The Calvary Chapel School of Worship
is a NINE MONTH CERTIFICATION
program developed to facilitate those who believe God is calling them into the music ministry. Our purpose is to encourage, equip, and engage the gifts each to become musically capable and spiritually mature in their calling.

"As each one has
RECEIVED A GIFT

minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God...If
anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all
things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory
and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:10-11

School of Worship

A Ministry of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

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Course Description

Meeting Times

Classes will meet from 9am to 12pm, Monday through Friday.

Course Descriptions

Theology Of Worship

Teacher: Scott Cunningham

This class will focus on studying the various passages in the Word of God that teach us specifically on the subject of worship. We will gain insight and application to our lives personally, as well as draw out Biblical truths on what real worship is from God's perspective.

Calvary Distinctives

Teacher: Chuck Smith

This class will be an overview of the history of how the Lord has worked in the Calvary Chapel movement, and what defines the Calvary Chapel approach to ministry.

Chapel

Teacher: Various Guest Speakers

This class will be an opportunity to hear from various worship leaders and pastors as they share from their personal experience in the ministry.

Rhythm Class

Teacher: John Ferraro

Since rhythm is at the foundation of music, this course is designed to teach students how to read, write, and play rhythm. John will also be talking about groove and playing as a section.

Music Theory

Teacher: Tim Nienhuis

The goal of this class is to have a basic grasp on music theory and how you can apply it in the Worship Leading Role.

Worship From The Ground Up

Teacher: Bill Welsh

This class will give a broad overview of important relevant issues regarding congregational worship. The goal will be to build the kind of strong, humble worship leader/team that will enhance and enable of the congregation to praise God without obstruction or distraction.

Worship Team Development

Teacher: Scott Cunningham

Students will focus on practical aspects of building a worship team, managing rehearsals, and gaining experience leading and supporting, along with interaction with different ministry team members.

Principles Of Ministry

Teacher: John Randall

In this class, John will be sharing from his personal experience in the ministry. We will also be looking at various Biblical principles that will be foundational to the calling and ministry of the servant of God.

Songwriting

Teacher: Evan Wickham

Practical hands on experience learning songwriting principles and gaining insight from various songwriters and worship leaders.

Instrument Labs (Second Semester)

Teacher: Various

Students will have a chance to learn or further improve upon various instruments in hands-on labs with our teachers.

Fall 2013 Semester

Dates Are Subject To Change

Semester starts Tuesday September 3rd and ends Friday, December 13th.

Student Registration and Orientation: Friday, August 30th at Charis Sanctuary.

First Day of Class: Tuesday, September 3rd

Labor Day: Monday, September 2nd -
No Classes.

Master's Summit/ Worship Leader's Conference: November 11th-14th.

Thanksgiving Break: November 25th-29th.

Last Day of the Semester: Friday, December 13th.

Spring 2014 Semester

Semester starts Monday, January 27th

First Day of Class: Monday, January 27th.

Presidents Day Holiday: Monday, February 17th - No Classes.

Master's Summit: Monday, March 3rd - Thursday, March 6th.

Easter Break: April 21st-25th

Last Day of the Semester/Graduation: Saturday, May 10th.