Join us in DALLAS, TX // MAY 1-3
Burn out, moral failure, and heart disconnectedness seem to be on the rise for church leaders. What we DO for God is often celebrated above who we ARE in Him. The pace is unsustainable and it’s not a pace Jesus modeled. Augustine said to know God we must know ourselves…yet due to the demands of ministry…many of us have not been able to connect the dots between how we operate in the present, how that impacts those around us, and how knowing ourselves and our origin story plays into who we are becoming.
We invite you to join us for the Worship Circle Story Conference in Dallas, TX May 1-3, 2025 at The Kings University. We will be led by story work expert Cathy Loerzel co-founder of the Allender Center, worship leaders Paul Baloche, Meredith Andrews, Mark Harris, Andy Chrisman, and Todd Fields.
No smoke, no lights, no planning center, no show….
Just you, the presence of God, and other sons and daughters.
The 3 days that we spend together will be focused on paying attention to where you’ve come from…so we can understand how it impacts where you’re going.
We will encounter God’s love and presence in simple yet profound ways through main session worship, teaching, and small group community breakouts.
You will leave seeing that God’s glory in your uniqueness is a gift to the world in your lifetime, and will in turn allow you to be more fully present to God and those you lead and love.
What is the story conference?
LEADING YOU IN LOVE
We will have an incredible group of brothers and sisters leading us and walking alongside us!
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Paul Baloche is one of the modern church's most acclaimed songwriters. A three-time Dove Award winner, Paul is best known for penning contemporary hymns like "Above All," "A New Hallelujah," "Open the Eyes of My Heart," "Hosanna" and "Your Name" that are sung by millions of worshipers around the world. His songs have been recorded by artists such as Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns and Matt Redman and they are featured on Paul's own critically acclaimed albums including, Your Mercy, The Same Love, Christmas Worship, A Greater Song, Our God Saves and Paul Baloche: Ultimate Collection. In addition to writing, recording and facilitating "LeadWorship" workshops around the world, Paul has created a variety of teaching videos, along with free resources designed specifically for worship leaders and musicians. He also authored the books The Same Love: A Devotion and God Songs-How to Write and Select Songs for Worship.
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Cathy Loerzel received her MA in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School in 2007. She co-founded The Allender Center along with Dr. Dan Allender.
Cathy is also an author, speaker, and story work coach. She is also the co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals True Calling with Dr. Dan Allender.
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Andy is a former member of the American contemporary Christian music group 4Him, a solo Christian music recording artist and a worship leader.
After 4Him ended, Chrisman released his first solo recording, One, in 2004. He has also been a worship pastor at Church on the Move, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2008, along with the Church on the Move Praise Band, he released Beautiful Name, a live worship CD. Chrisman was briefly the worship leader at Celebrate Church in Celebration, Florida until 2006.
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Meredith Andrews is passionate about writing and leading songs that keep people’s hearts and minds set on Jesus. Over the course of her career, the Dove Award-winning artist has been using her musical gifts, love for God, and her huge heart for His people - to teach and remind us all about the enormity of our awesome and loving Savior. Andrews was previously part of the Vertical Worship team, and more recently Belonging Co., her home church in Nashville. As a gifted songwriter and recording artist, she has been a part of multiple songs sung by churches across America such as “Open Up The Heavens”, “Lamb of God”, “Not For A Moment”, “Spirit of the Living God,” and “Faith and Wonder.” Andrews often leads worship at major women’s and worship leader conferences across the U.S., and has toured with Matt Maher, Natalie Grant, Big Daddy Weave, Vertical Worship, Phil Wickham, and Michael W. Smith, among others.
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Mark is a founding member of the CCM male quartet, 4Him, which toured and recorded from 1990 to 2006. He wrote or co-wrote 25 number-one songs. 4Him won eight GMA Dove Awards, and were nominated for a Grammy Award for their album The Message.
Harris began a solo career in 2005 and released his debut solo album, The Line Between the Two. He followed Windows and Walls. He won a GMA Dove Award in the category of Inspirational Song of the Year for his single "Find Your Wings". In 2009, he released a Christmas album titled, Christmas Is. In 2011, he released his fourth solo project, Stronger in the Broken Places. As a solo artist he has had three number-one songs.
Harris joined the staff at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, in March 2013, and serves as executive pastor of worship ministries.
Frequently asked questions
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This 3-day event is for worship leaders and worship teams. This is everyone from your drummer to your vocalist, and even your back of house team.
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Worship Circle Story Conference is a three day experience for you to be poured into and loved on alongside other worship leaders who are always selflessly pouring out for others.
We will be worshipping, connecting, learning, and learning how to be more present to God, ourselves, and others.
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We will be hosting Worship Circle Story Conference at The Kings University in Southlake, TX.
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The 3-day event will take place on May 1, 2, and 3, 2025.
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Your registration covers your attendance to the 3-day event. Hotel and food accommodations will be on your own for the duration of the event.
Schedule
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THURSDAY, MAY 1
11:00 AM - Check-in Begins
1:00 PM - Gather
3:30 PM - REST
7:00 PM - Gather
FRIDAY, MAY 2
9:00 AM - Gather
12:00 PM - Break for Lunch
1:30 PM - Gather
3:30 - REST
7:30 PM - Gather
SATURDAY, MAY 3
9:00 AM - Gather
11:00 AM - End our time together