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There were so many great musicians present and available to answer questions. The worship times were great and the concerts were awesome! Abraham Laboriel rocked!

 

 

I'm one of those soundboard operators that was basically plopped in front of it and left to the wolves about 3 1/2 years ago. I've been trying ever since to do my job to the best of my ability and let God do the rest. I learned so much by attending that I would recommend it to anyone for a heart to serve God in there worship ministry!

 

 

This event is such a blessing. To think of the impact that this has on ministries around the country, the thousands of people that are positively impacted by this gathering and the outpouring of information. It's awesome! This is my third year, and every year I come out feeling enriched and enlarged as a worshiper of God.

 

 

I only expected to like 1 or 2 workshops. I learned valuable information from everyone of them! No matter what church size you are from you could take timeless information back and apply them.

 

 

My fourth year attending, I just think that this was the best one yet.

 

 

I loved how many different tracks of instruction were available, and the overall level of expertise of the instructors was excellent.

 

 

A quality event, very inspiring as a non-musician to see things through their eyes. God used that time to open my eyes to new things.

 

 

My goal was to meet people from my town, so I don't feel like the 'lone' songwriter. And I did!

 

 

Worship, and workshops were awesome, I can't wait for next year!

 

 

 

 

"Actually I didn't know what to expect, but felt that it was very well run, a lot of classroom space and a very high caliber of individuals that were performing and teaching the workshops."

 

 

"full of helpful content, inspired me to worship, to excel, to learn and grow"

 

 

"offering so much useful info in one place, excellent resources & knowledgeable professionals"

 

 

"a great time of worship with other musicians and worship leaders and a lot of great sessions."

 

 

"I found help in many areas of my need. Spiritual, leadership, and mechanical/technical"

 

 

"All the workshops I attended were first class! Paul Baloche's journey set was perfect. Not so much discussion on the how to's, but a concentration on the why do you do what you do... was perfect timing for me personally. I was given many practical tools as well as revived in the worship sets. Everything was first class. Great Job!"

 

 

"Cutting edge topics with top leaders in their fields leading the breakout sessions. Artists who are RIGHT NOW sharing what they do best in concert, and face to face in session WOW! While done very well, other conferences are kind of "what was then", and Bayside was definitely "WHAT IS NOW!!"

 

 

"I didn't know what to expect since this was my first one, so since I kinda went w/ a "whatever" attitude, I came away THRILLED! :-)"

 

 

"It was totally awesome. I had never been to one before and it was just filled with info and joy and praise to Our Lord!"

"Most conferences like this you come away with 1 maybe 2 concepts or ideas to take back with you. Both my team and myself came away with much more than that! 2nd- it was good to worship and not have to be thinking about leading worship or mixing sound etc. thereby I personally not only learned but came away refreshed and renewed in my own right."

"On friday and saturday morning worship emptied me and then filled me back to a renewed urgency and passion for my Lord. the sessions were informative, entertaining and useful for not only myself but for the teams I work with"

"I anticipated that I would come away from the conference having learned some valuable information to take back to my church..I didn't however anticipate the excitement and passion for leading worship that I came back with. Not only did I learn things at each seminar that challenged me spiritually that will help to build and grow our worship team, I am now BEYOND excited for what God is going to do through the worship etc. at our church!"

"Being a first time event for the area, and not as big as some other conferences, although I expected it to be good, I didn't expect everything to be the magnitude it was and the information and teaching to be as top notch."

"I attended the summit in November, which was great. But I was so excited to have one closer to home, and it was a great "first" summit for New York!"

"It was not just the nuts and bolts of worship but a true experience in worship itself"

"I was used to music conferences which primarily focus on the "nuts and bolts" of doing a worship service. The additional - and really primary - focus of CMS being worship of God was a very welcome difference. I really needed the spiritual renewal that the conference brought, even though I didn't know it until it happened!"

"CMS provided me with the answers to why Worship is important to recsiving His Word. It clarified the importance of living the Word as a Worship Team member. It has inspired me to advance my skills as a musician. More importantly, it has inspired me to continue my walk with the Lord."

"My expectations were exceeded because Bruce and Matt were always there taking a personal interest in things . I got the feeling that this conference was not a corporate driven event but rather one born from the hearts of a couple committed worshippers to share with others of the same mind."

"A balanced combination of the practical and theological aspects of being a Christian musician and worship leader were well represented"

"My spirits were uplifted! My skills were challenged! I was challenged and refreshed at every turn. Throughout it all I was reminded why I do what I do. All glory to Christ!"

"CMS@theChapel was such an incredible time of corporate worship, learning, growing, etc and I was so blessed I can't begin to express it."

 

 

 

This was my first CMS and along with the learning and knowledge everyone had to share, worshiping GOD with hundreds of people who are GOD called, and driven by their love for GOD "That was amazing".

