JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University has partnered with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board to launch a new Worship Arts Camp for high school students, scheduled for June 8 – 11.
The four-day residential camp aims to develop the next generation of church worship leaders and technical support staff by offering specialized training for students who currently lead worship in youth groups or feel called to serve in music or technology ministries.
“Whether a student sings, plays an instrument, or has a passion for sound, video, lighting or projection, this camp offers hands-on training, mentorship, and spiritual growth in a Christ-centered environment,” said Wayne Causey, Worship and Music Specialist at the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
The program offers two dedicated tracks: Music and Audio/Visual (AV). The Music Track provides instrumental and vocal instruction from university faculty and experienced church worship leaders, with specialized coaching for guitar, keyboard, percussion, and voice. The AV Track focuses on technical production skills, with participants working alongside professional worship tech staff in live worship settings.
“Camp participants can expect professional instruction with experienced worship leaders, musicians, and tech professionals,” said Dr. Chris Headley, Department Chair and Program Director for Worship Leadership at Carson-Newman University. “The evenings will include activities, worship and opportunities to build community with like-minded students.”
The camp concludes with a student-led worship service on Wednesday afternoon that showcases skills developed during the program.
Open to students entering grades 9 through 12, the camp offers both residential and commuter options. The residential fee of $350 includes lodging, meals, and instruction, while the commuter option costs $250 and includes instruction with lunch and dinner. Residential campers will stay in university dormitories under supervision of trained counselors and dine in campus facilities.
For more information or to register, visit www.tnbaptist.org/event/worship-arts-camp.