Dance Ministry Awards Commemorative Magazine June 2023 Issue

CONTENTS

tA Letter From Editor Dr. Lavivian Renee ........................................06

VIZION DANCE ..............6

Vessels of Honor Dance ..8

Shaquann Harris.....13

Church Boy Covington ..29

Nekyah Scott and PP&G 33

Dr. Cryshaunda Rorie ................................35

Andrae Andrews ...........49

Ashley Brooks ...............50

Keesha Rivers ..........53

Jorad L. Holmes ...........55

Holy Nation ............57

Danyel Hill ...................59

Trey Farmer Min.... 63

Dr. Jessica Wilson .......67

Candice Johnson .........69

Apt.Walter D'Andre Green .....................71

Dr. Shawnnetta Green .75

Gospel Music

Lafayette Young Jr. 77

Yvonne Henderson......79

Shandria Sanchez .......80

HIZ BREATH MIME 84

PastorDesiree Ross ......85

Vanessa W. Caines.........86

Te'Quan Coe .............87

The Word Thru Motion...89

Teresa McClurkin- FASS 91

KIDS' DANCE MINISTRY AWARDS RECIPIENTS .....................................15-18

MIMEISTRY AWARDS HONOREES

Miming With a Purpose 21

Total Praise Mime Min. 23

On A Mission Mime24

Eye of the Sparrow Min. 27

Silent Wittness Mime30

Purpose Driven Mime37

Pure F.I.R.E. Mime39

King Thaddeus Mime43

Kingdom Connections45

Anointed 2 Mime Min.47

Glory Praise Pantomime 51

Brothers With Purpose61

Chain Reaction Mime83

Letter From the Editor

Greetings and a warm welcome to our fourth issue of DANCE MINISTY AWARDS COMMEMORATIVE MAGAZINE!

We couldn’t be more excited to have made it to this point. Please take some time to get to know the layout of our magazine. You will notice that this issue features all of our 2023 Honorees from the “MimeistryAwards Showcase,” "Kids Dance Ministry Awards, and the finale, DMM "Iconique and Legends Awards."

When we set out to create a magazine that would promote liturgical arts, creative Christian artists, and gospel music, one thing we agreed on immediately was to steer away from the glossy advertisements of the too-perfect, product-driven magazines that we all sometimes read.

In the pages of Dance Ministry Awards Commemorative Magazine, you will find a collection of inspirational and instructive articles/biographies writtenby real, honest, down-to-earth folks who work hard to live deliberately for Christ but are not afraid to admit the struggles we sometimes face as artists and christian leaders. Our lives aren’t perfect. We all fall short of God's Glory daily, so we remain faithful, realistic, and honest amid all things. We try to be great examples for our children, disciples, ministries, and especially you, our readers.

We are honored to display the work of many committed artists willing to open their hearts and share their feelings, disappointments, triumphs, and testimonies. You may want to sit and read the whole thing at once, or come back to this issue several times to digest the articles and/or biographies more slowly. These kids, Men and Women of God listed in this issue inspire us all, and I am privileged to call each of them my friend and/or associate. In conclusion, feel free to leave your comments on social media about the biography/articles to share your thoughts or ask the visionary a question at www.facebook.com/Lavivian.Renee.

We appreciate your support and are so happy to have you as a reader of Dance MinistryMagazine, and Dance MinistryAwards Commemorative Magazine.

KINGDOM BLESSINGS, Dr. Lavivian Renee

Meet Monique Barashango Meet Monique Barashango Founder/ Managing Director Founder/ Managing Director

ViZion Dance Inc. ( 501-c3) Inc. ( 501-c3)

VHeadquartered in Metro Atlanta, Ga., ViZion Dance Inc (aka ViZion Dance International)is dedicated to the development of individualpurpose and entrepreneurship in talented artists,

and the global community through the promotion of self-esteem, non-violence, and positive mental and physical health, while using dance as a visual stimulator. In addition, ViZion Dance, Inc is committed to building a foundation for the individual artistic growth of dancers and choreographers desiring a professional career in the art form. Through training, collaboration, mentorship, performance, and passionate community involvement, artists will be enabled to make meaningful contributions to the art form and the global community.

Led with integrity and purpose by visionary/ award-winning choreographer, Spelman College graduate, and military veteran Monique Barashango, and DeWayne Jamar Brown(Artistic Director), ViZion Dance International looks to inspire the world through thoughtprovoking, meaningful, and historic works personified throughthe art of dance.

