On Saturday, September 30, 2000, I attended a wedding reception where a group of young girls performed a dance in honor of the bride and groom. What seemed like a simple celebration became a profound spiritual awakening for me. As I watched, I distinctly heard the voice of God say, “That’s you!” At that moment, something stirred deep within me. Moved by the performance, I immediately approached the bride—one of my dearest friends, who would later become my ministry partner—and declared, “I want to dance! If they can do that, so can I.” With a knowing smile, she affirmed, “Yes, you can dance.” Unbeknownst to me, that
moment marked the beginning of a divinely orchestrated journey—the birth of my dance ministry.

God had a plan and purpose for my life, and dance was at the heart of it. As I embarked on this journey, He began revealing specific instructions about dance and ministry. At the time, I had no idea that He was preparing me for something far greater than I could imagine. ​

The first step in this journey came unexpectedly during a Christmas rehearsal at New Piney Grove Missionary
Baptist Church. A group of young girls, full of energy and laughter, gathered in preparation for the program.
I felt a sudden prompting in my spirit to choreograph a Christmas dance for them. What I assumed was just
a fun addition to the program turned out to be a transformative experience. The performance touched
hearts, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.

The following year, during another Christmas rehearsal, I again felt the urge to choreograph a dance. This
time, it was different—the call became clearer. Pastor Rowland approached me on multiple occasions,
encouraging me to start a dance ministry. Initially, I dismissed the idea, unsure of my ability to lead such an
endeavor. However, when he mentioned it a second time, I knew it was time to say yes. Thus, the dance ministry at New Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church was born, and I stepped into the role of Dance Leader.  Despite my initial uncertainties, God reassured me: “If you follow and trust Me, I will lead you. I will bless you and pour My Anointing Power in and through you. This ministry will flourish. If you trust Me, you will grow spiritually through this ministry that I have prepared
for you. Membership will increase, dancers will perform with Anointing, and all who witness the dance will be blessed. Other gifts within this ministry will also be awakened.”

​Although the responsibility felt overwhelming, I held onto God’s promise. His Word reminded me not to fear,
for He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
True to His Word, the ministry flourished. What began with just 12 young girls grew into a thriving dance
ministry with over 80 members, including children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults, men, and senior
dancers. As the ministry expanded, so did the presence of God’s Anointing among us.
Beyond movement, this ministry became a place of spiritual growth. We incorporated the study of God’s
Word into our preparation, ensuring that every song selection carried a message rooted in Scripture. This
practice led to a deeper connection with God, igniting a powerful awakening among the dancers.