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TRANSFORMING GRACE - Worship dance CONFERENCE - AUGUST 15-16, 2025 cHEBOYGAN, MI

Romans 12:1,2
... And be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away; behold, the new has come into being.

Acts 4:33
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all.

Come, let us gather with other worshippers who desire to renew their minds through the Word; who want to allow God's amazing grace to powerfully work in them, so we may be transformed into a new creation!

  • Would you like to be immersed in God's presence during artistic worship and ministry?
  • Would you like to be better equipped as a praise dancer to minister His word through movement?
  • Would you like to be more knowledgable about flag moves, worship expressions, and choreography technique?
  • Would you like to expand your creativity?
  • Would you like to learn more about, experience and receive ministry through prophetic dance?
  • Would you like to fellowship with like-hearted believers?

Then this in person conference experience is for you!

Get ready for an amazing, powerful jam packed immersive experience of ministry, information and instruction that will catapult you to new levels in praise and worship dancing!

Hosted by:

Pastor Valiant Bondie III
The Gathering Place - Black River Campus

and

Michella Cooley
Blind Faith Ministries

Instructor/Facilitator:

Pastor Lynn M Hayden (click here for bio)

With nearly 60 years of dance experience behind her, Lynn has dedicated all her ballet, modern, jazz, and choreography technique to the Lord for His glory. She has performed with the Towson State University Dance Company, and the Ballet Theatre of Annapolis and and has been ministering, for the Lord, through dance, since 1986. Lynn is a well-known author of eight books on worship and prophetic dance, and producer of over thirty worship dance videos and administrates a successful on line ministry dance school, and on demand courses. Lynn assisted the choreographer and danced in Integrity Hosanna’s music video “Sing Out” with Ron Kenoly; and has traveled, teaching Dancing For Him Conferences for over 25 years. As founder, director and administrator for the Dancing For Him ONLINE SCHOOL, Lynn is a gifted leader of leaders. Her graduates have grown substantially in their call to dance for the Lord. Many people mentored by Lynn, over the years, have successfully gone on to have their own dance teams, hold their own workshops, choreograph beautiful ministry dances and even write their own books. The school has enabled Lynn to perpetuate her legacy of transforming hearts and changing lives, through ministry dance. Many lives have been touched and changed by this unique, ministry. It is much more then just learning how to dance. Lynn utilizes the prophetic arts as a means by which to minister the heart of God with an anointing that breaks the yoke of bondage, heals and delivers!

Here is a re-cap video from one of the Dancing For Him conferences. 

SUBJECTS COVERED

  • Artistic Worship
  • Weapons of Warfare/Movements of Breakthrough!
  • Expressive Worship & Sign
  • Expressive Flag Vocabulary
  • Active Word Study/Bible Live!
  • Billow Cloth Beauty
  • Prophetic Dance
  • Artistic Ministry
  • Unity in Motion/The Corporate Move
  • Modern Dance Class
  • Learn Basic Choreography/Combination
  • Stretch and Adoration
  • Creative Worship
  • Team Resolve/Fruit of the Spirit
  • Presentation and Choreography Do's and Don'ts
  • Choreography Technique
  • Dance Composition/Movement Analysis
  • Purposeful Pageantry/Flags/Props
  • Final Breakthrough Activity
  • Participants' Dance Concert 

Come, receive ministry, get renewed and refreshed and let God transform your life!

Also note: Although we encourage entire teams to come, individuals are more than welcome to come by themselves. So, you do not have to be a member of a team to attend.

BASIC SCHEDULE

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

Normally, on the first day of the conference, the topics are ministry related. In other words, we cover subjects that would primarily relate to praise & worship dancing as well as personal ministry, such as:

12:45 - 1:00PM

  • Sign In

1:00PM - 5:00PM

  • Walk into Artistic Worship
  • Prayer/Welcome 
  • Weapons of Warfare/Movements of Breakthrough 
  • Expressive Worship & Sign/Expressive Flag Vocabulary 
  • Bible Live! Active Word Study 
  • Billow Cloth Beauty 

5:00 - 5:20 - Product Table Open
5:20 - 6:30 - Dinner Break

6:30 - 8:30 - Prophetic Dance/Artistic Ministry - This ministry time varies tremendously, depending on what is on God's heart. After a brief time of spontaneous Artistic Worship, there is an environment that fosters powerful creativity and healing. Often, there is opportunity to practice the topics that will have been learned during the day. Most significantly, however, powerful ministry takes place, utilizing the various arts.