Well known for our community outreach endeavors, we provide mentally, physically, and financially disadvantaged children and adults the opportunity to dance with a purpose and to enhance the quality of life of others (mentally, socially, and physically) through our humanitarian efforts. We are wholly committed to helping today’s youth (and adults) to lead healthy and wholesome lifestyles to successfully acquire their “vision” and inspire others to live purpose-driven lives through their experiences. We also provide nutrition/ fitness workshops, personal training, and various styles of group aerobics (Senior, Children’s, Kickboxing, Pilates, etc.) by certified fitness professionals. In addition, we are a Non profit, 501-c3 organization whose community endeavors have been profiled on CNN, Good Day Atlanta (Fox 5), People 2 People (WSB TV/ Channel 2), Atlanta Live (Channel 57), and many other print and TV media outlets.

Some ViZion members have overcome great odds to nurture their talent so that others can be healed through their testimonies. Some were even told they would never be able to walk, much less dance, but are now award-winning dancers and choreographers. They spend time volunteering at Juvenile Justice Centers, Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless events, Battered Women’s shelters, National Sickle Cell Awareness functions, youth conferences as well as anti-bullying and anti-violence events.

With our high standard of excellence in theatrical dance performance and soul-stirring and innovative interpretation of music, ViZion has gained fans nationally and internationally! We are known for our unique fusion of various styles of dance including, but not limited to: Breakdancing, Hip Hop, Step, Bollywood, African, Jazz, Tap, Salsa, Mime, Modern, Liturgical, and more! Our diverse advisory board boasts of Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Alumni, government officials, Humanitarians/ Civil Rights Legends, Emmy Award and Peabody Award-winning writers and producers as well as groundbreaking and legendary dancers and choreographers of all styles.

2023 Prophetic Girl That Rocks Award, & The Black Women Empowerment Award

PROPHETESS NEKYAH CHERAYE SCOTT

A SPECTACULAR SURPRISE FINALE

@ MIMEISTRY AWARDS SHOWCASE2023

PROPHETIC PRAISE & GLORY MINISTRIES!

DENVER, COLORADO

PROPHETIC PRAISE & GLORY MINISTRIES!

“Praise ye the Lord!... Praise him with the timbrel andorgans...Let everything that hath breath praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord ( Psalm 150:1,4,6).”

These words resonate through Nekyah’s spirit every day!.

Although God has given Nekyah the gift of praise and worship, she also is a Prophetess, teacher, leader, businesswoman, and intercessor.

She knows that God makes her complete, not what she does! Because of this,she seeks to give God the glory in everything she proposes to do. Nekyah Scott was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on November 22, 1995. She accepted Jesus Christ early in life (age 5), and at that point, God revealedtoher the gifts He gave to her. She willingly accepted the call and has beenin ministry for 14 years! All God wants is a willing vessel! This was when her journey began. She began dancing at the age of five.As she grows and matures, her gift(s) are becoming more refined and perfected. ProphetessNekyahScott founded such a powerful prophetic ministry in 2007at a very young age as a soloist. With the help of the Lord, through this ministry, she has built a mentorship program for ministers and dancers across the globethat she has taken beneath her wings. Nekyah has not only injected technique in those she mentors but encourages godliness and a sold-out life for Christ, not justin word, but exhibiting an example of a godly lifestyle manifested in how she lives her own life. In 2013, God spoke to Nekyah about expanding the vision He gave her to help reach lost souls and extend the gift of worship to all through teaching,mentoring, community outreach, and ministering in the prophetic movement.

Nekyah enthusiastically said yes to the assignment and foundedProphetic Praise and Glory Ministries on March 21, 2015.God gave Prophetess Nekyah a vision to implement community outreach intothe ministry to refine a heart to serve God’s people; therefore,Prophetic Praise and Glory Ministries is heavily involved in mission work and community service.In addition to ministry, ProphetessNekyahScott is an active Director of her department,and Neuropsychologist. Her education and contributions come from passion and dedication to the medical and mental health field. As a frontline worker she strives to provide healthcare to hercommunity in and out of state. Prophetess Nekyah also hosts meetings in the community to formulate and provide mental health assistance and resources to minority groups. On a weekly basis, ProphetessNekyah treats low income, homeless, minorities, andother populations that may not have the funds or insurance to cater to their health.

