with members of the Chicago Chapter of the International Christians in the Visual Media (ICVM) will lead two film workshops: "Music Video Production" and "Narrative Film-Making". In these sessions, participants will produce a music video and/or a narrative film from beginning to end.
Music Video Production
Narrative Film-Making
In 1995, Abel traveled to California to study mime with Todd Farley for couple of months. In 1996, God gives him the privilege to lead a group of young people to win the lost through mime with "Palabra Viviente" where more than 100 people accepted Jesus as their Savior. In 1997, Abel opened the first Christian Mime school in Puerto Rico and also was a full-time student in the "University of Puerto Rico" focusing on the arts. In 1998, he went back to California as a full-time student to study with Todd and Marilyn Farley, where he then had the opportunity of touring Europe with Mimeistry International for a couple of months. After this tour, he traveled to Tobago and Puerto Rico to teach the art of mime. Abel Cruz lives in Milwaukee, WI with his wife Charmaine and daughter Elizabeth Elain.
Basic Mime
Dancing Mime
Creating Mime
Street Mime
Creation Calls Piece
Drama & Jewish Mime
are the directors of the Joshua Generation Movin’ Ministers from Balm of Gilead Church in Milwaukee WI. This ministry was inspired with a longing to promote high energetic praise known as Urban Praise. They are fully immersed in Youth Ministry and it is their aspiration to introduce urban Praise and teach the powerful Word of God.
Urban Praise
Urban Praise and Beyond
Kim is the founder of Dance Eternal at Eastbrook Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kim has been dancing with Jesus since 1985 and has assisted many other local churches in developing their own dance ministry. Presently, she is a dance instructor at Above the Clouds, Inc. in Milwaukee. Linda has ministered in dance since 1992 and joined Dance Eternal in 1996. Her desire is to teach others how to apply God’s Word in worship dance, as well as give them a strong biblical foundation on worship.
The Opening
The Processional
is an ordained minister. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree in dance and a Doctor of Religious Dance degree. Dr. Hardy travels ministers throughout the United States and abroad. Pamela serves as the National Network Coordinator for Christian Dance Fellowship USA. She is Founder of Gathering of the Eagles Training Institute, a mentoring program for those in dance ministry.
Jazz
Dancing into the Tabernacle
Messianic Worship
Worshipers as Gatekeepers
www.pamelarutherford.org
(Louisville, KY) has received extensive ballet and modern training in dance companies in Boston and Louisville. Maura was the founding Coordinator of the CDF New England and Dance Immanuel, an interdenominational dance ministry in New England. Her teaching emphasizes sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and guides people into freedom of worship, intercession, and prophetic movement. Maura and her husband, Phillip, are ordained ministers and founders of Adveniat Regnum Tuum Ministries. They minister under the covering and blessing of Living Waters Church in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Dance and Creative Movement As Intercession
Modern Dancewith Yvonne Peters
Discovering Your Dancewith Alyce Roeder
The Spontaneous Movement Team
is a movement artist, choreographer and teacher who has been one of the leading pioneers in Christian Dance Ministry. Her love and commitment to Israel and its people is part of an irrevocable call on Yvonne’s life. She has ministered there through dance for over twenty years and is currently the Principal Choreographer and Dance Director for the Tabernacle Dance Company of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem. Yvonne travels nationally and internationally teaching on cross-cultural dance and the worship watch of the Lord. Yvonne is also one of the directors and choreographers for the annual conference on the worship and arts, “Exaltation”. She and her husband, Carl, are currently establishing 24-hour Worship and Prayer Watches under the ministries of Christian Assembly in Columbus, Ohio.
The Seven Mandates of Worship
De-Mystifying and Discerning Dance
The "How To and Why To" Principles of Choreography in Creating Dances
The Sights and Sounds of International Praise
www.christianassembly.com
is of Mi’kmaq/Acadian ancestry. He is the father of three adult children and in his 34th year of marriage to Bev. Currently serving as the National Director of My People International, Terry oversees a ministry with Native North Americans through which the clear call to personal faith is promoted, while simultaneously affirming the cultural identity and need for cultural renewal of Indigenous Christians. Terry has directed “Dancing the Way” since it’s conception which has performed at Karitos twice before under the name “Dancing for the Creator” The members of the team are from several different tribes from all over North America. (Blackfoot, Kickapoo/Dine, Mikmaq, Ho-Chunk, Apache, Ojibway, etc.
Intro to Native North American Dance
has created worship banners for churches all over the country since 1989. She considers churches to be God’s galleries where God views caring for his sheep as being far more important than the position of fame or wealth as an artist. Her banners are prayerfully inspired and full of spiritual food. Combining simplicity and elegance, her bright fabrics are sculpted into cascades & ripples being stitched by machine & hand into monumental wall hangings and processional banners which glorify the King of Kings.
