This talk will help churches develop a fresh vision for the arts that will enrich the faith of their local congregation and reach their local communities with the beauty of the gospel. Whether you’re an artist, pastor, or a lover of art, this session is an invitation to be part of a new renaissance of Christianity and the arts by making your church a place of beauty and Kingdom creativity that will bring the hope of the gospel to the world through the arts.

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Church and culture often tell us that art is a nice luxury but of no use when a crisis hits or for the chronic difficulties of life. But what if art is actually a divinely gifted set of tools, a way to bear witness to our shared humanity? Sophie Killingley takes you through stories of art history and her own experiences of
grief to uncover the necessity of creativity as a sacred way to fully engage a trauma-filled world.

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Where do myths come from? For many, the friendship between C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien is a familiar story, but a new book explores the braid of complexity woven throughout their 40 year friendship with a new lens. John Hendrix presents the major themes from his new graphic novel, The Mythmakers. This lecture will illuminate the history of mythology, the purpose of story, and the rich value of an artistic community.

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