relay worship conference
registration for next year isn't open yet, but Save the date!
February 21, 2026
cultivate your craft.
connect with others.
commune with god.
Here's a little bit about our theme from 2025:
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​Throughout scripture, the theme of ​​"rising" appears again and again. Rise, shine! The healing of the paralyzed man at Capernum. Lazarus. Jairus' daughter. The widow's son at Nain. The foundation of our faith—Jesus' death and resurrection.
When Jesus met someone and instructed them to rise up, it didn't stop there. They were met with a healing, loving savior, and then they did something.
The work we do as worship leaders, pastors, volunteers, or simply as followers of Christ requires the power we receive from Jesus. Apart from Him, we can do nothing. But through Him, we are empowered, and then we do something. We rise up. ​
2025 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
​​​Friday, 2.14.25
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5.30p - Open rehearsal & prayer: Come join the worship teams as they rehearse and pray over the conference.
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Saturday, 2.15.25
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8:00a-8:30a - Registration
8:30a-9:15a Opening Worship with the Relay Team
9:15a-10:00a - Keynote #1 with Andrew Peterson
10:10a-11:00a - Panel Discussion #1
11:10a-12:00p - Breakout Session #1
12:00p-1:00p - Lunch
1:10p-1:40p - Worship with Relay Rising Youth Band
1:40p-2:30p - Panel #2
2:40p-3:20p - Breakout Session #2
3:30p-4:15p - Keynote #2 with Andrew Peterson
4:15p-4:45p - Closing Worship with Jonathan Traylor
OUR 2025 CONFERENCE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ANDREW PETERSON
Andrew Peterson is a singer-songwriter, author, and founder of the Rabbit Room. Andrew has released more than ten records over the past twenty years, earning him a reputation for songs that connect with his listeners in ways equally powerful, poetic, and intimate.
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As an author, Andrew’s books include the four volumes of the award-winning Wingfeather Saga, released in collectible hardcover editions through Random House in 2020, and his creative memoir, Adorning the Dark, released in 2019 through B&H Publishing. In 2008, Andrew co-founded the Rabbit Room, a nonprofit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee that fosters Christ-centered community and spiritual formation through music, story, and art.
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Learn more about him here!
OUR 2025 CONFERENCE GUEST WORSHIP LEADER
JONATHAN TRAYLOR
As a Motown Gospel [Capitol CMG] artist, Jonathan has received nominations from industry influencers for both the Dove and Stellar awards and toured with Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, and Jonathan McReynolds. He touts a "Billboard #1" song for his feature with Jordan Feliz and Mandisa on "Jesus Is Coming Back." A passionate worship leader at the Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jonathan believes in building God's Kingdom on earth through the local church and the world together. Jonathan and his wife Ryan have two daughters, Charlie and Blake who they’re raising to be world changers.
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Jonathan Traylor is a triple threat, and maybe more. As a world-class singer/songwriter, producer/musician, and dancer, Jonathan Traylor is poised to breathe new energy into the faith-based music scene with his unapologetically, unconventional sound and style.
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Read more about him here!
2025 CONFERENCE
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Dennis Choy - Turning a Sound Person into a Tech Leader (morning); Preventing Burnout Before It Happens- Even at a Place You Love (afternoon)
Jacob Holmes - Ministering From An Overflow
Kristen Holmes - Distraction-free Stage Presence
Craig Adams - Choir
Rod Ellis - More than Songs and Sermons​
Kevin Lashley - Dare to be Different- A call for youth stand up and stand out
April Scipio - Building Authentic Community in leadership
Bethany Pedigo - Worshiping the Trinity
Benny Stofer - Don’t Forget the People
Tasha Paige - The Artificially intelligent voice
Jonathan Powers - More than a Song- How to be a Good Worshiper
Kim McClean -The Art and Craft of Songwriting