Banner Ministry
Banner Techniques
danced with the Nashville Ballet for three seasons before joining the Milwaukee Ballet in 1991. She trained with Classical Ballet of Memphis with her mother, Pat Gillispie, and was awarded scholarships for the San Francisco Ballet, National Academy of the Arts and the National Association of Regional Ballet Choreographers Conference in California. In the summer of 1995 Alyce completed the Advanced Examination of the Royal Academy of Dancing and was one of two dancers in the United States to be awarded the coveted Solo Seal of the Academy. She retired from the Milwaukee Ballet in 2002 and resides in Milwaukee with her husband and three children. Alyce is the director of the Dance Ministry at Elm brook Church.
Basic Ballet Techniques/Praise Dance
Masters Class for Ballet
is an independent choreographer & dancer. Prior to choreographing and dancing in her own artistic endeavors, she danced as a member of Illinois Ballet Theatre and New York Modern Dance Company “H.T. Chen & Dancers” (Chicago cast). She has performed as a guest artist for various dance festivals in Chicago and Hong Kong. Ginny holds a BA in dance from Columbia College and a MA in Communication & Culture from Trinity International University. She has taught ballet & modern dance with various studios since 1993. Currently, she is a freelance dance instructor.
Be a Visionary
www.ginnychingyinlo.com
is a worship leader, psalmist, teacher and songwriter with a passion for training worship leaders and releasing the arts in worship. She hails from Charleston, SC and has worked with liturgical and non-liturgical churches.
Prophetic & Spontaneous Worship: Getting Started
has been a high-level computer consultant for 20 years, a performing/recording artist for 35 years, and is a solid resource for today’s technology-driven music industry. He currently heads an indie label, leads worship, fronts a Christian blues band and operates a consulting firm.
How Technology is Changing the Music Industry
has taught, mentored, and managed Christian artists for over 30 years. His passion is to see a restoration of 2 Chronicles 20, with musicians taking their place at the front of the army of God. He is Executive Director of Karitos.
Booking & Promotion: Leveling the “Playing” Field
Courtney Hay, Karitos Worship Director, serves as Minister of Music at Hillside Free Methodist Church in Evanston, Illinois, and is part of the worship team for the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem.
Booking & Promotion: Leveling the “Playing” Field
Mike Ingham is a worshipper and artist. Having spent most of the past 30 years in worship leading positions he is now senior associate pastor at Church in the Word in Elgin, Illinois. His spare time is spent seeking God’s heart in prayer, music, fine art and film.
Harp & Bowl
has had an extensive career in teaching, conducting, keyboard performance, and church music ministry both in the US and internationally. He currently serves as Music Director at the Winnetka Congregational Church in Winnetka IL.
Singing Jesus’ Songbook
Watts New?
is the Director of Fine Arts and Minister of Music at Sign of the Dove Church in Waukegan, IL. His latest album is “Let Your Glory Return to This Temple”. He ministers extensively both locally and globally.
Worship Leading
has an anointed and diverse ministry training pastors and leaders for church plants and missions, as well as musicians involved in worship ministry. She is currently Minister of Spiritual Development at Sign of the Dove Church in Waukegan, IL.
The Artist as Leader
a vibrant local author who has also spoken at various writer’s conferences with verve and relish. Lori wants to act as a facilitator with her innovative material. She says, “Deadlines are a girl’s best friend.”
Kite Tales: Telling Your Story so it Flies
Ordained 20 years, Canadian and Chair, NAIITS, Terry is a 3rd year Asbury PhD student, directs My People International, writes and speaks on faith, reconciliation, renewal, and retaining cultural identity.
Creative Style Differences
Editor and Poet, winner of awards, medals and a book contract, has a quarterly publication entitled Poems of the World. Her ministry of unifying people through poetry extends all over the world, as she has put God first!
International Poetry Ministry
B.A., Colombia College, PCI. Steven is Director, Public Safety, IIT, for Levy Corp., has taught school, belongs to numerous professional groups and speaks annually at seminars, including Jews for Jesus, The American Remnant Mission, Fremont Community Church and Church of the Foothills.
Innovation in Evangelistic Print
Author Relations Director at Tyndale House and prolific author, brings another riveting tale, Admission. Travis writes redemptive suspense and love stories, three dedicated to Sharon, his wife. Travis enjoys speaking on processes: writing, publishing, and conquering fear!
Suspense and Second Chances
Jeanette Dall, a preschool educator, has written stories, activity books and devotionals for children and adults, including Gotta Have God, God and Me, and Holy Days and Holidays. Linda Washington is a seasoned writer, who just co-wrote Inside The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Writing as Children’s Ministry
a warm, inviting speaker, regularly publishes business, fiction and script writing. Along with his wife, artist Lynn Zuk-Lloyd, Paul owns Zuk-Lloyd Associates, Inc.
Keeping Evangelistic Writing Authentic
from whip-smart Jewish life, careful evangelical study and hair-raising experiences, has authored intensely honest theatrical plays, numerous published articles, skits and educational curricula. She says Karitos helped launch her first book, ParableLife!
Meet Michelle for a Question and Answer Session
(Naperville, IL) is an ordained minister, actor, director, and comedian. Allen has a B.A. in Theatre from Columbia College in Chicago, and has over thirty five years of experience in stage, film, and commercial work. He has performed his special brand of humor as an opening act for Aretha Franklin, Pattie La Belle, Smokey Robinson, and The Soul Children of Chicago. Allen serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Christian Artists Network, and is the founder and president of Transitions Edge Productions, committed to the effective communication of Christ Jesus through the arts and media.