8:30 - 8:50 - Product Table Open

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

Many of the topics, on the 2nd day of the conference, include (in addition to worship) subjects that relate to presentation dance, such as:

8:45 - 9:00AM

  • Sign In

9:00AM - 12:00NOON

  • Walk into Artistic Spontaneous Worship
  • Welcome and Brief Testimonies 
  • Unity In Motion/The Corporate Move
  • Modern Dance Technique Class
  • Learn Basic Choreography/Combination
  • Stretch and Adoration

12:00 - 12:20 - Product Table Open
12:20 - 1:30PM - Lunch Break

1:30PM - 5:00PM

  • Creative Worship Ideas
  • Team Resolve/Fruit of the Spirit
  • Presentation and Choreography Do's and Don'ts
  • Choreography Technique
  • Dance Composition/Movement Analysis
  • Purposeful Pageantry/Flags/Props
  • Final Breakthrough Activity

5:00 - 5:20 - Final Product Table Opportunity
5:20 - 6:30 - Dinner Break

6:30 - 7:30+ - Participants' Dance Concert - The day usually concludes with a wonderful dance concert that is presented by the visiting conference participants.

If there are less than 50 participants by the regular rate cut off, we may switch to the Alternate Schedule, ending at 5PM on Saturday. If so, it will be posted at the top of the conference page.

    Upon registration, you'll receive a link to a page with a more specific schedule (E-Handout and other information), and updates.

    This is going to be an awesome time of learning and ministry! 

    CONCERT

    The evening concert is always a highlight of a conference. It is where you get to present a dance that you will have already done at your church (or have been working on) and share your gift with the other participants. The concert is free (possibly free will offering received) and open to family and friends.

    Space for participation in the evening concert is limited to the first 12 individuals, groups, or teams who desire to be in it and are all fully registered. Please try to keep the song around 6 minutes or less. Thank you. When the concert is full, it will be posted at the top of this page.

    COST

    INDIVIDUAL RATES

    $59 Extra Early Savings 10/18/24 through 12/15/24
    $72 Early Savings 12/16/24 through 3/15/25
    $84 Regular Savings 3/16/25 through 7/15/25
    $96 Door Rate 7/16/25 through 8/15/25 

    NOTE: This is already the low group rate. If you have more than one person registering, please simply put the number of people in your group in the quantity box, upon check out. In order for the other people to be considered registered and placed on the roster, we must have each person's name email addresses. 

    Cost is the minimum donation amount. You are welcome to (and will be given the opportunity to) donate a greater amount, during check out, to support the work of God through Dancing for Him Ministries and/or to be used as a scholarship for someone in need. Thank you for your generosity. 

    Click on the blue button at the bottom of this page. That will take you through the check out process.

    WEB PAGE ASSISTANCE

    If you need more help with web page navigation, please email: [email protected]  and I will be happy to help you. 

    Or you may call: 863-398-8161 M-F 9-4 EST and leave a voicemail. Your call will be returned fairly soon. 'Better to email, so I can send screen shots.

    *Please double check your spam mail folder if you are not receiving emails from the DFH mailing list. Make sure that when you register, you use a good email address (and let us know if there are any changes) so you will receive information links and other important updates. 

    LOCATION

    The Gathering Place - Black River Campus  
    2732 Orchard Beach Rd
    Cheboygan, MI 49721

    231-625-2275

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    LOCAL HOSTS:

    Michella Cooley
    231-838-0627
    [email protected]

    and

    Pastor Valiant Bondie III
    989-339-7607
    [email protected]

    FACILITATOR/TEACHER:

    Pastor Lynn Hayden
    863-398-8161
    [email protected]

    AIRPORTS

    TVC - Traverse City (Cherry Capital) - Approximately  2 hours. 

    PLN - Pellston Regional - Approximately 30 minutes.

    LODGING/FOOD

    HOTELS

    You may do a Google search to find more details about these 3 nearest hotels.

