In which Brian, Heidi, and Lancia summarize the concept of the "centric genius" and discuss its implications for both artists and churches. In this, part 2, we discuss the implications of the concept for the church, and ask whether artists have to give up being “weirdos.”
Mandy Houk shares five ways to bridge the arts/church rift beginning this Sunday.
Will it be the sexy writer in a beret seeking recognition? Or the subcreator under the command of Christ?
Community & church launch the painting career of an ordinary woman.
What happened when Pastor Kevin Boaz invited a member of his congregation (Amy Lee) to read an original story on Sunday morning.
Sorting out the writer of seedy pulp fiction and wholesome children’s stories.
How do we beautify the church and sanctify her artists?
Wisdom derived from John Keats and T.S. Eliot guide the 21st century artist.
With iconographer Jonathan Pageau: how can we be people who are defined by seeking magic and meaning even in tough times? How can we build creative practices and communal rhythms that foster such a perspective?
A renewal of faith leads an artist to paint the suffering of the marginalized—and discover the hope of salvation.
