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Creative Tides Ministry
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Expert-level creative arts resources building church-to-church partnerships and equipping creatives in an affordable and attainable way, which ripples and flows outside the Church and into the local community.
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Leading Rehearsals Volunteers Love | Summit Conference 2025 Breakout Session with Jon Knapp
Dec 2500:47:49Tap to summarizeWhat if the thing shaping your rehearsals the most isn’t the music, but the way you communicate?In this session from Creative Tides Summit Conference (October 25, 2025), we share practical wisdom on how to lead rehearsals your volunteers actually love, without lowering standards or sacrificing excellence. Faciliated by Jon Knapp, Worship Pastor at @CountrysideCommunityChurch in Sherwood, OR.This conversation is especially for worship leaders, band leaders, and church creatives who want rehearsals that feel productive, encouraging, and honoring of the people who show up week after week.In this session, Jon covers:Why clear communication may be the most powerful leadership tool you haveHow to set cultural standards and expectations that build trustHolding volunteers to expectations with clarity, kindness, and consistencyHow to communicate effectively with instruments you don’t playLeading rehearsals that value both people and excellenceWhether you’re leading seasoned musicians or brand-new volunteers, the way you prepare, speak, and set direction will shape the entire rehearsal environment.📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference — October 25, 2025If you lead worship, tech, or creative teams in the church, this session will help you build rehearsals that are clear, collaborative, and life-giving.👉 Join the conversation in the comments:What’s the hardest part of leading rehearsals for you?#WorshipLeadership#WorshipRehearsal#VolunteerLeadership#ChurchLeadership#WorshipLeaderLife#BandLeadership#ChurchVolunteers#CreativeLeadership#WorshipMinistry#CreativeTides
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Your Worship Reveals Your Theology | Summit Conference 2025 Breakout Session with Ashlee Truitt
Dec 2500:43:38Tap to summarizeWorship as Discipleship | Genesis, Sacrifice & the Songs We Teach the ChurchWhat if worship isn’t just something we do, but something that forms us?In this session from Creative Tides Summit Conference (October 25, 2025), we explore worship as a form of discipleship: how what we sing, say, and practice in worship shapes our theology, our identity, and the way we love others. Facilitated by Ashlee Truitt, Worship Pastor at @RedHillsChurchNewberg in Newberg, OR, and founder of @Creative_Tides . We begin in Genesis, looking at the creation story and what it means to be made in the image of God. From there, we trace the structure of atoning sacrifices in the Old Testament and how Jesus fulfills the Law in the New Testament, reframing how we understand ourselves, one another, and our response of worship.From theology to practice, we turn toward the modern church: How worship teaches theology, whether we intend it to or notWhy lyrics matter more than we often realizeThe difference between private worship and corporate worship songsHow congregational worship shapes belief, formation, and discipleship over timeThis conversation is for worship leaders, songwriters, pastors, creatives, and church teams who want to think more deeply about why we worship the way we do. It also explores how worship can faithfully point people to God’s story rather than ourselves.📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference — October 25, 2025👉 If this resonates, share it with your worship team or church leadership—and join the conversation in the comments:How has worship shaped your theology or understanding of God?#WorshipAsDiscipleship#TheologyOfWorship#WorshipLeadership#ChristianTheology#BiblicalTheology#CorporateWorship#WorshipMinistry#WorshipLeaderLife#ChurchLeadership#ChristianCreatives#ChristianTeaching#ChristianFormation#WorshipConference#SongwritingForTheChurch#CreativeTides
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Scared of Teenagers on Your Worship Team? | Summit Conference 2025 Breakout Session with Kyla Hedge
