… but it doesn’t, so just pretend I didn’t want you guys to have to wait any longer!

Thank you again to everyone who posted and shared! This was an amazing experience for me to be able to regularly get emails from many of you. I truly cannot wait to meet you all at NWLC10! Even if you aren’t the winner, try to make it over to one of the conferences. It will be an amazing time.

And if you still need help getting there, there will be other giveaways on this blog, as well as on our NWLC bloggers’ sites. Cynthia Cullen is giving away a free registration away to Kansas on her blog tonight. So check that out here! And keep checking this blog for other opportunities! Thanks again everyone!

Blessings,

Katie

P.S. To everyone who entered, be checking for an email from me with a bonus offering next week!

Without further ado…

You have until noon before the Grand Prize contest closes!

nwlc10 — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:18:38 +0000

We’re down to the final hours! Once 12 p.m. hits today, the contest will be closed. Check back this afternoon for a video post announcing the winner. It could be YOU! Good luck everyone!

Update: If you don’t win today, here’s another chance for a free registration. Cynthia Cullen, one of our NWLC bloggers, is giving away a free registration on her blog today as well. Visit her blog here for the chance to win!

Update #2:

Prayers for Tennessee

nwlc10 — Tue, 04 May 2010 19:49:05 +0000

As most of you know, Tennessee is experiencing some major flooding. Even one of Worship Leader’s own, Alissa, has experienced the devastating effects of the flood, evacuating from her home and losing her car.

Here is a beautiful and thoughtful montage video made by photographer, Michael Deppisch. Keep Tennesse in your prayers.

Get your name into the Grand Prize! That’s an order.

nwlc10 — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:23:06 +0000

I can’t believe that the week of announcing the Grand Prize winner is HERE! In only two days, the winner will be announced on May 5.

If you’re name is not in the Golden Box for the Grand Prize, then you still have two days to do so! Don’t be one of those people who think you don’t have a chance of winning. Believe me, you DO! You have a great chance. And it’s so easy. You have nothing to lose! I would bribe you but I think 2 free registrations, a hotel room, and 2 airfare tickets are enough….

All of your Facebook posts, Tweets, and emails will finally pay-off (well at least for one of you). And if it doesn’t, it was fun right? I’ve enjoyed getting all of your emails and getting to know many of you through email. Even if you don’t win the Grand Prize, I hope you can still make it to a NWLC so we can meet

I Hate Change

nwlc10 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:57:26 +0000

Not the pocket type of change. I love that type of change. I’m talking about the Change that meddles in things you’re comfortable with, forcing you to do some mending and evaluating.

And I know it seems melodramatic to have “hate” right smack in the middle of a title post. But Change is one of those things you either love or hate. Sometimes I welcome change, but lately, I’ve been hiding from it because I don’t want to start adapting everything Change has changed. But I know slowly I will have to let go, either forcefully or willingly. I haven’t been forced to… yet. So I’m still grasping on until Change pries my fingers away after May 22. Graduation.

Graduation is a funny time. I’m so ready to be done with semester projects, finals, and papers. It’s exciting to move on to bigger things than a classroom (even if an office is, admittedly, smaller). And I’m even looking forward to moving back home (free meals!). But it’s scary to recognize things are going to change. Friends are moving away, getting jobs in other states, and even getting married. My life as I know it will begin shifting beneath me until it has morphed into something only faintly familiar.

But amidst all of the change, it’s comforting to know God is the center of all things and the firm foundation. He is in control if I let Him. I haven’t quite figured out the best way to completely give it up to Him yet, but I’m learning. And even though the unknown is easy to fear, we persevere and keep going because the Lord is with us. Just as Haggai 2:4-5 says,

‘Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the LORD, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the LORD Almighty. ‘This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’

P.S. I said “change” 11 times in this post. Considering it was all about change, I thought it was going to be more. Well, make that 13 now

The BIGGEST Giveaway Ever?

nwlc10 — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:42:38 +0000

Wisdom and Ben over at All About Worship claim they have “The BIGGEST Giveaway Ever.” I don’t know if it competes with the NWLC Grand Prize, but it’s pretty awesome. If you’ve been entering your name into Grand Prize, check out Widsom and Ben’s giveaway for another opportunity to win a free registration. There’s a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner. The 1st place winner will receive a free registration to NWLC in Kansas + 13 free CDs. There are two simple ways to enter the contest. Go to their site and check it out! But hurry, you only have until April 30!