Mimetic gestures have been increasingly used in worship in recent years, especially among charismatics. This article describes ways in which mime has been used in worship and gives suggestions for developing a mime ministry.
Mime is not new to worship, although it is not as common as dance. Mimetic movements have been done for years in songs like "Father Abraham," "This Little Light of Mine," and "His Banner over Me Is Love. " In the 1980s mimes began to enjoy greater expression in the...
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