JBD Institute

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JBD Institute Founded in 2022, this one-of-a-kind global Institute provides training in the sacred musics of the Black Church tradition

The Institute has a four-fold purpose:

1. To provide ongoing training and mentoring in the areas of contextual worship and sacred musics born out of Black Church traditions while seeking to give homage to the global ethos of Africana musics.
2. To enrich, revitalize, and strengthen leaders of congregational worship for the 21st century.
3. To create an archive of music and scholarship that will preserve and promote the rich history and legacy of Black Church musics.
4. To acknowledge, uplift, and celebrate the contributions of past, present, and future Africana church musicians. The Institute’s initial efforts will focus on professional development for practitioners who have experienced limited or no formal training in the areas of sacred music and worship unique to the Black church. In the spirit of the former Methodist Circuit Riders, the Institute will be itinerant, holding events and trainings around the country to reach churches, musicians, and choral leaders.

Our 2026 training conference, "Shifting the Atmosphere," is in full swing! Worship that elevates, church leadership alig...
04/30/2026

Our 2026 training conference, "Shifting the Atmosphere," is in full swing! Worship that elevates, church leadership aligned to shake up the world, and technology that enhances ministry are what we're focused on. Join the conversation and the movement at http://garrett.edu/dotsoninstitute.

2 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!There’s still time to register! Registration for the children/youth event on Saturd...
04/27/2026

2 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!

There’s still time to register! Registration for the children/youth event on Saturday only is $50 for each adult, and $10 for each child/teen 17 and younger. That fee is included for participants who already registered for the entire “Shifting the Atmosphere” conference.

Register for the entire conference or just for the children & youth event here: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/91640/

3 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!We’re getting close, and anticipation is building.Join us for what’s ahead! Registe...
04/26/2026

3 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!

We’re getting close, and anticipation is building.

Join us for what’s ahead! Register here and use code JBD100 for $100 off: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/91640/

4 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!This is more than a conference. It’s a space to grow, connect, and be renewed.Don’t...
04/25/2026

4 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!

This is more than a conference. It’s a space to grow, connect, and be renewed.

Don’t miss it! Register today and use code JBD100 for $100 off: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/91640/

5 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!Each day brings us closer to a powerful gathering of worship, leadership, and trans...
04/24/2026

5 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!

Each day brings us closer to a powerful gathering of worship, leadership, and transformation.

Be part of the experience! Register now and use code JBD100 for $100 off: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/91640/

6 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!Come ready to be inspired, equipped, and renewed.There’s still time to join us.Save...
04/23/2026

6 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!

Come ready to be inspired, equipped, and renewed.

There’s still time to join us.
Save your spot and use code JBD100 for $100 off: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/91640/

1 Week Away!Shifting the Atmosphere is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather with leaders, creatives, and worshippers...
04/22/2026

1 Week Away!

Shifting the Atmosphere is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather with leaders, creatives, and worshippers from across the community.

Make plans to be in the room.
Register today and use code JBD100 for $100 off: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/91640/

8 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!Our faculty are bringing wisdom, creativity, and powerful insight for today’s Churc...
04/21/2026

8 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!

Our faculty are bringing wisdom, creativity, and powerful insight for today’s Church.

It’s not too late to join us!�Register now and use code JBD100 for $100 off: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/91640/

9 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!Get ready to experience dynamic teaching, Spirit-led worship, and meaningful connec...
04/20/2026

9 Days Until Shifting the Atmosphere!

Get ready to experience dynamic teaching, Spirit-led worship, and meaningful connection.

Don’t miss your moment!�Register now and use code JBD100 for $100 off: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/91640/

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11881 Schroeder Rd
Dallas, TX
75243

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