by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | Church, Church Programming, Communication, Creative, Creativity, encourage, inspiration, Leadership
Talent is potential that has not yet been developed. Talent alone is not all that special. Everyone has some. The question is what are we going to do with it? When we take talent, allow it to be developed, then add passion & hustle, we distance ourselves from the...
by admin | Jun 3, 2014 | Church, Church Programming, Creative, Creative Process, Creativity
I kept hearing a very sad, funny, and scary conversation happening in the halls and in meetings. “I wish I could prioritize being creative.” “I don’t have time to invest in my own creativity.” “If only we could prioritize being...
by admin | May 21, 2013 | Church, Church Programming, Creative, Creativity, Uncategorized
Being an artist or creative person can be SO frustrating. We’re asked to create things that matter, connect, and are cool – but not too cool. We live our lives in the open and we have the things we make critiqued and picked apart. All of this supposedly...
by admin | Mar 5, 2013 | Church, Church Programming, Creative, Creativity, Uncategorized
When we are looking to add to our teams, we always need to be aware of the necessary flavors that create great teams, but when we are in the hiring process, how do we know that we are building great, quality teams? Here are a few clues: 1. Surround yourself with...
by admin | Feb 26, 2013 | Church, Church Programming, Creative, Creativity, Uncategorized
Photo Props It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses. – William Arthur Ward William Ward was right. When our energy is not focused on solutions, excuses – regardless of how...
by admin | Feb 21, 2013 | Church, Church Programming, Creative, Creativity, Uncategorized
Sometimes I think the pace of creating robs some of the joy of the work we get to do. It can be really healthy to slow down and remember why we do what we do, and reflect on the opportunity we have. Another overlooked step in creating is the actual creative process....