Workshops
Choose which workshop you will join the day of the conference and all other workshops will be available with replays after the conference.
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Melody Hwang is a singer-songwriter and producer. She moved to Taiwan in August 2020 and won Good TV’s Golden Legend Award in 2021 for her song “Beauty Arise.”
In December 2022, she held her first original Christmas concert, “Never Fails,” an original Christian musical she wrote, at Taipei 101. Melody currently produces music and podcasts for her YouTube channel, Melody Hwang 黃友聞.
Music
Unlocking The Sound of Heaven
Instructor: Melody Hwang
Discover how you can unlock your dreams to create music through songwriting, singing, and producing all different styles and genres of music as you learn to relax and trust God’s Presence in your creative journey.
Melody, who is an accomplished singer/songwriter will share her journey and give you tips on how to grow as a musician who trusts God’s leading and timing.
*There will be a two-week intensive following the conference with 50% off for those who are attending the conference.
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Theresa is an international speaker and creative leader who empowers believers to step into their supernatural destiny through art, prophecy, and healing. Her ministry inspires transformation in churches, cities, and global missions.
Rebecca Seaberry is an artist based in Clovis, California. She earned a bachelor of art degree in Studio Art from UC San Diego. She also received a scholarship to be on the Women’s Volleyball team. She is and is a 3rd-year graduate of the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry with Theresa Dedmon as her mentor. She creates whimsical graphic oil paintings.
Art
Thriving As A Prophetic Artist
Instructors:
Theresa Dedmon & Rebecca Seaberry
Learn how to partner God’s Presence with what you create in all art forms that will release the supernatural power of God to transform others.
Theresa has led the prophetic art movement for over 25 years and give you testimonies and key concepts. Rebecca’s expertise is design concepts and will share practical steps in becoming a prophetic artist. Be set free from perfectionism and comparision and step into your destiny! There will be activation time and Q and A included.
*There will be a two-week intensive following the conference with 50% off for those who are attending the conference.
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Amye began dancing at age 7 on her church’s worship dance team and later rediscovered her passion through swing and Jazz Age styles. In 2021, she founded Vintage Dance Company after a divine vision, and has since performed and taught across the U.S., creating joyful, Spirit-filled spaces through dance.
Her apostolic calling extends into a wide range of creative expressions, including music, writing, fashion, and visual arts. A violinist, cellist, and published author, Amye is passionate about building Spirit-led communities for artists to thrive and encounter God through creativity.
Damilola Afolabi is a Nigerian-born movement artist and founder of IJOYA, a nonprofit rooted in dance, rhythm, and community healing. Blending traditional African dance, Afro-Latin rhythms, and spiritual embodiment, he creates powerful spaces for creative expression and cultural connection.
Based in Northern California, Damilola offers workshops, performances, and residencies that celebrate ancestry, identity, and joy. His work invites all generations to reconnect with their bodies, stories, and each other through movement as a bridge between cultures and the divine.
Dance
Encountering God Through Movement
Instructor:
Amye Francis and Damilola Afolabi
Many of us have let perfectionism or comparison stop us from dancing in communing for the
Glory of God. Learn how to dance unhindered without the fear of man.
There will be activations, and encounters to break off fears during this workshop.
*There will be a two-week intensive for dancers after the conference available to you.
Writing
Crafting Powerful Words That Create Worlds
Instructor: Templa Melnick
If you have a desire to write in any genre (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, blogs, children’s books, articles, etc) and need support and guidance, Templa, a seasoned Kingdom author will be sharing her story, answering your questions, and giving you practical tools on your journey.
*There will be a two-week intensive for writers after the conference available to you.
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Templa Melnick lives in Grand Junction, Colorado with her husband Chris, their Miniature Australian Shepherd, Maggie, and an extremely pampered flock of chickens. She and her husband are Mimi and Granddad to eight talented and adorable grandchildren. (Six of the eight grands are twins. Yep! Three sets of twins.)
In addition to writing, Templa is an artist who loves to paint while singing to worship music. Her books include historical fiction novels Season of Forgiveness, and
Season of Redemption, a young adult mystery, The Orchard’s Secret, and an illustrated children’s book, The Adventures of Little Dove.
