by admin | Feb 12, 2014 | Creative, Creative Process, Creativity, FLAVOR, Leadership
When building creative teams, I think we tend to make a really big mistake by focusing on “jobs” more than we do on personalities. Over the course of the past few years I’ve been working hard to round out the creative teams I’m part of by...
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....
by admin | Feb 6, 2013 | Church, Church Programming, Creative, Creativity, Uncategorized
I believe that “creative ministry” is a unique type of creativity. Having worked both in the corporate world and in the church, I have found some very special nuances that I think are important to identify and explore. Obviously, there are probably...