Growing a Paradise for Creativity and the Arts in Boise

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The first thing I noticed when I walked out of the airport in Boise, Idaho was an unusual sweet scent in the air, kind of like marshmallows and flowers.  My hosts didn’t smell it so I wondered if it was my imagination or maybe the hand soap I used in Salt Lake City. Either way, I like being greeted by a nice scent in a new … Read More

How to Start an Arts Ministry in Your Church

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By J. Scott McElroy and Jessie Nilo Just imagine if the local church became the place in culture to experience beauty, creativity, and transcendence. Hundreds of years ago churches were, in many ways, centers for these experiences. Somehow, over time we’ve abdicated that role. Now, many churches are moving in that direction again and there’s a growing desire to begin … Read More

INFUSE Conference, July 30-31 2010

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Here is info on the INFUSE conference in the Denver area later this month. I’ll be giving the keynote. Hope to see you there!   Holy Spirit-Led Worship, Instruction and Community.   Workshops include: -Journaling and Psalms -Spirit-Led Collaborative Painting -Redeeming Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror –Writing a Personal Bible Commentary –Character Matters: When Your Creative Side Gets You in … Read More

Staying Relevant as a Christ-Following Artist

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I recently got an email from a young art instructor friend who asked some interesting questions about being “in the world but not of it” as artist. Thought I’d share it and my reply. Scott, Recently I have really been trying to dig deeper into pursuing my career as an artist while still seeking the Lord.  I got all psyched … Read More

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