Nekyah hosts weekly bible studiesat mental health facilities to implement the work of God into the treatments of patients in the community. Nekyah also hosts prophetic movement and dance therapy for children and adult patients within her facility and other patients of all ages who may be suffering from underlying diseases/illnesses.She has mastered the formula of theHoly Spirit and Healthcare in constructing healing hands in the spiritual, emotional, physical, and natural realm. This is only the beginning of what God has in store for Nekyah! Stay tuned and see the manifestation of His favor, glory, anointing, and grace in her life as she willingly obeys God and stays on His straight and narrow path.

"PROPHETIC PRAISE, AND GLORY MINISTRIES

Minister Andrea C. Scott,Community and Events Manager

Email: ppglory855@gmail.com

Phone (720) 427-8901

Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009304687461

PURE F.I.R.E MIME MINISTRY PURE F.I.R.E MIME MINISTRY

MINISTER KENIA GODETTE 'AKA' MINISTER KENIA GODETTE

'AKA'

7. MIMEISTRY AWARDS RECIPIENT 7. MIMEISTRY AWARDS RECIPIENT

Kenia Godette a Young Lady of great integrity.She is also dependable, loyal, enthusiastic, spiritually inspired, and, last but not least, unselfish. She is very creative and needs very little supervision in any task that she is given, with limited instructions. Throughout her life, she has displayed outstanding leadership among her peers.

* Kenia Godette Received the Icon Gold Saxophonists Award @ Iconique & Legends!

This young lady has proficient skills that cover many directions in her life. For instance, Kenia canplay the saxophone, the drums, and the keyboard,all self-taught, as well as a creator of music of her own.Her favorite instrument being the saxophone, Kenia has been playing it since the Eighth Grade (about 20 years) and has made it her mission to play

for Jesus no matter what comes her way. In addition, she is an outstanding painter of the arts from sight or imagination, a photographer,and a video producer; she can design web pages as part of her repertoire.Finally, on February 13th, 2022, Kenia became a self-published author of 9-1-1 Worship and The Lyrics to My Heart Journal.

Pure F.I.R.E. Mime was established in 2014. Her ministry began to grow in the community by participating in her first revival under the Leadership of Senior Pastor Dwayne Shy Sr., called Chosen. After this encounter, Kenia has traveled to many areas in her community, Erie, PA, Columbus, OH, and Orlando, FL, to name a few.During the pandemic, great news arose for Pure F.I.R.E. Mime Ministry. Along with ministry assignments, she received a call from the local radio station, MinisterMae Rogers and WUBZ 104.5 The Vine Connection, to minister along with Gospel Recording Artist Tammy Edwards and the Edward Sisters, Doc McKenzieand The Highlights, Jeffery Newberry and The Gospel Keynotes to name a few.

The ministry was nominated in 2020-2021 by Divine Connections Magazine Annual Recognition of "Great People Making Great Things Happen" out of Haw River, NC.

Pure F.I.R.E. received First Place in the Mime Category upon this outstanding nomination. In 2021-2022, another great opportunity developed for Pure F.I.R.E. Mime Ministry. She was a recipient ofA Lady and Her Mime Awards Showcase in Kissimmee, FL. Mimeistry Magazine gave her award through founder/visionary Dr. LaVivian Renee.

Kenia furthered her education outside the ministry through Craven Community College (New Bern, NC). She received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice Technology, Diploma in Criminal Justice Technology, and Certificate in Criminal Justice: Correctional. However, she didn't stop there; she went even further to gain her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Wesleyan University (Rocky Mount, NC). After college, Kenia has been employed as a Deputy Clerk for three years now. In addition, she is a volunteer for anon-profit organization (Community of Excellence) as the Youth Advisor and a part of Chi Sigma Delta Sorority Inc.Along with being creative, she desired more, which led her to partner with a locally owned mother-and-daughter business duo called "Absolutely Krafty," in which custom merchandise for Pure F.I.R.E. Mime was birth. Within her community, she was a musician at her home church, Harlowe Community Chapel Church, under the leadership of Dr. Pastor Mizella B. McCabe and youth leader. Kenia Godette/ Pure F.I.R.E Mime is now under the supervision of Senior Pastor Dwayne Shy Sr. and Co-Pastor Sandra Shy at Chosen Ministry Christian Center of Havelock, NC. While under this leadership, Kenia was certified through Leadership Training (Today's Members, Tomorrow's Leaders).

Email: purefiremime@hotmail.com Phone: 1(252)671.5310

Website:www.facebook.com/kgodette1

MEET MS. KEESHA RIVERS AN ICONIQUE & LEGEND!!!

