U.S. MISSIONS

Inner City Mission

 Drummers for Jesus Inner City Mission is a program designed to bring inner city youth together through drumming. Inner city crime is at its highest level in history and is on the rise. Drugs and gangs have consumed the inner city neighborhoods. The inner city youth of America are crying out for a way out. A way to escape a future that offers little hope or promise. There are some inner city programs that do a fine job giving youth options for how they spend their time but most of these programs are designed towards sports. Two such organizations are the Y.M.C.A. and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

The Drummers for Jesus vision is to put a drum program into every major city in the U.S.A. Drumming has been proven to help develop math skills and brain reception and solution in the minds of children through their teenage years. Drummers for Jesus supplies the youth of America with positive role models and giving the youth a positive outlet for their aggressions.  Drumming has also been proven to relieve stress and help children with behavior challenges such as Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.). Learning to drum and be part of a drum group also helps to develop a sense of "team" spirit as well as building self-esteem. Not to mention, playing the drums is cool. Having a relationship with Jesus Christ is the coolest.  Drummers for Jesus uses the drum groups to bring the youth into an introduction to knowing what it means to have Jesus in their lives.

 The money that is donated to Drummers for Jesus helps to pay for drums and other accessory equipment (such as drum sticks, drum heads, etc). The money also helps to pay for the facilities (meeting places) and the expenses associated with these facilities. Teachers are local drum instructors that give freely of their time. If you are interested in knowing more about this program please email us:  [email protected]

 The International Drummers for Jesus Celebration

 The International Drummers for Jesus Celebration is a 2 day festival that includes a concert, exhibitions from major drum and music companies,  seminars and drum clinics. This is an annual event that takes place in Dallas Texas and attracts attendees from around the globe. The top Christian drummers and percussionists in the world are invited to be participate. This 2 day festival is an event like no other. Other Drummers for Jesus Festivals take place in Chile, Indonesia and Africa. If you are interested in knowing more about this event please email us: [email protected].

 U.S. Mission Trips

 DFJ takes mission trips to different areas of the U.S. These mission trips involve participation the Drummers for Jesus Chapters and its members. There are many different reasons that DFJ may take a mission trip. Sometimes we work in conjunction with other church missions to accomplish certain goals. The end result of any mission trip, whether it be to evangelize, or to help build a house or to be in a drum circle or having a booth a music festival is to bring people into knowing about the love and hope that comes with learning about Jesus and being a follower of Christ.

Drummers for Jesus Chapters

Drummers for Jesus has chapters located all over the U.S.A.. Each chapter holds meetings once a month and hold jam sessions, host, well known drummer clinics and encourage Christian discipleship through networking and fellowship. If you are interested in knowing more about this program please email us: [email protected]

The Slam Jam Orchestra

 The Slam Jam Orchestra is an 80 piece Christian drum ensemble with performing similarities like of "The Blue Man Group", "Stomp" and "Blast". The majority of the drummers and percussionists that are part of the Slam Jam are from the Dallas Ft. Worth area but some of the team comes from other regions of the U.S. to be a part of this exciting group. The Slam Jam Orchestra puts on concerts across the U.S. in churches, civic auditoriums and schools. The purpose of the is group is to serve as an outreach to the unsaved. Kids of all ages come from miles around to enjoy this captivating show.

 The money that is donated to Drummers for Jesus helps to pay for drums, accessory equipment (such as drum sticks, drum heads, etc), uniforms and traveling expenses.

The Drummers for Jesus School of Life and Drumming

 The Drummers for Jesus School of Life and Percussion is a post high school drum curriculum similar to the  Drum Collective in New york of the Berklee School of Music in Boston of P.I.T. in Los Angeles. Faculty is comprised of internationally recognized drum and percussion teachers as well adjunct teachers and visiting drum artists. The focus of the program is preparing aspiring drummers and percussionists for career drumming with a Christian foundation. If you are interested in knowing more about this program please email us: [email protected]

DFJ Summer Camp

Each summer DFJ holds a week long camp hosting boys and girls from all over the U.S. This camp is held in Dallas, TX at Sabine Creek Ranch. The camp is fun filled with activities such as horse back riding, swimming, volleyball, basketball and other engaging adventures. Each day well known drummers teach and play. Each night there is a concert. For more info email us:  [email protected]

Scholarships

Financial scholarships are awarded to help well deserving individuals with participation to:

    * The International Drummers for Jesus Celebration

    * The Louie Bellson Excellence Drum Competition

    * The Drummers for Jesus School of Life and Drumming

 Louie Bellson Excellence Competition

 The Louie Bellson Excellence Competition is a drum competition named after the late great Louie Bellson. The competition is open to amateur drummers ages 10-70. The competition is sponsored by drum equipment manufacturers and Drummers for Jesus. Financial and drum prizes awards annually at the International Drummers for Jesus Celebration.

The Drummers for Jesus Drum Equipment Assistance

Drummers for Jesus provides drum and percussion equipment to  churches that are not financially capable of acquiring these instruments. DFJ accepts used equipment from anyone that cares to donate. Even used drum heads and drumsticks can be a real blessing to many struggling churches. Drummers for Jesus also works with drum manufacturers who provide new equipment to churches that need assistance with drums and percussion instruments. If your church has a need or you would like to contribute equipment please contact:  [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL Mission Trips

DFJ takes mission trips to different areas of the world. These mission trips involve participation the Drummers for Jesus Chapters and its members. There are many different reasons that DFJ may take a mission trip. Sometimes we work in conjunction with other church missions to accomplish certain goals. The end result of any mission trip, whether it be to evangelize, or to help build a house or to be in a drum circle or having a booth a music festival is to bring people into knowing about the love and hope that comes with learning about Jesus and being a follower of Christ.

Drummers for Jesus Chapters

Drummers for Jesus has chapters located all over the world. Each chapter holds meetings once a month and hold jam sessions, host, well known drummer clinics and encourage Christian discipleship through networking and fellowship.If you are interested in knowing more about this program please email us: [email protected]

Drummers for Jesus provides drum and percussion equipment to  churches that are not financially capable of acquiring these instruments. DFJ accepts used equipment from anyone that cares to donate. Even used drum heads and drumsticks can be a real blessing to many struggling churches. Drummers for Jesus also works with drum manufacturers who provide new equipment to churches that need assistance with drums and percussion instruments. If your church has a need or you would like to contribute equipment please contact:  [email protected]

The Drummers for Jesus Drum Equipment Assistance

 Drummers for Jesus provides drum and percussion equipment to  churches that are not financially capable of acquiring these instruments. DFJ accepts used equipment from anyone that cares to donate. Even used drum heads and drumsticks can be a real blessing to many struggling churches. Drummers for Jesus also works with drum manufacturers who provide new equipment to churches that need assistance with drums and percussion instruments. If your church has a need or you would like to contribute equipment please contact:  [email protected]