70^TH Anniversary • 1957–2027

Rooted & Renewed

For seventy years, the Southern Baptist Church Music Conference has gathered worship and music leaders to encourage one another, strengthen the church, and celebrate congregational worship. Join us in Birmingham as we return to our roots and look ahead with renewed purpose.

Birmingham, AL · Hunter Street Baptist

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Early bird pricing ends October 1, 2026

Mark Your Calendar

11–14

April · 2027

Host Venue

Hunter Street Baptist Church

Birmingham, Alabama

Celebrating 70 Years

Seven Decades of Worship, Together

Since 1957, SBCMC has gathered church musicians from every corner of the SBC to worship, learn, and sharpen one another. This year we mark 70 years of God’s faithfulness — and invite you to be part of the next chapter.

Who You’ll Worship With

Featured Artists & Worship Leaders

Featuring the Hunter Street Baptist Church Choir & Orchestra

Michael Neale

Matt Papa

John Bolin

Zac Hicks

Travis Cottrell

Kirk Kirkland

Lee University Singers

Samford Worship Collective

Shelly E. Johnson

Cliff Duren

Mike Harland

Vernon Whaley

Jeff Iorg

Stay Tuned: More Artists TBA

Preparing the Next Generation

Special Opportunities for Students

SBCMC 2027 includes unique experiences designed to encourage, equip, and connect students who are exploring or preparing for worship and music ministry.

Student Leadership Summit

High School Students

A 24-hour immersive experience for high school students interested in worship leadership, music ministry, production, songwriting, and serving the local church.

April 11–12, 2027
Leadership training and breakout sessions
Worship with SBCMC conference attendees
Limited to 100 students

Explore the Student Leadership Summit →

Collegiate Worship Collective

College and Seminary Students

An opportunity for college and seminary students to worship, learn from experienced leaders, build ministry relationships, and participate in the Collegiate Worship Collective Choir.

Conference registration is open now
Student registration is $50
Choir applications open September 1
Lodging provided for participating choir members

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Equipping Tracks

Breakout Sessions

Go deep in the area of ministry you lead.

Songwriting & Arranging

Craft songs that serve your people

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Kids Worship

Lead the youngest voices well

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Student Worship

Reach the next generation

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Revive the Choir

Bringing passion back to the choir

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Vocal Technique

Steward your voice for the long haul

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Technology & Production

Modern tools for Sunday morning

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Lifeway Worship

Resources for every worship ministry

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Worship Leader Refuel & Renew

Rest and renewal for the one who leads

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Worship Planning and Leadership

Techniques to strengthen worship leadership

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Next Gen / Calling Out the Called

Guidance for those discerning a call to ministry

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Women in Worship

Gather to learn from and encourage one another

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SBC Worship / Worship Initiative

Connect with these ministry leaders and resources

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Worship Theology

Explore what God’s Word teaches about worship

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Academic Papers

Learn from the research and insight of others

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Instrumental Ministry

Developing excellent instrumentalists for ministry

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Choral Publishers — Reading Sessions

Discover new music for the church

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More breakout details and leaders will be announced soon.

What Renewal Looks Like

Go Home Different

When you leave Birmingham, you won’t just have notes in a binder — you’ll have roots that go deeper and a renewed fire for the work God has called you to.