The Institute for Modern Worship

09/04/2026

Worship leadership isn’t something you figure out alone.

The 2026–2027 Course + Cohort gives you structured teaching from industry leaders, real coaching, and a community “cohort” of peers who understand the work. Thursdays, 2 hours, virtual — Beginning in September

Semester, Module, and Online-only options also available.

Registration closes September 8: https://www.worshipinstitute.org/course-cohort-details

09/02/2026

Where do you want to grow this year in your leadership?

Maybe it’s leading with more confidence. Maybe it’s learning from voices who’ve been where you are. Maybe it’s just having a community that gets it.

It’s not to late to register for our Course + Cohort meets Thursdays for 2 hours, virtually, beginning in September — with Semester, Module, and Online-only options if a full year isn’t the right fit.

Take a look: https://www.worshipinstitute.org/course-cohort-details

08/31/2026

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, isolated in your role, or unsure what’s next — we see you.

The Course + Cohort was built for worship leaders who want more than information. It’s a space for honest conversation, real coaching, and people who understand the weight of what you carry.

Thursdays, 2 hours, virtually. Beginning September 2026

We’d love to have you. Details here: https://www.worshipinstitute.org/course-cohort-details

08/10/2026

Join seasoned and new worship ministry professionals for an enriching collaborative learning Course + Cohort. Each module will focus on one of four foundations in worship ministry: Wesleyan Theology, Worship Administration, Leadership, and Worship Artistry. The next session of the Institute for Modern Worship's Course + Cohort begins in one month! Is this the year you invest in yourself and your ministry career? There are a few weeks left to register for the fall semester.
https://www.worshipinstitute.org/course-cohort-details

08/05/2026

🌟NEW OPPORTUNITY IN FLORIDA!🌟 Director of Worship Arts opening in Vero Beach, Fl | Apply now:
Email cover letter, resume, and 2–3 sample video links to: [email protected]

07/27/2026

"How is it with your soul?"

It's the question we keep coming back to at the Institute for Modern Worship because we believe growing as a worship leader means more than sharpening your craft. It means tending to the whole person behind the mic.

Worship was never meant to be songs on a Sunday. It's a whole-life response to the greatness and goodness of God.

Brian Myers and Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams sits down with Sofia Friedley Fernandez, worship ethics specialist here at IMW, for a conversation every worship leader needs to hear. Drawing from Romans 12:1, the theology of liturgy, and her pioneering work in contemporary worship ethics, Sofia unpacks:

✨ The difference between presence and performance
✨ Why we shouldn't show up to church empty
✨ How the patterns we rehearse on Sunday are forming us the other six days of the week

Because what we practice on the platform is shaping who we're becoming off of it.

🎧 Listen now https://open.spotify.com/episode/1W04TEVaMynIDHXNsA3wLb?si=FFqnr-ApRjGK79Ij4J5yLQ

Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church · Episode

06/19/2026

Jeremy and Kiersten represented the Institute for Modern Worship at the Mountain Sky Conference's Pre-Annual Conference Retreat in Billings, Montana. IMW loves helping pastors and lay leaders think outside of the box when crafting sermons and worship to make their preaching more effective.

06/01/2026

Love Jesus? Love Kids? Love Helping People Grow?

Then we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

We're searching for a Next Gen Ministries Coordinator to help lead ministry for children, students, and families in Kissimmee, Florida.

If you're passionate about creating welcoming spaces, developing volunteers, and helping young people grow in their faith, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message [email protected] for more information!

Tag someone who would be a great fit! 👇

05/28/2026

🌟Want to be a part of something new and authentic? 🙌🏼 Compass Church in SE Missouri is looking for a worship leader to help create a welcoming and affirming space for more people to encounter God’s unconditional love. 🙏🏼Take a look at the job description below and let us know if you're ready to apply! 👇🏽
https://www.indeed.com/job/worship-leader-140d598382650680

05/19/2026

👉🏽SOUTHEAST MISSOURI!👈🏼 Excellent opportunity for an artist in residence.🎶 Join this diverse and growing faith community!