Being a full-time pastor was the most difficult profession I’ve ever experienced. I loved the people who I served alongside of, and God did some amazing things. But it was so taxing on me – emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I almost lost my family. For many pastors and leaders who get paid by their churches, [...]
There’s not a day that goes by when I’m not trying to answer that question. You’re probably the same. Whether you search long and hard to discover the right tutorials, the right muse, or the right tools, most people in our Tribe are trying to create better art. We’re trying to create better design elements, [...]
Gerry True is the Minister of Communication Arts at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Tx. He serves with pastors Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. His role is to collaboratively lead four teams of staff and volunteer artists who are living out their God-given creative calling. The four teams include Worship Arts, Production Arts, Creative [...]
I met Gerry True in July 2012 in Dallas. We found ourselves together with an amazing group of church communication men and women, curated by Justin Wise and the Team at Monk Development. As Gerry and I were talking, I wanted to write down everything he said about… uh… everything. But when Gerry talked about boundaries [...]
The following letter is written from a church volunteer who asked to remain nameless. By telling his own story, I pray that it impacts the way we lead, and the way we love. __________________ I’d been serving in church for most of my adult life: Worship ministry, teaching, children’s, youth. I’ve served on platforms and [...]
I explore the intersection where Christianity, creativity, and leadership converge. I wrote a book about that intersection called PURSUING CHRIST. CREATING ART.
