Posts Tagged ‘creativity’

Church Communication Hero: Vincent van Gogh
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
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
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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Interview with Austin Kleon
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
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.
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
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
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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poll-results Article
July 26, 2011

Church Creativity Poll Results

After reviewing The Accidental Creative, we asked if your church fosters creativity. The results were fairly split: 51% of churches are totally on board while 49% are dropping the ball.

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Eliminating False Assumptions
July 7, 2011

Eliminating False Assumptions

Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative, shows how our false assumptions can hold back our creativity. In the church, it's called the 'that's how we've always done it' excuse. ...

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The Accidental Creative: How To Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice
July 7, 2011

The Accidental Creative: How To Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice

The challenge of being creative on demand can be exhausting. Todd Henry's book can help church communicators manage their creativity and reengage with the greatest story ever told.

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Veneer: Getting Beneath the Surface
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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Church Marketing Lab: Dilemmas, Branding & Ideas
July 1, 2011

Church Marketing Lab: Dilemmas, Branding & Ideas

Discussions in the Church Marketing Lab currently include branding, logos, creativity, content management systems, iPad apps and more.

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Book Preview: The Accidental Creative
June 17, 2011

Book Preview: The Accidental Creative

Todd Henry describes himself as an arms dealer for the creative revolution. He's got a new book out that can help your church communicate creatively.

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Church Marketing Lab: New Site, Logo Work, and More
February 18, 2011

Church Marketing Lab: New Site, Logo Work, and More

Plenty of folks don't know about the helpfulness of the Church Marketing Lab, so we look to demystify the lab and show you some of what's been going on lately.

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