Restore Worship Conference

On this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast our Tech Director Bernhard Klingenberg spends some time talking about the upcoming holiday seasons (Thanksgiving & Christmas).Link to Pastor Brenton Collyer's post about 2017 Christmas Eve service:https://www.brentoncollyer.com/blog/christmaseve2017

Worship and Tech can sometimes seem like two separate ministries, when in reality we are both working together to help people connect with the Lord through worship.On this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast I talk with our Worship Pastor and Creative Arts Director Pastor Brenton Collyer, and our Worship Leader and Media Director Riley Manzo about the relationship between worship & tech teams.

On this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast, I talk about dealing with tech issues during Sunday services. This is a very crucial part of church tech and should not be taken lightly.With that said there should also be a healthy team dynamic so everything is not resting on one person's shoulders.Thank you for listening and if you have any questions you want answered Text them to:831.244.0333or email:staff@restoreconference.com

One of the most demanding positions on a church tech team is the sound volunteer. They are responsible for the house mix, teaching mic, and much more. During this episode I sit down with one of my sound volunteers, Sparky Northrup, to talk about volunteer scheduling and burn out.

On this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast, I talk with our Worship Leader Riley Manzo about some of the things related to church tech, specifically when it comes to Easter services.

On this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast I sit down with one of our volunteers Luke DePalatis. Luke is a high school senior who has been serving with our Tech Team for several years.Together we sit down and talk about being a young volunteer and some of the experiences he has had serving with our team.

In this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast I sit down with our Music Director Josh Lewis and talk about all things sound.

In this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast I interview my Lyrics volunteer Ian Cook.Ian has been serving for a few years and we get to talk about how someone who is not "techie" can still serve with the Tech Team.Text questions to: 831-244-0333Email: staff@restoreconference.com

In this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast I talk with my good friend Bekka Barron.Bekka was serving with tech when I came to Calvary and since then has been helping out at a church plant in Salinas. I get the change to talk to her about serving with a church plant and burn out.Text questions to: 831-244-0333Email: staff@restoreconference.com

In this episode of the Restore Tech Podcast I interview my sound volunteer Duffy Johnson.Duffy is a very experienced sound technician who has a lot of knowledge.Text questions to: 831-244-0333Email: staff@restoreconference.com

Beginning in 2018 we will be publishing a Monthly Tech Podcast!We want to provide tech leaders & volunteers with answers to technical questions and provide a sense of community with tech servants in the church.Text your tech questions to:831.244.0333or email:staff@restoreconference.com

In this workshop, we’ll be answering some common questions related to church tech and creativity. If you have a question you want answered text it to (831)244-0333Workshop Speakers: Riley Manzo, Chaz Celaya, Bernhard Klingenberg, and Sparky Northup

Truck & Trailer: The Relationship Between Bass and Drums.Workshop Speakers: Sam Miles and Joel Jurekovic

Worship Leadership.Workshop Speaker: Scott Cunningham

In this workshop, we want to explore the sounds available to us once we venture past the “Piano 1” setting on our keyboard. We will broaden our tonal palette by looking at (and listening to) the myriad of options available to us, from classic vintage sounds to modern synths and FX.Workshop Speaker: Chaz Celaya

Building Blocks to Becoming a Better Bass PlayerWorkshop Speaker: Joel Jurekovic

In this workshop, we’ll be looking at 10 easy steps to help unlock new creativity into a role which carries a lot of responsibility musically and also spiritually. These steps will help you think more broadly regardless of what your church setting looks like.Workshop Speaker: Sam Miles

Songwriting Perseverance.Workshop Speaker: Madison Cunningham

Acoustic Guitar Tools.Workshop Speaker: Scott Cunningham

The Christian life is full of different seasons and each one brings new challenges, but God is faithful to provide abilities, resources, and boldness. This workshop is for those who are either new in their calling as a worship leader or are considering that calling. Austin has been leading worship for 3 years. After starting in youth ministry he went through a rapid progression to college and adult services. He now is the Worship Leader for Refuge, a church plant in Salinas, CA.Workshop Speaker: Austin Kim

Whether you are running sound for a worship service or are recording a song, mixing is an essential practice of creatively shaping each instrument to best serve the song. Though everybody’s personal preference is different, a mixing engineer still needs to understand EQ, Compression, and Effects and how they can be used. We will do a basic overview of each of these tools, and then practice together on a pre-recorded song.Workshop Speaker: Josh Lewis

Planning and Organization play a major part in the health of your team and the strength of your ministry. Brenton will share techniques on choosing song lists, managing volunteers, and planning dynamic services that apply to churches large and small.Workshop Speaker: Pastor Brenton Collyer

The internet has expanded rapidly over the past 10-15 years. Information about anything is available instantaneously. We as churches latched onto the internet age quickly but have struggle to keep up with it. Web technologies advance and design trends change every year and paying someone to update your website every year is not always practical. In this workshop we will go over some basic questions to ask yourself about your church’s website to better solidify its purpose and how it is being used. Along with some current design trends and practices.Workshop Speaker: Bernhard Klingenberg

So many in ministry neglect the foundation of their personal lives for ministry. Learn from a 45-year veteran how to stay pure, balanced, and fresh in ministryWorkshop Speaker: Pastor Geoff Buck

