The Advisory Council is organized for the purpose of helping to cast vision, establish short term, midterm and long term plans, determine budget parameters, develop a network of professionals in helping to prepare worship leaders, and participate in a marketing program for the Center for Worship. The council meets annually for two days in the month of April. There are fifteen members on this council and they serve for a period of three years. They serve an advisory function, and as such, have no legal authority over the university or Center for Worship.

We are pleased to present our Advisory Council. Assembled are a group of Americas best and most influential worship and music professionals. We are grateful for their participation in our ministry and depend upon their wisdom and advice in developing programs to meet the changing and diverse worship needs in the evangelical community. 

Advisory Council Members:

Babbie Mason, Artist/Songwriter

Al Denson, Artist/Songwriter

Ricky Skaggs, Country Music Artist/Songwriter

Jim Van Hook, CEO, WORD Entertainment

Derric Johnson, Producer, Disney International

David Bunker, Professional Coach to Artist

Les Butler, CFO, Salem Broadcasting

Ron Barber, Lawyer, Tulsa, OK

Joel Allen, Minister of Music, Texas

Dr. Todd Bell, Minister of Music, Texas

Dr. Roger Schultz, Dean, College of Arts and Science

Charles Billingsley, Worship Pastor/Artist, Thomas Road Baptist Church

Scott Bullman, Director of Ministry Teams, Liberty University

Dr. Vernon M. Whaley, Director, Center for Worship