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Posts Tagged ‘creativity’

Photo by Adam Dachis
2 Comments » May 22, 2013

What the Church Could Learn from Google CEO Larry Page

Google CEO Larry Page challenges the world to create something that doesn't exist. That's exactly what churches should be doing.

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This Ordinary Adventure: Settling Down Without Settling by Christine and Adam Jeske
No Comments » April 10, 2013

This Ordinary Adventure: Settling Down Without Settling by Christine and Adam Jeske

This is the story of a continent-hopping, world-changing family that had to settle down in Anywhere, USA and find the adventure they knew so well in the ordinary.

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Donald Miller on Creating
No Comments » March 12, 2013

Donald Miller on Creating

"We are all creators, but too many reject the God-given right to create and instead become consumers."

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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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5 Minute Church Logos
5 Comments » January 9, 2013

5 Minute Church Logos

If your church is thinking about a logo redesign maybe you could use the kind of creative refresher offered by 5ive Minute Logos. They create five minute logos for $5 ...

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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: Walt Disney
7 Comments » July 3, 2012

Church Communication Hero: Walt Disney

The imagination and follow through of Walt Disney make him an inspiration and example for church communicators.

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Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
2 Comments » April 30, 2012

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

Steal Like an Artist is a quick read (seriously, you can finish it in 45 minutes) and a friendly inspiration. Grab a copy and add it to your creative rah, ...

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Photo by: meghan kleon
2 Comments » April 30, 2012

Interview with Austin Kleon

We talk with Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative, about creativity and the church.

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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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Blaine Hogan On Creativity
3 Comments » July 27, 2011

Blaine Hogan On Creativity

Designer Michael Buckingham talks with creative director Blaine Hogan about creativity and the church. Watch the video interview for this compelling conversation.

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Untitled by Blaine Hogan
1 Comment » July 27, 2011

Untitled by Blaine Hogan

A short but insightful read that will challenge you to dig deep and commit to the work of the creative process—not for our own gain as creatives, but for the ...

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