Kingdom Entrepreneur of the Year 2023

KComing from adoption, KeeshaRivers is a native of Reddick, Florida, a mother of one son, Prince Brian, who she raised being a strict teenage single parent, and also has been welcomed to the “Grandmother Club” with two precious grandsons Brian Jr. ( BJ) and Kaidyn (Baby K). Inspired by her grandmother, the late Clara Bell Downing- Medlock, FAMILY is very important. She learned from her the most that family doesn’t always have to be blood related and no one should be left behind.

Although her talented journey started way before her adult years, Keesha has always been considered a leader in the community from elementary to high school. Starting with her love for music at eight years old and gradually growing into what is still known tobe her most significant accomplishment since high school; Keesha was the youngest African American Drum Major, for Marion County in Florida when she was only a sophomore at 15 years old. She is still celebrated to this day at such a level of achievement for her time. Keesha owns three businesses: K.R. Consulting, IAmFla'Vore Productions, and The Fla'Vore-Aide Radio Show. Keesha is also a Curvy Model for several Department stores, Award Winning Actress, Playwright and a Motivational Speaker.

Ms. Rivers is also an inductee to the National Congress of Black Women. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Keesha worked 7 Years in the Juvenile Justice system from monitoring, supervising, and counseling adolescents ages 12-18. She mentors children, young adults, and business clients on a regular basis; which has led her to her mentees nicknaming her as "Momma Keesha," along with providing life coaching skills to many ages, has been blessed with many other talents. Keesha received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in September 2014 and earned her Master's Degree in Business Administration in September 2017 from the University of Phoenix.Keesha also has a love for writing music and has also sang professionally with the Greater Florida Mass Choir. The choir traveled from all parts of Florida. They recorded live in Nashville, TN, and was featured on the legendary Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel Show as well as Bishop Paul Morton church for a live recording in Jacksonville, FL in the early 2000s.

Keesha is known for her big heart for the community and acts as an advocate to help stop violence against young adultsby sharing her past experiences in hopes of making a difference.

With that, Keesha attended all rallies held in Sanford, FL for the late Trayvon Martin and had the pleasure of meeting Martin Luther King III, Bernice King, Roland Martin, and Rev. Jessie Jackson along with many other celebrities, throughout her Outreach journey. Keesha has been invited to partake in many honors including making her debut appearance on the Greenleaf TV series on the Oprah Winfrey Network.

She has also been honored to have Tyler Perry as her boss for several of his projects.

Keesha has also been selected for several speaking roles on other television platforms as well, being on the Samy Priso TV late night Show on Dish Network Bright House Channel 49, working with Wordnet, Atlanta Live TV, S.C.R.A.M TV Talk show for Victims of Molestation and Rape, being invited to see Sen. Geraldine Thompson sworn in at the Florida State Capitol, had several magazine interviews, was the first Pageant Director for former Ebony Magazine Commentator/Model Mrs. Jada Jackson, and attendance at the second-term inauguration of President Barack Obama in January 2013 invited by Congresswoman Corrine Brown.Keesha is honored as a part of the Stellar Award Winning Radio Station. WOKB since 2007 from Operations Manager, Radio Host (mentored by the late Tammy Green) and now has her own Radio Show “ The Fla'Vore-Aide Radio Show.” promoting other Radio Host.

In April 2013, Keesha became the youngest honoree ever to receive the Central Florida “Living Legends Oscar Award” by Pastor Pam Powell for her humble work and achievements in the community. Just to name a few more… Keesha was also voted and awarded as “ATL Hottest Actress 2017.”

Keesha was also honored at the 2018 ATL Actors Awards for her various categories in Acting, Writing, Best Selling Author and Producing, 2019 Women of Strength Award, and Tyler Perry Award Nominee in Las Vegas, NV.