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Jessica Hunter is a homeschool mom and author, rooted in the rhythms of farm life in southern Oregon. With a deep love for Jesus since childhood, she’s passionate about inspiring others to dream boldly with God and seek healing in every area of life. Drawing from over two decades of homeschooling and family life, Jessica writes on natural health, inner healing, and education.
Her heart is to encourage others to walk in purpose, wholeness, and faith, one story at a time.
Children/Youth
Awakening A Creative Movement for the Young
Instructor:
Jessica Hunter and Tania DSouza
You will learn how to empower and activate children and youth to co-create with God to see signs and wonders.
This is for youth and children as well as those who want to activate them to learn to co-create with God, so that they can release the supernatural power of God through what they create. There will be testimonies, activations, teaching, and Q and A
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Elize Retief is originally from South Africa and has been living in Belgium for the past seven years, where she discovered and began pursuing the power of Prophetic Art. As a third-year student in Create Academy and part of the mentorship program, Elize has been growing in her creative calling and prophetic gifting.
She is passionate about helping other artists learn how to partner with the Lord Jesus and witness His Kingdom break through darkness—transforming lives and shifting atmospheres through creativity.
David Pennington is the husband of one amazing wife, Father to 3 beautiful girls. He wrote the children’s book, Bobby’s Big Adventure, with his children.
David is a Reverend for the Elim Pentecostal Church in the UK, where he enjoys bringing creativity and the supernatural into every aspect of his ministry.
David has a gifting as a Prophetic Artist (Art of Redemption) where he uses his gifting to minister to kids in schools, church, and the marketplace.
Reaching Out
Creatively Touching People In the Marketplace
Instructor:
Elize Retief and David Pennington
You will learn creative ways to reach people through spirit-led strategies that transform others through what you can create in partnership with businesses, festivals, and church events.
David and Elize will open up a whole new way of thinking about the power of creativity to tell the story of God’s love.
Business
Unlocking Kingdom Innovation
Instructors: Kevin Dedmon
Unsure of how to start a business through what you create?
Discover ways that you can start or expand your creative business ideas through learning core values and key principles that will help you thrive at any stage of development.
Kevin will be sharing testimonies, answering questions, and giving you the resources you need to become a kingdom business creative.
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Kevin has been in pastoral ministry for over 30 years and holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in Church Leadership from Vanguard University.
He spent 13 years teaching revival and Treasure Hunts at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
He is the author of several books including The Ultimate Treasure Hunt and Presence Therapy.
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Randy Schimon is a husband of 40+ years, father of 4, grandfather of 5. Retired to be refired in life's purpose, after a career of 37 years in the Aerospace industry.
Randy has led, supported and served in Children's Ministry for over 30 years.
With his wife, he attended and graduated Years 1-3 at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM). With Theresa Dedmon as his 3rd year BSSM mentor, he was introduced to Create Academy. In this creative community, God has unveiled and released his creative and prophetic giftings.
He is a leader and spiritual Father of many in the BSSM and Create Academy communities.
He was born to encourage and release hope in a world that is increasingly more hopeless.
As a worshiper and pursuer of the Father's heart, he is living his dream to be a history maker!
LaVonda McCullough is a dynamic Co-Pastor, author, speaker, and Christian Life Coach who frees women from self-judgment and limiting beliefs by guiding them toward wholeness and freedom. Having overcome fear, shame, and depression herself, she empowers women to boldly pursue their God-given purpose through personalized coaching, RefresHER Women’s Retreats, and her online IMPACT Community.
As author of 21 Days of Fasting and Praying: The Beginner’s Guide to a Disciplined Life, she emphasizes the healing power of daily quiet time in God’s Word. Alongside her husband Micah, she co-leads Restoration House Stuttgart and partners with Kingdom Creative Movement to equip believers, restore hearts, and raise up a generation of Kingdom creatives.
Mindset Shift
Freeing Our Minds To Freely Create
Instructors: Randy Schimon and Lavonda McCullough
Imagine having creative dreams and passions, but never having them fully manifest because of fear of failure, rejection, shame, or perfectionism.
Randy and Lavonda will share how to replace these lies with the truth through scripture and testimonies. You will then develop a blueprint on how you can continue to walk in freedom.
Healing Wounded Hearts
Strategies to Heal Trauma and Pain Creatively
Instructors: Alice Gavin
Many of us have fear and emotional pain that we have suppressed that has held us back from our creative potential.
Alice will lead you through healing exercises to remove the lies that have held you back, so that you can fulfill your creative potential.
