Rhema International Drama & Dance, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Performing Arts Program was birth in the late 90’s under the leadership of Lela Gardner and has been moving forward ever since. RHEMA - (The spoken, living active word of God, which has divine power to demolish any stronghold or sin that may be prevalent in our life. It has the power to judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart and reveal the truth that can set us free) it is the right now word for deliverance. Rhema Ministry embraces the privilege and was created to bring life-enhancing ministry and opportunities to the world through the arts, education and community service. The ministry Leadership Mentoring Development and Performing Arts Program is free to all, starting at age 4 to 100 years old. We generally meet once a week and our curriculum is entitled Destiny and Purpose. Our covering church is Haven House City of Refuge under the Leadership of Pastor Michael A. Fulks of St. Louis MO. The Rhema Mentoring Program along with the Drama & Dance Ministry has been anointed and appointed to set the captives free and to impact the lives we serve. As ministry is going forth, deliverance, healing, praise and the glory of God are manifested. The ministry is comprised of a close-knit family of believers with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:2-3). Rhema has served St. Louis and surrounding communities since 2003 with at least 2 or more drama and dance productions, workshops, outreach efforts, benefit concerts and a free Leadership Development Mentoring and Performing Arts Program. Approximately $3000-$6000 each year was raised to support our summer and winter missions. The contributions goes toward supporting foreign missions, less fortunate families with food, clothing, utilities, back to school supplies, the homeless and whatever is needed to help our communities and partners during hard times. Rhema also serves and minister to the homeless, in the prisons, streets, nursing & retirement homes, shelters, children group homes, schools, community events and much more. Rhema have ministered all over the world, if not all of us at one time, at least one have travelled abroad to Barbados, Jamaica, Israel, Africa, Texas, Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, Memphis, Las Vegas, Mississippi, Missouri & its surrounding areas, Chicago-Springfield-Centralia and Mount Vernon Illinois just to name a few. But our heart is to serve home first, which is St. Louis and the surrounding areas.
