Welcome to the introduction of something special! This month I go to the NCOSE(National Conference on Sexual Exploitation) conference in Houston Texas from Sept 29 to Oct 1. It will be a special time to gather with experts from all over the country and hear about the latest cultural developments in the identification of pornography
The idea was hatched in my mind by spending quiet time with my best friend, Jesus. I was surprised that it happened. But, really, a surprise like this? I shouldn’t have doubted but I did. So I had to lean on Him to show me. After my shoulder operation in January of 2016, I pondered the possibility of
There are many important elements to consider in dance ministry. I don’t want to minimize any aspect of dance ministry from the rehearsal covenant to prayer and choreography preparation. However, it’s important to think through the 4 most important things that you will need to communicate to your pastoral staff regarding dance. That’s the focus
Finally. My book, 'Dance is Prayer in Motion: Soul to Sole Choreography for Christian Dance Ministry', has been published. Inside my heart, the end result has given me a real sense of listening to one of God's intended purposes for me. I am not an accomplished writer but I wrote. I'm not an accomplished editor
Easter Greetings to you all! March 28, 2016 was a celebration that combined the passion I have had for the Risen Christ as well as for dance ministry. Yesterday, ‘The River’, a song by Jordan Feliz, proclaimed the message of new life in Christ visualized through prayer in motion. In Sonlight dance ministry, I love
Nationally and internationally, there is a wide range of Christ-followers called into dance ministry, with a wide variety of dance backgrounds. How do we decide who is best prepared to carry on dance ministry? Are the trained dancers in a better position to serve the Church because they move with a stronger technical base? Do
Next month I will return to writing about Soul to Sole Choreography for Christian Dance Ministry. However, this month I want to share more comments about the inappropriate objectification of young children in dance. Of course, this has been my focus for the last two months when I have written this blog. The National Center
Hi friends! I’m excited to continue to advocate for dance in everyone’s life. It’s creative, physical, beautiful, and visual. Even more importantly, if it’s done as an expression of faith, it presents the Gospel in embodied form. However, like so many things in life, it can be misused and distorted. I remember dancing as a
Let's continue the discussion about the importance of leading dance ministry with scriptural rock piles: Understand the importance of submission. Always speak the truth in love, especially if there are differences of opinion. We need truth in our discussions. Be responsive, not reactive. If there is a leader over you, and a decision is made
We're still looking at the rehearsal process for Prayer in Motion and we already know that healthy rock formations include a scriptural foundation as rehearsals progress(look at the blog I wrote in June 2015). The ongoing goal as we meet together is to welcome Jesus into rehearsal for Soul to Sole Dance Ministry and not