God Calls The Faithful

2Timothy  2:2

I just want to take a moment out to encourage you today...

Be encouraged my sisters and be empowered in truth. God has called each and every one of us to serve Him and each other. God does not require skill or knowledge as a prerequisite for service in the kingdom. All that is required is faithfulness. Paul said commit what you have heard to faithful men. Not to skillful, talented or knowledgeable men. All these are good, but not first. God will add to us all we need to accomplish what He called us to do as long as we continue to be faithful.

God bless you,

Sonia Kong, PDCM

Dependency Issues in Dance Ministry

Dependency Issues in Dance Ministry

In this teaching we are going to learn how to combat dependency issues in Dance Ministry. 2Timothy 2:15 teaches the biblical principle of diligence. Diligence requires persistent action. The action in this scripture is the action of studying.

4 Basic tips for Praise Dancing with the Praise and Worship Team or Choir

Praise dancing with the Praise and Worship Team or Choir can be difficult and intimidating. For most of us, we find that a best practice for this kind of dance is to refrain from choreographing it. The reason for this is because the praise and worship team may not sing it exactly the same as the original choir or worship composer. Also, as they are led, they may change the words a little or a lot. They may also skip parts, focus on only one part and etc. The important thing I want to teach you is for you to know your choir and praise team. Get and understanding of how to flow with them. Know their quirks, their mannerisms vocally and as a worship leader. Know their signature style! This will help you predict what may come next and how to prepare for it as you minister along with them.

How to deal when leadership changes in Dance Ministry?

Dance ministry is composed of many different spiritual gifts, natural talents and know-hows. Serving in dance ministry for many years afforded me the privilege to sit under, train, and glean from some pretty incredible people. One thing I have noticed is that each and every one of them taught me with the ability God gave them. Noticing this taught me how to respect the teaching styles of others. I understood, at that season of my life that I needed that particular teaching in the style that it was taught. I bless God for that.

What Certifies You As A Liturgical Dance | Praise Dance Minister?

Someone asked me, "What certifies a person as a liturgical dance minister or leader?" They wanted to know if they needed to take a class, become apart of a network, get a certificate from someone who is well known in the liturgical dance community and the like. The answer to the question is really none of the above. However, the above are helpful and they are set in place to increase our learning. We should all go through some type of discipleship pertaining to the Ministry of Dance. These schools and ministries, I believe, exists because they are founded upon a biblical principle. That is to train up in order to send forth. Jesus did it. He chose 12 who would be able to evangelize, disciple and train others in the same task. He then turned them loose to disciple the nations! I am taking a couple right now!  But to answer to the question, as servants of God, in order to be certified as a Liturgical Dance Minister all one really needs is simply a relationship with God coupled with a persons experience received from blooming where God has planted them.

The Over-Spiritualizing of Praise Dance Ministry

Serving in Dance Ministry and being a student of God's Word has bibically put Praise Dance Ministry in proper perspective. For years I over spiritualized Praise Dance Ministry. I did this out of sincere ignorance.

In this post, and in posts to follow, I want to share with you the error of over-spiritualizing Dance Ministry. Over-spiritualizing something simply means to take that thing (concept, action, knowledge) and understand it or treat it beyond what Scripture teaches. Sometimes we value our experiences, convincing coincidences or personal convictions over the Word of God. Our experiences or personal beliefs are relative, certainly not authoritative, subjective, and ever changing. It is important, especially in this ministry, to understand that God's Word is the final authority and our beliefs and experiences must fall in line with it.