The Creative Church Conference Recordings Are Now Available!
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
Art Heist Promotes Art
My heart did a little hop of excitement when I saw the news that millions of dollars (or euros) worth of art has been stolen from a Dutch museum today. That visceral reaction of delight surprised me. As a Christian, I don’t condone stealing of any kind, and as a human I’ve felt the distress of theft many times, in … Read More
Over the Rainbow Transcendence in Church
“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
Learning the Family Business of Creativity
I just finished reviewing a yet to be released book called Empowered Creativity from a fiery young author named Art Thomas. I particularly enjoyed this thought about working in the “family business”: In the culture of the Bible, as soon as a child reached the teenage years, he or she was considered a full-fledged adult. When a young man reached … Read More
Creative Conferences on the Arts in the Church are Full of Inspiration
“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