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About PDCM

Praise the Lord brothers and sisters in Christ!

Praise Dance Central Ministries is simply a blog that ministers or serves the Body of Christ with information about dance ministry. It is called Praise Dance Central because this is a blog where you can find all things pertaining to praise dance/the arts. It is called a ministry because this blog is for the purpose of ministering to the needs of the saints. The goals of PDCM are to cater to the needs of Liturgical/Praise Dancers, Mimes, Steppers, Pageantry and all who worship God through the arts with new, relative and timely information to better equip them for ministry.

This blog is not only limited to dance ministry, but to other topics that concern the body of Christ. God is cleaning out His house. God wants all of His children, those who are called by His name, to be empowered in truth (Hos. 4:6). On this blog you can hear and subscribe to Podcasts about Dance Ministry and about false doctrine/teachings/tradition (under SET Ministries – Saints Empowered in Truth).

Praise Dance Central Ministries is the title of this blog, but Sonia Kong is my name. I am a Christian blogger simply sharing knowledge and truth. I am fallible. I am not claiming to know all things, but that which I do know I would like to share. I am a member of a church organization located in a building (AKA the institutional church). I have a pastor and I fellowship with the saints. Even though I am a member of a church organization, I do not believe, nor do I go along with everything that is believed or taught at my church or by the church as a whole. I do not publicize this in my church, nor try to convert others to believe what I believe. If I am asked what I believe on a matter, then prayerfully I may share. I am forever open to correction. I do not believe in causing discord among the saints. Again, God is cleaning the house and it starts with each and every one of us individually. It is all of our responsibility to work out our own salvation and to study the Word for ourselves. After I have studied and know the truth about a matter, I will not go back into disobedience and practice un-biblical practices just because my church is doing it. In my walk with the Lord I want to be right in His sight. If I know to do something and don’t do it, to me it is a sin and I am responsible. Not my church or my pastor (James 4:17). I encourage you to STUDY the Word for yourselves in its proper context and examine Scripture in light of the whole of Scripture – letting Scripture interpret Scripture. This is how we combat false teachings. 

I know how difficult it can be to re-examine the doctrine that we were taught and whole heartedly believed. Yet there comes a time when we have to begin to look at things objectively, especially if what we are taught is found nowhere in Scripture. Remember, what God deems important, vital, and true is always found in Scripture to be  specified and expounded upon in other books and verses. God never says anything once, He is constantly confirming His Word to us through out the entire Bible in what is right according to His holiness and righteousness.

*Please note that all comments on this site are moderated. This means that there will be some delay between you posting your comment, and it appearing live on the site. Before you make a comment, if you are professing to be called by His name, be quick to hear and slow to speak (James 1:19). Please consider the spirit you are in, and what fruit (or lack thereof) you are displaying in your writing. In all that we do we are supposed to represent Christ. If your comments come across loveless, combative, or hateful it will not be posted.

If you wish to contact me personally, please post a comment in the normal way, but mark it at the top “for your eyes only” and I will not post it. Even though you see it on-screen as posted, it will not be live and visible to others. Thank you and God bless.

Sonia Kong, PDCM

 

15 Responses to About PDCM

  1. angela brown

    December 12, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    i am a praise dancer leader and also have a ministry of flags, i have some material to back up the meaning of colors but some colors are not mentioned in the but just symbolic like orange for instance, but i know orange alone with red and yellow are fire. and find myself being questioned by some of the “so more educated saints in my church. but i glad because the information or scripture i had give for a color did not have anything to do with the color, so i felt really dumb but just caused me to research information even when given to me by someone i trust. but can you help with finding scripture for every color, i never want to give the wrong information again or nor do i want to teach the wrong information

     
  2. praisedancecentralministries

    December 16, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    Hello, sure I can help you with that. This is an excellent question and I am sure others may be wondering the same. For this reason I have answered your question in a post. lol…I know what you mean about having scriptures that have nothing to do with the color. I was taught many scriptures about color that had nothing to do with the color or the scriputre was given just because it had the name of the color in it. This is a great example of over spiritualizing things. Here is the link : http://praisedancecentralministries.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/biblical-significance-of-colors/

     
  3. c

    February 4, 2009 at 2:25 pm

     
  4. Rob

    May 25, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    I came across you site while looking up Romans 8:26.
    I’ve been searching your site but can’t find anything on who you are.(aside from worship dancers)
    I’d like to know some other info such as, your denomination, your covering, are you a trained pastor or just some one who does personal study…etc..

    thanks

     
    • praisedancecentralministries

      June 22, 2010 at 4:31 pm

      Hi Rob, Originally this blog was about sharing information about dance unto the Lord and for the encouragement of the saints (dancing to encourage), but then I thought…why not share more. I am a Christian blogger.

       
  5. Chuckt

    September 27, 2010 at 3:46 am

    Hi, my name is Chuck and I found your blog and I find what you write interesting.

    Chuck

     
  6. Linda Fitzpatrick

    October 21, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Hello from north Georgia! Having read your blog I have found it wonderful. It is glorious to see how the Lord of the dance, Jesus, is dancing His way into the hearts of believers everywhere. Dancing with Jesus is amazing!!

     
  7. Jestine

    April 2, 2012 at 5:22 am

    Great posts!! Praise God!

