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Cindy West (Author)
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September 1, 2008

What will you do with the powerful gift of art? 

It's a question for every artist.  It's also a question for the church.  And while both groups might come up with different answers, God offers a remarkable invitation that encompasses both and enriches the Kingdom at the same time.  Life is filled with the creativity of God. From the rich colors of sunset to the evocative sounds of music, our world displays His infinite imagination. As God's children, our Creator offers us a remarkable invitation:
(c) to enrich His Kingdom through our talents.
(d) a divine collaboration with Him to enrich the church through creativity.

Yet often the desire to merge ministry with the arts seems to inspire more questions than creativity. Do I have talents to offer? Can God use my specific gifts? Is there even room for the arts in today's church?    

Yes!

Cindy West presents an inspiring challenge for artists and the church to collaborate for His glory. As the director of worship arts at Woodmen Valley Chapel in Colorado, Cindy draws from her rich experience as an innovator in connecting artistry with ministry. Inside you'll find insights on

  • Discovering and nurturing your unique talents
  • Finding your role in creative ministry
  • Developing a worship arts program in your church

Most of all, you'll be encouraged to say yes to the creative collaboration of a lifetime.


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About the Author

Cindy West is the director of worshiop arts at Woodmen Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cindy provided creative direction on the DVD/CD project Mission: Worship. She resides in Colorado with her dog, Bo.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition (September 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1434799980
  • ISBN-13: 978-1434799982
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,718,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Saying Yes, May 21, 2010
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This book is great. It's fun to read and informative. I know the author and think she did a great job on this subject while making her experiences fun to witness.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Challenging and Relevant, February 16, 2009
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Cindy West has written a gem.

In the middle ages and renaissance, Christianity was both the purpose and inspiration for all art - both musical and graphic. God is relevant to art today, and art is certainly relevant to God. "Saying Yes" is an inspirational challenge to make that connection, to bring the artist into the church and the church - and it's true purpose in God - into artists.

Ms. West uses a combination of wisdom and personal anecdotes (which make for some great reading!) to point out how churches would be better if they encouraged and used their artists, and how artists can be better if they are allowed to express themselves for God's glory.

I'm very concerned, unfortunately, that the audience who most need to read this book - Christian artists (music, graphic, others) working outside the church, and churches who could benefit greatly from the artists in their congregations - won't discover this challenge. I've bought a few copies of this excellent treatise for fellow musicians who need a challenge.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Encouragement for Artists, January 11, 2009
This review is from: Saying Yes: Accepting God's Amazing Invitation to Artists and the Church (Paperback)
The first time I met Cindy West, she encouraged me as an artist. Writers are too aren't they?

This book is written for and about artists and their walk with their Creator. Full of inspiration it will make you laugh, cry, fall on your knees in prayer and finally praises to the one who made artists with all their wonderful ideas. That includes all mediums of art and creativity.

Cindy's personal story encourages us all who stumble and fall to press on in the mark of high calling. Not only does she share her heart but shares how to help others move forward.

I have had the privilege of knowing Cindy and being taught under her humble spirit as she seeks God first for answers to Worship.

Blessings,
Paulette Harris
www.pauletteharris.biz
comeandsitawhile.blogspot.com
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