ONWARD 2026 Conference

Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Irmo

Schedule:

    Monday, Nov 9th

  • 8:00 a.m. - Registration Check-in
  • 9:00 a.m. - Main Session 1
  • 11:00 a.m. - Breakout 1/ Lunch
  • 12:00 p.m. - Breakout 2/ Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m. - Breakout 3/ Lunch
  • 2:00 p.m. - Main Session 2
  • 3:30 p.m. - Adjourn

ONWARD Conference is aimed at embracing the past and present while looking forward to the future. Worship leaders and Production Leaders from all different styles and backgrounds will converge for main teaching sessions and times of corporate worship aimed at rediscovering our call to biblical worship in the church.  Breakouts throughout the day will be taught by local, regional, and national experts in a wide arrangement of fields from songwriting and teambuilding to the pastor/worship leader relationship and training up the next generation. Join us for a day of encouragement and equipping!

COST:
$49 by September 1
$59 by October 1
$69 after October 1

Groups of 5+, save $10 on the current rate
No refund after November 1, 2026

 

During the conference, we will be providing breakout sessions will multiple classes provided in these areas:

  • Worship Leadership
  • Groups and Instruments
  • Production and Technology

Would you like to listen to some of the breakouts from past years? Visit: Previous ONWARD Breakout Podcasts

Breakout Sessions:

Creating a Disciple-Making Movement for Worship Ministries

Speaker: Daniel Maxwell

Corporate Worship: Doxology Fueled by Theology

Speaker: Abbi Santa

Visually Communicating the Gospel in Worship: Practical Visual Media Tips from Pre-Service to Altar Call

Speaker: Carl Barnhill

Content That Connects: Social Media for Worship Leaders and Creative Teams

Speaker: Carl Barnhill

The Trumpet Shall Sound: Flute, Violin, Trombone & More

Speaker: Scott Clark

Using AI for Ministry

Speaker: Carl Barnhill

Is My Worship Ministry Healthy and Effective? 

Speaker: Megan Hollifield

From Sunday to Strategy: Building a Worship Ministry That Doesn't Depend on You

Speaker: Megan Hollifield

Understanding the Heart in Worship: Lessons from Chick-Fil-A

Speaker: Howie Ohman

Breakout Categories:

The Trumpet Shall Sound: Flute, Violin, Trombone & More

Speaker: Scott Clark

Visually Communicating the Gospel in Worship: Practical Visual Media Tips from Pre-Service to Altar Call

Speaker: Carl Barnhill

Content That Connects: Social Media for Worship Leaders and Creative Teams

Speaker: Carl Barnhill

Using AI for Ministry

Speaker: Carl Barnhill

Creating a Disciple-Making Movement for Worship Ministries

Speaker: Daniel Maxwell

Corporate Worship: Doxology Fueled by Theology

Speaker: Abbi Santa

Is My Worship Ministry Healthy and Effective? 

Speaker: Megan Hollifield

From Sunday to Strategy: Building a Worship Ministry That Doesn't Depend on You

Speaker: Megan Hollifield

Understanding the Heart in Worship: Lessons from Chick-Fil-A

Speaker: Howie Ohman

Speakers

  • John Bolin

    John Bolin

  • Aaron Williams

    Aaron Williams