Fall Symposium 2025

Attend the JDS Fall Symposium 2025

Ministry in Times of Global Crisis

Lead with clarity when the world is in chaos.

Join us November 9–11, at The Potter’s House of Dallas for the 2025 JDS Fall Symposium—our annual leadership experience for those called to serve in ministry, business, and community.

This year’s theme, Ministry in Times of Global Crisis, is more than timely—it’s necessary. As the world faces uncertainty, today’s leaders must be spiritually grounded, theologically equipped, and practically prepared to respond with wisdom and compassion.

Whether you’re navigating trauma in your community, stewarding limited resources, or reimagining worship in a digital world—you’re not alone. This year’s Symposium is designed to equip you for the challenges you’re already facing and inspire new approaches to ministry that are bold, resilient, and Spirit-led.

What to Expect:

Thought-provoking breakout sessions on trauma-informed ministry, worship innovation, spiritual formation, and crisis leadership
Mainstage moments and keynote conversations that address leadership in global disruption
Expert-led panels on worship, resilience, and community collaboration
Live worship experiences that refresh and refocus your soul
Connection opportunities with fellow students, pastors, scholars, and faith-based professionals

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

Stay tuned for updates on speakers, schedule, and everything you need to prepare for this powerful gathering.
You won’t want to miss what’s coming.

Attend the JDS Fall Symposium 2025

Ministry in Times of Global Crisis

What to Expect:

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

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A Biblical Perspective of Worship from the Old and New Testament

This course will explore theological and biblical principles of worship from the Old and New Testaments. Students will learn a foundational theological perspective of worship that can be applied to their worship practices.

Leading Creatives, Managing Expectations

This course will explore the complexities of leading those who function as creative workers in worship, music, and the arts. This course will also equip students to develop strategies for managing and communicating effectively with those that they lead.

Songwriting 101
Writing for Worship

This course will explore techniques, theories, and strategies for composing for worship moments. Students will be able to develop writing techniques and even aspiring writers will be able to learn the basic theory of songwriting.

Creative Balance
Taking Care of Your Mental, Physical, and Spiritual self as a Worship Leader

This course will explore strategies for building healthy habits of mental, physical, and spiritual balance. Students will also receive biblical instruction pertaining to maintaining proper balance for the body, mind, and soul.

Building Effective Networks & Teams

This course will explore how to build effective creative networks within your music teams to foster fellowship and greater unity. This course will also help leaders develop stronger communication and leadership strategies when dealing with diverse teams.

Leadership From the Stage to the Pew

This course will explore how to effectively foster a multi-generational worship team as well as how to lead, strategize, and impact congregations that are multi-generational. Students will receive relevant and practical tools that will influence how they approach leading congregations of any size.

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