What the participants of the Artists in Christian Testimony Intl’s
Arts in Ministry Conference had to say.

Here are some of the responses to the questions, “What was the most meaningful thing gained from the workshop” and “What was the greatest strength and weakness of the workshop.”

“What a fresh voice you were with your grassroots missions and servant mentality! You sounded the call to me and for all of us as artists to sacrifice, surrender, and servanthood. My heart was deeply touched”
     Kathleen

“Not enough time to allow the outstanding caliber of speakers the time to elaborate.”
     Tricia

“Art has been lost to the Evangelical church. It is and will be recovered through a deep touch of sound (& beautiful) theology. This was a valuable session, but to be fully helpful, we need more time.”
     Cathy

“The greatest strength was the speaker’s heart for us!”
     Joy

“Compassion for people & passion for Jesus is immediately visible. What a great speaker and beautiful heart.”
     Andi

“No space to tell it all! God spoke to me louder than any other time this year!”
     David

“It was very inspiring, spiritually grounding, & what I needed to hear!"
     Vanessa

“Too short. I could learn from these guys all week."
     Laura

“The encouragement that the prophet is often misunderstood but God has given us our specific gifts for a specific purpose.”
     Connie

“Great speaker – your honesty & humility make you great.”
     Shana

“Learning that God has given you your gift and you should use it for His kingdom in the way He desires – no matter if it is outside Christian music.”
     Marissa

“That we don’t have to choose between the sacred & secular. It is about the way we live our lives under the Lordship of Christ and integrating the two. Makes you think outside of the ‘box.’”
     Corrie

“I realize that I don’t have to apologize for following the gifts God has given me.”
     Margaret

“I learned that the things in my life should be seen as a whole, rather than separated! God sees them as whole.”
     Brittany

“Makes me very hungry for more.”
     Laura

“God spoke confirmation in me today about a question I had in my heart.”
     Susan

“More than expected. Awesome presentation. Too short!"
     Keri

“I loved the Old Testament application.”
     Kaylee

“I have been trying to find my niche – this confirmed what I have been ‘feeling.’ I cried.”
     Debbie

“Awesome Class. It reaffirmed areas where God has been displaying His power in my ministry & encouraged & motivated me to draw closer to Him more & more. Very practical tie-in to Biblical story & our current ministry situations.”
     Carrie

“Thank you very much for your message. It was genuine & helped me find some areas I am struggling with.”
     Ashley

“Better promotion. Needed to be heard by more.”
     Steve

“Excellent workshop. Explanations of Biblical passages & principles pulled from them. About hearts, not status or worldly favor/popularity.”
     Christina

“Just what I needed. The heart of God shined through his teaching. He had wonderful testimonies – very encouraging. It touched my heart.”
     Kelly

“Open exchange of ideas. Very free.”
     Bill

“Way too great – we want your book and notes!"
     Linda

“How important it is to have a partnership and companionship with your pastor.”
     Corrie

“You don’t have to make a lot of $ to be a success in ministry.”
     Hillary

“Learning the difference between business, occupation, & ministry – gained clarity.”
     Karen

“I’m so thankful it was wrapped around what the Word says.”
     Ferd

“Plenty of background information to backup the point based on history and the Bible.”
     Andrew

“New concepts. Material presented was needed and very useful.”
    Julie

“The thinking through the foundation process as related to the Trinity and community and art.”
     Keith

“I loved the worship & the presence of God in the room.”
     Annita

“An obvious understanding of the artist & the church.”
     Susan

“I have 2 pages of notes.”
     Laura

“Very interesting & applicable to my service on praise team & in the choir. I particularly liked the incorporation of various paintings – showing visually the impact the arts can have.”
     Carrie

“Amount of time too short for content."
     Jonathan

“I am so glad had something RE: children’s music.”
     Debbie

“This was real stuff that I can do, and I’m sure this will help me & our band get started.”
     Sandy

“I can do it.”
     Terry

“It fit hand in glove with me – that I am a masterpiece & designed uniquely for a special job for the Lord.”
     Debbie

“Clarity of vision and direction.”
     Brandon