     
  8. Jonny red

    April 9, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Hi Sonia I have grown to love the arts and feel more Christians should be more involved in this area so I do love your website
    God bless
    Jon
    Liverpool

     
  9. Joe

    April 22, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Sorry to disappoint you but there is no such thing as congregational dancing. All scripture is God breathed, including the 27 books belonging to the New Testament church. You do not have any biblical authority for music let alone dancing. Jesus and his apostles sang hymns!

     
    • PDCM

      May 9, 2012 at 6:19 pm

      Joe,

      No disappointment taken. It is quite evident to me that you don’t have a clear understanding of what ministry is. It is also evident that the deception and error of tradition has taken root in you. It is my prayer that Jesus delivers you from them all with the truth of His Word. I am not trying to insult you, just opening your eyes to the truth from the fruit you have displayed in your post.

      As it relates to congregational dancing, I don’t know where you got that from in my post. No such thing is mentioned. However, according to Scripture this is an acceptable way to praise the Lord. Please study everything in the Word regarding praise and worship, both OT and NT.

      Now regarding the New Testament church, as Christians the entire bible is valuable not just the NT. The OT teaches many things about praise, worship and how to honor God. It teaches us about His holy character and the way he divinely deals with man.

      Singing is not the only way we are admonished to praise the Lord. When studying the bible it is important to take into account the whole bible because all scripture including the OT is given by inspiration from God. Please read your bible and ask God to open your heart to truth. To be as dogmatic as you are regarding praise to the Father is heartbreaking. God honors every talent He has given each and every one of us. Now that we are believers, it is a privilege to honor Him with it. We should honor God with everything He has given us (our thoughts, lives, relationships, money, talents, abilities, food, children, knowledge…everything). This is exactly what Dorcas did in Acts 9:36 & 39 (NT by the way ). God gave her a talent to be a seamstress and she did it to the glory of God. Providing clothes for the people of God is ministry (service). That is awesome! Dorcas did what 1 Cor. 10:31 teaches us to do and that is to do everything that we will ever do to the glory of God. Dorcas found something she knew how to do and she honored God with it (Ecc. 9:10) doing it with all her might. This is what we all should be doing (whether we sing, dance, engineer, build things, clean, sew, paint.. whatever it is) How better off we would all be if we kill pride and the one track mind of tradition and use what God has given us to glorify Him and serve others. This is real ministry to one another as believers. If the talent of dancing helps bring joy and comfort to God’s people, then dancing I will do and all the praise dancers in the world. Dogma, tradition, and ignorance to the truth (that is clearly spelled out in the bible) will not stop it.

      As it relates to biblical authority…. don ‘t really see your point there. In no way did I ever say that I am the end-all and be-all to music (or dance for that matter). This site is about praising God through dance according to Scripture, not music. If you can only sing, sing your heart out to the Lord. But those of us who have the ability to sing and dance, we will do it with our whole hearts to the Lord as the above scriptures teaches us.

      As believers we are supposed to lift each other up, not tear each other down. Scripture teaches us that the test to see who really loves and serves God and the brethren is by fruit (Matt. 7:16). What fruit are you showing? I know, but do you?

      May God help all of us to love one another for this is the fulfillment of the whole law.

      God bless you tremendously
      PDCM

       
  10. Marg Henderson

    May 4, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Dear Sonia.this is……… for your eyes only.

    I am very impressed with the recently posted article about Doctrine or experience?
    I have been so impressed by it that I would like to copy it and post it in another website I am on(a Christian dating website….that has provided forums for Biblical discussion) there has been so much chit chat in these forums in support of the ‘signs, wonders, miracles (such as glory clouds and gold dust etc…)…and I want to post what I have found here on your website. If I merely send a link few..perhaps no-one – will even go there. So….may I post this? Thank you for your time….Marg

     
  11. PDCM

    May 9, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    To Marg Henderson,

    Yes it is okay to post and thank you for finding this site helpful.

     
  12. Hunter

    May 11, 2012 at 3:32 am

    Hi,

    I just want to commend you on your above comment about dancing. I don’t dance, but clearly dancing, playing instruments, and singing are some of the ways we should praise God. Some of us are so hung up on our personal opinions that we fail to see the truth. There are more serious problems in the body of Chist that needs attention and dancing in the church is not one of them. If we can dance when we are happy about worldy things, then we can dance to show our appreciation for God and spiritual things. There are no scriptures in the bible against dancing before the Lord. However there are scriptures that are for it. Remember Matt. 7:6 and keep on praising the Lord.

    Pastor Hunter

     
  13. Joe H

    May 11, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Hi Pastor Hunter, You clearly did not understand anything I said. Not once did I ever give my opinion. Opinions must be backed by scripture, not once did you justify your position through scripture. There is no such thing as “praise dance” . NT is completely silent on mechanical instruments as it is on dancing. OT sanctions animal sacrifice and incense burning these were all once acceptable to God, Our God chose not to continue these practices and all for good reason.
    If a doctor gives you a prescription for cough syrup. does that mean you can go there and add something else to it? Silence speaks volumes!!! If the bible listed all the do”s and dont’s we could never carry it in one hand. You are most welcome to continue this conversation/debate (whatever you want to call it) I will only speak from scripture, and not bring my own opinions and bias into it.
    and yes of course there are many other issues affecting the church why should music and dancing escape scrutiny? My bible tells me to test everything. I have done just that. The bible backs up everything I say

     

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