Why Drama

So you brought up the idea of starting a Drama Ministry at your church. What response did you get? Lukewarm? Confused? Bewildered? Sure, they might go along with you for a seasonal production at Christmas, or Easter, or perhaps even a special dinner theater to raise money for the youth program. But why in the world would you want to start an on-going Drama Ministry? Here are a few good reasons:

1. God Used Drama.

If God believes dramatizations are helpful for ministering then shouldn’t we? Dramatizations are visual ministry! In Ezekiel 12:1-6, God commanded Ezekiel to dramatize the life of a captive in order to show Israel what would soon happen to them if they did not change their ways. God felt it was important to show them or dramatize before them, in addition to telling them. Other well-known examples of visual ministry are: the burning bush (Exodus 3:2), dry bones made alive (Ezekiel 37:7-10), the transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:2). We often use the popular phrase “seeing is believing”. Perhaps, there’s a degree of truth to this.

2. Drama Engages the Senses.

Be honest, how many of you can remember the sermon your Pastor preached 3 weeks ago? It was probably an excellent sermon, but we’re inundated with so much verbal communication, the Word sometimes gets lost. Ministering through drama adds the visual dimension that engages our sense of sight into action along with our sense of hearing. What if you dramatized a sketch on evangelism prior to the Pastor’s sermon on the same subject? I’m sure many people will remember that sermon and dramatization for weeks and weeks.

3. Drama is Entertaining.

Of course we all go to church to worship God, not to be entertained. That’s true, but we’re human, and people like to be entertained. People like to have their spirits lifted and forget their problems, if only for a while. Why not combine the two; entertainment and ministry. You can get the attention of your audience through your performance, and then minister God’s Word through your message. Besides, when you take your ministry into the streets, nursing homes, prisons, or community centers, the audience’s initial focus may not be on God, but that’s where you’ll guide them.

4. Drama Builds Unity

So many ministries are separated by age (senior, adult, and youth) or gender (male, female) there are very few opportunities for everyone to minister together. Drama Ministry is a great medium for entire families to participate together; children, parents, grandparents, and friends. Everyone can rehearse, perform, and fellowship together. Also, no special talent is needed, just a willingness to perform (or help with the production). In addition, drama is a great ministry to get the less-active members of your church involved in. You’ll be surprised how many seemingly "quiet" members like performing, especially in comedies. Let’s face it, everyone has a little ham in them.

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