Keesha was awarded the Celebrity Magazine ACHI as “Woman of the year 2019” in Atlanta, GA. In 2020, with 30 guest in attendance, Keesha received the Woman of Honor Award 2020 as one of Atlanta, GA recognized Recipients. All while living during a Pandemic, Keesha currently is living her dream in Hollywood, CA,working on several projects; including game shows, speaking roles, and recently was awarded her first Lead Role in aShort Film, which landed the film in eight Film Festivals in 2021 walking away with four individual film festival awards.One being for best performances. Keesha was recently chosen as a guest Tricky Eater Judge” on the Food Network’s newest and onlyPlant - Based show, hosted by: Tabitha Brown, called “It’s CompLiPlated”. Her episode can be found in season 1, episode 3.As Keesha was brought up in a Christian home , believing in God, her favorite scripture is Romans 8:28 “As we know ALL things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”And lastly, Keesha has learned a few KEY lessons from her parents (whom she calls her Angels) ( Pastor Sinclair Rivers Jr and Dr. First Lady Rose Rivers) that she would like to share on this life journey for others:

-Life is what YOU make it (no one else to blame)- Keep your private life SEPARATE from business

- FAITH will take you places that others will doubt- Support who supports YOU- What God has started, HE WILL FINISH

KEESHA RIVERS

BOOKING INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/KeeshaRivers /highlyfavored02@yahoo.com

DANCE AFFECTIONS& COMPANY

ENTREPRENEUR/CEO-MINISTER DANYEL HILL

Dance Ministry Magazine awards 2018, Minister Hill, receivedDance Art-Trepreneurship of theYear.

In 2022, Danyel was awarded Dance Company ofthe Year at SEA.

Danyel was honored with Teacher of the Year from Conquering the Waves awards. (2021)

Business and teacher of the year again in 2022 at the Soaring Eagles Awards in Orlando, Florida.

ICONIQUE

&

DMinister of Movement Danyel Hill resides in Carrollton, GA. Danyel has been Married for 17 years to Kareem Hill. She is a Mother to 4 children and grandmother to 1 grandchild.

She is a Member of True-Life Church in Villa Rica, GA, and a Coordinator and leader of the Spirit and Truth Dance ministry. Danyel is the Dance director, founder of Dance Affections & Company, and overseer of Vessels of Honor sisters Dance ministry. She graduated from the Eagles International Training Institute as an ordained and licensed dance minister in 2019 under the leadership of Apostle Pamela Hardy. She also graduated from the EITI Choregeo Dance Leaders course in 2021. Her duties included serving as TEN Georgia West Site Leader and Teacher from 2021.

Danyel is the founder and owner of the first Liturgical dance school and retail store Dance Affections and Company, where she trains, equips, and educates those called to the dance ministry, from youth to adult dancers. Dance Affections is also a traveling ministry throughout the United States, ministering God's word through dance movement. In 2017, God gave Danyel a vision to host an annual praise dance and mime production, which is ongoing each year in December.

LEGENDS

AWARDS HONORS 2023 PLATINUM DANCE SERVICE AWARD

Minister Danyel is always looking forward to assisting all involved in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through movement ministry. Her main passion is to teach the word of God through the movement to become an atmosphere shifter so that wherever you go, you will bring the environment of heaven with you through dance movement.

Scripture:

“But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24

BOOKING INFORMATION:

*https://www.danceaffectionsco.com/ PHN: 404-447-4206

Email:christiandanceapparel@yahoo.com

FORMERLY INTRODUCING DR.JESSICA WILSON

As an International Voice, Recording Artist, Activist, Actress, Author, Entrepreneur, and Dr. Jessica Wilson sits as CEO and Founder of Theta Phi Sigma Christian Sorority, Inc, with headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Fueled by a passion for building selfesteem, sisterly bonds and spiritual enlightenment, Dr. J Wilson merges spirituality with the practicality of everyday life.

She is also the founder of BADD Girl, LLC, which stands for Bold, Anointed, Determined, and Dangerous. It is geared towards the BIPOC community. BIPOC women (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) have suffered in our communities, feeling like their voices are not heard due to higher rates of domestic violence, murdered and missing women, and sex trafficking. She has also ministered through song as a psalmist on many tv broadcasts and ministry platforms. As for her education, she received her Biblical Studies diploma and two Honorary Doctorate degrees in Sacred Music-Psalmist (DSM) and Ministry from the NCI Bible College. She graduated in 2009 from Troy University Montgomery with a Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. She also graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2012 with a master's in the administration of criminal justice. In 2016 she received her certifications as a Master Christian Holistic Counselor and Practitioner under the American Association of Christian Therapists. In January 2018, she started the Apostolic Institute of Higher Learning Bible College. She is an established BroadwayWorld-winning actress, a TPM award-winning model, award-winning CEO, an international pageant queen, an author, a Master Christian holistic counselor, a spiritual midwife, mentor, and a life coach. Jessica Wilson's passion for community service has been recognized across the country. She received a Wise Woman Awards from London, UK, proclamations, and awards from multiple cities as well as the House of Representatives, the Montgomery Advertiser King Award, the Free to Be Award from WSFA's Tonya Terry, the prestigious World Humanitarian Queen Award, and TPM 2021 Model of the year.

