What is the purpose of art within the church? Well, it depends who you ask. If you ask many pastors, they may mention art as a potential tool for evangelism. If you ask artists, they’ll likely respond with a wide variety of answers. And your average person might not necessarily have an opinion.
Read MoreArtists in the church. For many, that’s an emotionally loaded topic. I’ve talked to a lot of creatives who work at churches and feel frustrated, and I think there are a variety of reasons for that. Sometimes it’s because of practical issues (like pay), and at other times it may be because some staff members (including pastors) unintentionally devalue what the artist has to offer.
Read MoreIn the last couple weeks I have received several emails and tweets from church creatives telling me how frustrated they are with their creative roles at their churches. Some were even on the verge of quitting.
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