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Alice is a self-taught painter based in London, UK, known for her expressive, textured, and intuitive work inspired by nature and colour. Her art is influenced by her parents’ textile business and has been exhibited in open shows, with pieces held in private collections across the US, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. She is currently mentored by Royal Watercolour Society member Paul Regan and is part of the Studio Friday North London Art Collective while studying to become an Art Therapist at the University of Hertfordshire.
Alice recently became a published author of God Created Darkness, a children’s book helping kids see the beauty in the night through biblical truth. Her faith in Jesus fuels her creativity, with her paintings often serving as expressions of prayer and worship. A wife and mum of two, she is active in youth and kids ministry, co-leads the Kingdom Creative Life Group, and finds community through Theresa Dedmon’s Create Academy.
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Nathan Obokoh is a prophetic, interdisciplinary artist. He is passionate about exploring life, loving the naturally, supernatural relationship God invites us to both personally within and outside the church. He has travelled internationally & across denominations to help equip people to hear and steward God’s word for themselves and share revelation through art.
Commercially Nathan works in pastel, filmmaking, acting and is currently developing the exciting media of dichroic light sculpture. He believes creativity is part of our nature as image-bearers of Christ, recognising how God speaks can manifest in many ways. What we create with God can be powerful, arresting or comforting. It can spark old memories or new thought, opening up the heart. Creativity has the potential to carry His divine breath and the miraculous potency of His beautiful love.
Drama/Story
Awaken Transformative Creative Narratives
Instructor: Nathan Obokoh
Imagine what could happen if we dream with God?
Nathan will be sharing his process as a prophetic innovator to bring Kingdom messages both to Christian and non-Christian audiences.
He will show you one of his creations and then equip and activate you to innovate during the workshop.
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Becky Leebens is a Minnesota-born Kingdom Creative now living in Texas, known for her passion for the Lord, creativity, and helping others walk in their God-given identity. Her five transformative years in Redding, California—mentored by Kingdom creativity pioneer Theresa Dedmon at Bethel Church—ignited her prophetic gifting and creative calling. As a Partner with Create Academy, Becky now fosters a safe, Spirit-led space where others are empowered to create boldly and encounter God through art.
Jennifer is a prophetic visual artist and teacher. She co-founded Creativity Encounters Hawaii ministry, leading a team to minister at conferences, retreats, outreaches and special events through workshops, one-to-one ministry and live painting in the island and internationally. She also accepts commission work.
Community
Finding Your Creative Tribe
Instructor:
Becky Leebens and Jennifer McClellan
It’s never good to be isolated, and this is especially true when we are awakening or going after our creative potential.
Becky and Jennifer will give you biblical understanding and testimonies on how you can break free from isolation and find your creative tribe.
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Liliana Garcia was born and raised in Krakow, Poland in a family of artists. With a background in acting, dance, and music, she spent nearly two decades traveling the world in drama ministry and missions. She holds a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, certification in Art Therapy, and diplomas from Charis Bible College, Iris Harvest School, and BSSM.
A passionate prophetic creative, Liliana expresses beauty and hope through painting, design, culinary arts, and more. Her heart is to co-create with the Holy Spirit so others can experience the reality of heaven through her art. She currently lives in Redding, CA with her husband Leo, where they are completing their third year at BSSM.
Thais Maharaj is a passionate beauty creative and visual artist from Trinidad and Tobago, called to release Heaven on earth through bold expression and prophetic imagination. Currently a student at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, she is being equipped to partner with the Holy Spirit to bring transformation through creativity—whether through hair, makeup, or painting.
Deeply inspired by Isaiah 61 and the Creator’s design, Thais believes art is a weapon, a bridge, and a healing balm. Her heart is to awaken identity, stir hope, and release light in dark places, with a vision to see God’s children worldwide reclaim culture for the Kingdom—one brushstroke, style, or story at a time.
Beauty By Design
Awaken The Beauty of Your Image
Instructor:
Liliana Garcia and Thais Maharaj
All of us have inner and outer beauty in the way God created us, yet many of us have or still struggle with how God created us because of pressure to conform or negative experience.
Liliana and Thais will share their personal breakthroughs in what they have gone through to accept their self-worth and to break off the lie that they are not enough. Get ready to get rocked and received God’s blueprint on who you truly are before it’s too late!