John Clesse silly walk in J Scott McElroy article. (Photo is fair use from wikipedia)

The Ministry of a Silly Walk

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In the Creative Church Handbook: Releasing the Power of the Arts in Your Congregation there is a story about how creativity brought healing in an unusual way through a silly walk contest during one of my seminars. Here is the story, found in Chapter 2 “Ten Ways the Arts and Creativity Support the Church’s Mission”: 9. Bringing Healing and Illumination … Read More

Summer 2014 Update

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After spending 7 months sitting at the writing-table with the new book, I’m venturing out for a couple of great speaking opportunities in July. Karitos 2014 If you are in the Midwest, consider attending Karitos 2014 in Chicago, July 10-12. It’s their 20th anniversary and I’m honored to give a featured address and lead three workshops: “How to Better Hear … Read More

The Creative Church Conference Recordings Are Now Available!

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Here is the news from our non-profit, The New Renaissance Arts Movement. At the New Renaissance Arts Movement, we’re about connecting, equipping, and inspiring artists and churches for a New Renaissance. We believe that God is releasing a renewal of the arts and creativity in the local church and an infusion of spiritually powerful art into the culture. We believe … Read More

Over the Rainbow Transcendence in Church

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“Imagine if the local church became the place in culture to experience creativity, transcendence, and beauty.” That’s one of the thoughts behind The New Renaissance Arts Movement  that I’m part of.  Honestly, these are things that are not often experienced in many churches. At least not yet.  So, over the summer we presented The Creative Church Conferences in Indy and … Read More

Creative Conferences on the Arts in the Church are Full of Inspiration

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“I think it will take me a lifetime to fully understand and express what God did during the Creative Church Conference. …(it is) allowing so many of us to finally find our creative tribe!!!! The effects this will have in the kingdom will ripple through eternity.” Tammy, Duluth, MN “The sheer number of gifts that I received at the conference … Read More

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