And the Grammy for Best Conference in Music and Youth Ministry Training Goes to...

What were YOU up to last Sunday night? For me, plans were made early on in the week to spend my evening at home, settled in front of the television with a cup of tea and a handful of candy, watching my favorite awards show. Yes, above the Oscars, Emmy’s and People’s Choice, I prefer the Grammy Music Awards! Every February since I was old enough to stay up later than 9:00pm, the Grammy’s has been the most exciting and entertaining awards show out there.

With hundreds of talented musicians and music industry people gathered to honor the best and most talented of musicians in the world, the Grammy’s are one of the highest musical honors to receive.

My favorite part is not necessarily listening to the gripping speeches and “thank you’s”, or even catching the crazy commercials in between, but rather seeing and hearing so many different bands and groups play on one stage, in one night. Immediately I am inspired take my cello out of it’s case and practice for hours on end. This year I was sweetly surprised to see a cellist in one of the performing bands playing his cello while standing up, (which is a feat in itself) whipping his hair all around and looking like he was having the time of his life. It’s awesome to be inspired by such amazing and talented musicians!

Now imagine our Massive Worship Conference being as big as the Grammy Music Awards… Imagine countless musicians and youth leaders gathered from across Canada to be trained, equipped and inspired to further their ministries back home. Imagine meeting these musicians and youth leaders and discovering that you are not alone in the struggles and victories that come with serving in ministry. Imagine learning hands-on from some of our area’s finest when it comes to leadership, parish ministry, youth culture, and Catholic music. Imagine encountering Christ powerfully in this environment, with these people… I’m getting chills just thinking about it!

It’s pretty obvious that the Massive Worship Conference is not the Grammy Music Awards; I think it’s even better. That's why you should check it out this spring, March 25th-27th, here in Ottawa, ON. Get your friends, your youth leaders and coordinators, your musicians and music ministers (both newly budding and expert) and register online www.massiveworship.com for this awesome event. Register before February 24th and get a great Early Bird discount, and register with a group of 5 or more and get 5% off each registration. Sweet deal, you don't want to miss this!