Hi, i am new to this and im glad that there is a forum where we can come to for advise. i am trying to put together a set of rules or set limits to problems i have been seeing in our dance ministry. for instance there are ladies who leave service early regurlarly after they dance, or do not come to evening worship service or do not come to practice or arrive late i feel that they dont really have a commitment to the ministry. I need some help i do not want to cross the line, but i do feel they need to put forth more effort in perfecting thier worhsip unto the Lord.
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This is something that you really should talk to your church leadership about.sylviachristchild said:
If there is an Elder or a Minister that mentors the worshiping arts department at your church, then you should go & talk to them. If not, talk to your Pastor.
Your church leadership knows the personalities, spiritual maturity levels & the personal circumstances of the people in your church.
Only they can advise you best.
Besides, the Pastor must endorses the rules that you have put in place for the dance ministry or you could run into some serious backlash as a result.
Always make sure that the church leadership has got your back before enforcing any rules or implementing any new policies.
Also when dealing with people, never make judgements based on your feelings. People could be leaving early &/or arriving late for many different reasons. In other words, never assume things. Talk to people first (in Love) & find out whats going on. Find out if there is sickness in the family, transportation problems, are they unsure about where God has called them to serve in the church or are they unsure about the church. You never know what's going on. So before you a start laying down laws; do two things: Pray & talk to your church leaders.
Thats called, "Making sure you are covered!"
Blessings,
Richelle
Dance Director
www.LivingSoulWorshipingArts.com
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Thank you, I have talked to the leadership at my church and was told they would back me up and they trusted me with whatever I decided they wanted a copy of what I was going to give to the ladies in the ministry. Although they did not give me my boundaries, how do you know when your going to far, I have talked to them about thier leaving evening service early, and have been told it gets too late, Im tired, etc. for not coming to evening church at all ive been told i believe we only have to come in the morning, and for not coming to practice, i get i forgot, i had to take my daughter to the mall, my laundry wasnt done, ect. I have a good relationship with everyone which makes it harder to set rules, until now i have not said anything only have been giving it to the Lord for about 3 months now. Do I just continue praying and allow the Holy Spirit to move in thier lives. I appreciate any advise you have given me.
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I agree completely with Richelle. I struggled with the same problem. An administrator shared if the team member had guidelines in hand it would help them know what was expected in their role as a praise and worship dancer. So we did it. It worked.sylviachristchild said:
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Hello everyone. Just new here. Hope I will be able to be a blessing and be blessed as well.
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sylviachristchild said:
Hum. This is a tuffy!~
But I have good news, every dance ministry leader goes through this to some degree.
So know that your not alone. 
Here's what I did.
Every September, we have a new member's oreintation.
Pray about it & write down the Ministry's Bi-Laws & have a 3 to 6 month commitment page included. Have the original copy signed by your pastor along with whoever is nexted in charge & yourself.
Have a meeting & review the documents with all current & future members of the dance ministry. Make sure your churches leadership is in the meeting with you. This will give the other dancers a chance to speak to you & to your leadership about their conserns before re-joining or joining the ministry.
Make copies & have each member of the dance ministry sign it & make the commitment!
And then, be done with it!
If your bi-laws have consequences for absentee members, then all you have to do is enforce the church's dance ministry bi-laws.
Being a good leader means also being an excellent administrator.
Pray about it, discuss it.
And, see what happens.
Also; never get so fimilar with people, that you can't lead them! Choose your friends carefully. Your in leadership, so naturally your friends are going to have to change.
Blessings,
Richelle
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