November 5th – 7th

Location: The Potter’s House of Dallas

About Fall Symposium

Join us for the JDS Fall Symposium 2023 – an exclusive event now open to the public! This year’s theme, “The Intersection of Marketplace & Ministry,” promises to be both inspiring and enlightening. Featuring keynote speakers Apostle Dr. Dana Carson and Dallas Mavericks CEO, Cynthia Marshall, this symposium is a must-attend event for anyone seeking to bridge the worlds of ministry and marketplace leadership. Our esteemed panelists, including Professor Ronald Bryant, Mayor Rachel Proctor, and accomplished entrepreneurs, will provide valuable insights. Secure your spot today and embark on a path to success at the JDS Fall Symposium! Hurry, space is limited.

Guest Speakers

Mrs. Cynthia Marshall

CEO of Dallas Mavericks

Apostle Dr. Dana Carson

Apostle & Senior Pastor of Reflections of Christs Kingdom World Outreach Intl.

Expert Panelists

Adrienne Long

Leadership Coach and JDS Alumnus

Cam Deaver

CEO & Founder of Deaver Capital

Chris Howell, Sr.

Founder of Chris Howell Communications

Rachel Proctor

Mayor

Ronald Bryant

Chief Life Architect of The Life Design Institute (LDI)

Fall Symposium 2023 Schedule of Events

*JDS Student Schedule will vary. Students should refer to their email for a detailed schedule of student events.

Sunday, November 5

8am – 9am

Registration/Check-In

*Located in Main Lobby

9am – 12pm

Church Service at The Potter’s House of Dallas

Monday, November 6

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Registration & Check-in

6 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening Sessions with Dr. Dana Carson & Dr. Joel Tudman

Tuesday, November 7

7:30am – 8:30am

Breakfast

9am – 1PM

Morning Sessions with Mrs. Cynthia Marshall, Kelley Cornish, and an Expert Panel Session

Fall Symposium 2023

November 5th – 7th

Location: The Potter’s House of Dallas

About Fall Symposium

Guest Speakers

Expert Panelists

Fall Symposium 2023 Schedule of Events

Sunday, November 5

Monday, November 6

Tuesday, November 7

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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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