COURSES

A NOTE FROM THE RAISE STAFF

For the past 21 years Raise has developed specialized curriculums and offered classes in the Gospel Arts with the intent of some day establishing an accredited school and center for the gospel arts. As we moved into the year 2007, we realized that the time had come for us to actively move toward the fulfillment of this vision. In order to more effectively pursue our vision, Raise decided to take a sabbatical from teaching. This temporary leave has enabled us to more clearly focus upon the establishment of our long term vision to build this accredited gospel arts program.

We are still working toward this end. So please keep us in your prayers as we plan and prepare to move ahead with our vision. Note that Raise will continue to offer workshops, seminars, and concerts for other sponsoring organizations locally and across the country. Be sure to check our web-site itinerary for the schedule of workshops, concerts, and other performance or learning opportunities in which you may participate. Also be sure to check the Raise web-site periodically to learn more about our progress toward the vision.

During this transitional period our Raise teaching staff will continue to pursue additional academic degrees and training in music and ministry. Raise will train more teachers to instruct our specialized curriculums in the gospel arts. We hope to develop an online virtual academy and training center that will offer gospel arts courses through a variety of electronic and computer based methods. We also hope to set forth our plan and proposal to build a gospel arts performing complex.

As you can see, the task before us is great, but we serve a great God who is able to do great things. We have dreamed this dream and sown seed toward its development for 21 years. It is now time to work to make it a reality. We solicit your prayers and support as we move toward the fulfillment of this vision and our dream. We are confident that when we return we will be even more prepared and equipped to train minstrels and psalmists to work in the service of the Lord. To God Be The Glory!!

Sincerely,
Dr. Raymond Wise, President
Rev. Frank Lane, Vice President
Raise Staff