She's been featured in WOW magazine, Beauty on the Bay magazine, and Voyage ATL, to name a few. Her organization recently received its day from the first black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama, Steven Reed.She has held the title of Ms. Afro-Native American Culture Galaxy, Ms. USA Culture Galaxy 2022, and currently reigns as Ms. Curvaceous Elite Woman of Achievement 2022. She is an international voice, Social media influencer, and woman of God, helping other women find their purpose and walk in their callings. God has called her the“Dream Developer” because she is truly walking in her divine purpose.

Wherever she goes, she urges, encourages, and empowers women everywhere to reach their full potential in theirpersonal, entrepreneurial, and spiritual lives.

Dr. Jessica Wilson Received Iconique & Legend Honor, andDMMCA All-In Award at The Iconique and Legend Awards in Carrollton, Georgia!

Websites: Theta2009.org BADDGirl.net

Booking Email: Drjaispeaks@gmail.com or BADDGirlCEO@gmail.com

CANDICE

"ORDEREDSTEPS"

JOHNSON

Received Living Legend Icon Dance Awardand Pen International Award!

CCandice “Ordered Steps” Johnson is an award-winning choreographer, dancer, author, editor, speaker, independent filmmaker, and all-around creative!

As artistic director of Ordered Steps Productions dance company, Mrs. Candice (as she is affectionately called) has led her dance ensemble to open for and share the stage with some of the nation’s top gospel legends, including Shirley Caesar, Jonathan McReynolds, JJ Hairston, Tye Tribbett, Fred Hammond, Dorinda Clark-Cole, The Clark Sisters, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and countless others. She has also established herself as a solo artist and choreographer, ministering in dance at numerous conferences and events while teaching students the art of dance, as well as choreographing for The Black Academy of Arts & Letters’ four-time Emmy Award-winning Civil Rights Movement and Black Music Concert as presented on CBS Television. Candice was recently awarded the 2023 Praise Dance Director of the Year for the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards. In July 2023, She is heading to the outskirts of Atlanta, GA, to accept Dance Ministry Magazine’s Living Legend Award for 24 years of dance ministry and the Author’s Pen Award for excellence in literature.

While not dancing on the platform, Candice has been twirling across the keyboard, and her literary career is on the rise! Path to Publishing’s 2021 Editor of the Year has lent her talents to helping other authors launch their careers and ghostwriting behind the scenes. She has been a featured author in two Brown Girls Books (publishers Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate) anthologies, including Single Mama Dating Drama and Confessions. Still, her solo bodies of work have catapulted her along the way: The TACO-Pology, Only Tithes Will Tell, When All Praise Breaks Loose, Uber Intentions, Catching Feelings for Christmas, and her debut work – Practice What You Praise, which she and her husband Cedrick adapted into a short film. Candice is gearing up for the national release of Every Black Girl Dances under the Black Odyssey/Kensington Books imprint later this year. Every Black Girl Dances will be available at all major retailers.

BOOKING INFORMATION:

www.facebook.com/ordered.steps.productions

www.bingeworthybooks8.com

Email: ordered.steps@yahoo.com

Apostle Green’s motto for ministry is “Reaching a city, Revitalizing a community and making church Relevant.” To many he is a pastor; to many he is a brother; to many he is a friend.

Apostle Green has a thirst for God and heart for the people of God. He believes in sacrifice, hard work, and trusting God to do the impossible.

Apostle Walter D’Andre Green is the Lead Pastor of Church Without Walls-The Hope Center. He is the son of Walter and Shirley Green. He is married to the lovelyShawnnetta Green; they have been happily married for 17 years and together they have 2 beautiful daughters, Faith Elon Green and Riley Hope Green.

D’Andre Green is a native of Bremen, GA, and product of the Bremen City School System. He attended Valdosta State University and the University of West GA where he majored in Business Administration and minored in History.

Apostle Green answered the call of God at the age of 15 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Carrollton, GA. Pastor Green has served in ministry for many years in multiple capacities. He was the Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor at Word of Truth Christian Church in Bremen GA, for 12 years. As Youth Pastor at Word of Truth, Pastor Green saw many lives changed and developed. He Pastored Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Newnan GA from 2009 to 2016. On January 24th, 2016 Apostle Green, Shawnnetta Green along with a host of others launched Church Without Walls-The Hope Center in Carrollton. Church Without Walls or CWOW as it is affectionately known.

