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What Ministry Taught Me in 2025 (The Lessons No One Warns You About)
2025 was such an extraordinary year in ministry. I transitioned from working a traditional 9–5 to stepping fully into my role as a dance ministry leader, teacher, and mentor at the Church of God of the Nazarene. This year stretched me, shaped me, and refined me in ways I didn’t expect. Here are 10 lessons that deeply impacted my walk with God and my experience in ministry this year. 1. Having a calling does not eliminate chances of burnout After receiving confirmation upon co
Christele Bethsey
Jan 14 min read


When You Lead With Courage, God Leads You
There’s a version of leadership people see and then there’s the version God calls us to live. The public version is neat, full of smiles and finished products. But the private version of leadership is often slow, and sometimes… even lonely. This week, I shared behind-the-scenes clips from our Dance Ministry Movie Night. It was our first ministry family day and I looked forward to starting something new and excited in my church home. There were PJ’s, the mugs of coffee and kid
Christele Bethsey
Dec 12, 20253 min read


When They Called It “Flapping Around”… What They Didn’t Know About My Worship
Last year, at my first Dance to Deliver Conference with D.E.W Ministries, I danced in worship in the furthest corner of a room full of dancers unaware that I was being recorded. Recently, I was led to share the video and I posted the short minute clip online. To me it was a simple moment of movement, vulnerability and surrender. The kind of moment that doesn’t come from choreography or performance, but from a place where words aren’t enough. What I didn’t expect was this comm
Christele Bethsey
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Before Every Dance Ministration: Preparing Spiritually
Before every dance ministration, there is spiritual preparation. Interestingly, dance may seem like it requires only the body, but through my journey in dance ministry, I’ve learned that dancing is profoundly spiritual. Even those outside of Christ use their bodies to offer sacrifices to whatever god or entity they believe in. The use of dance and movement in spiritual rituals is not unheard of, but what does that mean for the body of Christ today? For many of us, the call to
Christele Bethsey
Nov 21, 20253 min read


A Day in My Life: Ministry, Purpose, and Pursuing God When You Don’t Know Where to Start
A Day in My Life: Living on Purpose, Serving in Faith, and Building Something With God If you follow me on TikTok, you’ve watched this journey in real time, my routines, my ministry work, the ups and downs of trying to walk out what God told me to do. But yesterday at 8 PM, I finally posted a “day in my life” video on Instagram. And I heard all of your questions. “Wait… so you’re really in full-time ministry?” “What does that even look like?” “How are you doing all of this?”
Christele Bethsey
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Deeper Experience: Preparing for Dance to Deliver
This week, I’m reflecting on the beauty of ministry through movement, how dance becomes prayer when we surrender it to God. As my team and I prepare for the Dance to Deliver Conference, we’re entering a week of consecration, growth, and stillness. Between revivals, rehearsals, and reflection, I’m reminded that true worship isn’t just in motion, it’s in the heart behind every step. Full video of "Deep Experience Chant" on YouTube It’s been a while since I last laid down some w
Christele Bethsey
Nov 4, 20252 min read


When Purpose Meets Burden
When I was just a youth myself, probably around 13 years old, I was already carrying out the work of dance ministry. I was still in middle school, learning what I could from my dance classes and reteaching it to the children I saw once a week at church. I watched so many dance shows and recital videos on YouTube back then. Looking back now, I have to say my first generation of students had a very different teacher than the one I’ve become today. Though I had already accepted
Christele Bethsey
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Vizyon an Kòmanse Ak Yon Grenn
Chak rèv kòmanse ak yon grenn. Pou mwen, li te kòmanse ak yon chay nan kè mwen. Grenn mwen an se te yon dezi pwofon pou m wè timoun nan kominote nou yo dekouvri talan Bondye mete ladan yo atravè atizay, mizik, ak dans. Mwen pa t vle li sou pèfòmans. Mwen te vle li sou viv Pawòl Bondye a epi ede fanmi yo wè bèlte ak kreyativite Bondye mete nan chak timoun. Mwen se dezyèm nan senk pitit. Pifò nan anfans nou, pa t gen anpil plas pou enterè pèsonèl. Li pa t fasil pou fanmi an. Se
Christele Bethsey
Oct 14, 20254 min read


The Vision That Started It All
Every dream starts with a seed. For me, it began with a burden. My seed was a longing to see children in our communities discover their God-given gifts through art, music, and dance. I didn’t want it to be about fame or performance. I wanted it to be about purpose, about living out the Word of God and helping families see the beauty and creativity He placed inside each of their children. I was raised the second of five children. Most of our childhood, there wasn’t much room f
Christele Bethsey
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Raising Izzy: How God Answered My Cries Through My Goddaughter
Raising my goddaughter has been one of the most humbling experiences of my life. Since she was just one year old, I was assigned the role...
Christele Bethsey
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Facing My Fears, One Post at a Time (Part 3)
While sharing so much of my life online, I’ve been facing a lot of inner turmoil. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I am conquering...
Christele Bethsey
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Leve yon Nouvo Jenerasyon Adoratè atravè Lòt Atistik yo
Imajine sa: timoun nan tout laj, chak ak don ak kapasite atistik ki diferan, reyini ansanm pou lwanj Senyè a. Panse ak souri yo, ak ri...
Christele Bethsey
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Raising a Generation of Worshippers Through the Arts
Imagine it: children of all ages, each with unique gifts and artistic abilities, gathered together for the glory of the Lord. Picture...
Christele Bethsey
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Fear Of Being Judged
For years, hitting the ‘post’ button was one of the scariest things for me. Whether I was uploading a video on YouTube, sharing my...
Christele Bethsey
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Walking Out the Vision, One Step at a Time
Recently, I've been moving towards a vision that's been close to my heart for some time. If you follow me on social media, you might have...
Christele Bethsey
Sep 14, 20252 min read


New Skill Unlocked!
Yesterday marked only the second time in my 28 years that I used a sewing machine. The first time was rushed. It was during our youth...
Christele Bethsey
Sep 8, 20253 min read


How This Dance Ministry Started
I'm so excited to be starting another season of dance ministry. The art of dance is so close to my heart, it's always an honor to get to...
Christele Bethsey
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Conquering Fears, One Post At A Time
This is the life! Oddly enough, with all the delays, obstacles, and problems, this is exactly the life I prayed for. A cup of coffee, a...
Christele Bethsey
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Jack of Many Trades. Master of None.
After spending a week reflecting on 1 Peter 4:10 with the children who attended my Vacation Bible School, I still find it challenging to...
Christele Bethsey
Aug 19, 20252 min read


A Dream Come True!
It's strange to think that for some churches and communities, Vacation Bible School is simply a routine annual event. Much of the...
Christele Bethsey
Aug 12, 20252 min read
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