Creativity in Ministry

As we seek to do our task of reaching people for Christ, building the Christian community, and ministering to countless needs in our society we need to be as creative as possible in order to do it well and avoid serious mistakes. Creativity is not necessarily something that is taught in seminary but every effective pastor has to learn how to be more creative.

I’ve found that one of the most creative groups in our society the Walt Disney Company. Disney is an example of magnificent creativity. That’s why for the last 8 years I have had a Creativity Conference in Orlando Florida for clergy and laity, which is held in cooperation with Disney employees. Many of the teachers for the conference are Christian Disney staff or executives. Their teaching provides one of the best resources in developing creativity in all areas of life, especially in ministry. 

Our next Creativity Conference is on January 20-22. We will be meeting at Winter Park United Methodist Church for workshops, keynote speeches, and discussion panels. We will do one day of the conference at Walt Disney Theme Parks. 

For more information please visit our website or email me for any questions. I hope you will join us!