Vision for Ministry Apostle Green has a vision to see people saved and filled with the Holy Ghost by preaching and teaching the truth of God’s Word. Apostle Green’s burden is to see the church restored to its proper place in society, and to see the Gospel preached with boldness, simplicity, and clarity. He desires to see integrity restored to the pulpit; he believes “he that wins souls is wise”.

Apostle Green envisions ministry that marries knowledge with enthusiasm, boldness with wisdom, excitement with substance, and correction in love. Apostle Green’s heart bleeds for the downtrodden, wounded, broken, and those that have been cast away.

He is most effective when exhorting and encouraging people of low estate to realize that they are not less than; but, that they are precious in the sight of the Lord. Apostle Green has been called of God to raise up leaders in the Body of Christ and to cloak them with the often overlooked characteristic of humility. It is his firm belief that ‘if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things pass away, behold all things become new’ (2 Cor 5:17)

BOOKING INFORMATION:

www.facebook.com/walter.d.green.9

www.facebook.com/CWOWTheHopeCenter

PHN (770) 376-5132

churchwithoutwallscarrollton@gmail.com

"I've ALWAYS chosen winners because I have ALWAYS chosen to win!!"

- Apostle Walter D'Andre Green

Dr. Shawnnetta Green Received

Best Contemporary Worship Dance Ministry, and DMM Impact Award of the Year!!!

SThe Impact Award recognizes work that presents a significant innovation or contribution to knowledge that has proved influential. These awards are given to businesses, companies, and individuals that have developed and applied best practices that positively impact the economic opportunity of counseling and mental health issues. So, in other words, the positive impact is. “any activity that significantly increases the ability for all life (current and future generations) to meet their needs.

Pastor Shawnnetta Green gave her life to Christ early in life and immediately began working as a children's Sunday School teacher, youth choir member and director, and junior usher at the Good Shepherd Church of Christ in Jersey City, NJ. After moving to Georgia, Pastor Green continued serving in ministry in several capacities as a greeter, Praise Team member, Armor Bearer, administrative team member, Pastor's personal secretary, official Board of Directors, and choir member.

Pastor Green also served as a youth leader in youth ministry for over 19 years. In 2016, Pastor Green and her husband, Apostle D'Andre Green, launched Church Without Walls in Carrollton, GA.

Pastor Green is passionate about dance ministry and founded the Ruach Dance Ministry. She believes dance ministry should be presented with excellence and a pure heart. Pastor Green firmly believes that souls can be saved, sickness healed, and strongholds can be broken through the ministry of dance.

Pastor Green also has a passion for women's ministry. She desires to see women unite and gain strength from one another.

Pastor Green believes women's ministry should minister to the "whole" woman. She believes that the church should function as Paul wrote in Titus 2, in that the older women ought to teach the younger women.

Pastor Green has experienced firsthand how God can heal, restore and equip through women's ministry.

Pastor Shawnnetta Green is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor specializing in Maternal Mental Health, Grief, Trauma, and Adult ADHD. She lives in Temple with her husband and their daughters, Faith and Riley.

CWOW Website:

https://www.facebook.com/CWOWTheHopeCenter

FaceBook Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085702028472

You can now find me on #therapyforblackgirls! Follow @sgreenlapc on IG for more updates!

"Just in case no one has told you...it's OK to cry.I don't care what people may tell you, to the contrary, or how they may make you feel, but you should cry. You will cry. And that's OK." - Dr. Shawnnetta Green

Decree His Word ISCRC (QZHN62312934) is available on all digital outlets.

LaFayette Young, Jr, born in Mobile, AL., raised in Chicago, IL., now residing in Atlanta, Georgia, has been singing gospel music since 11 at his grandmother's church.

LaFayette began his solo career singing with the stellar nominee choir, Dexter Walker & Zion Movement, for nearly 18 years. LaFayette was featured on a lead during the 2012 "How Sweet the Sound competition with Dexter Walker & Zion moment." Additionally, LaFayette has recorded six songs with other artists available on all digital outlets.

Decree His Word was birth during the pandemic when the world seemed to be in chaos.

The pandemic impacted LaFayette physically, spiritually, and emotionally. The only solution was to turn to the word of GOD and "Decree His Word."

Decree His Word is an empowering and inspirational ballad that encourages and renews your faith to believe again.

