"Bored of Directors II"

Dance ministry leadership can be exciting and rewarding. After having done it for many years, if we are not careful, we can find ourselves weary and burned out. When we get to this point, we come to the unfortunate realization that we have missed it somewhere. It's time to get back to the place of complete reliance on God.

Some people are assigned to dance ministry leadership, but do not have the wisdom, skill, or anointing to carry it successfully. Others have a burden to lead, but become so self-reliant that they become the focal point of the dance ministry. These leaders often carry more assignments than they can accomplish, but neglect to delegate the work to other capable team members.

There can also come a time when we should have moved on or grown into our next assignment, but are living in the glory of yesteryear. This often results in ministries that are stagnant, lifeless, and lack Divine imprint. Instead of training others to lead after us, many are guarding their positions until the end. As it is often said, "There is no success without a successor."

If we are finding ourselves in a dry place as leaders, or want to know how to avoid this pitfall, we can be transparent at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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"Bored of Directors"
Workshop Instructor: Rekesha Pittman
Rain Rein Reign Ministries
www.rainreinreign.com

New King James Version

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Exodus 18:14-23
So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?” And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire of God. When they have a difficulty, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known the statutes of God and His laws.”

So Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good. Both you and these people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thing is too much for you; you are not able to perform it by yourself.

Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you: Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God. And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. And let them judge the people at all times.

Then it will be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So it will be easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you. If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people will also go to their place in peace.”

Praise & Worship Dance

In a corporate praise and worship setting, dancers must understand the difference between ministering a piece and being part of the worship unit. Dancers should not be the focus of activity in a praise and worship atmosphere. When we are on one accord with the singers and the musicians, there should be a corporate unity that demonstrates liberty in the Spirit!

The viewing congregation should not merely watch the dancers, but feel welcome enough to participate at their seats, or in the aisles, if possible. Praise and worship is not a time for us to demonstrate all of our technical skills; rather it is a time to encourage others to praise Him for themselves. We can do this by incorporating movements that the masses can do together with us, regardless of skill level.

There are some basic techniques and tips that we can use to improve our congregational dance presentations. Whether we incorporate dance, flags, streamers, billows, or banners, it can be done in a way that allows everyone to benefit from the praise and worship experience. If you want to be more effective as a praise and worship dancer, you can learn how at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas, Nevada!

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"Praise & Worship Dance"
Instructor: Sherry Traylor
Heavens Gates Academy- www.heavensgatesacademy.com
Zoe Christian Fellowship of Whittier- www.zcf.org
International Dance Commission California State Coordinator- www.idcommission.org

Psalm 66:4
All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You; they shall sing praises to Your name. Selah

Psalm 68:25
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after;Among them were the maidens playing timbrels.

Psalm 150: 1-6
Praise the LORD!
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty firmament!
Praise Him for His mighty acts;
Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the lute and harp!
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
Praise Him with clashing cymbals!
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD!

First Aide: Ministry Assistants

It is not an easy task to assist leadership in any capacity. Whether someone supports in an administrative, choreographic, spiritual, or other supportive role, we must exercise wisdom with prayer to provide the appropriate aid. If we are not careful, we may find ourselves emotionally injured and bitter if we are serving leadership that neglects to keep God at the center.

Movement ministry leadership carries its own unique set of challenges. Dance leaders deal with many different personalities and are often personally invested in the lives of their team members. They serve as counselors, choreographers, teachers, spiritual advisers, financiers, transportation providers, coordinators, directors, visionaries, disciplinarians, and much more. Those who serve alongside ministry leadership must make prayer a large component of their duties.

On the other hand, it must be recognized when leadership turns into "bleedership," and willing servants are being treated as slaves instead of ministry partners. Dance leadership does not entitle someone to be waited on hand and foot while making unreasonable demands of everyone else. We must model ourselves after Christ's method of leadership: Teaching, discipling, empowering, and living the lives that we preach about.

To learn how to have a healthy balance in leadership or obtain tips for success as a movement ministry assistant, attend this class at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas, NV.

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"First Aide: Ministry Assistants"
Workshop Instructors:
Lakita Humber (www.panehpraise.com) and Rekesha Pittman (www.rainreinreign.com)

New King James Version

Exodus 24:13
So Moses arose with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up to the mountain of God.

2 Chronicles 31:15
And under him were Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, his faithful assistants in the cities of the priests, to distribute allotments to their brethren by divisions, to the great as well as the small.

Isaiah 9:16
For the leaders of this people cause them to err, and those who are led by them are destroyed.

Romans 16:1-2
I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.

