School districts across the country are cutting their performing

arts budgets because their officials do not understand their

benefits. Ministry That Matters has been established to assure

that area youth do not suffer as a consequence of these budget

cuts. MTM 501(c)3 non-profit fine and performing arts foundation

organized in 1998 to educate, train and support the development

of youth and young adults in the arts. The foundation’s mission is

to develop, direct and change the lives of youth, age 7-17,

through performing arts and self-fulfillment programs. There is

an emphasis to target disadvantage or at risk youths. This

innovative program is designed to fulfill the academic and social

needs of young people through positive entertainment.


Millions of youth throughout the country face lives without

vision or hope. They live in conditions lacking stimulation and

challenge. The wonder and excitement of young people blending

their voices, synchronizing their movements and expressing their

gifts have thrilled people for years. When we see this interaction

we can envision a harmonious world where race, color, ethnic,

and cultural backgrounds do not separate, but bring us together.


The MTM Performing Arts Academy (PAA) is a unique youth

development program committed to providing high quality

performing arts education and community entertainment. The PAA

primary goal is to develop and deliver the highest standard of

performing arts education integrating the perspectives of diverse

cultures of the world and instilling:

• Confidence, Creativity, Communication Skills, Collaboration

Skills, Conflict Resolution Skills, Citizenship Skills and Academic

Skills.