WORSHIP DIRECTOR TRACK

Learn how to lead worship effectively by developing your ability to lead songs, encourage participation from the congregation, lead praise and worship team, and sing with proper vocal technique. Includes how to choose songs and develop a smooth flowing worship service while releasing the congregation into spontaneous praise & worship.

MIME TRACK

The mime workshops will cover everything from basic techniques and simple illustrations to advanced choreography using acrobats, gymnastic, and body isolations. Delegates will have the chance to participate in the “America’s Top Ten Dance Ministries” Pre-Show Awards Showcase!

VOCAL TRACK

This track begins with a thorough warm up, using breathing and relaxation to explore the physical apparatus that is our singing instrument, and finding the most natural and efficient way to use that instrument. Exercises combining vocal and physical activities follow, as students begin to join their voices into a group sound. Discover, explore, and expand your voice range Learn to use your voice correctly and sing a variety of classical, praise worship, rap and jazz repertoire.  There are 4 divisions covering composition and listening skills. This workshop is design to take the vocalists to new heights in their vocal gift from range to understanding how to flow in the Holy Spirit freely. Develop poise, vocal clarity, power, projection and resonance. “When God Steps In” Inspire, motivate and captivate an audience of 1 or 1000.  

MUSICIANS TRACK

Learn basic tips and techniques to increase your ability on your musical instrument. Classes will be offered in guitar, bass, drums, percussion & keyboards. These hands-on sessions will focus on the role of each instrument. Learn how to play during praise and worship service, concerts, or any special event. All musician will have the opportunity to participate in the evening general sessions.

INSTRUMENTS IN WORSHIP AND DANCE TRACK

Beginning clinics will cover introductory movements with instruments. There are individual workshops for flags, tambourine, billows, streamers and scarves. Includes Intermediate and advance workshops. Learn how to use these instruments in praise and worship. We will even cover prophetic movements. Gain and understanding of what there use are in the church.

DANCE TRACK

Track one is an introduction to the use of dance in worship covering simple movements that can be used during personal worship times and in corporate settings. Workshops will cover intermediate and advanced dance choreography used in creatively interpreting spontaneous songs in rehearsed dance pieces for the opening of “America’s Top Ten Dance Ministries”.

We have over 30 workshops in dance please visit our website at www.cmaf.jimdo.com for all workshops listing in dance and the diversities of dance tracks.

Children Dance Tracks & Symposium (Ages 3-11)

Directed by Youth Pastors Erma Thomas (WHEM) and Casey Eggleston (New Birth), the children's symposium will feature worship times and Bible sessions taught by Symposium faculty. Children will have a choice of interactive electives such as mime, dance, flags, hand signing, choir & singing, tambourines and art. They will learn 2 choreographed routines for the evening worship sessions.

TEEN SYMPOSIUM (Ages 12-18)

This Symposium design only for youth will feature worship sessions and classes specifically geared for teenagers this program will enable our youth to find purpose and fulfillment in a relationship with Jesus Christ.  We have subjects dealing with per-pressure to abstinence. Visit our website for a list of Teen Symposium classes.

YOUTH PASTOR AND YOUTH WORKERS TRACK

CMAF equips youth pastors and workers with the tools, support, and experience to fulfill the call God has placed on their lives. Gain an understanding on the needs of teen-agers, their parents, and children. Through our unique program of youth leadership development, you will be able to train countless young people to become powerful witnesses for the Lord. Through our energetic and creative presentations for the development of adult youth leaders, as well as Christian leadership training, have been well-received throughout the world. You and your staff will learn how to lead teams of teen-agers on mission trips which focus on assisting churches develop and/or revamping your youth programs.

SIGN LANGAUGE TRACK

CMAF Hand Signing Track is designed to effectively teach you American Sign Language (ASL) at a slow pace. The courses focus on conversational ASL and using sign in dance and praise and worship. The courses are perfect for anyone wanting to learn ASL.

Academy of Ministering Art Tracks

CMAF Academy of Ministering Arts is designed for all Actors, Clowns, Drama, Play Writers, Producers, Puppeteers, Models, Fashion Designers, Make-Up Artists, Singers, etc. You have the opportunity to broaden your horizons.