Dec 2500:31:18Tap to summarizeWhat if recruiting students wasn’t just filling spots, but forming future leaders?In this breakout session from Creative Tides Summit Conference, we talk about how to recruit, train, and empower youth students on worship and creative teams—and how to set a precedent that leadership development is part of your team culture, not an afterthought. This session was facilitated by Kyla Hedge, Youth Pastor and former worship pastor at @MosaicChurchSalem This conversation is especially for churches and leaders who want to invest in students with intention, clarity, and care, while still maintaining excellence and healthy expectations.In this session, we cover:Why involving youth students on teams matters for the future of the ChurchHow to recruit students with clear expectations and pathwaysTraining students in both skill and characterCreating environments where students feel supported, not overwhelmedHow to raise up new leaders instead of relying on the same few peopleSetting a team precedent that values discipleship, growth, and multiplicationBalancing patience, structure, and excellence when working with studentsRather than viewing students as “helpers” or “fill-ins,” this session reframes them as contributors and future leaders who can thrive when given clarity, coaching, and opportunity.If you’re looking to build sustainable teams, invest in the next generation, and create a culture where leadership is continually developed, this conversation offers practical tools and a long-term vision.📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference👉 Join the conversation in the comments:What’s been most challenging—or most rewarding—about involving students on your team?#YouthWorship#NextGeneration#WorshipLeadership#ChurchLeadership#YouthMinistry#WorshipTeam#LeadershipDevelopment#CreativeTides
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Stop Making Worship Christian Entertainment | Summit Conference 2025 Breakout Session with Tim Smith
Dec 2501:02:08Tap to summarizeWhat is the line between worship and Christian entertainment?In this powerful session from Creative Tides Summit Conference, Tim Smith, former Worship Pastor at Mars Hill Church, challenges the Church to recover a biblical vision of worship rooted in the glory of God—not performance, pragmatism, or preference.Drawing from years of pastoral and worship leadership experience, Tim argues that when we fail to clearly define the purpose and mission of worship, church gatherings slowly drift into Christian entertainment—measured by what works, what draws crowds, or what feels effective—rather than faithfulness to God’s revealed glory.In this session, we explore:- Why worship must be grounded in a clear theology of God’s gloryHow pragmatism subtly reshapes church culture and worship practicesThe danger of measuring worship by impact instead of faithfulnessHow churches unintentionally become entertainment-drivenRecovering a God-centered vision that shapes songs, services, and leadershipWhy understanding why we worship must come before how we worshipThis conversation is especially relevant for worship leaders, pastors, creatives, and church teams who feel tension between excellence and faithfulness and want to resist the pull toward consumerism, while leading people toward genuine awe of God.If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the direction of modern worship, unsure how to define success, or hungry for deeper theological grounding, this session offers clarity, conviction, and course correction.📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference👉 Join the conversation in the comments:How do you guard against worship becoming entertainment in your context?#TheologyOfWorship#WorshipLeadership#GloryOfGod#ChurchLeadership#WorshipMinistry#ChristianWorship#ChurchCulture#creativetides#MarsHills#TheRiseAndFallOfMarsHill
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Your Pastor Isn't The Enemy of Creativity | Summit Conference 2025 Breakout Session with Lane GP
Dec 2500:44:06Tap to summarizeWhat if the relationship between a lead pastor and worship pastor wasn’t tense, but collaborative?In this breakout session from Creative Tides Summit Conference, Lane Greenleaf-Perez, a current lead pastor and former worship pastor, shares honest insight into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—relationships on a church staff. Lane is the lead pastor at @RedHillsChurchNewberg in Newberg, OR. Drawing from experience on both sides of the role, he addresses the belief that the lead pastor is the enemy of creativity and why that mindset ultimately hurts both ministry and people. Instead, this conversation reframes the lead pastor–worship pastor relationship as a partnership built on trust, communication, and shared vision.In this session, we talk about:How to foster collaboration across staff matters, especially between lead pastors and worship leadersHow creativity can thrive under healthy leadership and structureNavigating expectations from your lead pastor without resentmentHow to have difficult or clarifying conversations with wisdom and humilityBuilding alignment instead of tension between preaching and worshipWhat lead pastors actually hope worship leaders understandThis breakout is especially helpful for:Worship leaders feeling misunderstood or constrainedCreatives navigating leadership dynamicsPastors and staff members wanting healthier collaborationAnyone trying to lead with both excellence and unityIf you’ve ever struggled to communicate vision, felt tension around creativity, or wondered how to navigate expectations from leadership, this conversation offers practical language, perspective, and encouragement.📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference👉 Join the conversation in the comments:What’s been most challenging about collaborating with leadership in your context?#ChurchLeadership#WorshipLeadership#PastorAndWorshipLeader#ChurchStaff#CreativeLeadership#WorshipMinistry#ChurchCulture#ChristianLeadership#CreativeTides
