.

Welcome to the Heartfelt Music Academy Mentoring page. Here’s some information that will help understand some of the mentoring options:
.

• Music Ministry Mentoring with Reggie
• Music Ministry Mentoring Weekends
• Music Ministry Mentoring Tour
  .
  

“Reggie Coates was my mentor for the Worship and Worship Renewal class through Fuller Theological Seminary.  We met with Reggie in a variety of settings, including watching him lead worship at a Mount Hermon retreat, sitting in his class on worship at San Jose Christian College, and a number of discussion meetings.  I cannot imagine a better balance of activities than what Reggie arranged.  I would have liked to see him leading worship more times though.  The group became fairly intimate.  It was surprising what topics in people’s lives came into the discussion.  This was a really good experience for me, and I am very thankful that Reggie was willing to give up so much time for our sakes.”
Michael E.
San Jose

.

Music Ministry Mentoring with Reggie

Music Ministry Mentoring with Reggie is coaching tailored specifically to the individual involved.  It is in specific areas such as guitar, voice, songwriting, worship leading, or concert artistry, but can be in a combination of areas.  For example, if someone feels called to be a worship leader, Reggie can mentor in guitar, voice, songwriting and worship leading in order to uniquely develop the individual.  The cost is calculated on an hourly basis and is organized according to the goals of each individual.

Reggie can work with others through regular lessons, weekends together, and a longer Mentoring Tour (see below).

 

Music Ministry Mentoring Weekends

A Weekend with Reggie

.

What are these weekends about?
A Music Ministry Mentoring Weekend is personal training for any adult man who is involved in leading already or who is planning on being involved in music or worship ministry. It is for those who desire a deeper experience and a broader understanding of the many different aspects of music and worship ministry. It is tailored uniquely to the needs of the individual involved. Have you ever wanted to spend a couple of days with someone experienced in music ministry to ask the many questions you have?
.

How does it work?
Reggie regularly ministers on weekends with Christian Conference Centers, festivals, churches, and other ministry organizations. Someone interested in impoving their skill, deepening their character, and understanding the interworkings of ministry through worship leading, concert artistry, or music ministry in general can come alongside Reggie for the whole weekend. They will be given the opportunity to take inventory of their current situation and ambitions, will receive tailored training toward specific goals, will observe Reggie throughout the weekend (and in some cases, will help in performing), and will be given tools and resource direction to further their growth.
.

Reggie relates, “When I was in college, I wished I could spend time with an experienced artist/worship leader in order to get the inside scoop of music ministry. I thought that would be a great way to enhance my understanding and use my gifts to serve the Lord more effectively. So, this tour is the “Do unto others as you would want them to do to you” principle. Those who attend this tour will get what I wish I had: thoughtful and personal training to prepare you for Christian music and worship ministry.”
.

What is a mentor?
A “mentor” is simply an experienced and trusted teacher who can advise and educate toward predetermined goals. The process of mentoring is having someone who desires to learn come alongside someone who is “seasoned” in their craft. This is the thrust of a weekend like this: to equip you and help you get better at what God is calling you to do. A weekend would includes personsal identifying goals, coaching, modeling, and instruction by Reggie Coates as he is ministering over the weekend with an organization. The specific weekend would be chosen based on what would be the greatest benefit for you.
.

How much will it cost?
The cost is $550 (payable to Heartfelt Music Ministry). Travel,  food, lodging and registration for the event is up to you. Driving costs would be shared, but airline costs would be the responsibility of the participant.
.

How do I get involved?
Because of the unique nature of these events, please contact Reggie directly at the Heartfelt Music Ministry office, or email him, if you have any questions.

.

.

Music Ministry Mentoring Tour

July 25 (Wed) – August 5 (Sun), 2007

.

What is this unique opportunity about?
The Music Ministry Mentoring Tour is twelve days of personal training for four to six individuals who are involved in leading already or who are planning on being involved in music ministry. It is for those who desire a deeper experience and a broader understanding of the many different aspects of music and worship ministry. There is nothing like this tour, in the intensity of 12 days, that is as educational, practical, relevant to today’s music & worship scene, diverse in performance opportunities, and just plain fun.
.

When I was in college, I wished I could spend time with an experienced artist/worship leader in order to get the inside scoop of music ministry. I thought that would be a great way to enhance my understanding and use my gifts to serve the Lord more effectively. So, this tour is the “Do unto others as you would want them to do to you” principle. Those who attend this tour will get what I wish I had: thoughtful and personal training to prepare you for Christian music and worship ministry.
.

A “mentor” is someone who is an experienced and trusted adviser. The process of mentoring is having someone who desires to learn come alongside someone who is “seasoned” in their craft. This is the goal of the tour: to equip you and help you get better at what God is calling you to do. The tour includes a wealth of coaching, modeling, and instruction.
.

What will I learn?
The tour content covers certain important aspects of music ministry to enhance each individual’s skills, knowledge, experience, attitude, character, and relational abilities. Some topics are:
.

• Improving your instrumental or vocal skills.
• Developing your organizational skills.
• Furthering your knowledge of music theory.
• Expanding your creativity in putting together services.
• Learning who’s who in today’s music and worship areas.
• Deepening your devotion to God.
• Performing contemporary songs in a variety of venues.
• Cultivating attitudes for success and team building.
• Taking personal inventory of your spiritual maturity.
• Refining how to relate to others in ministry.
  .

In addition to these, I will tailor part of the content specifically to your needs. Do you desire to get better at songwriting? Do you have questions about concert artistry? These issues can be covered individually during the tour.
.

What will I experience?
You will also be able to experience many different ways in which music can be used in ministry. Here are the exciting “learning labs” we’ll have:
.

• Leading worship at a christian conference center.
• Leading worship at a contemporary church
• Leading worship at the Christian Artists Conference in the Netherlands. An international and cross-cultural experience.
• Music evengelism and missions at a rescue mission.
• Interacting personally with artists and worship leaders at Spirit West Coast in Monterey, CA. (Click here for details)
• How to record music and work with sound
  .

What is the schedule?
The general schedule is as follows:
.

• Wed, 7/26, 4:00pm check-in and orientation, dinner, music ministry with Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center.
• Thur, 7/27, music ministry with a Rescue Mission
• Fri, 7/28, leave for the Netherlands
• Sat-Thur, 7/29-8/2, Christian Artists Europe
• Fri, 8/3, Recording & Sound training
• Sat, 8/4, Spirit West Coast
• Sun, 8/5, music ministry with First Baptist Church of Los Altos, concluding lunch. Tour ends at 2:30pm.
  .

Where do we stay?
You will stay for five nights in host homes with local families who will treat you very well, five nights will be at a hotel in the Netherlands, and one night will be spent on the plane to Amsterdam).
.

How much will it cost?
The cost is $3,200 which includes the training, travel, meals, lodging, and entrance into Christian Artists Europe in the Netherlands and Spirit West Coast in Monterey. Half of the cost is airfare to Europe. Your funds can be gathered through gifts from your church or from friends who see the potential of your development. All donations are tax-deductible since we are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
.

How do I get involved?
You can be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience by filling out an application, and follow the instructions on the sheet. In the interest of time, email the application back as soon as possible. We will call you within a day or two to let you know if you’ve been accepted. Please, call the Heartfelt Music Ministry office, or email us, if you have any questions.
.

“They were well-trained and skilled in music,
all of them masters at their craft…”
(1 Chron. 25:7a)