The Heart of the Artist: A Character-Building Guide for You and Your Ministry Team, 2nd ed.
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Discover How to Flourish as an Artist in the Church. Over 150,000 Copies Sold.
God is interested in your art and your heart. The Heart of the Artist, now in an updated second edition, deals head-on with issues every person in an arts ministry faces, including:
Each chapter includes provocative questions for group discussion and personal action steps for individual application. Somewhere between pride and self-abasement lies true humility--just one aspect of the balanced character God wants to instill in you as a musician, a technical media artist, or other creative person involved in ministry.
The Heart of the Artist will give you a better understanding of yourself and your unique place in the body of Christ. You'll find wisdom and encouragement that can help you survive the challenges and reap the rich joys of a ministry in the creative arts.
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- Includes new scenarios at the beginning of each chapter that introduce the chapter's topic
- Offers an ideal resource for artists who want to use their gifts more effectively in church ministry
- Explores character issues facing Christian artists including servanthood versus stardom, handling criticism, jealousy and envy, managing your emotions, and more
- Proven Character
- Servanthood versus Stardom
- The Artist in Community
- Excellence versus Perfectionism
- Handling Criticism
- Jealousy and Envy
- Managing Your Emotions
- Leading Artists
- The Artist and Sin
- The Spiritual Disciplines of the Artist
Every endeavor is directly related to character, which is developed over a lifetime. In this new version of The Heart of the Artist, Rory Noland reveals a pathway essential for Christian artists to experience successful ministries. Skill is included in the development of an artist, but character and a willingness to obey Christ is the foundational requirement. Every Christian artist needs the content of this work to guide them on this amazing journey.
Stan Endicott, Chief Culture Office, Slingshot Group
This book not only was highly influential in my own ministry and leadership journey but also is a resource I have used time and again in the development and formation of young leaders. This second edition with new content is a godsend for today's generation of creatives and creative leaders. Rory will continue to save artists who read this from unnecessary landmines and help them walk more fully in God's plan and purpose for their lives and gifting. Whether or not you've read it before, it's a must-read!
Tim Foot, Vice President of Senior Leadership and Experience, Slingshot Group
This book heavily influenced me in a critical time in my life. I was wrestling with my role as a worship leader in a megachurch, looking for answers to many questions. Rory seemed to know what was happening inside my heart and head and provided the answers. Better yet, he pointed me to where to find the answers: Scripture. After I soaked up the content, I used it as a framework for Bible study and discipleship with my team members. Later I was blessed to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving artists of all walks of life. I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next generation being exposed to its biblical truth, historical facts, and practical tools for living and serving as a Christian creative.
Ben Shafer, Executive Director, 402 Arts Collective