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Feedback from St. Louis

What was your overall impressions of the Weekend Consultation?

We could only stay for the a.m. presentation, but I love the emphasis on the women’s crucial role in the kingdom!
Sean & Julie are very knowledgeable and experienced – a great help to congregations just starting or continuing to improve contemp. Worship.
Wonderful! Great Advice, extensive knowledge! Thank You!
Very informative
Great. I learned a lot!
I was very impressed with the musical and singing portions as well as the genuineness of the presenters and their passion for what they are doing.
Helpful, informative, encouraging.
Very helpful and worshipful
Despite the fact that we already have “Contemporary” worship, the info and tips were very useful
Very encouraging and inspiring; great to be with someone totally immersed in worship.
Excellent. Well prepared and well organized.
Insightful teaching, practical applications, heartfelt and sensitive to the Holy Spirit
Excellent
Great info, heart for the Lord. Useful stuff.
Because all of this is new to me – all is great

How would you rate the presenter(s) in the following areas: (5=exc. 4=good 3=Ave 2=Fair 1=Poor)

What areas could have been improved? Explain.

None.
A better organization of the day’s topics so we could decide beforehand which to attend and then sticking to a schedule.
None.
No improvement. Keep up the good work.
None.
None.
The material could be more detailed.
None.
More time
Nothing of importance to mention
A bit more music.
Piano session participants took a different shift off course yet related to the weekend. Julie handled it very well. But as a result we didn’t get much covered.
Put the heading with your address and phone, etc on something that does not have to be turned in.
Can’t think of any

What areas were the strongest? Why?

Good Q&A time in each section so we could ask about issues raise in the presentation.
Advice, suggestions given.
Enthusiastic. Keeps audience engaged.
This was the first time I’ve heard any of this. I’m excited.
The singing and leading of the attendees
Emphasized true worship – Spirit and Truth
Worship
Hands on teaching
Focus on God and worship
The music and worship. They both have such a heart for the Lord and worship
Actual leadership time.
Heart for ministry. Sean’s ease of presentation.

Would you recommend this presenter to other churches? Why?

Yes, the language of the heart needs to be recognized! It does not compete with our theology, but keeps it alive, strong, and growing.
Yes, he (Sean) speaks clearly of the need to improve/expand Lutheran worship and gives practical ways to do it. Every LCMS church needs to hear this.
Yes! Use the facility they are in and give suggestions as to what could be done for improvement.
Yes, they are clear about their objectives.
Yes, made it interesting, Sean enjoys what he’s presenting.
Yes.
Yes, his enthusiasm and overall knowledge
Yes, knowledgeable, scriptural, communicates worship and relationship to the Lord
Yes
Yes, this is the direction the church needs to go – Diversity
Yes, I find it hard to believe that most Lutheran churches don’t use this tool to reach the lost. I think many of us just need to be educated in seminars such as this.
Yes, good to hear a “Lutheran” teaching a seminar on praise and worship; Affirming the traditional as well as the contemporary
Yes, even if you have a contemporary service in place, I learned so much.
Yes, what an incredible ministry of Awaken. Thank you for coming.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, real practical knowledge of Praise & Worship and what it’s all about. Novice to experienced worship leaders or team members will benefit from listening to Sean & Julie.
Yes.

What other comments or suggestions do you have?