mbWorship Conference

The Worship Target

Join us March 13–14, 2026, for the mbWorship Conference — a weekend designed to equip, inspire, and refresh worship leaders and creative teams across Missouri.


Hosted by Concord Baptist Church • Jefferson City, MO

What we are providing

Join us for two incredible days at the mbWorship Conference, designed to equip and inspire churches to cultivate healthy, God-honoring worship ministries.


Friday features sessions tailored for full-time and bi-vocational worship leaders, filled with practical insights and encouragement for ministry. That evening, experience a powerful worship concert with Travis Cottrell, accompanied by a mass choir and orchestra made up of Missouri Baptist churches from across the state.


Dr. Brad Newbold will be our featured keynote speaker throughout both days, sharing from his book The Worship Target: Growing Gracious and Holy Affections Through Congregational Worship.


Saturday continues the experience with more teaching, fellowship, and a complimentary lunch provided.


Together, we’ll grow, connect, and renew our hearts as we lead our churches toward Christ-centered worship that transforms lives.

Schedule

Friday, March 13


11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.               Registration/ Exhibit Hall

1:00-2:15 p.m.                         Breakout Session #1

2:15-2:30 p.m.                         Break / Exhibits

2:30-3:45 p.m.                         Breakout Session #2

3:45-4:00 p.m.                         Break / Exhibits

4:00-5:15 p.m.                         Breakout Session #3 (concurrent with rehearsal…)

4:00-5:15 p.m.                         Rehearsal/Sound Check for Night of Worship

5:15-6:30 p.m.                         Dinner on your own

6:30–7:00 p.m.                        Pre-Session Music – Kenny & Claire 

7:00-9:00 p.m.                     Night of Worship / Plenary Session #1


Saturday, March 14


7:30-8:45 a.m.                         Lite Breakfast / Registration

9:00-10:15 a.m.                   Plenary Session #2 with Travis & Band

10:15-10:30 a.m.                     Break / Exhibits

10:30-11:45 a.m.                     Breakout Session #4

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.             Lunch

12:30-2:00 p.m.                   Plenary Session #3 with Travis & Brad

2:00-2:15 p.m.                         Break / Exhibits

2:15-3:30 p.m.                         Breakout Session #5

Breakout Sessions

· Vocal Health & Hygiene for the Worship Leader – Traci Pritchard

· Why Do We Gather? – Dr. Joe Crider

· Keys for Success in Bi-Vocational Worship Ministry – Jason (Bubba) Steward

· The Value of Longevity and How to Get There – Mark Maier

· Congregational Singing, Why Do We Sing? – Dr. Matthew Swain

· Musical Leadership – Dr. Jordan Cox

· Songwriting – Kenny and Claire Hilliard

· Creating a Healthy Culture in a Team – Chris Rhodes

· AI & The Local Church – Tony Boes

· What is Worship? – Allen Lewis

· How Do I Encourage My Worship Team? – Gabe Martinez

· What is My Role as a Choir Member? - Dr. Josh Erisman

Dr. Brad Newbold

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Brad Newbold is a worship pastor, professor, and speaker dedicated to helping churches cultivate biblically faithful and theologically rich worship. He is the author of The Worship Target: a ministry resource for worship leaders.

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Travis Cottrell

Worship Leader

Travis Cottrell is a nationally recognized worship leader, recording artist, and songwriter whose genuine leadership and Christ-focused ministry have impacted churches and events throughout the country for over twenty years.

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Dr. Brad Newbold

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Brad Newbold is a worship pastor, professor, and speaker dedicated to helping churches cultivate biblically faithful and theologically rich worship. He is the author of The Worship Target: a ministry resource for worship leaders.

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Travis Cottrell

Worship Leader

Travis Cottrell is a nationally recognized worship leader, recording artist, and songwriter whose genuine leadership and Christ-focused ministry have impacted churches and events throughout the country for over twenty years.

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General Admission $50 per person • Early bird rate: $35 per person by January 1 • Group rate (10+): $35 per person • Saturday Only: $35 per person— all prices plus fees (includes Saturday lunch)