Dance Ministry Updates and News!

Greetings Kingdom Dance Advancers!

I have been away from my blog for a while because I have been "in the lab," so to speak. I have many exciting updates to share with you and am looking forward to a GREAT year! "Let GOD do it!"

Here is a brief overview of what to expect in 2011:

Company Keepers: Dance Ministry Daily
Company Keepers is now on Kindle! If you do not have a Kindle reader, you can download a FREE app to your iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, PC, or Mac! The digital version of the book is only $9.99 is is delivered to you immediately. Paperback versions of the book are still available on the Reignaissance website for only $20.00 plus shipping.

Purchase on Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KAA9RA
Purchase Paperback: http://www.reignaissance.com



I am excited to report that many groups are using the book for group study and there will be a companion workbook launching in the Spring!

Rain Rein Reign Ministries
Has a new website!

Check it out: http://www.rainreinreign.com

RRR Ministries is back with our 6th Conference! "Worship, Inc." National Worship and Dance Conference will be held in August in fabulous Las Vegas!

Dates: August 11th-13th

Conference Location: Oquendo Center - Las Vegas, NV

Hotel Accommodations: Hampton Inn & Suites - Las Vegas Airport (Only $79.00 per night!)



To Register Online: http://worshipinc.eventbrite.com

You may download a registration form on the RRR website and mail it in with a check or money order.

Group rates start at only $65.00 per person (7 or more people), but hurry! The discount rate expires March 31st!

Workshops include classes for dancers, singers, musicians, leaders, entrepreneurs, and children! See you there!

Reignaissance Designs
Have you seen the jeweled "Praise Dance" tees? Classy Classwear returns March 21st! Stay tuned for details...



Divine Turnaround Apprenticeship Program
Desire to gain professional experience on the business side of the worship arts arena?

Visit http://www.divineturnaround.com to see how you can build your resume and get hands-on, real world experience!



Praise Dance Classifieds
My good friend and ministry trainer, Lakita Fane, has launched a new, state-of-the-art site for dance ministries and businesses to let the world know about your business, classes, and training programs.

Visit today to see what you are missing: http://praisedanceclassifieds.com/



His Hem Ministry
This blog highlights the latest in praise dance news and events.

Stop by His Hem Ministry today! http://hishemministry.blogspot.com

I will be attending several conferences this year, which I will highlight later this week. For now, please visit the links and show your support.

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Thanks for the encouragement, love and support! It's all for HIS glory!

Rekesha P.

Influent

The word "influent" was ringing in my spirit today. As a minister of movement and the Word, I always want to make sure that my words and actions are not in opposition. I want the life and testimony that I dance and preach about to bring inspiration and transformation to those who come in contact with me. I do not want to be a scandalous statistic of hypocritical Christians who use grace as an excuse for bad behavior. Scandal always pulls us down and does not uplift. Let us be set apart for the Master's use.

To be influent, one must impact a larger community to its benefit, and not its detriment. Literally, it means a factor modifying the balance and stability of an ecological community, and it also means inflowing. Are the dances that we select edifying the Body, or are we causing controversy when we debate each other about the "rules" of the ministry of movement? Is your ministry growing (naturally and spiritually)? Is there enough Word, discipline and love flowing through us for us to overflow into our churches, cities, and countries?

Some dance teams have yet to make an impact in the local church, much less the larger community of believers and non-believers. In order for us to make disciples, we must first become one. Kingdom work should never be an optional activity or be based on entertainment factor. Jesus was the most influential person that ever lived. I doubt that He sat around trying to devise eye-catching elements to help out His sermons, yet thousands sought Him regularly. As soon as He commanded miracles, they took place. He was obedient in all things, to the point of laying down His life.

Our extended reach cannot be the trappings of slick marketing, popular associations, gifted speeches, or flashy imagery. At the core, we must be directed to move by God, submitted to His will, loving His people, and finding contentment with the measure God has appointed to us. Yes, we can do the dances that will altar a Nation, but transformation must take place within us first so that we can continue to impact generations beyond our own lifetimes... for His name's sake.

New King James Bible Version

Jeremiah 42:6
Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God to whom we send you, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the LORD our God.

Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

2 Corinthians 6:3
We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.

1 Thessalonians 2:4
But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.