Galatians 5:13
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Divine Choreography

Technical training will give us balance and stretch us creatively, but the most beautiful movement will not change lives unless it is inspired by God. There is a difference between movement and Divine choreography. When the Lord directs our steps, none of them shall slide!

Movement that marries the Gospel message will be replayed in the minds of people long after the song is done. Well-executed choreography will give us dances that can stand the test of time. Prayer and Biblical study work in conjunction with choreography for movement to minister to the people.

Although we may not be able to perfect our choreography in a weekend, we can certainly be sharpened and garner new inspiration to continue training in the area of dance technique. When the Lord is the Divine Artistic Director, our options are limitless! Monica Johnson, noted for her Divine Choreography as a member of GLOW on YouTube with "Let's Set The Atmosphere," will lead an intense movement class at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas, NV. This will be a 2 Part class, with sessions taught back-to-back. Come and step out on faith!

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"Divine Choreography I & II"
Class Instructor: Monica Johnson
GLOW- Godly Ladies of Worship
www.glowdance.net

New King James Version

Psalm 37:30-31
The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way.

Acts 17:28
For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’

The Power Company

Dancing is not enough to sustain us. If we truly want to embrace the ministry of movement, we have to receive the infilling of the Holy Ghost! Witnessing excellence in movement coupled with the tangible presence of the Lord is a life-changing encounter.

If you have lost the zeal for praise dance or know that you can be more effective, we must pray that we operate through the power of the Holy Spirit. Because many misunderstand the Holy Ghost, many are running scared and denying the power of God in their lives. In HIM we live, move and have our being.

In ministries that have several team members in the group, it is not enough for one or a very few people in the unit to demonstrate the power in operation. When we are all with once accord, in one place, then we will all manifest the power! If you or your ministry desires to dance with authority, you need to attend "The Power Company" at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX JULY 16th-18th in Las Vegas, NV.

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"The Power Company"
Workshop Instructor: Elder Michael Harris
Mountaintop Faith Ministrieswww.mfmnv.org

New King James Bible Version

Luke 3:16
John answered, saying to all, "I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."

Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

Acts 4:31
And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Acts 8:17
Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 10:44
[The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles] While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.

Romans 15:16
That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Merging Media & Ministry

If you want to generate news, be on fire (for God)! Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord! Many dance ministries desire publicity, press coverage, radio airtime, TV exposure, and more. Marketing yourself without wisdom and employing self-promotion may lead to embarrassment. Divine promotion comes from the Lord. If we are faithful over a few things, he will make us ruler over much!

There is a way to merge media and ministry with good intentions. As long as we keep our motives pure, we can use some basic wisdom when dealing with press, radio personalities and interviewers. Whether we are pros at utilizing media or novices, we can all learn to hone our skills.

Pastor Henry Black, Power 88.1 FM Gospel Radio Personality and President of the Gospel Announcers and Broadcasters Association (GABA) will be teaching this eye-opening class. If you want to learn the elements of maximizing your media potential, register for DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas Nevada.

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"Merging Media & Ministry"
Class Instructor: Pastor Henry Black
Radio Host, Power 88.1 FM - www.power88lv.com
President, Gospel Announcers and Broascasters Association - www.gabalasvegas.com

Joshua 6:27
So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout all the country.

Esther 9:4
For Mordecai was great in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for this man Mordecai became increasingly prominent.

Proverbs 4:7-8
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; she will bring you honor, when you embrace her.

Proverbs 20:6
Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man?

Getting Graphic: Visual Ministry

When the Lord used signs, symbols, and imagery, He did so with careful consideration. Employing the use of logos, graphics, and visual representation should not be done without prayer and study. If we do not consult the Lord regarding how He wants us to represent Him, we may indeed misrepresent Him.

Is your dance ministry logo a "stick figure dancer?" Is your mime ministry trademark a masked face or two? Did you purchase your logo from a "do-it-yourself" online service? Is your logo cropped from a larger picture that you did not secure the licensing rights to?

Can you discern which Scriptures are related to the current visuals you use? Are the colors relative to the message you are trying to send? Have you been told that your visual presentation on cards, online, and on printed materials are powerful and invoke a sense of awe in the observer?

If you are not experiencing the benefits of a powerful and accurate logo and ministry graphics, or if you want to improve on the concept that you already have, you will not want to miss this class at DANCE MINISTRY DETOX July 16th-18th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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"Getting Graphic: Visual Ministry"
Workshop Instructor: Robert J. Connor
Graphic Designer and Visual Arts Consultant

Genesis 9:12-15
And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud; and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.

Hosea 12:10
I have also spoken by the prophets, and have multiplied visions; I have given symbols through the witness of the prophets.

Acts 2:18-20
And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy. I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath: blood and fire and vapor of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD.