Creative Arts

Throughout history the Church has been the epicenter for artistic creation and expression. Just take a stroll through the streets of Europe and look at the massive church buildings in every town center. They are ornately arrayed with that splendid old-world charm. It would be difficult to copy the construction work of those old masters today. Sadly, we have drifted far from the creative splendors of our Christian heritage. A close examination of scripture, however, reveals that the Word of God is rich in an arts culture. Look no further than the magnificent temple that Solomon built and take note of the many artists that were employed in the temple service.

 

What ministry opportunities does the Church provide for those called to the creative arts? Perhaps he or she is a writer, painter, architect, jeweler, poet, actor, dancer, garment maker, songwriter or minstrel. Our God Himself is a creator and is still looking for someone to demonstrate His creative nature. Jesus Christ is restoring many things back to the Church including creative expression through the arts as prophesied in the prophetic book of Amos and quoted in the New Testament.

"AFTER THESE THINGS I WILL RETURN, AND I WILL REBUILD THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID WHICH HAS FALLEN, AND I WILL REBUILD ITS RUINS,AND I WILL RESTORE IT, SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD,AND ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, SAYS THE LORD, WHO MAKES THESE THINGS KNOWN FROM LONG AGO" Acts 15 v16-18

 

At Addiscombe Baptist Church we are seeking to fully embrace this restoration of the tabernacle of David through the creative arts, warmly welcoming any artisans in our midst.