School of Worship Ministry
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EDGE School of Worship Ministry
ESW is an exciting, intensive, interactive training and mentoring program for young musicians who have a vision to focus on acquiring, developing and refining their skills and experience in the area of worship music ministry. Participants will gain thorough, extensive instruction, training and applied experience in the many aspects necessary to effectively participate and lead in worship ministry in a wide variety of contexts. Topics covered include:
Additionally, participants who meet necessary requirements and pass an audition are given the opportunity to participate actively in our student worship team and gain regular experience in participating in corporate worship. ESW is a visionary, dynamic growth environment and an exciting opportunity for young worship musicians to learn, grow and develop their natural giftings and talents and to gain experience in the field of worship ministry.
- Worship Leading
- Worship musicianship
- Band dynamics
- Team leading and building
- Ear training
- Practical music theory
- Planning a worship set
- Song arranging
- Team communication
- Spontaneity in worship
- Leadership training
- Songwriting
- Understanding and running a modern PA system
- Prayer ministry training
- History of worship music
- Sound, Biblical principles for worship
- Mentoring and teaching skills
- Relationship/communication skills
- Public speaking
- Teaching/mentoring
- Outreach opportunities
Additionally, participants who meet necessary requirements and pass an audition are given the opportunity to participate actively in our student worship team and gain regular experience in participating in corporate worship. ESW is a visionary, dynamic growth environment and an exciting opportunity for young worship musicians to learn, grow and develop their natural giftings and talents and to gain experience in the field of worship ministry.
Edge School of Worship Ministry is dedicated to training, equipping, developing and releasing a new generation of passionate worship leaders and musicians who are skilled, confident and thoroughly prepared for ministry and who have a fervent desire and vision to serve the body of Christ in worship with their talents and skills, to the glory of God and the furthering of His Kingdom. (ESW Vision Statement)
Program Outline
EDGE School of Worship provides a through, well-rounded, immersive and experiential education for young worship musicians. There are five segments during every weekly class:
- Worship Team
- Worship Foundations
- Prayer ministry training
- Worship Kinetics
- Session topic
Program Details
EDGE School of Worship course topic descriptions:
WORSHIP TEAM
Every ESW class starts with worship, of course! And those students who are participating in our student worship team have the opportunity to gain weekly experience as a worship musician in a corporate worship setting. Learning to effectively serve and lead in worship and gaining confidence in the skills they are developing through weekly experience and application.
WORSHIP FOUNDATIONS
In this course which spans the whole year we lay a sound foundation of biblical theology for worship according to the scripture. Worship comes vividly to life in this inspirational study as we learn directly from God’s word what His design and purpose for worship is and how we are called to respond to and participate in it.
WORSHIP KINETICS
This is where ESW gets practical. From corporate worship leading skills and band communication on stage to set preparation, song arrangement, spontaneity and real-time improvisation we cover the vast array of topics that every worship team member must grow in if they are to serve effectively and confidently as a part of a worship team.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
John Maxwell has said that "Everything rises and falls on leadership." At ESW we are passionately committed to proactively training and equipping our students with excellent leadership skills and experience so that they are well prepared to be effective leaders and influencers, not only in the area of worship ministry, but wherever God might position them, whether in the church, their family, in business or in the community.
PRAYER MINISTRY TRAINING
A Biblical as well as practical understanding of how to wisely, confidently, discerningly and courageously minister to other in prayer is an essential and often overlooked aspect of training for worship teams and believers in general. In this interactive, workshop-style course we provide students with solid, scriptural equipping as well as practical every day strategies for serving and ministering to others who are in need of prayer.
SONGSPACE
One of the most exciting opportunities that worship musicians have is to serve the Body of Christ by developing the skill of songwriting. Songspace is an exciting, dynamic and interactive course where students learn a wealth of practical, creative and inspiring tools and techniques for crafting their own lyrical and musical works of art.
SOUNDLOGIC
We believe that every worship musician should have, at least, a solid, fundamental understanding of how a modern PA system works and how to set up and control one confidently. In Soundlogic 101 students are given thorough training and hands-on experience with a modern live sound system so that they are prepared to serve confidently with that essential skill.
TEACHING/MENTORING
At ESW our vision is not only to thoroughly train and equip those who participate, but to also provide them with the skills and abilities they need to then pass the skills they have learned and developed on to others through teaching and mentoring. This theme is woven into our discussions throughout the year and is also a session topic where we dig deeper into effective teaching/communicating skills and strategies and how to develop healthy, fruitful and productive mentoring relationships.
