Weekend with Dave
“If these do not praise me, the very rocks will cry out” -Jesus, Luke 19:40
The Latin term for the voice, used in music for centuries, is the word “vox.” So, in keeping with Jesus’ words above, the choir’s rallying cry should be: VOXNOTROX!!!!!
A “VoxNotRox” weekend with Dave Williamson is a life-changing event for your choir. Here is one recollection among hundreds:
“Wow! Our entire Worship Ministry has just come off a weekend with Dave Williamson!
Our mission and purpose was ‘to create a family that understands and responds
to their calling as worship leaders.’ This mission was accomplished far beyond my highest
expectations!
Dave is a gifted communicator. He has an uncanny way of illuminating and illustrating
spiritual truth that inspires and excites his hearers. He can express biblical truth in
a manner that is clear and understandable. His joyful and gracious spirit calms fears and
creates an atmosphere of love and affirmation. His contagious spirit creates a hunger and
passion to grow in leading worship.
Through Dave’s keen insights, our ministry team discovered who we are and what
God has called us to do. Our choir is now ON FIRE with a direction and passion for the
ministry of worship in our church! Dave has taken dreams that have resided in my heart
and put them into words and concepts that our whole team can apprehend.
My heart as a worship leader has been rejuvenated. No, it has been flooded with living
water! Dave has given to me, and our worship ministry, a well of resources from which
to draw this year. I can’t wait to continue!
Not only that, but Dave’s ministry has knit our people together as a family. Before
this retreat, I had felt very alone in my desire to grow as a worship leader. Following this
retreat, I now feel like I have over 100 friends and family in ministry traveling with me
in this exciting adventure of praise and worship. Words cannot express the level of freedom
and excitement in my heart!
Our choir is forever transformed! I personally am transformed! Our church will never
be the same! We have made our retreats with Dave an annual event. I could not give a
more passionate and enthusiastic recommendation for the ministry of Dave Williamson.”
—Jim Kress
Minister of Music/Worship Leader
Canyon Hills Community Church
Bothell (Seattle), WA
Every weekend is unique. Yet for every one, the results are predictable. As Jim says, your choir will be transformed! And it will never return to the way it was before.
Here are some of the elements you’ll experience:
1. Three hours of concentrated, motivational, eye-and-heart-opening teaching.
2. Two hours of “I never knew that. This is so cool!” music rehearsal.
3. Times of heartfelt worship.
4. Lots and lots of laughter.
5. A directed time of sharing and prayer that will unite your choir as a Family with a Calling.
Additionally, you can add additional modules to your experience:
6. A special rehearsal with your Praise Teams, or band/orchestra.
7. Dave conducting your choir on Sunday morning, and helping you walk through putting it all into practice.
Unlike choir retreats you may have experienced before, where the goal is preparation for an upcoming performance, a “VoxNotRox Retreat” different.
The ultimate goal of a VoxNotRox weekend is to create a Family with a Calling, one that understands and walks in its mission to lead God’s people in worship.