MAIN SPEAKER: PASTOR HENRY KAHALEHILI - Married (June), 5 children, 7 grandchildren. Pastor Kahalehili has been the senior pastor at the Glad Tidings Church in Hilo, for the past 25 years. Glad Tidings Church is the first established Assembly of God Church in the state of Hawaii, celebrating its 73rd year. Pastor Henry has been in the ministry for the past 46 years. He has served as Senior and Associate Pastor, Evangelist in the South Pacific Basis, Educator, Presbyter on the islands of Oahu, Maui and Hawaii, and State Youth Director. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, and has conducted worship seminars, spoken at district councils and conventions. Kahu Kahalehili, as he is fondly called, is a poet, composer and recording artist.

WORKSHOP SPEAKERS: Kamuela Kahalehili - (Hilo) - Married (Loran), 3 children - Kamuela is currently the Minister of Worship Arts at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Hilo - Bd. member - produces/edits the weekly church program - part of various events like local Promise Keepers, March For Jesus Rallies and the World Impact Tour. In 1999, he participated in a cultural worship training put on by "Aloha Ke Akua" with Dave Garrett (founder of Scriptures in Song). Currently, he is on the planning committee for the 4th World Christian Gathering on Indigenous Peoples conference coming up in October 2002. Workshops: "Church Musicians, Worship Team & Flowing with the Holy Spirit" & "Leading Youth In Worship."

Wayne Santos - (Hilo) - Church: Glad Tidings Assembly of God. Wayne's musical legacy began with his Grandfather Jacob Maka of Kauai who was a songwriter and choir director in his church. The 'Na Himeni" hymnal contains four of his hymns. His mother also, was a choir director. Wayne has always loved music but did not show interest in a musical instrument until he was seventeen, and did not begin to compose music until 1992 - written 12 songs, several which have recently appeared on CD through the ministry of Pastor Wayne Cordeiro's at New Hope Fellowship in Hilo. Workshops: co-teaching with Kamuela Kahalehili.

Wendell Au - (Oahu) - Married, 3 children - Church: Word of Life; Occupation- Technology Valet/Consultant since 1999. On-Going: Technical Director for the WBC/KAIM concert series (Michael W. Smith, Zoe Girl, Avalon, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jaci V & others). A guitarist for 25 years, Wendell will share practical and philosophical insights in this "how-to" class (Guitar Mastery). He welcomes players of ALL skill levels to better understand their instrument and to play to their potentials. Workshops: "Guitar Mastery " & "Bandaid - Rhythm Section Mastery."

Phil Bennett - (Oahu) - Married, 2 children - Church: Grace Bible Pearlside - Drummer/Teacher - Drummer for Nueva Vida 20 years - On Going: mountain-biking, teaching drums. A player/teacher for many years, Phil brings a fresh approach to "serving" by playing the drums. Workshops: "Bass/Drums: Rhythm Section Foundations" & "Bandaid."

Tony Holyfield - (Oahu) - Married, 3 children - Church: Grace Bible Pearlside - Occupation: Teacher/Artisan - former UH Warrior and San Francisco 49er. On Going - coaching football, freelance artist. A "rhythm technician", Tony can illustrate well the role of the bass in the band. Workshops: "Bass/Drums: Rhythm Section Foundation" & "Bandaid."

Tammey Faford - (Kauai) - Married, 4 children - wife of Pastor Carl J. Faford - Island Worship Center - Business Owner of Tammey's Flowers & Gifts - 35 yrs. pianist/keyboardist, and Music Director for 18 yrs - On-going: Praise Team Leader for Island Worship Center, Choir Director for Chucky Boy Chock's Praise Concert, Jesus Loves Kauai Music Director and for the United Christian Fellowship of Kauai. Workshops: "Enhancing the Praise Team" and "Bandaid: Rhythm Section Mastery".