ONWARD 2026 Conference
Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Irmo
Schedule:
- 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
Monday, Nov 9th
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!
MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2026
Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Irmo SC
8:00 AM-3:30 PM
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
Speakers
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John Bolin
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Aaron Williams
John Bolin
John Bolin has been singing and leading since he was old enough to stand. For more than 20 years, while serving as a Worship Pastor in local churches (including Houston’s First Baptist Church from 2008-2020, and Kingsland Baptist Church from 2020-2025), he has also presented over 1,300 concerts nationally and internationally, produced and sung on more than 40 albums, and published over 225 original songs and arrangements. John is recognized as a leading voice in worship ministries, choirs in worship, multi-generational worship, and family worship. He serves as the Vice President for the choral publisher, Semsen Music, and has also filled the role as the conductor for the University Choir and Orchestra of California Baptist University since 2023. John frequently teaches at universities and conferences and was part of launching the musical and missional organization Worship Convergence International. He is also the author of How to Spell WORSHIP with Your Family, a practical guide to cultivating Christ-centered worship in the home.
Aaron Williams is a worship leader and songwriter passionate about seeing a spiritual awakening in this generation. Aaron has had a heart to write worship songs from a young age, and now, more than ever seeks to write lyrically rich and musically beautiful songs that help the Church voice its worship to Jesus. Over the past few years, Aaron has invested more and more of his time and energy into building up and training worship leaders and worship teams in various settings. Whether it’s investing in a small group of leaders in a living-room setting or leading with a band in a large auditorium, Aaron’s leadership is consistently thoughtful, creative, and Christ-centered.
Aaron is the Founder of Way of Worship