About Us

Our Story & Mission

Set Free Ministry was born from a vision to see young people discover the transformative power of worship through dance.

Who Are We

About Set Free Ministry

“Empower and encourage our youth and young adults to use their gift of dance to build their relationship with Christ and draw others to him.”

We also seek to bridge the generational gap by inviting women of all ages to worship with us. This creates opportunities to share testimonies with our youth in a transparent way, helping to build trust and provide meaningful mentorship.

Our goal is to be a catalyst and provide a platform for God to transform lives and develop servant leaders for His kingdom.

Mission Statement

Dancing with Purpose

“Set Free Ministry is to empower and encourage noir youth and young adults to use their gift of dance to build their relationship with Christ and to draw others to Him.”

We believe that dance is a powerful form of worship and expression. Through our ministry, young people learn to channel their God-given talents into meaningful acts of praise, building confidence, community, and a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ.

First group of dancers involved in set free ministries in 2022

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Faith First

Everything we do is rooted in our love for Christ and our desire to glorify Him through dance.

Spiritual Growth

We nurture a deep, personal relationship with God through worship, prayer, and the study of His Word.

Community

We build a supportive family where young dancers uplift, encourage, and inspire one another.

Excellence

We pursue artistic excellence as an offering to God, developing gifts with purpose and dedication.

Our Team

CEO & Leadership

Maria Meredith

Maria Meredith

Founder & CEO

With a strong passion for worship and youth empowerment, she founded Set Free Ministry to inspire young people to grow in their relationship with God through dance. With a background in performing arts and business, and years of experience leading dance ministries and mentoring programs, she is dedicated to helping dancers develop both spiritually and artistically.

Laura Smith

Laura Smith

Dance Instructor

An experienced dancer and instructor with a lifelong background in tap, jazz, and ballet, she is passionate about using dance as a form of worship and ministry. With years of involvement in Christian arts programs, teaching, and choreography, she is dedicated to guiding others in expressing their faith through movement, creativity, and spiritual growth.

Johnetta Fayson

Johnetta Fayson

Flag Minister

I was born in Gary, Indiana and have lived in Indianapolis, Indiana for 39 years. I have two wonderful sons and 3 beautiful grandchildren. I re-dedicated my life to the Lord and learned how to minister in dance and flags in 2006. In 2008, I launched my own ministry, “Between Heaven and Earth Flag Ministry” and later in 2017, I studied at Dr. Pamela Scott’s Eagle’s International Dance Institute. God has recently called be to be apart of the LEHEVA Dance and Flag Ministries under the guidance of Ministers Johnny and Tracy Taylor. I am on a continuous journey of loving and following Jesus and educating our youth, teens and adults in multiple ways of worshiping our Lord and Savior through the dance and flag ministries.

Sharene Barnes

Sharene Barnes

Dance Instructor

A passionate dance instructor committed to inspiring others through movement and faith. With a heart for ministry, she helps guide dancers in expressing their worship creatively while growing spiritually and strengthening their connection with God.