One of the first things that we learn about God in Genesis 1 & 2 is that He is a creative God. However, often and unfortunately church ministry does not reflect the fact that we have a creative God. Creativity in ministry goes beyond creativity in worship, and bleeds into evangelism and discipleship as well. How can the church reclaim creativity as an expression of one of God’s attributes? Join us for a one-day seminar about Creativity and the Church with Thomas Terry.

Thomas Terry is the founder and proprietor of Humble Beast, a record label and ministry in Portland, Oregon. As a spoken word artist and a member of Beautiful Eulogy, he seeks to bring creativity and theology together to glorify the Lord who created them both. Thomas is also a contributor for The Gospel Coalition. Thomas lives with his wife, Heather, and their two boys, Tobin and Kuyper, and serves as an elder at Trinity Church Portland. You can follow him on Twitter and find his words and music at www.humblebeast.com.

Thomas has also co-authored a book, Images and Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life, with Ryan Lister, PhD, professor of theology at Western Seminary in Portland, OR.

In their work, Terry and Lister exhort believers to value creativity:

“Christians ought to be leading the way in creativity, but we rarely do. God is the Creator of all things, and He created us in His image. Creativity is woven into the very fabric of our humanity. Therefore, Christians should value and champion creativity as a vital part of our image-bearing role.”

Handouts and links from the meeting.

• Morgan Hill Bible Church Regathering Letter
• https://www.southvalleychurches.org/ Our valley churches statement of unity


For this next time together as a association, Craig Hardinger, Regional Executive Director, has invited Paul Thome to share about pastoring in crisis.During the shelter in place he wants to offer his services in helping churches get back on their feet and move through the changes more smoothly. Paul comes over 37 years in pastoral ministry, church planting and coaching pastors. You won’t want to miss this time to listen, ask questions and get resources to help you and your church during this crisis season we are in.

• Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation
• 15 years of professional coaching experience
• Over 1,200 hours of coaching experience

Paul has graciously offered his coaching services free till July 15 to all NextGen Churches. His 37+years of pastoral ministry as a youth pastor, interim lead pastor, executive pastor, church planter and teacher will be a great opportunity for all of you for someone to come alongside you especially now. You can contact him at p2thome@gmail.com or pthome@bridgeway.church or his cell is 916.216.8889

• The Pathway to Knowledge handout from the video

For this next time together as a association, Craig Hardinger, Regional Executive Director, has invited Paul Thome to share about pastoring in crisis.During the shelter in place he wants to offer his services in helping churches get back on their feet and move through the changes more smoothly. Paul comes over 37 years in pastoral ministry, church planting and coaching pastors. You won’t want to miss this time to listen, ask questions and get resources to help you and your church during this crisis season we are in.

• Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation
• 15 years of professional coaching experience
• Over 1,200 hours of coaching experience

Paul has graciously offered his coaching services free till July 15 to all NextGen Churches. His 37+years of pastoral ministry as a youth pastor, interim lead pastor, executive pastor, church planter and teacher will be a great opportunity for all of you for someone to come alongside you especially now. You can contact him at p2thome@gmail.com or pthome@bridgeway.church or his cell is 916.216.8889

• The Pathway to Knowledge handout from the video

Rene has generously provided the resources he shared from the Zoom meeting today.

• Questions and Strategies for COVID-19 Crisis for NextGen
• Twin Lakes Church – Phased Changes
• Stuff I learned in broadcasting that helped me preach
• Sermon Notes – THERE IS HOPE SERMON WEEK 1 7.0
• Here’s a url for the resources lifechurch.tv compiled for churches in the coronavirus crisis:
  https://openblog.life.church/church-resources-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
  It has links to sermon ideas, ways to go online on a budget, and much more.