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Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you!

1 CORINTHIANS 6:19

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About Us

THE C.O.G.O.N Dance MINISTRY

The purpose of dance ministry is to spread the gospel. We dance to lift up our Father in heaven and fight for the kingdom of God! The dancers of the COGON dance ministry in particular dance to minister, praise and worship but never to entertain. We want everyone to understand that everything we do, including the things we enjoy the most, should give glory to our Father in heaven!

How It Started

This picture of the original Daughters of Destiny dancers was taken in 2009. From top left to bottom right: Nehemie, Esther, Kimberly, Destiney, & Bethsey.

This photo was taken in 2011 with the second generation of Daughters of Destiny dancers under the instruction of Sister Bethsey. From left to right: Nyla, Destiney, Bethsey, Herlize & Cendny.

Our Story

In 2007, a few young ladies from the Church of God of the Nazarene (COGON) learned the powerful impact of liturgical dance through an amazing minister named Ms. Tracy. She quickly became an inspiration to the inexperienced dancers as they branched off to create the first dance ministry in their own church home. 

Now, the Church of God of the Nazarene was not always located in Orange, NJ. The congregation once gathered in Newark, NJ in a small store front church. Even though the building was small, it gave birth to many great things! 

After about five years of studying under Sister Tracy, those young students created the Daughters of Destiny Praise Dance Team or what is known as the COGON Dance Ministry today! They submitted the ministry to the Lord and have been spreading the gospel through dance ever since. The ministry continues to prosper as the dancers flourish in their walk with God.

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Daughters of Destiny Praise Dance Team Agenda:

The agenda of D.O.D is to provide outreach opportunities to unify the church in the arts. Teaching praise, worship and consistency, the dance ministry team promotes individual growth and fellowship.

Our Story

Meet The Team

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Nyla

President

"I can move my body full of emotions and be in the presence of God. There is something about dancing in the presence of God that makes me joyful, it's another way to worship Him"

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Younica

Vice President

"I have a love for children that is unconditional. Teaching them how to give praise with their bodies while being a big sister they can come to without feeling judged is my dream"

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Mishaele

Treasurer

"You can use the temple He gave you to give Him praise in various ways. I praise dance to show the kids that it's possible to put God in everything you do" 

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Bethsey

Secretary

"Dance is a spiritual language. We have authority to tear down the kingdom of darkness with our praise and worship!"

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Gemima

Historian

"I praise dance because it's a form of worshipping God through expressions of my body."

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Naomie

Parliamentarian 

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Mini Dancers

Ages 2-7

These young dancers learn dance technique as they have fun in the Lord. With their older sisters in Christ encouraging them these dancers are enthusiastic about dancing for Jesus!

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COGON Dance Ministry

All Ages

This group of dancers is ever growing and learning! While working on building confidence, we also help establish an understanding of ministering through dance.

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Daughters of Destiny

Youth & Young Adults

DOD Elite dancers are trained to minister in environments outside our church home! With guidance from the Holy Spirit these dancers strive for spiritual maturity in the art of dance.

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Dancing for the Lord is like an extension of a prayer from my heart. Young people, use your gifts and talents for the glory of God!

Sister Bethsey
Liturgical Dance Teacher &  Founder of D.O.D

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