TEAM BUILDING/LEADING
Not much in life is accomplished alone and effective team work and team leadership is at the heart of every endeavor in life, whether in ministry, business, the community and even our families. Training in teamwork and team leadership is an essential feature in our program at ESW and we are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a valuable asset to any team and, should the opportunity arise, to assemble and lead a team effectively and successfully in pursuit of a goal or vision.
Every ESW class starts with worship, of course! And those students who are participating in our student worship team have the opportunity to gain weekly experience as a worship musician in a corporate worship setting. Learning to effectively serve and lead in worship and gaining confidence in the skills they are developing through weekly experience and application.
WORSHIP FOUNDATIONS
In this course which spans the whole year we lay a sound foundation of biblical theology for worship according to the scripture. Worship comes vividly to life in this inspirational study as we learn directly from God’s word what His design and purpose for worship is and how we are called to respond to and participate in it.
WORSHIP KINETICS
This is where ESW gets practical. From corporate worship leading skills and band communication on stage to set preparation, song arrangement, spontaneity and real-time improvisation we cover the vast array of topics that every worship team member must grow in if they are to serve effectively and confidently as a part of a worship team.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
John Maxwell has said that "Everything rises and falls on leadership." At ESW we are passionately committed to proactively training and equipping our students with excellent leadership skills and experience so that they are well prepared to be effective leaders and influencers, not only in the area of worship ministry, but wherever God might position them, whether in the church, their family, in business or in the community.
PRAYER MINISTRY TRAINING
A Biblical as well as practical understanding of how to wisely, confidently, discerningly and courageously minister to other in prayer is an essential and often overlooked aspect of training for worship teams and believers in general. In this interactive, workshop-style course we provide students with solid, scriptural equipping as well as practical every day strategies for serving and ministering to others who are in need of prayer.
SONGSPACE
One of the most exciting opportunities that worship musicians have is to serve the Body of Christ by developing the skill of songwriting. Songspace is an exciting, dynamic and interactive course where students learn a wealth of practical, creative and inspiring tools and techniques for crafting their own lyrical and musical works of art.
SOUNDLOGIC
We believe that every worship musician should have, at least, a solid, fundamental understanding of how a modern PA system works and how to set up and control one confidently. In Soundlogic 101 students are given thorough training and hands-on experience with a modern live sound system so that they are prepared to serve confidently with that essential skill.
TEACHING/MENTORING
At ESW our vision is not only to thoroughly train and equip those who participate, but to also provide them with the skills and abilities they need to then pass the skills they have learned and developed on to others through teaching and mentoring. This theme is woven into our discussions throughout the year and is also a session topic where we dig deeper into effective teaching/communicating skills and strategies and how to develop healthy, fruitful and productive mentoring relationships.
TEAM BUILDING/LEADING
Not much in life is accomplished alone and effective team work and team leadership is at the heart of every endeavor in life, whether in ministry, business, the community and even our families. Training in teamwork and team leadership is an essential feature in our program at ESW and we are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a valuable asset to any team and, should the opportunity arise, to assemble and lead a team effectively and successfully in pursuit of a goal or vision.
Program Schedule
ESW is a 10 month program that runs from September through June, with breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and spring break.
Tuition
Tuition: $700 per student, per year (payable in 10 equal payments of $70)
or $600 if paid in full by September 30th ($100 savings)
Registration: Opens July 15th, 2021
Registration fee: $50 (waived if student is registered before August 15th)
ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF OPENINGS FOR STUDENTS ARE AVAILABLE!
*Registration closes August 31st
or $600 if paid in full by September 30th ($100 savings)
Registration: Opens July 15th, 2021
Registration fee: $50 (waived if student is registered before August 15th)
ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF OPENINGS FOR STUDENTS ARE AVAILABLE!
*Registration closes August 31st
Scholarships
Full or partial scholarships are sometimes available for qualifying applicants. Contact us directly to inquire about available funding and to request a scholarship application.
Application and Registration
To apply for registration as an ESW student please download and fill out the registration file below. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We are looking forward to serving you in your worship journey!
Contact
We would be delighted to answer any questions you might have! Fee free to contact ESW by the email or phone number below:
Email: prestantia@frontier.com
Phone: 503-380-9213
Email: prestantia@frontier.com
Phone: 503-380-9213