The People

Metro III is made up of 50 worship leaders from around the United States who serve churches that run between 500 and 1,000 in worship. This is a group who serve in the trenches week after week in all kinds of music and worship ministries. We have folks that are just starting out as well as seasoned veterans all sharing ideas and lessons learned in ministry situations.The group also benefits from regular correspondence through a dedicated email group during the year.

The Conference

The group meets together once per year at a location determined by the group. During this meeting the group discusses the many facets of music and worship ministry in the 21st Century. We take time to listen to each other and learn from each other. We also have incredible Industry Insiders that come to discuss and preview new materials and products.

The History

YEAR   LOCATION               HOSTS

1998      Woodstock, GA              Randy Hays

1999      The Woodlands, TX        Tom Tillman, Don Barrick

2000      Clearwater Beach, FL    Jay Kimbro, Doug Burton

2001      Birmingham, AL             Roger Becks

2002      Branson, MO                  Jeff Brockelman, Jeff Vick

2003      New Orleans, LA            Wayne Bridges

2004      Destin, FL                       Bill Davis

2005      The Woodlands, TX        Randy Hays

2006      Baton Rouge, LA            Red Thornton

2007      Kansas City, MO             Larry Danks, Chris Mason, Rod Maples, Bob Phillips, Randy Buffington

2008      Savannah, GA                Danny Koonce, Gary Morton, Curtis Murdock

2009      Dallas, TX                       Robert Smart, Thearon Landrum

2010      Nashville, TN                  Larry Danks, Wayne Bridges, John Hollan

2011      Orlando, FL                    David Hasker, Jeff Hagans, Jim Ailor

2012      Dallas, TX                       Lee Deeds, Clay Owens, David Tatum

2013      New Orleans, LA            Wayne Bridges, John Hollan

2014      Chattanooga, TN            David Butler, Kerry Jenkins, Judd Greer, David Ray

2015      Oxford, MS                     Tom Barrett, Jason Easley, Kris Smith, Bradley White

2016      San Antonio, TX            Neal Terwilliger, Phil Moore, J.K. Weger, Bob Granger, Mark Goode

2017      Charleston, SC                Jason Taylor, Josh Walls

2018      Orlando, FL                    Charles Darus, Andy Newsome, Jasen Brown

2019      Memphis, TN                 Metro United (Kris Smith, Wayne Bridges, Clay Owens)

2020      Oklahoma City               John Brewer and Brian Bailey

2021       Birminghama, AL.        Brett Fuller and Jeff Stith

2022.     Fort Worth, TX               JK Weger, Austin Neal, Michael Slaughter, Lee Deeds

2023      Jackson, MS                    Jason Easley, Ross Johnson, Kris Smith, Bradley White

The Industry Insiders

One of the reasons Metro III is so influential in our ministries is the impact of meeting with industry insiders face to face. Many times we are able to express appreciation or concerns dealing with certain products and other ministry related items. Metro is so grateful to our Industry Insiders for their generosity in sending some incredible people to visit with us, and for making products that encourage, strengthen and support all of our ministries.