on ‘untitled: thoughts on the creative process’ [an interview with @blainehogan]

by Rev. Dan King | Aug 19, 2011 | creativity and art, ministry

[serialposts]I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat there staring at a blinking cursor. It’s not like I’ve run out of ideas. I can talk about anything. But sometimes looking at a blank page is just intimidating. I don’t know if...

on the creative collective [an interview with @blainehogan]

by Rev. Dan King | Aug 18, 2011 | creativity and art, ministry

[serialposts]I think the word is synergy. It’s the idea that the result is greater than the sum of its parts. In other words, one plus one equals three (or four, or five). That’s a pretty powerful concept if you really think about it. An idea like this...

on creativity for every Christian [an interview with @blainehogan]

by Rev. Dan King | Aug 17, 2011 | creativity and art, ministry

[serialposts]One theme that I’ve seen pop up over and over around here is this idea of the importance of community in the church. I’ve been thinking about how the church has become very focused on the ‘anointing’ of specific individuals as it...

how churches can be creative [an interview with @blainehogan]

by Rev. Dan King | Aug 16, 2011 | creativity and art, ministry

[serialposts]Not every church can have a Blaine Hogan on staff. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t implement a creative vision like his in your church. In part two of this five-part interview with Blaine, we take a look at some of the things that the...

on being a creative director [an interview with @blainehogan]

by Rev. Dan King | Aug 15, 2011 | book reviews

[serialposts]It’s all about the space. At least that’s what Blaine Hogan’s focus is on. He wants to create a space where people can connect with God. As one of the Creative Directors at Willow Creek Community Church, he looks to integrate elements...