Missions and Arts on the Web
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Missions and Arts on the Web
From drama in local churches to images of Jesus in paintings and sculptures, from music reflecting God’s glory in local idioms to films about Jesus, artistic expression spans a spectrum of ideas, materials, media and imagery that helps Christians of all cultures think more clearly about Christ.
Toward a Theology of Arts and Mission
By James R. Krabill | Artistic expressions are reshaping Christian mission and worship globally. As global churches increasingly contextualize their faith, the arts emerge as a powerful tool that increases spiritual depth and provides a more holistic understanding of the Christian experience.
Missions and the Arts
In 2002 we first developed a MisLinks page connecting to missionally-focused arts resources. Eight years is a lifetime on the Web, so we have returned to our Arts page to update it with new resources.
Sparking New Arts for Mission: Practical Steps and Conversations
By Laura Roberts | Engaging with local arts opens doors to encourage cultures to use their own resources in the world of the church and mission. The Creating Local Arts Together (CLAT) approach offers a practical method for anyone to engage with the arts in their own culture or across cultures.
Training in the Arts and Christian Mission
By Roch Ntankeh | Is the future of mission work painted in the colors of cultural diversity? The arts are gaining recognition as a powerful tool for Christian mission worldwide, but training in the arts remains scarce. Yet if training in the arts and mission can be developed to be flexible to varying contexts, the resulting shifts could revolutionize the spread of the Gospel.