David's House - Welcome

God’s Call in Our Time

The foundations for the restored Tabernacle of David are today being laid in the revival of worship that can be seen all over the world. We, God’s children, are called to prepare a way in the place where each is “planted” so that, in a soon-coming day, those whom He calls from all nations and peoples will join the massive stream up to the mountain of the Lord (Isaiah 2:2). David’s House serves among the growing number of “new Levites” worshiping God with all their might and laboring to make pathways for others to come up and worship Him.

The David’s House Mandate
We are called to produce events and resources that encourage fully expressed worship and celebration in the presence of God. Our approach is characterized by a deep awareness of Judeo-Christian history and a broad embrace of the many cultures in the Kingdom. Our methods of worship, teaching, and outreach use strong visual and movement communication, along with music and speech, in the belief that God has called His people to worship Him with every gift of expression He has given.

David’s House Events
David’s House creates an environment that invites the presence of God. We then lead people to enter God’s presence so they may grow deeper in their knowledge of Him and respond more fully in worship to Him.

·         Using the arts of set design, graphic arts, fabric arts and stagecraft, David’s House creates environments and objects that enhance worship and help to communicate the message of Scripture.
·         From the energetic Israeli folk dances and Indo-Asian dance/drama forms to Western classical ballet and modern dance, we use a broad range of ethnic and artistic movement sources.
·         From the arts of mime and drama, we draw techniques to convey story, character and meaningful content.
·         From the ancient hymns of the faith to the contemporary and original music of today’s church worldwide, we draw upon the abundant array of musical expression found among the people of God.
·        From the formal pageantry of ancient Christian liturgy to the spontaneous ecstasy of revival and renewal, David’s House incorporates the rich use of symbol, gesture and creativity found in the full spectrum of Christian worship.

At Home in Orlando
“One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to meditate in His temple.” Psalm 27:4

Our Orlando base is a craftsman style house, built in 1925, in the heart of Old Orlando. In this location we maintain our offices, studios, chapel and library where the worship arts are studied and practiced. We call it the Asher Worship Arts Center, hereafter called ”Asher”.

At Asher the library and chapel are open all Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. A major quarterly celebration is held in a larger venue (Sep., Jan., Mar., Jun.). Please call us or check the website for further details on activities at Asher and in other loations.

Resources
Our workshops and seminars at Asher are a way of discipling people in various worship arts such as dance, banners, flags, music, painting and a variety of other subject areas. Workshops and seminars may be scheduled for outside venues as well. A listing of select videotapes, books, recorded music and other resources is available on request. We also provide special services such as “Interior Design for Worship” (from a room to a stage to a whole church building!). “Arts in Worship Lectures” (appropriate for conferences, Sunday sermons, or special events). Directorial and choreographic services are also available.

Away from Home
David’s House provides events and services away from Orlando on an invitation/availability basis and can be scheduled through our office. Full worship team engagements including all program, performance and technical needs, may be arranged for worship services, conferences, special events or concerts. Please call or e-mail.

Finances
Donations and love offerings are the preferred financial response for David’s House events. However, good stewardship requires the expression of basic expectations from both sides before making ministry commitments. In some settings a contracted fee is necessary; your discussion with Randall will determine what is best in your case. Please notify us of your interest and we’ll discuss details. Our “bottom line” is not money, but that God’s will be done. Contributions to David’s House are U.S. tax deductible and may be made in cash, by check or “in kind”.

Staff: The “New Levites”
David’s House events range from solo worship concerts to fully-staged productions with scores of performers. The David’s House team is tailored to the specific needs of the event. The Asher Worship Arts Center staff consists of Ellen Smith (graphic arts and other media), and Randall Bane (dance, pageantry and theology of arts in worship). Additional dancers, musicians, artists, technicians, and local volunteers are often called upon to staff major events at home and on the road.
Randall Bane

Randall has been in full-time ministry as a dancer, actor, director, worship leader and teacher since 1978. He was Artistic Director for the annual Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem from 1991 to 1994. Long recognized as a powerful solo performer and event director, he has, since the mid-90’s, become famous for creating glorious worship environments in theaters and convention halls world-wide. Randall performs, speaks, and teaches, but his first calling is to direct David’s House, discipling and encouraging those who are called to serve the Lord and the Church through the worship arts.

Recommendations
“My concept of worship was transformed, driving me into Scripture to study worship anew.”
David Reagan, U.S.A.,
Senior Evangelist, Lamb & Lion Ministries

“…filled with depth, wisdom and integrity”
Adrian Snell, U.K. Recording artist, composer

“Their abilities in dance and pageantry are unexcelled.”
Judson Cornwall, U.S.A. author & teacher

“…mature and creative leadership…important pioneer in the movement arts.”
Mary Jones, Australia
Founding Director, Int’l Christian Dance Fellowship

Worship with us!
If you are in the Orlando area we hope you will visit for an event – or call for an appointment. If you want our services in another city or want to join the team for an event, please contact us with your interests.