Since its beginning God has blessed the International Worship Symposium with faculty who are on the cutting edge of what He is doing in the realm of worship. Through the input of these and others, you will be challenged in your giftings and inspired to grow in new areas of creativity.
 
 
DAVID & ELAINE FISCHER
David has introduced people around the world to the restored worship of David's Tabernacle. He is an IWS director and founder of Living Word Institute of Worship.
 
RICK & LORI TAYLOR
Rick is a board member and regional director of the International Association of Healing Rooms. He and his wife teach in churches and conferences around the world. They are based in Santa Maria, CA.
 
 
VIVIEN HIBBERT
A sought after author, teacher and worship leader, Vivien is the founder of the Worship Arts Conservatory, an online school designed to equip worship and arts ministries.
 
EDDIE ESPINOSA
Eddie has had a rich experience in worship leading, songwriting and recording with the Maranatha Praise Bands and with the Anaheim Vineyard.
 
 
PAUL & ANITA FISCHER
A songwriter, composer & worship leader, Paul has a gift for leading people into prophetic worship. Anita is a gifted dance artist, who is a certified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance based in the UK.
 
THEO & JOLIE WILLIAMS
Theo & Jolie travel internationally as ministers & teachers in the art of mime and arts theology. Known for their excellence in performance, directing and choreography, they are Directors of Innovo’s Conservatory of Physical Theatre.
 
 
BARRY GRIFFING
Since founding IWS in 1978, Barry continues to forge new ground in worship. He is founder of ZionSong Ministries and currently pastors Jubilee Fellowship in Torrance, CA.
 
STEVE GRIFFING
Steve is an IWS director, as well as an acclaimed Bible teacher and chief musician whose anointed virtuosity on the violin has blessed worshippers world wide.
 
 
RYAN & KAREN HALL
Ryan & Karen are active in worship & young adults leadership at Living Waters. They have co-led the Teen Symposium since 2004 and recently released a worship recording of original songs.
 
JIM GILBERT
Jim is a songwriter, author and recording artist who began the Nehemiah Project, which imparts a Biblical world view to believers in post-Communist countries.
 
 
DAVE & KYMM SWOGER
Dave & Kymm are celebrating their 25th year of youth ministry. They have been co-leaders of the Youth Symposium since 1998 and are passionate about creating meaningful God-encounters for teens.
 
DARLENE SIMONE
Darlene Simone has been teaching children for over 35 years. She frequently speaks at various churches conducting training seminars & workshops and has been the IWS Children’s Director since 1994.
 
 
BARBARA JOHNSON
Barbara Johnson is a licensed minister, worship leader & certified early childhood music specialist with a call & passion for children. With over 30 years of experience, she loves to use her gifts & talents to lead children in worship.
   
 
   
 
  OTHER FEATURED FACULTY INCLUDING...
 
     
PAUL EDWARDS RIC & VIKKI MARCHI  
JON & JULIE EYMANN JANICE MORRIS  
TONI DABICH KELLY REIF  
LINDA GRANILLO PAMALA SMITH  
DAVID & GLENDA HAUSER JULIE WELCH  
ANDY MAINIERO RICK YOUNG  
ALI SIMONE