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 how to bring 20-somethings into your church…or...

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 with some of Dan’s findings and with the future...

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 it happen. If you are young or new to ministry yourself...

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 to keep the thoughts & questions that came to...

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 videos created and submitted by a group of 15 churches...

During our panel discussion at the Arts Conference, after we heard from Pastor Dan Kimball, we attempted to wrestle with some of the questions raised in his book, They Like Jesus But Not The Church. Time did not come close to allowing us to explore in any depth so many issues and questions that were...

Part One Part Two Looking back, I think Session 4 was spectacular. I think we all appreciated Helena & Jay sharing their story & the journey they have been on for the last few years. It was a gift to then worship & pray together. It was also great for me personally to put a face & a voice...

Part One Part Two Looking back at the Arts Conference, there is much to celebrate. It was a great week and this last session seemed like the best way to conclude our journey together. It was exhilarating. As usual, I didn’t want our time to end. We invited Erwin & David to spend a few more minutes...

There has been some great discussion around Session 3 on some of the blog posts during and since the conference. Thanks to all of you who are asking questions. Thanks to everyone for the authenticity in your words. Thanks for the graciousness in your responses. I hope that we can continue to work this...

Friday after the conference and our team’s celebration over lunch, I headed home…where I vacuumed, watered my flowers, did some laundry, and sat out on my deck. Yes, what mundane tasks after such a glorious experience! But it felt so good to return to normal everyday life, and reflect on the astounding...