In his professional work, LaFayette is pursuing his doctorate in social work and has a Master in Social Work serving vulnerable populations experiencing foster care. LaFayette is equally committed to deconstructing systemic racism among Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) to produce more equitable outcomes for children and families experiencing the foster care system.

Church Boy Praise (TCAFW2192571) is available on all digital outlets.

Church Boy Praise is an energetic praise medley that will uplift and build your spirit. This praise medley was recorded amid a pandemic and will remind you that the church can weather any storm and that we still serve a mighty God.

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L.Ernest Young, Jr., MSW Soulful Life Therapeutic Life Specialist & Master Facilitator Doctoral Candidate

Pastor Dr. Yvonne Henderson Received Humanitarian Service Award

YDr. Yvonne Henderson is the youngest of three, born September 28, 1965, in Wilkes Barrie, PA to the late Rev. Wayde and Ruth Ann Henderson Sr. She grew up in Champaign, Illinois, where she graduated in the top half of her class from Centennial High School, in 1983. Dr. Yvonne went on to work instead of going off to college because her dad said she was too young to leave home.

Dr. Yvonne accepted Christ when she was 16 and did not join a church until she was 18. Once she joined Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Urbana, IL, she was the secretary for four years. While there, she was on the Soul Winning Action Team (S.W.A.T.), the team that came by her house when she accepted Christ. She sang in the choir as a New Members Course Sunday School Teacher. After some years, Dr. Yvonne started her college journey by attending Hinds Community College in Utica, MS, where she graduated Valedictorian in 1992. She then went to Columbus, MS, for undergraduate school, where she met her husband and married in 1995. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 1999 at Governor’s State University in University Park, IL. Her first Master, in 2001, gave birth to her one and only son (after being told she could not have kids.) She completed her second Master's in education in 2005.

Dr. Yvonne was divorced and moved to the Chicago Heights area. She joined the Union Evangelistic Baptist church, sang in the choir, and taught Bible studies. 2007 Dr. Yvonne began her journey as a Gospel Mime with Expressions of Praise at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. Yvonne's first-time mime solo came after the death of her mom.

Seven months later, she would minister in mime at her father’s funeral. Under her leadership, the mime team grew from three to eighteen. Then Dr. Yvonne used her sewing skills by making the team’s first mime robes. Two years later, she left Union.

Dr. Yvonne became a solo mime and founded Divinely Inspired Victoriously Anointed (D.I.V.A.) Mime Ministry in 2012. She ministered locally until she relocated to Denver, CO, in 2013 after the death of her ex-husband. She would return to the Chicago Area for her birthday to attend her first Mime Conference. Doing this for several years and attending Born 2 Dance in Atlanta for two years, then following God Chaser in North Carolina, I gained knowledge to train those under me. While at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church started with two young men and grew the ministry to eighteen young men and women. God placed it upon her heart to have her own conference. Love Lifted Me was birthed in March 2017, but the first conference was not until the last weekend in February 2018. The turnout was incredible; three souls were saved. I could not have planned a better ending. In May 2018, I joined Miracle Mountain A.M.E., where I again used my gift of mime to minister to the people and be over the Mime Ministry.During that time, she founded D.I.V.A. Designs, LLC, where we design “clothes that express you.” she started making her own lightweight mime garments and then began sewing for others. She was in her first fashion show in August of 2019 as a designer, but God told her to move into just making clothes. So, in Spring 2019, she hosted her debut fashion show in Colorado, displaying her D.I.V.A. Dusters. Featured in the My Colorado Magazine, Denver Voyager, and participated in fashion shows in Denver, Chicago, and New Orleans.

Dr. Yvonne now resides in Missouri City, TX, where she has continued her love for Miming and working with young people. She was ordained to preach the Gospel in October 2020, hosted her debut fashion show in Houston in the Spring of 2021, was confirmed as a Prophet, and was appointed the Lead Pastor of The Love Church Houston in October 2021. She held her 4th Conference, Love Lifted Me – Healing the Hurt Through Prophetic Empowerment, on February 26, 2022, and Launched the Love Church Houston and was Installed as the Lead Pastor.

Dr. Yvonne was also honored as A Lady and Her Mime in 2022. Dr. Yvonne enjoys singing, dancing, teaching, sewing, and serving the community.

Yvonne Henderson, Ed.D

Educator by design - Learn something new everyday. No question is a dumb question, if you do not know the answer.

EMAIL: drhenderson77@gmail.com

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