Class Descriptions for Equipping the Saints 2009

Below you will find class descriptions for the daily breakout sessions offered at the 2009 Equipping the Saints Dance & Worship Arts Conference.  Registration starts at $25, registration form is below!

 

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Choreography / Movement

Acting Out! (Mime)
Learn the fundamental techniques use in mime as well as the spiritual requirements to minister effectively.

African Dance
You’ll learn African Dance that you can use in your warfare & upbeat choreography

Congregational Movement
Worship is not a spectator sport! This class will show you how to lead your church congregation in movement. Those that take this class will assist in leading choreography during praise and worship at one of the evening services

Davidic Dance
David danced before the Lord with all his might!"(2 Sam 6:14-15)  We too can dance before our God as David did.  This class will focus on learning some traditional Jewish folk dance steps so you can learn how to choreograph your own dances.  I will teach choreographed dances to Messianic music as well.  Beginners are welcome.

Intensive! Dance (All Levels | Ages 10 & up | Friday 12:30 – 4:30pm)
Dance Ministers will learn to exemplify body placement, ballet positions, movements and will strengthen in their muscle development.  Learn Ballet exercise combinations and across the floor combinations.  Intermediate & advanced dancers will perfect such movements as arabasque, tendue, roun-de-jaun, rounded arms, turn-out position and more.

Intensive! Mime (All Levels | Ages 10 & up | Friday 12:30 – 4:30pm)
NATURAL MAN – Mime Exercise, Facial Expression, Body Positioning (Inclination, Isolation), Illusuions: French Style Techniques: Mime. vocabulary words, Object Identification And Much More….SPIRITUAL MAN – Blood and testimony (Rev.12:11), Compassionate movements (Matt 9:36 & Mark 1:4)
The Art of Humility, Man in The mirror, Crucifying THE BIG EGO, The HIDDEN AGENDA, And Much More….

Raquad ~ Step it up!
The devil is under our feet!  This class is designed to teach the fundamentals of stepping as a ministry.  Participants will learn beginner and intermediate combinations as well as biblical scriptures they can declare as they take authority with their hands and feet.

 

Prophecy, Intercession, and Spiritual Warfare

Growing in the Prophetic
This class is designed to bring you to another level in your relationship with God.  In order to be used as “God’s mouthpiece” you must clearly hear from HIM

Teach My Hands to War
Gain on understanding of the fundamental principles of spiritual warfare.

Unmasking the Ministry
It is time to take the mask off!  Too many ministers are dealing with past hurts, unforgiveness, and insecurities.  It’s time to face the issues that have kept ministries bound.  Be free and learn how to set others free! 

 

Preparing for The Bridegroom
This study will help those in attendance gain a better understanding of God’s plan for the church ,and how they can prepare for Christ’s return by drawing from the rich symbolism of a Jewish wedding.  Discover fascinating biblical truths that point to the climax of history—the marriage feast of the Lamb!

Intercession & Dance
Class description coming soon

Classes designed with LEADERS in mind

 

Battle Scars pt1: The Wounded Soldier
Many leading soldiers on the battlefield have been spiritually wounded. In this 2-part intimate session the healing will begin. This is a closed door session and pre-requisite for part 2.

Battle Scars pt2: Scarred, But Not Destroyed!
Scars show where the wound USED TO BE! Leaders be prepared to be set free from past hurts so you can move forward in the fullness of your calling! This second part will continue uninterrupted from Battle Scars part 1.

Challenges in Ministry
This lesson will primarily deal with issues such as: How do you know God has called you?  How do you respond to your call?  How do you carry yourself at your home church?  How do you handle yourself in another church?  And more!  The principals are relevant to all types of ministry.  There will also be an opportunity for Q&A.

The Master Instructor’s Class
This class (half movement / half lecture) is designed to teach leaders how to become more effective leaders through spiritual devotion & technical instruction

Starting a Dance Ministry: Prepare Now or Repair Later
Build on a solid foundation. If the Lord has given you the vision to start a dance ministry this class will put you on the right path.

Classes designed with YOUTH in mind

Effective Choreography for youth
This class will teach children and their leaders how to build age appropriate choreography

The Five Positions of Worship (Youth)
This session will give youth a scriptural foundation for dance as they learn movements and corresponding scriptures to commit to memory.

Kingdom Kids: Walking in My Authority
This class is for the Joshuas, Daniels, and Esthers of today! Our youth posses authority! In this interactive class they will learn about their arsenal in a fun way they can understand

 

Flags, Pageantry & Processions

Processions & Pageantry
Has God called you into such a ministry as this?  Topics include: Purpose of both men and women on the team, selection of appropriate costumes, the meaning of colors and their affect, an array of symbolic tools to use in pageantry, selection of the song  to use and how to break it down and more.

Silk Flags (How to use & make them)
The title says it all!  Learn techniques to effectively use beautiful silk flags in worship.  A portion of the class will also discuss how to make your own flags.

Streamers in the Desert
Have you always wanted to dance with streamers but didn’t know how?  Now is your chance to learn.  This class will cover different moves and dance phrases to put together as choreography or as improvisational praise dance.  Rev. Wendy Campbell’s method for using dance streamers will be taught.  Please bring your own streamers to class.

Business, Support, Finances and Administration

About My Father’s Business

Are we Non-Profit, For-Profit, LLC, or Sole Proprietor? How do we go about managing bank accounts, websites, phone numbers, advertisements, and a growing database of emails?  The business of ministry can be a daunting experience if we are not aware of all of the possibilities that will help us survive and become profitable.  This class is designed to clear up some common misconceptions about the business of ministry and inspire good stewardship concerning budgeting for conferences, garments, ministry travel, and more!

The Power of Change
Is your ministry hindered by finances?  Do you find yourself counting the days until the next paycheck?  Are you or someone you know plagued with debt?  It’s time for CHANGE!  It’s time to D.A.N.C.E. out of debt.  You’ll hear the testimony of someone that was plagued by debt and has since CHANGED.

 

Practical Applications & Biblical Studies

God’s Order For Garments ^TM
A "Genesis to Revelation" teaching that unveils God’s pattern for garments according to the Word. This class will ignite the listener and reveal the intended significance of garments according to God’s order, and not man’s opinion. More than just a quick walk through Exodus 28, this is a must-hear and apply Word of deliverance for the Kingdom dancer of today!

Praise & Worship: Your Lifestyle & Ministry 
If you want to see God’s Glory, Experience His Fullness and Behold Him Face to Face, it requires a life of Worship.  This class is geared toward the inner man.  It is designed to teach and take you through the different realms of worship and praise.  Praise is a vehicle the leads you into worship.  This class will instruct you and prepare you for ministry either in dance or song.  It is what you do in private that make the reward greater in the open.  See lives changed, people set free, yokes destroyed, burdens lifted, become a worshiper and watch how God will blow on your ministry.

Called, Now What? -Instruction for Women in Ministry
Class description coming soon

 

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