    Best Western River Terrace
    847 S. Main St.
    Cheboygan, MI 49721
    Phone: (231) 627-5688

    Fleetwood Inn& Suites
    889 Main St.
    Cheboygan, MI 49721
    Phone: (231) 627-3126

    Continental Inn
    613 N. Main St.
    Cheboygan, MI 49721
    Phone: (231) 627-7164

    Note from host: There are many more hotels in the near by town Mackinaw City. It is so beautiful, with many  food options there also.

    RESTAURANTS AND PLACES TO EAT

    For fast food there is McDonalds and Subway. There are several pubs and dinners with good food. But there are a lot of food options in Mackinaw City ~ Local Host

    WHAT TO WEAR/BRING

    Water bottle with a tightly fitted lid  - Be sure to stay hydrated.

    Flags and other worship instruments (if you have them - no pressure, if you don't:). 

    Wear comfortable, modest clothing for ease of movement. Comfortable shoes for long days on our feet (like Keds or jazz sneakers). 

    It may be wise to bring a sweater/sweatshirt/jacket in case the AC is extra cold; and/or have modest comfortable cool clothing in case it is too warm for you. Please no short shorts or tank tops, as photos and videos will be taken during the event.

    Your mobile device:

    Your schedule and "Conference Activation Sheets" will be located on a web page to which you'll have access and will use during the conference. The link for the page will be sent to registrants a few weeks before the event. Or you are welcome to print them out and bring them with you, if you like.

    Also, all of the books and videos that will be for sale at low conference prices, will be also be available in digital download or E-book format, with a discount code found on the special schedule page. There are even many videos that are only available in digital format. So, during product table time, you may do most of your ordering/purchasing, then, or through your mobile device.  

    RESOURCES

    BOOKS, VIDEOS, FLAGS, AND MORE...

    Many of the DFH products (flags, billows, sometimes veils, books, Tshirts) will be available for sale during special times at the conference, at "lower-then-bookstore conference prices." You'll want to take advantage of the opportunity. 

    Meanwhile, you may go here to explore what is available.

    DIGITAL PRODUCTS

    Some time before the event, you will be given a special link to a page that will also show many more digital products (E-books and Digital Video Downloads) that may be purchased at a deep discount up through the end of the conference. 

    Meanwhile, you may go here for videos and here for books to explore what is available.

    T-SHIRTS

    You will be given opportunity during check out to pre-purchase a DFH T-shirt. If you do, before a certain date (usually 2 weeks before), it will be shipped to you. If your order comes in after that date, it will be waiting for you at the registration table.  Because of the limited weight for check in luggage, there will be only a small selection of T-shirts available for sale at the conference. It would be best to order during check out, so you will have it to wear during the conference, should you like.

    Meanwhile, you may go here to explore what could be available.

    We can not guarantee color preference. Make a color "suggestion" and we will come as close to it as possible. 

    HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

    Pastor Lynn has had two kidney transplants and is greatly immunosuppressed. She has very little immune system to fight off any illnesses. While she has been immunized against flu and covid, she is still susceptible. While she would love to hug and/or shake hands with everyone, please understand that this could cause her to be hospitalized (should you be sick or pre-sick). So if you are sick or feel you are beginning to get sick, or have been exposed to a large crowd where someone may have been sick, please try to keep about a 6 foot distance from Pastor Lynn (and others). Thank you for understanding.

    For your own well being...

    Face masks are recommended, but not required. 

    Please bring your own personal hand sanitizer. 

    Wash your hands frequently.

    If you are sick, we can not ask you to stay home because there are absolutely no refunds, no matter what the reason. However, please keep a great distance between you and others (at least 6 feet). Thank you.

    TERMS

    The amount of registrations, offerings, support, etc., is absolutely non-refundable. Nor may it be applied to another conference, nor transferred to another person. If for some unforeseen reason, regardless of the situation, you will be unable to attend, your tax-deductible registration will be considered a love gift/donation to further the work of God through Dancing For Him Ministries. Thank you. NO one-day rates available. We encourage you to attend the entire event or as much of the conference as you are able.

    To Register...

    Click on the blue button. That will take you through the check out process.

    Thank you for your participation. May the blessings of the Lord overtake you...

    We'll see you soon!!