Arts Blog : Church, Tony Kim

Brainstorming is broken

Tony Kim — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:15:00 GMT

For over 10 years, I have attended countless creative brainstorming meetings about service programming, marketing ideas, and creative events. As much as I hate to say it, I have concluded that brainstorming DOES NOT WORK. At least not the traditional...(read more)

I saw Jesus on the moon!

Tony Kim — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:30:00 GMT

The year was 1969. It was a tumultuous era full of war, strife, and political unrest. In that year, 250,000 people gathered in the largest protest in American history! A new (and now infamous) president was attempting to lead a divided American government...(read more)

You shall not marry your wife's sister...

Tony Kim — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Let's face it, the Bible is weird. It's filled with spectacular stories, mystical beings, and strange laws , such as: You shall not marry your wife's sister You shall not trim the corners of your beard You should not lie on a bed where a menstruating...(read more)

How to use a Flamethrower

Tony Kim — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:58:00 GMT

Throughout the history of war, the flame thrower has been one of the most iconic symbols of power and destruction on the battlefield. Used in almost every war this century, this weapon is capable of spreading maximum amount of carnage in a maximum amount...(read more)

Let's have a difficult conversation...

Tony Kim — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:37:00 GMT

I have heard leadership described in many ways. A leader is a: visionary, role model, problem solver, teacher,strategist, chearleader, shepherding, and the list goes on and on. These are all great leadership qualities. However, what does leadership ultimately...(read more)

I fired myself...

Tony Kim — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:22:00 GMT

I would like to provoke some thought about the allure and the potential hazards of being a 'manager'. If you have any sort of organizational skills, any sort of leadership abilities, or any amount of charisma, it’s not too long until someone thinks...(read more)

The Secret to Team Creativity...

Tony Kim — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:53:00 GMT

How do you get a team to be more creative? That is the million dollar question. Do you lead through creative excersizes? How about see movies together? Is it a creative office space? Is it reading books on creativity? Perhaps go to an art museum and experience...(read more)

An easy way to change your world

Tony Kim — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:34:00 GMT

There have been many innovations that have changed the world over time. Penicillin, the telephone, and nuclear energy are all remarkable innovations created by remarkable people. But you don’t have to be remarkable to innovate. Author Seth Godin says...(read more)

Do you have "Otaku"?

Tony Kim — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:59:00 GMT

One of the beauties of living in a multicultural environment is learning new words. Otaku is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests. Otaku is the interest or activity that you are always talking about. It's the show that...(read more)

Collaboration Doesn't Work...

Tony Kim — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:54:00 GMT

If you are on ‘full time’ staff at your church or non-profit, collaboration with volunteers is hard, slow, and frustrating. Is it worth the pain? Let’s face it; you could just do the job yourself if you had to. Sounds like you have lost faith in the potential...(read more)

A brave new world

Tony Kim — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:22:00 GMT

Hello to the arts movement community! I am so honored and blessed to be apart of the creative voices of the Towards Wonder site. My hope and prayer is to ennoble creative leaders through writings, illustrations, interviews, and observations......(read more)