First time at a summit, wasn't sure what to expect but overly enjoyed everything.

I didn't know what to expect and I came away with more than I could have ever tried to expect

Delivered as promised guys! What a wonderful time of worship and inspirational music. Great job on improving the food situation this year. Lots of choices and it was a smart idea to encourage people to go for lunch at different times. The ping pong idea was hilarious!

Excellent presenters and musicians as always.

I was able to attend a wide variety of classes in topics that interested me. I enjoyed it as much as I did last year.

I loved the hearts of the speakers. You could totally tell that they were in love with God and had a heart for worship, and they did an excellent job in communicating that passion to me. I have a new view on how my heart should be when I play on my church worship team.

I'm both inspired and refreshed!

Chris Tomlin, Paul Baloche, Lincoln Brewster, Doyle and Haley Dykes, Great venue, great enthusiasm of all who were there! Also, I think you really did a terrific job of selecting workshops for all types of people involved in the worship leading process. The variety of workshops is tremendous. And having them recorded so we can continue to benefit from the conference weeks afterward is so helpful to me and I'm sure others. Great use of space in regards to exhibitors. Spliting them was a good call. Also appreciated having the decent food on site. Didn't have to leave once both Friday or Sat. Program was very helpful and informative! Having a listing of workshops by the room was helpful also.

I'm learning the guitar and got a lot of tips through several classes. I also needed lighting and stage design info and I got that too. Also really amazed by the technology demonstrated at various booths. This is my second year and won't be my last. Our worship is significantly changed through this event.

I was coming in nervous about everything, but the relaxed atmoshpere eased those fears. The artist selection could not have been any better. And the overall orginization of the event was miraculous. (You have no idea... Matt)

My world was expanded and I have several projects/directions to focus on over the next year.

There were so many classes to chose from; and the worship times were awesome. I felt it really met the goals of providing tools for people to improve our skills, but it blew it out (in a good way) in terms of inspiring talent! My team was incredibly inspired by how God focused the conference was and all the incredible things they learn.

This years CMS had soooooo much to offer! It's the Christina Musician's Disneyland! WOW!

This was my first time to this summit and I learned the most from the Songwriter's Bootcamp!! Thank you so much for that. I also enjoyed so much every speaker and teacher because of their hearts of humility. So many people asked how to "make it" in this industry, how to get noticed, etc. and each speaker that I saw who was presented with that question pointed the person to Jesus. And really reiterated the fact that if this is God's will for you, then HE would open the doors and make it happen.

I have been attending for 4yrs and you guys do a great job at bringing in class Christian acts and workshop presenters.

It is AMAZING how many wonderful artists you gathered for this event!

As worship leader in a small church, several of our biggest problems are not enough musicians and tech guys and the people who are there don't have the excitement to move in the same direction the remainder of the church would like to go. This conference taught me to use the musicians effectively in their skills and to inspire those who need the vision of our church and worship.

It seemed liked there were more exhibitors and from a worship stand point it was totally beyond Thunderdome!

God's gifts being displayed. Inspiration, instruction ... Groove Lounge=WOW! Huge blessing! Lincoln's "Maximizing..." breakout session was as insightful and inspiring as his guitar playing is amazing.

The worship was indescribable - we were truly at the throne of God. The instructors were generous with their knowledge which they had tons - providing it as if they were talking to friends - if that makes sense.

I feared too much emphasis on a "market-driven church" approach to worship with too much focus on how to cater to the unchurched. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find much more emphasis placed on the heart behind the worship. I was refreshed by the worship sessions. I was heartened by the presence of hymns. I gained insights from all the sessions I attended. It was a fantastic weekend.

I took mainly the tech courses and it is awesome that you have people working in the field putting them on. The worship and concerts were great.  I am not a guitar player but, after seeing Doyle Dykes, I want to be. I am not a bass player but, after seeing Norm Stockton, I want to be. I am a drummer but, after seeing Zoro, I need to practice a LOT more. You chose some of the best talent in the world, great job.

I was here last year and it was good. This year was even better. How do yall do it?

As a worship leader it's great to get your batteries charged up.

I've been to all of the CMS events and each year they get better and better, so My expectations are usually high. Top rated instructors, top rated musicians and talent from across the country, great worship and excellent insights from those that have been in the industry for years. Great Job, again.

I expected some great worship time with some excellent WL's, but those times really led us together before God. I'm a nearly 50 year old worship leader and I was encouraged to stay with it through the sessions and presenter's encouragement.

There was just about something for everyone - very well done. You could have easily charged twice as much.

I came last year with one other person, this year with 9 others. Without exception our team grew closer to each other and most importantly we were all renewed and changed. I am so excited to see how God will use this renewed passion and fire and how He will ignite our church!