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Camron Ware on Visual Worship
1 Comment » April 23, 2013

Camron Ware on Visual Worship

"The church used to be really good at using visuals in worship spaces!"

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Church Communication Hero: Madeleine L’Engle
1 Comment » February 13, 2013

Church Communication Hero: Madeleine L’Engle

She fueled her creativity with challenges and doubts, overcoming rejection to become a celebrated author. She also worked in a church and understands our unique problems.

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Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle
No Comments » February 13, 2013

Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle

Newbery winning author Madeleine L'Engle attempts to explain a Christian approach to art in her classic book Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art.

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David Uribe: Audience, Mission & Vision
No Comments » February 4, 2013

David Uribe: Audience, Mission & Vision

CFCC board member and Christ Fellowship Miami director of arts and communications David Uribe talks about the need for churches to let audience, mission and vision guide their communication decisions.

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Photo by aagius & hodgers
5 Comments » November 7, 2012

Boring vs. Fun: Stay Grounded in the Basics

There's a lot of fun work in church communication. There's also stuff that's boring. That's OK, different people find different things fun and boring. Just match the right people with ...

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Church Communication Hero: Vincent van Gogh
5 Comments » October 10, 2012

Church Communication Hero: Vincent van Gogh

Despite a messy life, the artist Vincent van Gogh modeled the creative life for us as church communicators. We can learn from this artist--if unhinged--hero.

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Church Communication Hero: Rembrandt
2 Comments » June 11, 2012

Church Communication Hero: Rembrandt

Lessons in church communication from a 17th century Dutch painter: Don't just tell the facts, tell the story.

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The Collision of Faith & Creativity: Interview with Gary Molander
24 Comments » December 5, 2011

The Collision of Faith & Creativity: Interview with Gary Molander

We talk with Gary Molander about his new book, Pursuing Christ. Creating Art. As a former pastor and current church media guy, Gary offers a unique insight.

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Pursuing Christ. Creating Art.
No Comments » December 5, 2011

Pursuing Christ. Creating Art.

Pastor. Artist. Contrary to popular belief, those are not mutually exclusive roles. A review of the new book from pastor and artist Gary Molander.

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Veneer: Getting Beneath the Surface
1 Comment » July 5, 2011

Veneer: Getting Beneath the Surface

We talk with Jason Locy and Timothy Willard, the authors of Veneer: Living Deeply in a Surface Society, about creativity, relevant church services and more.

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poll-results Article
1 Comment » June 30, 2011

Church Artwork Poll

Nearly half of churches have incredible artists and love it. Results from our church artwork poll.

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See Your Artwork
5 Comments » June 14, 2011

See Your Artwork

Your turn! A look at user-submitted church artwork, from sermon series graphics and paintings to the old standby: stained glass.

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Show Us Your Artwork
6 Comments » June 2, 2011

Show Us Your Artwork

Your turn! Show us the artwork that graces the halls of your church. Murals, sculptures, stained glass, paintings--you name it. Let's see it!

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On Valuing the Arts: Lessons From the Seacoast Worship Arts Academy
2 Comments » March 23, 2011

On Valuing the Arts: Lessons From the Seacoast Worship Arts Academy

Seacoast Church's Worship Arts Academy is for members of their church, but they're looking to make an impact beyond their own congregation. We explore the program and its intended impact.

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6 Comments » February 14, 2011

Michael Cina: Creativity, Catch Up & Clip-Art

Rock star designer Michael Cina talks about improving creativity, why the church is always playing catch up and the new clip-art.

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