In an ever changing culture, we have a new platform to reach our congregation and the community God has placed us in a new way by using social media. This workshop is to show you how to use social media in a practical and easy way that works best for your churches. We will talk about how to apply different sources to the demographic of your church and different tools to create a new way to communicate to the community around you.Workshop Speaker: Sarah Sendejas

As creatives, we all love that God was the original Creator. It's an aspect of God that compels us to create! But what happens when our creative endeavors become more of a weight than a joy? When they become more about what we make rather than who we're making it for? If you've asked those questions, then you're not alone. In this workshop, we'll be discussing varying aspects of the creative process while looking for ways for us to honor God - not our platform.Workshop Speaker: Riley Manzo

Leading a volunteer team is one of the largest and most challenging roles of a Worship Leader. Brenton will share insights on recruiting and training new volunteers, developing current volunteers, and caring for your team.Workshop Speaker: Pastor Brenton Collyer

The song is written, and all of your creativity is flowing. It is time to hit record. This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn how to capture audio so they can share their songs with others. While the goal is not to rush a recording project, this workshop is intended to diffuse any myths about the difficulty of recording. This fast-paced session will cover the basics of how to manage a recording project and the techniques involved in getting the sound you want.Workshop Speaker: Josh Lewis

We are living in the digital age. Content is readily available to us whenever we want. Live streaming is becoming more affordable and easy for anyone to do. How can we as the church learn to consume information and redeem it for the Lord. In this workshop I will go over the basics of live streaming, how it works, ways to live stream, and the benefits and drawbacks.Workshop Speaker: Bernhard Klingenberg

In recent years, there has been an explosion of visual media. Things like YouTube, Snapchat, or Facebook have utilized video to revolutionize the way we receive information. So what does this mean for the church? Do we hop on board and utilize video for the kingdom of God? If so, how would we begin to do that? In this workshop, we'll discuss 5 things to consider before taking the plunge into Video Ministry.Workshop Speaker: Riley Manzo

Our Worship Pastor Brenton Collyer closes off our Worship Conference with a message about "Our Mission".

Our senior pastor Nate Holdridge leads a workshop on how to have a personal worship life with the Lord.

Our Assistant Pastor Geoff Buck leads a workshop on persevering in ministry.

Our Tech Director Bernhard Klingenberg leads a workshop about how we utilize media in our Worship Services.

One of our Worship Volunteers Nefertari Rossel teachings a workshop about vocals.

Our Worship Volunteer Danya Collyer leads a workshop about facing any fear or anxiety you may experience while serving on a Worship team.

Special Guests Hilary & Kate lead a workshop about songwriting.

Our Worship Leader and Sound man Riley Manzo leads a workshop about our church's process for live sound.

Our leader Worship Pastor Brenton Collyer leads a workshop about Planning a Worship Service.

Our Electric Guitarist Austin Kim leads a workshop specifically about the use of the electric guitar in worship.

Our special guest Joseph Pfeifer from Calvary Santa Barbara leads a workshop on the Acoustic Guitar.

Our Senior Pastor Nate Holdridge speaks on Exodus 31:1-6, 35:34, 39:43 with a message entitled “The Right People For The Right Job”.

This year we kicked off our Restore Conference with a Night of Worship and a short message by Pastor Matt Kehler.

Finding the right parts to play, using dynamics, and having chemistry can be tough, especially with a volunteer team of musicians. Calvary Monterey’s Worship Team will be playing live and explaining how Drums, Bass, Acoustic, Electric, Keys, and Vocals can use dynamics and parts to color a song. They’ll also show how to take songs and apply them to a smaller band setting.

This workshop is taught by Calvary Monterey’s Tech Director Bernhard Klingenberg. In this workshop, you will learn about different worship lyric software solutions used for projecting lyrics during a worship service, utilizing video media in a service, as well as some design concepts to help ensure teaching and media slides are engaging and effective.

In this workshop, we’ll discuss how personal preparation coupled with the knowledge of using audio mixing tools can honor God in our Sunday services. Overviews of troubleshooting, EQ, soundcheck, and rehearsals will be provided in addition to Q&A.

With so much to do, it can be overwhelming to plan ahead and stay organized. In this workshop Brenton Collyer, Calvary Monterey’s Worship Pastor and Creative Director, will share some tools to help you host auditions, care for volunteer teams, plan services, and choose set lists.

In this acoustic guitar workshop, Tim Brown will offer up ideas regarding dynamics, technique, and chord voicing that he hopes will challenge you to continue to grow and improve as a musician and as a worship leader. Originally from a small town 30 minutes north of Los Angeles, Tim has been involved in leading worship for several churches over the past 15 years, including 6 years here at Calvary Monterey. His experience will add value to both the beginner and intermediate level musician.

Whether you’re a man or a woman, young or in a more mature season of life, on the front lines or serving behind the scenes, undereducated or inexperienced – your church needs confident, Spirit-filled leaders. If God’s called you to it, you can do it! We’ll look at finding confidence in and embracing what God’s called you to through Scripture, by learning to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and by investing in and honing your craft.

Evan is a very talented and creative songwriter who has released multiple studio albums and written many worship songs being sung in the global church. In this workshop, he’ll share about his songwriting process and how you can grow as a songwriter.

To start off our 2015 Restore Worship Conference, Pastor Justin Richter from The Anchor in Gilroy spoke on Psalm 8 with a message perfectly titled “Why Me?”