July 2007 - Posts
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Free Download: Unlimited Creativity
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If you’re like most creative artists, you’ll admit there are weeks when you dread the creative planning meeting. That Sunday service is coming up again, and you’re wondering where the ideas are going to come from. So, what can you do personally to help...
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You Are Not Alone!
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We hear you loud and clear. At the WCA, our job is to listen to your needs and understand your challenges. This summer, our awesome Emerging Media Intern, Mark Beebe, and I have been processing responses from Arts Leaders about ways we can help you in...
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Free Download: We Are Family
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A Multi-Generational Approach to Worship & the Arts Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4 If your desire is to have a multi-generational church…if you are trying to figure out...
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Heroes in Peoria
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This past weekend I had the privilege of visiting Northwoods Community Church in Peoria, Illinois. Each week the arts team, under the leadership of Dawn Henderson, creates and produces four services – one mid-week service and three weekend services. They...
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Do I Want To Be Called a Christian?
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Recently I had an encounter with a Christian couple when the conversation briefly turned to politics. Upon hearing the name of one politician, all of a sudden the woman became quite huffy, and quickly degraded the man in a way that just felt mean. In...
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I Love Movies!
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I love the whole movie experience…dark room, giant screen, surround sound. I even like battling the crowds on opening night, just so that I can be among the first to see the latest blockbuster. When I was younger, I’d watch almost anything...now, I’m...
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Courage to Define Reality and Face Results
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The most controversial and unnerving session of this past June’s Arts Conference at Willow was one in which author and pastor Dan Kimball first shared insights from his book, They Like Jesus, But Not the Church, and then a panel of church leaders wrestled...
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Check out the July Newsletter
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Every month our Arts team puts together a newsletter to help those of you who are serving in arts ministries in your church. In the last two months we’ve been evolving…we want to serve you in even better ways. Our team is working to craft articles to...
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Teaching is an Art
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Over the last couple of days, I’ve been pondering something I’ve heard from time to time around the church… “Teaching is an art.” What exactly does that mean? How is art defined? Well, I looked it up and here is what I found. Art is “the quality, production...
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Free Download: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
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"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't...
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Young in Ministry? Let's Hear From You!
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Nothing can replace the energy and insight gained from young leaders who come with fresh perspective and contagious enthusiasm. Willow itself began when a group of young 20-somethings dreamed of a new kind of church that did not yet exist and then made...
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Questions for Next Steps
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Okay…it’s been 21 days since we were gathered for the Art’s Conference and I am wondering, are you still thinking about what you heard? I am. It’s not just because it’s my job. My mind was stirred by what was said & what I experienced. I am working...
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You asked for it - Film Festival Results
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You asked for it—and here it is! We now have details for you on the inspirational videos created by church artists that were part of the Film Festival at the recent Arts Conference 2007. Two weeks ago, over 1,500 of us gathered to view some of the best...
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Compassion Art
Marg Rehnberg
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