De Stanley Brothers
Gospel duo Joshua and Goodluck Stanley — gospel artists from Nigeria.
Worship Dance, Discipleship & Leadership Training Conference
June 26–28, 2026 in Limuru, Kenya, join a global gathering of worshippers, dancers, and leaders for a Spirit-filled week of movement, discipleship, and leadership training, equipping a generation to rise up in truth as we encounter God together.
Rise Up: Leadership Training, Dance and Discipleship
Empowering Worshippers. Equipping Leaders. Encountering God.
Limuru, Kenya · June 26–28, 2026
Three days of worship, dance, discipleship, and leadership training at the Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Institute.
What happens at Rise Up
Rise Up brings together participants from across Kenya, the U.S., Uganda, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe to raise up an army of worshippers in spirit and in truth. Across the week:
- Worship Dance Sessions
- Leadership Training
- Keynote Speakers
- Dance Competition
- Cross-Cultural Community
- Mainstage Performances
- Ministry Moments
- Outreach
Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Institute
Nazareth Road, Limuru Town, Kenya · cmlti.co.ke
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Meet your featured guests
Heather Johnson
Founder and global director of Redemptive Dance Ministries.
The Levite Dance Co.
Traveling from Kampala, Uganda — featured for works such as “The Walls of Jericho” at the Uganda National Theatre.
Ways to take part
Join the trip team
We're prayerfully gathering a U.S.-based team: dance instructors, workshop leaders, and performers; intercessors and prayer team; media and tech crew (photo, video, sound); and hospitality, logistics, and support volunteers.
Estimated cost: $2,900–$3,900 (covers flights, meals, lodging, and insurance).
Attend in person
Be there as God moves through worship, dance, and discipleship in Kenya. Your registration secures your spot for the full conference experience.
Registration fee: $250.
Attend online
Livestream of main sessions and performances, online worship and keynote teachings, digital conference materials, replay access for 30 days, and a certificate of participation on request.
Cost: Free (registration required).
Change a Life. Multiply the Mission.
Every $72 sends a child to experience the love of Christ through dance and discipleship.
$72
Change One Life
Sponsor one child: transportation, food, housing, a t-shirt, and a full discipleship weekend. Thank-you email and highlights.
$250
Multiply the Impact
Sponsor a discipleship group: 3–4 children plus leader travel and resources. Personalized thank-you video.
$1,000
Grow a Chapter
Sponsor 10 children and a leader from the same RDM-licensed chapter. Listed as an official conference supporter on the livestream and website.
$5,000+
Legacy Sponsor
Equip an entire region's team (25+ dancers and leaders). Recognition in main sessions and printed materials, a custom thank-you package, and a post-event Zoom debrief with Kenya leaders and Heather.
Sponsor the Kenya conference
Your gift sends children and leaders to Rise Up. Give securely below.