What is WALi?
The Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit connects leaders of worship together for common support, empowered learning, and professional inspiration. WALi leaders share a commitment to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, especially within the LCMS. WALi also welcomes all who are eager to engage with its mission.
Join Us at the…
September 28-30, 2027
2027 Host: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
18220 Upper Bay Road, Houston, TX 77058
Designed for Your Whole Worship Staff
The WALi Summit is designed so that churches can bring their entire worship staff, offering specialized training and shared experiences (group discounts available). Grow together through engaging plenaries, worship services, and ministry-specific breakout sessions, deepening your team’s unity and impact in ministry.
Church Musicians / Worship Leaders
Come experience over 5 services with excellent music of both traditional and contemporary genres, breakouts on relevant topics of theology, leadership, and practical skills, and fellowship with other church musicians.
Pastors
Engage in our thoughtfully planned services, featuring dynamic preaching from outstanding preachers. Deepen your craft through in-depth preaching seminars led by seminary-level educators, then debrief with your whole team to process insights and apply them in your unique context.
Tech Arts Directors
Dive into practical training tailored for those who serve in audio, video, and lighting. Learn best practices for church technology and collaborate with other tech directors who share your passion for supporting worship with excellence.
Church Work Students
Gain valuable insight into the intersection of theology, worship, and leadership as you prepare for a future in church ministry. Network and learn from experienced servants in the church.
What to Expect at the 2027 WALi Summit
WALi is an initiative of Concordia University Irvine’s Center for Worship Leadership (CWL), which envisions a supportive and encouraging community of theologically faithful leaders engaged in contextual artistry throughout the LCMS.
Plenary Sessions
- Deepen our understanding of worship theology
- Sharpen us as ministry leaders
- Remind us that we are not alone
Breakout Sessions
- Target ministry-specific roles such as preaching, contemporary & traditional music, technology & media, leadership, & more
- Provide networking opportunities
WALi Summit Memories
