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Our Legacy

Since 1957, the Southern Baptist Church Music Conference has been instrumental in serving and supporting ministers of music, denominational workers, and educators from around the world. Through annual gatherings, training opportunities, and ongoing collaboration, SBCMC has fostered a legacy of excellence in church music and worship leadership. Its impact extends beyond the conference itself, shaping generations of worship leaders who continue to influence congregations and communities with Christ-centered artistry.
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Our Mission

The SBCMC is for every worship leader, church musician, educator, and denominational support employee who seeks quality resources, engaging fellowship, and up-to-date discussions of the current and future church music landscape, allowing you to take part in and add to the great heritage of Christian Music and Worship which is ours today. We are established to serve SBC church life, but all who may benefit from the conference are welcome!

Our 3 Divisions

There are 3 primary ministry divisions in the SBCMC:  Local Church, Educational, and Denominational.  Our conference is unique in this regard, that we intentionally bring together these three divisions of music ministry in dialogue and cooperation.  We have found that when we work together to bring a comprehensive approach to music ministry, we all grow and mature in our depth of understanding of music’s role and our role in the body of Christ.

Local Church

Educational

Denominational Support

2025-2026 Executive Council

  • SCOTT CONNELL
    President
  • JONATHAN RODGERS
    President-Elect
  • RYAN SHOWALTER
    Past-President
  • LEE TOMLIN
    Vice President | Local Church Musicians Division
  • JOE CRIDER
    Vice President | Music Educators Division
  • KAREN GOSSELIN
    Vice President | Denominational Division
  • JEREMY O’NEAL
    Local Church Musicians Representative | East
  • SARAH BLACKSTONE
    Local Church Musicians Representative | East
  • JEFF BUMGARDNER
    Local Church Musicians Representative | West
  • MICHAEL SLAUGHTER
    Local Church Musicians Representative | West
  • CHUCK LEWIS
    Music Educators Representative | West
  • BRYAN MCDONALD
    Music Educators Representative | East
  • RHON CARTER
    Denominational Representative
  • STEVE BROWN
    Executive Director
  • CURTIS MURDOCK
    Exhibit Coordinator
  • ANGELA IRBY
    Social Media Coordinator
  • BRIAN DANIEL
    Special Assistance (Lifeway Worship)
  • ANDREW McKINNEY
    Special Assistance (SBC Worship/Worship Initiative)