CREATIVE RESOURCES
The following resources offer practical suggestions on how we can develop our skills and interests in the arts as Christians and in the life of the church. Some materials focus on the rationale of artistic endeavour as Christians, some on arts in relation to church, others on the arts and worship and on how to engage with the world around through a range of artistic media.
Book // Creative Church Handbook
This handbook helps congregations develop art in their midst using the concepts of arts ministry and community.
Book // Community Arts for God's Purposes
A booklet that emphasises how church projects can connect out to the local community to reflect creatively on shared values through selected arts.
Book // Why Art Matters
An excellent rationale for the importance of the arts and creativity in Christian life that is both profound and yet accessible to readers.
Book // Arts Across Cultures
Shows how arts projects by missional artists can foster creativity in worship, witness and transformation of the wider world.
Book // An Intercultural Worship Handbook
A ‘hands-on’ book filled with insights, models and tools to help Christian communities embrace other cultural groups in worship.