Personal Prayer Art provides exciting an effective means of one-on-one ministry. (Adapted from Creative Church Handbook.) The Concept: Use spontaneous art as a form of personal prayer ministry or outreach. Background: Many churches have ministry teams that pray for people … Read More
One of the benefits of the arts in the local church is that they provide experiential faith moments. They can connect us to deeper meaning when celebrating important traditions of the faith, like Advent. Here is an example of a … Read More
Will the tragic news of mass shootings ever stop? Certainly we should pray that God would deliver us from this violence, but as God’s people we also can’t ignore the immediate hurt, loss of life, and trauma events like these … Read More
Here is an update from New Renaissance Arts Movement director, Scott McElroy: Every couple of years I have the privilege of co-producing (through the New Renaissance Arts Movement) The CreativeChurch Arts Conferences, gatherings for leaders and artists who want to … Read More
The journey of faith is meant to be “interactive.” That’s what Jesus had in mind, for example, when he instituted the practice of communion. We don’t only hear or read about Christ’s sacrifice, we participate physically in celebrating it; we … Read More
“The church needs to take its position as the least anxious place in society.” Phil Strout, Vineyard USA As tragedy and violence seemingly become more commonplace, the local church can and should help their congregations and communities process … Read More
Saddleback Visual Arts and New Renaissance Arts Movement invite you the 2018 CreativeChurch Arts Conference and Retreat, October 18-20, 2018 at the beautiful Rancho Capistrano retreat center in Orange County, California. We’ve crafted a unique, full three-day conference and retreat … Read More
Advent offers some unique opportunities for creativity in the church because of the length of its celebration and the possibilities for wide ranging artistic reactions and interpretations. Advent– which generally starts the fourth Sunday before Christmas–is the season of anticipation … Read More
As we look ahead to important celebrations on the church calendar, Good Friday stands out as an opportunity to employ dramatic effect in connecting our hearts with the reality of Jesus’ sacrifice. Here is how the Duluth, MN Vineyard Church … Read More
Submitted by: Indy Vineyard Arts Community (IVAC) Concept: A simple, interactive art project that illustrates 1 Peter 4:8, “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins” Background: In addition to illustrating the verse, this … Read More