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Live Sound & Mixing | Session 2 with Kyler Fischer
Feb 15, 202500:45:55Tap to summarizeKyler Fischer has a B.A. in music performance from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He has performed in various notable concert halls including Disney Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall. His interest in recording arts started at an early age, and by his teenage years he was producing band’s albums. Kyler has recorded and produced dozens of albums in a large variety of styles. Besides being the Production Technician at Rolling Hills, he currently is a local performer, audio engineer, and record lathe engineer, creating hand-crafted records for local and national artists.This workshop occurred on February 1, 2025 at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, OR. http://creative-tides.com
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Live Sound & Mixing | Session 1 with Chris Hahn
Feb 15, 202500:59:26Tap to summarizeChris Hahn is a seasoned music and live sound professional with over 30 years of experience spanning performance, engineering, and media arts. Beginning as a live drummer in the 1990s, Chris transitioned into studio engineering in the late 1990s, honing expertise in sound design and mixing. In the 2000s, Chris brought these skills to church ministry, collaborating with various churches and nonprofits to amplify their stories and music through innovative live sound and media production. Currently serving as the Production Director at Red Hills Church in Newberg, Oregon, Chris leads teams in delivering high-quality audio-visual experiences. Beyond this role, Chris is passionate about empowering the next generation of creators. As the leader of a technology-based youth program, Chris provides hands-on enrichment opportunities to inspire young minds and showcase the diverse possibilities within creative technology. With decades of real-world experience and a commitment to education, Chris brings a unique blend of technical expertise and storytelling to the “Live Sound & Mixing Workshop,” equipping participants with practical skills and industry insights. This workshop occurred on February 1, 2025 at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, OR. http://creative-tides.com
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Worship Leading | Panel Session
Nov 10, 202400:25:30Tap to summarizeIn Session 4 of this CT workshop series, Kyla Hedge, Kerry Paxton, and Jon Knapp share their experiences in worship leading, how they choose a setlist, how they work alongside their Lead Pastor, and most embarrassing stage moments! This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. http://creative-tides.com
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Worship Leading | Session 3 with Jon Knapp
Nov 10, 202400:43:03Tap to summarizeJon has been a Worship Pastor since 1998 and is currently the Co-Lead Pastor and Worship Pastor at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. He has been the Worship Pastor in a large multi site church, as well as a couple medium sized churches. In addition, Jon is passionate about helping churches be healthier through coaching and mentoring other Worship Pastors and leaders, and plans to launch a Worship Leader Cohort in 2025. He has a Master of Divinity from Western Seminary in Portland. This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. http://creative-tides.com
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Worship Leading | Session 2 with Kyla Hedge
Nov 10, 202400:50:44Tap to summarizeKyla is the Worship Pastor at Family Life in Salem, OR, where she combines her experience in worship leading with a passion for collaboration and building teams. With over a decade of ministry experience, she teaches and equips worship teams both in the United States and internationally, empowering them to lead with confidence. Additionally, she leads youth worship camps to inspire the next generation of worship leaders and collaborates with local worship pastors to foster community and creativity. Kyla is dedicated to cultivating an environment where people can develop and use their gifts in the local church. This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. http://creative-tides.com
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