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Welcome to

Fusion:

Worship Music Conference

September 24–26, 2026 • Belmont UMC, Nashville, TN

Belmont United Methodist Church

Event Description

Calling all worship leaders, worship planners, pastors, music directors, singers, band members, AV technicians, volunteers, and others! Fusion: Worship Music Conference is a weekend workshop designed to empower United Methodist pastors and musicians to lead vibrant, contemporary worship experiences rooted in theological integrity.

Hosted by Discipleship Ministries in partnership with The Institute for Modern Worship, this hands-on event responds to a growing need for practical guidance in integrating modern and traditional worship styles within the UMC context. With special attention to smaller and rural congregations, the conference emphasizes inclusivity, creativity, and practical learning within a Wesleyan framework.

Expect plenary sessions, worship experiences, and interactive breakout workshops throughout the weekend.

Some of our wonderful speakers include:

Rev. DeAndre Johnson
Rev. DeAndre Johnson
Jeremy Hearn
Jeremy Hearn
Kiersten Rose
Kiersten Rose
Ben Shaw
Ben Shaw
N. Cowan
Nelson Cowan
Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong
Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong
Jackson
Jackson Henry
Sofia Fernandez

Conference Schedule

Thursday Evening • Sept. 24
5:30 - 6:30
Doors open - Check-in and meet and greet
6:15 - 8:00
Welcome and Opening Worship (Modern)
 
Plenary: The Future of Worship
Friday • Sept. 25
8:15 – 9:00am
Morning Worship
9:00-10:00am
Plenary: Bridging Traditional and Contemporary Worship
10:05 - 11:00
Breakout/Workshop 1
11:05 – 12pm
Breakout/Workshop 2
12:00-1:30
LUNCH (on your own)
1:30 - 2:30
Plenary: Challenges and Solutions in Contemporary Worship
2:35 - 3:30
Breakout/Workshop 3
3:45 - 4:45
Breakout/Workshop 4
5:00 - 7:00
DINNER (on your own)
7:15 - 8:30
Evening Worship/Concert: Cultural contexts in worship
Saturday • Sept. 26
8:45
Gathering Music
9:00 - 10:15
Plenary: Engaging Your Congregation for the Future
10:30 - 11:15
Sharing ideas, learnings, takeaways in affinity groups
11:30 - 12:15pm
Closing Worship (Mod. w/hymn arr. & contemporary/global songs)
Workshops
Workshops Include:
  • Leading a Volunteer Worship Team
  • Leading Through Change
  • Arranging Hymns to Bridge Across Styles
  • Building a Band
  • Band Leadership and Rehearsals
  • Copyright Overview
  • Wesleyan Theology for Worship Leaders
  • Designing Worship for Lasting Impact
  • Worship Technology - The Basics
  • Worship Ethics
  • The Pastor-Worship Leader Relationship
  • Understanding and Reading Music Charts
  • Cultural Fusion in Worship
  • Integrating Modern Elements in Worship
  • An Intergenerational Approach to Worship
  • Inclusivity and Accessibility in Worship

Registration Details

Registration Start Date March 2nd, 2026
Registration End Date July 15th, 2026
Registration Fee • $199 Early Bird until 06/15/2026  • $249 per person after 06/15/2026  • Group pricing also available

Hotel & Accommodations

Lodging is not provided with registration. However, we’ve listed several great options for you to book at your leisure:

  • Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt
  • 5–8 minute drive or about 25 minutes walking
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt, TN 
  • 5–10 minute drive or 15–25 minutes walking
  • Moxy
  • 2-4 minute drive or 5-10 minutes walking
  • Scarritt-Bennett Center
  • 5–7 minute drive or 25-35 minutes walking

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for a different way to attend? Consider becoming an event sponsor! Sponsorships help support the mission of music in our churches.

Join our growing list of sponsors and exhibitors:

 

  • The Upper Room

More Information Here

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