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Today's episode features Stephen Brewster, who is currently on staff at Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC. Over the last year, Stephen has experienced quite a bit of transition. During this time, he and his family have lived in three cities and been on staff at three different churches. In today's episode, Stephen discusses what he has learned throughout these transitions. He talks about the difficulties and heartache his family faced as well as how God is always there to provide redemption in the pain. 

 

Notes

First Episode with Stephen

Stephen's Website

FB, Twitter, Instagram

Are You Happy At Work (Blog)

Salt Tour

Music: Running Away by Valdi Sabev

Sarah Starrenburg is the Global Communications Director for United Bible Society, an organization that endeavors to get the Bible to everyone in the world. Along with her work at UBS, Sarah runs a website called A Deliberate Life, in which she encourages people to live "Now" with your hands, head and heart. 

During our conversation, we discuss how technology has enabled the Bible to be spread in new and amazing ways, what it means to take action with your life.

 

Notes:

Google Sarah

United Bible Society

A Deliberate Life

Arrow Leadership

David Allen's Getting Things Done

Integrity - Henry Cloud

Art and Fear - David Bayles

Salt Conference

OmniFocus

CREATE:film festival

The CREATE:initiative Film Festival is back! In 2017, we are heading to Circle Cinema, in Tulsa to project your work on the big screen! 

In today's episode, Jayson takes a quick look at the Film Festival, and explains why you need to submit your work! This is one of the best events of the year, so don't miss it!

 

Links

 

Film Festival Info

Circle Cinema

Music Tracks

Michael Bergstrasser is the Creative Director at North Church, in Oklahoma City. Michael has spent a majority of his life serving in the local church, beginning as the church maintenance man. Over his years, Michael has put his work ethic and creativity to good use, serving in nearly every ministry at North. 

In today's episode, Michael discusses the creative process for his team, how to constantly share ideas and why creativity is like solving a problem.

 

Links:

Michael Email

Michael Twitter

Michael Facebook

Michael Instagram

North.Church

Basecamp

Evernote

Tale of Three Kings (Book)

CREATE:initiative Film Festival

Andrew Stone joins the CREATE:initiative Podcast to show us how to Rock. Andrew is the Global Production Director at Church on the Move, in Tulsa, OK. Before joining the staff twelve years ago, Andrew spent his life on the road; touring with artists all around the country and world. Andrew has brought the wisdom he gained from the touring life into the church production world, and the church world is teaching him quite a bit as well. 

In this episode, we cover how he got his start, what the transition into the church world was like, what he is still learning today, and what some of his favorite artists are.

 

LINKS

@[email protected] on the MoveSeeds BlogMay 2 CREATE:gathering

Harris III (the Third) is a world-renowned Illusionist, storyteller and the director of STORY Conference. Known for being more than a magician, Harris has the uncanny ability to produce moments that last. In this episode, we deep dive into Storytelling. Harris outlines how he plans events, how to create emotional stories, ways to capture the imagination and more. 

L I N K S

Harris III Website

Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

STORY Conference

STORY Podcast

Twitter | Instragram

Evernote

Slack

"Story" - Robert McKee

"War of Art" - Steven Pressfield

Catalyst Leader

It is officially 2017! Is anyone else excited about a new year? There is always something about turning the calendar page and looking to the year ahead. From a creative perspective, it is a great chance to analyze processes and see ways to become more efficient. 

In today’s episode, we talk with Katie Strandlund about getting organized in the new year. Katie is a friend of the CREATE:initiative and we were grateful that she would join us to begin 2017. In this episode, Katie gives some practical tips and tools she uses to stay organized with projects and clients. She discusses automation and delegation, as well as identifying your priorities. 

 

NOTES

Twitter

Instagram

If This Then That

Zapier

Evernote

Right Inbox

Fantastical

Todoist

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to end with a special Christmas Episode! Today's show takes a look at three different churches and what they are planning to do this Christmas. Nick Warnock, Kyle Lee and Andy Wynn join us to talk about their plans for the season. As you will hear, each church is doing something unique to their own culture that will present the Story or Christ in a fascinating way.

 

Notes:

Hope & Anchor

Southpointe Church

People's Church

Music Licensed Through Soundstripe:

"Christmas Bells" | Kyle Monroe

"Christmas Cheer" | Sam Moses

"The First Noel" | Bryant Lowry

"Silent Night" | Kyle Buchanan

This episode features the Audio 101 session from our CREATE:initiative Workshop. Russell Combs led this session which spoke to many of the basic ideas of audio in the local church. Russell is the Worship Pastor and Live Event Production Director at Church of the Harvest, in Oklahoma City. 

 

Notes:

 

Twitter

Instagram

"Christmas Bells" by Kyle Monroe (Licensed through Soundstripe)

www.createinitiative.org

Jordan Farris is the Creative Team Lead at Crossroads Church, in Oklahoma City. Jordan has a hand in pretty much anything creative in the church, and today we discuss some of his processes that help him every day. We discuss the tools he uses for project management, the challenges that come with overseeing so many things and how to keep your sanity!

 

Notes:

 

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

DaPulse

"Leadership Pain" by Samuel Chand