Dancing in His Presence: A Guide to Establishing and Maintaining a Dance Ministry 2Nd Edition

Margaret Brewington Wright Ph.D

Jan 2015 · Xlibris Corporation

About this ebook

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.

About the author

Dr. Margaret Wright, an ordained minister of the gospel, is called to restore peoples’ hearts to God for worship through the arts. Margaret has extensive experience (over 40 year) in using the arts for ministerial outreach and education. She has developed and conducted liturgical, modern and African dance classes for various organizations, community centers, churches, and public schools. She holds both a Bachelor of Art and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Theatre from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill as well as a Master of School Administration and a PhD in educational research and policy analysis with a minor in curriculum and instruction from North Carolina State University. Her dissertation: Professional Artists as Teachers with At-risk Youth: A Narrative Case Study. She is a graduate of the certificate program of the Interdenominational Theological Seminary in Atlanta Georgia, and is currently enrolled at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio in the formational prayer certificate program. She truly adores the Lord and gives Him her all!