The Worship Arts Conservatory was commissioned in 1999 as an on-line school to aid worship ministers and Christian artists pursue a deeper knowledge of God while learning to use their art for His glory. We draw our expert faculty from local churches as well as from internationally renowned ministries to provide the specific training needed. Our current program offerings include our flagship Associate in Worship Arts (A.W.A.) degree program and the Independent Study program.

The Worship Arts Conservatory has assembled a diverse group of directors and core staff who are fully committed to the service and responsibilities embodied in our mission and organizational charter.  These individuals work to formulate effective policies and practices for the Conservatory. Our directors have expertise in pastoral leadership, ministry training, fine arts, technology, human resources, business, education, and theological studies. Most of all, our directors are Christians in right standing with Biblical standards.

This group of outstanding individuals comprises the governing body of the Conservatory:

Vivien Hibbert
Founder and President

Vivien Hibbert has given her life to the study of worship. Born in New Zealand, Vivien is the author of Prophetic Worship and Praise Him as well as the praise and worship manual, Ministry Music. Her instrumental CD, Shepherd’s Suite, continues to be used in Prayer & Healing Rooms and music therapy settings around the globe. Vivien is known as a zealous worshiper and regarded as a premier educator in the field. With over twenty-five years of practical experience in the field of Worship Arts, her leadership ensures that our mission and values are articulated and transmitted to all constituencies. As our primary educator, President Hibbert also directs the growth and development of both staff and students. The Worship Arts Conservatory is blessed to have such a genuine and anointed leader.

Rebecca Walden
Cofounder and Vice President/Administrator

Rebecca came to Christ as a young adult and has carried a vision for the restoration of the arts in worship since that time. She has served Vivien Hibbert as her personal assistant for over nineteen years providing traveling, intercessory, research/writing, and administrative support. Rebecca has developed worship arts curriculae over the past several years and is an instructor and administrator for The Worship Arts Conservatory. In addition she provides teaching and creative support for an assortment of Fine Arts projects and Worship Conferences.

Don Iler
Director

Don Iler is founder and President of Servants Heart Ministries, a helps ministry to the less fortunate, with current outreach programs in Guatemala and Mexico. Don is also a business man and plant manager for an American company in Piedras Negras, Mexico. Over the past twenty-six years he has held a variety of leadership positions in local churches. He has a passion for teaching and intercession, and a fervent desire to see Christians develop in their callings and grow in their worship journeys with Jesus.

Mark Carruth
Director

Mark Carruth been involved with Christian worship for over thirty years as a musician and worship leader, serving a broad spectrum of churches ranging from liturgical to non-denominational to cell-based. He has over twenty years of experience in Information Technology, working as a programmer, system administrator, database administrator and consultant. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Texas.

In Memoriam Dr. Joannah R. Glaeser Director

Our beloved friend, Dr. Joannah, passed away in May ’09. We honor her contribution to The Worship Arts Conservatory as director, guest instructor, and valued voice of wisdom in our midst.

For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. (Habakkuk 2:14)

The Worship Arts Conservatory is established to provide a superior educational experience to men and women who are called to minister through the arts. We are devoted to equipping present and future worship ministers and artists as they pursue a deeper knowledge of God and learn to use their art for God's glory.

By providing a distinct and relevant education, we endeavor to advance the frontiers of the Kingdom of God, to contribute boldly to the international Christian faith community, and to pursue these objectives with vision and integrity. The Worship Arts Conservatory seeks to engage the mind, strengthen the spirit, and encourage the best efforts of everyone associated with the school.  In so doing, we work to release artists and musicians into churches, cities and nations to "make His praise glorious" (Psalm 66:2) and to be lifelong learners and ministers for the glory of God.

Our Statement of Faith

While we uphold the basic tenets of the Christian faith, The Worship Arts Conservatory has no denominational affiliation. We leave such intentions to the discretion of students, faculty and staff on an individual basis. By the power and leading of the Holy Spirit, The Worship Arts Conservatory will partner with the local church and other ministries to offer Biblical and practical training. We believe that: