Melody Green, wife of the late Keith Green, makes a valid point. Read this excerpt and see what you think:
“The Church as a whole has kept a very tight, if often unspoken reign on its artists. We’ve drawn narrow and creatively limiting lines, hoping to keep our artists from compromising the truth. Because of this, many artists feel that to be accepted as true believers, all they paint, write, sing, produce, etc., must have an overt Christian message. Movies need an altar call, songs and books must talk about God, and artwork needs a scripture somewhere. But God does not call every artist to minister so directly.”
~ Melody Green, Direct Contact: Seasoning the Media Arts
Entire article is posted here.
How has God called *you* to minister?
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on January 29, 2008 - 6:16 pm
With a husband who is a Creative Arts Pastor, this subject is near and dear to my heart. We think it a crime that so many artists aren’t welcomed in churches. It seems like many people don’t understand the depth that artists can add to church or are fearful of becoming too worldly. It’s a hard line to walk, but we believe worth the effort to enhance the spiritual lives of believers. The arts make help us sense God’s presence and experience the freshness of the Holy Spirit’s touch. What do we miss out on if we stifle that?
on January 29, 2008 - 7:12 pm
Good post. I’m called to write whatever He puts on my heart, no matter the audience.
I have something for you.
http://michellegregory.blogspot.com/2008/01/thank-you-donetta.html
Michelle
on January 29, 2008 - 7:23 pm
Excellent question. How HAS God called me to minister? First thought would bid me say, “through writing what He inspires in my soul” but that is not enough, I must be whole heartedly dedicated to Him so”through everything I do, may I honor You, Lord.” Thank you for this poignant post, Vicki!
Yours,
Jo