A 258-page bible-based, comprehensive, easy-to-use workbook for participants of dance and movement ministry. It is to be used in conjunction with The Dance Ministry Manual Leader's Guide. The workbook is filled with activities to foster creativity, encourage collaborative thinking and group activities, centered around ministry-based performing arts.

"Dance Pastor" is a practical manual for equipping dancers to release the Kingdom of Heaven. This book is designed to help begin dance ministries at churches and also to help existing dance ministries to grow in a healthy way. It builds on Saara Taina's previous book, "Encountering God Through Dance," which gives a solid Biblical foundation for dance ministry. "Dance Pastor" introduces four core values in Christian dance ministry: Presence of God, Partnership with one another, Pursuing excellence and Pastoral covering. And it includes 24 practical dance exercises to help dance teams to apply these core values in practical ways. This book also gives practical insight how to launch and run dance ministries in any congregation, in Healing Rooms setting and in ministry schools... and how to train children and adults to minister through dance. All this teaching comes from many years of experience in different cultural contexts.

For the vision is yet for an appointed time, But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Through it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry (Habakkuk 2:3). ABOUT THE BOOK This guide to establishing and maintaining a dance ministry is a must read for Pastors, Church Leaders and Ministers of dance. Learn a biblical perspective on the art of worship through dance. Can anyone dance? What is the role of the worshipper through dance? What are the five critical safeguards in establishing a ministry? These practical guidelines provide keen insight into the biblical perspective and the establishment of the operational and administrative structure, vision, mission, budget, and the selection of dance movements, garments, and music for praise and worship. If God leads you to begin a dance ministry, then learn the art of establishing a ministry that is holy and pleasing to the Lord by dancing in His presence.

Who would have thought the praise dance ministry was not only about dancing? I was drawn to dance ministry for growth, healing, prayer, and deliverance; through it all, God gets the Glory!

Dance the Word ... A Handbook for Liturgical Dance is a complete resource guide for churches seeking to begin a dance ministry and for individuals seeking more direction as they dance their way through their spiritual journey. Rev. Sarita addresses the ministry of dance from both a theological and practical aspect, giving guidance to those who simply have a heart of worship for the Lord of the Dance, as well as those who are called to proclaim the Word of the Lord through the dance. Men and women, youth, young adults and seniors, if your heart is dancing and your spirit is leaping and yearning to know and understand the ministry of dance, this handbook is for you. Dance the Word and be blessed!

A comprehensive program designed to help participants discover their God-given spiritual gifts, personal style, and ministry passions, and to provide participants with connections to specific ministry opportunities where meaningful service can take place.