https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wctcx-1141747 Join Rev. Lisa Cole Smith from Convergence for a four-part study exploring the spectacular effort of God’s chosen people in an art project of magnificent scope. It takes the entire community of makers, craftspeople, leaders, administrators, teachers and patrons all working together under the leadership of artists to fulfill God’s command: Build a dwelling place for … Continue reading The Wise-Hearted Ones Ep. 4: Ministry of Imagination
The Wise-Hearted Ones Ep.3: Idols and Altars
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2k4hz-1138d77 Join Rev. Lisa Cole Smith from Convergence for a four-part study exploring the spectacular effort of God’s chosen people in an art project of magnificent scope. It takes the entire community of makers, craftspeople, leaders, administrators, teachers and patrons all working together under the leadership of artists to fulfill God’s command: Build a dwelling place … Continue reading The Wise-Hearted Ones Ep.3: Idols and Altars
The Wise-Hearted Ones: Part 2
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-kdid5-1123871 Join Rev. Lisa Cole Smith from Convergence for a six-week study exploring the spectacular effort of God’s chosen people in an art project of magnificent scope. It takes the entire community of makers, craftspeople, leaders, administrators, teachers and patrons all working together under the leadership of artists to fulfill God’s command: Build a dwelling … Continue reading The Wise-Hearted Ones: Part 2
soul|makers
For almost fifteen years, Convergence has been exploring the intersection of art, faith and the human experience. Now, with we are creating ways to share what we've learned and experienced with others and finding new ways to connect with artists around faith and cultural engagement through soul|makers. https://youtu.be/oaPjZb-Sbow soul|makers Forming Emerging Leaders in the Arts … Continue reading soul|makers
Yeah…But How?
It's easy to mistakenly think that My Life is over here (on the left side of the page) - made up of all those little dots - and God is somewhere "out there." When I do that, my center is constantly shifting as the little dots vie for attention and urgency. In that state of … Continue reading Yeah…But How?
Abiding and “The One Thing.”
'Martha, Martha, the Lord answered, 'you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed - or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.'Luke 10:41-42 We can all identify with Martha’s plea. She is filled with good intentions, busy doing good … Continue reading Abiding and “The One Thing.”
Meet Convergence
Convergence is the culmination of 14 years of stories. The stories of people coming together to grow spiritually and creatively. The stories of people sharing an expanded vision of the world; supporting each other in their quest to become who they were created to be. Convergence is 14 years of stories about finding faith, hope … Continue reading Meet Convergence
The Art of Re.
Through the gifts of Art, Music, and Prayer, we are renewed in our creativity as we listen for God’s voice through the use of Re Words! Reflect - Restore - Be Refreshed! No matter where we are in our faith journey; being in community, the Art of Re is a way to refocus, and redirect … Continue reading The Art of Re.
The Ministry of Imagination
Have you ever considered the possibility that your creative work in the world is ministry when it comes from a place rooted in Christ?
God does not live in temples built by human hands.
In Acts 17: 24-25 Paul talks to a group of educated, deeply religious Athenians and challenges their understanding of who and what "God" is. "The God who made the world and everything in it is the LORD of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served … Continue reading God does not live in temples built by human hands.