Something is missing…

stevev — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:07:20 +0000

Something is missing in many western, protestant churches. As I’ve traveled to Europe and Mexico, one of the most exciting things that I like to do my trips is to visit churches. As you walk into these beautiful churches, you’re engulfed in art – from sculptures, stain glass windows, paintings, mosaics, etc. The are work sometimes gives me a visual context to work from or maybe picture things that I have never thought about before. For myself, I can only imagine Heaven being more beautiful than the art on the wall. The art reminds me visually of the Creator we love and serve. Artist can reflect the Master Artist, Creator, God.

Is the church missing art? Are we missing out on untapped resources? Are there other ways to worship God on a Sunday other than the art of music?

Vision
What I see are untap resources of artist to express worship to our Lord in the church. The vision is not to build those types of buildings with art, but instead have artist from photographers, painters, sculptors, graphic designers, etc. worship God through their gifts, but also to help people focus on the Lord the same way the church uses music to set the tone. But i don’t want to stop there! Our communities that we live in can appreciate the art as well!

Just a Beginning…
This is the beginning of a journey to get artist more involved in the church. This is my vision and I’m looking for people to join me with it. I have more to my vision than this, but I will unfold more in time.

poiema project

Something is missing…