Arts Blog : Someone You Should Know

Interview with Video Director, TJ Friesen

Pam Howell — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:48:00 GMT

TJ is a part of the staff at Community Christian Church in Naperville, IL. He serves as the Video Director, where for the last three years they have produced a wide variety of videos. The team last year won the Best Video honor at the Arts Conference...(read more)

Interview with actor, writer, director and teacher Jeff Berryman

Pam Howell — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:12:00 GMT

I've had the benefit of knowing Jeff's work for over a decade. His writing and his acting has a significant depth. Every time I have had the privilege of experiencing Jeff's work, I have been moved to change - my thinking or my actions. Willow...(read more)

Healoetry and Other Thoughts from Charlie Hall

Pam Howell — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:15:00 GMT

Charlie is known around the globe as a passionate and gifted song writer and worship leader. We thought you might like the opportunity to get to know him a little...to get to learn from him check out his class at Wonder , the Heart Coming Alive: Bringing...(read more)

COMPELLING OR BLAH, BLAH, BLAH

Pam Howell — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Lord of the Rings. Schindler's List. Saving Private Ryan. Excellent examples of great storytelling ... each one of them. We all know storytelling is an art. The medium may continue to change as technology develops but the challenge of telling a compelling...(read more)

Interview with Worship Leader & Artist Luke MacDonald

Pam Howell — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:51:00 GMT

This year we are excited to welcome Luke MacDonald , worship leader and pastor for Harvest Bible Chapel’s high school ministry, to our Wonder faculty. Get to know him and check out his breakouts; 20 Extra Decibels Isn't All You Need and How to Build...(read more)

Interview with Sam Middlebrook – Part III

Pam Howell — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:02:00 GMT

So what does Sam Middlebrook have to say about songwriting? Here is what you wanted to know. When you're writing a song for worship, what are a few things that you keep in mind for every song? Are there some guidelines or principles that you follow...(read more)

Interview with Sam Middlebrook – Part II

Pam Howell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:57:00 GMT

Many of you asked us for a follow up to our earlier interview with worship leader & artist Sam Middlebrook. There were so many great questions, I thought I would break it down to two posts. Come back tomorrow to hear more from Sam. Thanks to those...(read more)

Interview with worship leader and artist Kyle Dillard

Pam Howell — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Kyle Dillard is the worship and arts pastor at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville, NC. Lake Forest is a 10-year-old church plant with about 1500 in attendance. Kyle [P1] has been at Lake Forest for 7 years, but has been using his worship leading gift...(read more)

Guess what? You're a Fashion Designer!

Tony Kim — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:57:00 GMT

There are two kinds of people in the world. Those would love change and those that don’t. Those that don’t like change, have a specific way to do things, places to visit, and certain activities to engage in. Those that do like change, like to change their...(read more)

Interview with Teacher Jud Wilhite

Pam Howell — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:57:00 GMT

One of the people I am most excited to learn from this year at Wonder is Jud, Senior Pastor at Central Christian Church , Las Vegas, Nevada. Maybe you are familiar with his books, Uncensored Grace on the Streets of Vegas and Deadly Viper Character Assassins...(read more)

Interview with Artist Sam Middlebrook

Pam Howell — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:22:00 GMT

I met Sam through our blog. Someone posted a link to a message he gave on worship. And then some of you suggested we invite him to the arts conference. After that Sam & I started talking through email and by phone. Two great things have come out of...(read more)

Interview with Creative Artist Dave Schwarz

Pam Howell — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:05:00 GMT

Dave owns D A V Productions -a Las Vegas-based production company which produces live events as well as film and video for corporate and broadcast clients. Additionally, Dave is the Executive Producer in charge of video content & the broadcast experience...(read more)