Campus Crusade interview
My friends at Keynote, the musical division of Campus Crusade for Christ, asked to do an on-line interview last week. Lauren Worth came over to the house and we had a great time talking about the book and the things that God is doing in the arts. They are posting the recording in four 10-minute segments over the next few … Read More
The Arts and the Maturity of the Church
I’m working on a book that focuses on connecting the Church with the arts and artists. As it’s been forming, God has brought this question to my mind, “What if integrating the arts into the Church is more than just a nice idea? What if this integration is essential to the maturity of the Body of Christ?” I’ve always felt … Read More
He does good work.
We went to an outdoor concert last weekend…the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra does the music of Led Zeppelin. It was one of those strange and wonderful events, topped off by the spectacular sunset. And I started thinking how much fun God must have when He orchestrates a sunset. It’s a constantly changing masterpiece, and a glimmer of His inherent joy. And … Read More
CIVA (Christians In the Visual Arts) Conference 6/09
CIVA held its bi-annual conference in Minneapolis June 18-21 at the beautiful campus of Bethel University and Seminar. CIVA has been around for 30 years, but I first heard of them about 10 years ago during a research trip to the Billy Graham Museum art archives in Wheaton, IL. The archivist gave me some of their wonderful catalogues with full-color … Read More
Willow Arts “Wonder” 6/09 Conference
Wow. Willow Creek Church near Chicago is one of the wonders of the Christian world, not only for its size but for the maturity and scope of its arts ministries. I lived in the Chicago area in the 80’s and visited Willow once or twice…even then it was a rapidly growing church. Bill Hybels and the folks there have been … Read More