Comments on: Cultivating Creativity http://www.danwilt.com/cultivating-creativity/ spiritual storytelling, keeping faith Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:27:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mark Grosz http://www.danwilt.com/cultivating-creativity/#comment-857189 Mark Grosz Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:38:32 +0000 http://www.danwilt.com/?p=1708#comment-857189 Hi Dan, I am reminded of what I just wrote on my music site. We are finishing up some final tracks on the Revealed song that was my project for Green. In adding to the recording, I opened it up to people who sing and play their specific instrument way better than I could. My motivation was not to grab folks to make the song record better but to provide an opportunity for those artists to shine. Just like in worship where we serve by providing the worship space for everyone to add their voice to, we can use every opportunity we walk into to serve others and to encourage them to greater faith and works. Use your opportunities and creative skills to move other artists forward and you will find yourself surfing a great wave yourself! I believe, even in a small church, there are opportunities to make a space for others to shine and you might be surprised who has been hiding there all along. Also, work on creating opportunities outside the church walls and inviting others into the spotlight you set up. The favor often gets returned. Not only the music side but in serving others, relationships will be created. That is the best part! Set your heart on serving others with the gifts and talents you've been given by the Lord. Enjoy your time with the Vineyard folks there! Hi Dan, I am reminded of what I just wrote on my music site. We are finishing up some final tracks on the Revealed song that was my project for Green. In adding to the recording, I opened it up to people who sing and play their specific instrument way better than I could. My motivation was not to grab folks to make the song record better but to provide an opportunity for those artists to shine. Just like in worship where we serve by providing the worship space for everyone to add their voice to, we can use every opportunity we walk into to serve others and to encourage them to greater faith and works. Use your opportunities and creative skills to move other artists forward and you will find yourself surfing a great wave yourself!

I believe, even in a small church, there are opportunities to make a space for others to shine and you might be surprised who has been hiding there all along. Also, work on creating opportunities outside the church walls and inviting others into the spotlight you set up. The favor often gets returned. Not only the music side but in serving others, relationships will be created. That is the best part!

Set your heart on serving others with the gifts and talents you’ve been given by the Lord.

Enjoy your time with the Vineyard folks there!

]]> By: jason http://www.danwilt.com/cultivating-creativity/#comment-856632 jason Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:15:12 +0000 http://www.danwilt.com/?p=1708#comment-856632 This is great (totally agree Dan), however as a worship leader for a small church it is often very hard sometimes impossible to find musicians that embody those qualities in your church or around you. I myself have a hard time having a full time job, 3 kids, lead worship etc to not only find the time to be creative but to have the resources of those that are better musicians to glean from. Iron sharpens iron but in todays small church enviornment it is hard to sometimes get that. This is great (totally agree Dan), however as a worship leader for a small church it is often very hard sometimes impossible to find musicians that embody those qualities in your church or around you. I myself have a hard time having a full time job, 3 kids, lead worship etc to not only find the time to be creative but to have the resources of those that are better musicians to glean from. Iron sharpens iron but in todays small church enviornment it is hard to sometimes get that.

]]> By: Stephen http://www.danwilt.com/cultivating-creativity/#comment-852973 Stephen Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:26:32 +0000 http://www.danwilt.com/?p=1708#comment-852973 I have to remember this. Im such a 'do-it-yourself'-er that I sometimes forget the benefits of just being around mature talent. I really respect people like my pastor who make an effort to draw everyone in and strengthen their musical gifts. Not every gifted musician takes the time to teach, but when you find one it is such a treat. Great thoughts Dan! I have to remember this. Im such a ‘do-it-yourself’-er that I sometimes forget the benefits of just being around mature talent. I really respect people like my pastor who make an effort to draw everyone in and strengthen their musical gifts. Not every gifted musician takes the time to teach, but when you find one it is such a treat.

Great thoughts Dan!

]]> By: dawn http://www.danwilt.com/cultivating-creativity/#comment-852112 dawn Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:23:11 +0000 http://www.danwilt.com/?p=1708#comment-852112 This is so true. I have found this to be true in all aspects of life. And it is not about healthy competition. I think it's really about being in a creative environment where friendship, skill, conversation, energy happens - it is a holistic experience. This is so true. I have found this to be true in all aspects of life. And it is not about healthy competition. I think it’s really about being in a creative environment where friendship, skill, conversation, energy happens – it is a holistic experience.

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.danwilt.com/cultivating-creativity/#comment-851237 Lindsay Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:17:20 +0000 http://www.danwilt.com/?p=1708#comment-851237 This is so good, Dan! Almost all of my ability comes from doing this very thing! I am very blessed and thankful for being surrounded by talented musicians in both of the places I call home. In fact, I just got back from a worship practice with Shawn. Your own art and ability only grows when you can be in environments where there are people who are able to push you to be better. This is so good, Dan!

Almost all of my ability comes from doing this very thing! I am very blessed and thankful for being surrounded by talented musicians in both of the places I call home. In fact, I just got back from a worship practice with Shawn. Your own art and ability only grows when you can be in environments where there are people who are able to push you to be better.

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