Character Development
Stand-Up Comedy
(Allentown, NJ) is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She has taught voice privately for over 25 years. She has been a worship leader and music director in various local churches since 1986. She was the director of Good News Productions, an evangelistic outreach involving singing, drama, dance and original musicals for 13 years. She writes for Worship Musician! Magazine and tours the country with her husband, Doug, teaching and equipping the Body of Christ for music ministry at such conferences as, Karitos, Worship Institute Northeast, His Call Ministries and Christian Musician Summit in Seattle, WA. A home-schooler since 1985, she is now home-schooling the last of her six children.
Starting a Musical Theatre for Kids In Your Church
(Louisville, KY) has an A.B. Cum Laude in Theatre and English from Wabash College, and an M.A.T. from University of Louisville. He chairs the Theatre Arts and Humanities departments at Seneca School in Louisville. His theatrical experience includes directing, producing, set and lighting design, stage management, audience relations, music, acting, dancing, and public speaking. Other professional training includes ballet, mime, improvisation, stage and stadium rigging, and stage combat. Phil and his wife, Maura, are ordained ministers and the founders of Adveniat Regnum Tuum (A.R.T.) Ministries.
Intro to Stage Management
“Trippingly on the Tongue”
(Richfield, WI) has worked professionally as an actor in film, TV, theatre, radio, commercials and corporate videos. He has worked in the stunt arena for over 16 years. He began his own touring theatre company, Narrow Path Productions, as a ministry about 9 years ago. He is currently venturing into film production.
Stage Combat: The ABC's
Stage Combat Application and Review
(Columbus, OH) holds M.A. in Communications & Theatre from Texas Tech University, and an honorary Doctor of Humanities from Trinity College of Ministerial Arts in Aba, Nigeria. He has written or co-authored several full-length plays, including a soon-to-be-released musical. Although he is best known for his ability to make scripture come alive through Biblical characters who converse with the audience, he also teaches on the Hebrew roots of our Christian faith and is an internationally acclaimed shofar player. Carl and his wife, Yvonne, are ordained ministers, presently on staff with Christian Assembly in Columbus as Worship Watch Directors, helping to restore the tabernacle of David in their church and city.
Vocal Excellence
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a graduate of Valparaiso University in Indiana. She has acted professionally at a variety of local theatres and directs at Martin Luther High School. However, her theatre home for the last 22 years has been Acacia Theatre Company (a professional Christian company in Milwaukee), where she has worn the varied hats of actor, director, writer, producer, bookkeeper, janitor, etc., etc. Janet has held the position of Artistic Director since 2003. She has a passion for seeing scripture brought to life on stage.
Bringing the Scriptures to Life on Stage
is an ordained minister, actress, dancer, singer, artist and writer. She has worked in Theatre, Film and TV in many capacities on both sides of the camera-Producer, Director, Writer, Casting Director, Film Festival PR coordinator, Pre-production Manager, Script Supervisor, Film Editor and Actress. In 1996 Diane founded the "Hollywood Prayer Network," as Director of Creative Arts and Worship at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood when she felt the call to begin to write her book, Hope For Hollywood: Reclaiming the Soul of Film and TV. Diane has extensive training and experience in the arts and corporate realms, as well as ministry. She served as the President/CEO of Epic Entertainment Singapore Pte. Ltd., which produced the world premiere of the musical Judah Ben-Hur in Singapore in 2002. She has worked with numerous ministries in 53 countries and 47 U.S. states.
Arts and Media in Missions
Acting for Screen - vs - Acting for Stage
is Senior Art Director at Tyndale House Publishers, with nine books published, including the Botts illustrated Bible. Tim teaches college calligraphy close to his and Nancy’s home. Although their three children have nine grandchildren, Tim still reaches teens at “Masterpiece,” a professional arts camp he and other artists founded.
To See Thee More Clearly (General Session)
Word Pictures
is a former Art Director and web designer, presently in Du Page County Jail Ministry. He is development assistant for a teen foster care group.
Dinner with an Artist
minored in Art at York College and the U. of WY, then studied in workshops and special black-light chalk art classes under Ding and Dave Teuling.
Street Evangelism
has taught art in two colleges and various art associations. He is a self-supporting painter who does portraits and murals for individuals and cities, including the West Chicago Library and the St. Charles Town Hall.
Exploring Painting in oils or acrylics
is a Computer Artist in business, who uses illustration, animation and graphic design in worship and to bless and nourish people on their faith journey.
Visual Art as Healing Prayer
has created worship banners for churches all over the country since 1989. She considers churches to be God’s galleries where God views caring for his sheep as being far mRoeder, dancer (ballet) retired from the Milwaukee Ballet, Dance Eternal dancer, Dance director at Eastbrook Churchore important than the position of fame or wealth as an artist. Her banners are prayerfully inspired and full of spiritual food. Combining simplicity and elegance, her bright fabrics are sculpted into cascades & ripples being stitched by machine & hand into monumental wall hangings and processional banners which glorify the King of Kings.
