21st Creative Ministries Seminar To Unite Hundreds Of Artists, Church Leaders And Community Workers From Around The Country In Denver
Performing artists, church leaders and community workers from around the country will gather July 29 to 31 in Denver to learn about the latest trends, strategies and techniques in using magic, clowning, comedy, puppetry, juggling, balloon sculpturing, ventriloquism, and other performing arts to share the Gospel message.
DENVER, CO (PRWEB) March 8, 2004 --Performing artists, church leaders and community workers from around the country will gather July 29 to 31 in Denver to learn about the latest trends, strategies and techniques in using magic, clowning, comedy, puppetry, juggling, balloon sculpturing, ventriloquism, and other performing arts to share the Gospel message.
The Creative Ministries Seminar, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, is a once-a-year, one-of-a-kind conference, designed especially for those using their artistic gifts and skills in the community and ministry of the local church. The conference program will consist of three tracks that cover virtually every aspect of the Performing Gospel Arts.
"With over 35 lectures and workshops, this years Creative Ministries Seminar will be our best conference ever," said FCM RMC President Jim Bartlett. "Three intensive days of innovative lectures, hands-on workshops, dealer exhibits, our unique talent show and a special evening Gala show that's open to the public -- all are designed to equip participants for another year of creative outreach to children, youth and adults."
This year's conference will include numerous renowned artists from across the U.S., including Rev. Duane & Mary Laflin, Ed Jarvis, Steve Kissell, PlaySoup, Rev. Ricky Henson, Pit Finn, Jim Bartlett, Mark Krekeler, J David Teeman, Don Nelson, Jim Scott, Larry Mahan, Valerie Chisholm, Lohren Meier, Dr. Earl Reum, Gwendolyn Clark, Marge Jarvis, Holly Rolen, and many more ...
Conference lectures will deal with topics such as:
- 5 Easy Steps to Ventriloquism - developing a character voice and using a vent figure.
- Puppet Manipulation - puppet movements, including interpreting for lip synch and rod arm movements.
- Gospel Magic And Storytelling - Magical effects that will enlighten any session.
- Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Cards - Basic sleights, and effects using special cards and decks.
- Clown Make-up 101 - Hands-on class on professional, yet simple make-up techniques for the Gospel Clown.
- Basic Juggling - Hands-on workshop teaching the art of juggling.
- Steps To Create An Original & Creative Act - How to think creatively and differently to develop a truly innovative and original act.
- Illusions With Balloons - Learn the Cut & Restored Balloon," Linking Balloons," "The Zombie," etc.
- Gospel Magic Applications To Tricks You Own - You choose the effect you'd like to see -- we'll demonstrate the illusions, with Gospel routines.
- How To Be A Great Emcee - Learn how to introduce performers, run an event on time, and respond to last-minute changes.
- On Stage With Gospel Magic - How to make your Gospel Magic play big without large or expensive props.
- Gospel Business Marketing - Tips and techniques to succeed as a Gospel performer.
Over the past 20 years, the Creative Ministries Seminar has been the turning point for thousands of artists, pastors, church staff, and volunteers -- as theyve rediscovered the potential of using Gospel Arts as an outreach tool in their local church and community.
For more information about the conference, visit the CMS 2004 website at www.cms2004.info.
About the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Rocky Mountain Chapter:
The Fellowship of Christian Magicians Inc. is an international organization of people dedicated to developing skills and using the performing arts and visual illustrations in presenting the Gospel message. FCM members use sleight of hand, optical illusion, ventriloquism, puppetry, balloons, clowning, comedy, juggling, storytelling, and other visual arts to promote and communicate the Word of God. The Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Rocky Mountain Chapter is a non-profit organization that meets monthly in the Chapel at Mission Hills Church located at 5859 South University Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO.
Note to Journalists:
Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Denver by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 29th, to take advantage of all the CMS press activities and events on Thursday evening, as well as those on Friday and Saturday, July 30th and 31st.
Press Contact:
Fellowship of Christian Magicians
Rocky Mountain Chapter, CMS 2004
Peter Tögel, Public Relations Director
Phone: (719) 271-6422
Fax: (719) 272-6421
E-Mail: peter@cms2004.info
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