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“I wish I had your gift!”
How do you handle those words as a creative artist? When you’re good at what you do, is it really humble to hem and haw in the face of praise?
Between pride and self-abasement lies true humility—just one aspect of the balanced character God wants to instill in you as an actor, a musician, a visual artist, or other creative person involved in ministry. He’s interested in your art and your heart.
The Heart of the Artist is like no other book you’ve read. Written for artists by an artist, this frank, knowledgeable book deals head-on with issues every person in an arts ministry faces. With passion and conviction that come from personal experience, Rory Noland, music director for Willow Creek Community Church, addresses topics such as ? Servanthood Versus Stardom ? The Artist in Community ? Excellence Versus Perfectionism ? Jealousy and Envy ? Managing Your Emotions ? The Spiritual Disciplines of the Artist
The Heart of the Artist will help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your unique place in the body of Christ. You’ll find wisdom and encouragement that can help you survive the challenges and reap the rich joys of a ministry in the creative arts -- Publisher
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The church can be so enthusiastic for the product an artist or musician produces that issues of character and commitment are often glossed over. This book faces those concerns head on. Looking at the particular gifts and challenges that artists bring to the spiritual life, Noland uses his experiences of discipling artists to explore issues such as servanthood versus stardom, teamwork versus lone-ranger Christianity, and excellence versus perfectionism. This is the only book written especially to help artists and those who work with artists take seriously God's call to character growth in their Christian lives.
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Format:Paperback
"The Heart of the Artist" is written in an easy-to-digest style by long-time music ministry leader Rory Noland. It is a nice guide for artists, musicians, poets, actors, dancers, etc., who want to use their talents in a Church or "ministry" setting. There are some helpfull chapters in this book that deal realistically with the sort of problems that Christians in the arts (or anyone in the arts) will have to deal with, such as "excellence verses perfectionism" and "handling critisism". However, Noland deals ONLY with the role of Christian artists within the somewhat "safe" church environment. What about the role of Christian artists OUTSIDE of the local church body? What is the proper role of the Christian artist in a secular, or even a hostile setting? Should a Christian artist create ONLY works of the "sacred", or should they be afforded the same artistic freedom as their secular peers? These are really the types of issues that I would have liked to see Noland deal with, and with the same level-headed approach that he tackles Church-related issues. Perhaps he should write a follow-up book that deals with these concerns. However, if you are a Christian with an interest in the arts, or in the responsibilities and problems of public ministry, then this book is well worth a read.
By timothy-ny
Format:Paperback
I wish I had read this book when I was a worship director--I would have been so much more effective. What makes me appreciate Rory Noland's education so much is that he is breathtakingly personal, practical, and poignant. I feel like I know him better than I know a lot of people, since reading his book.
In teaching about worship ministry, he defines true worship, requisite relationship building with God, the process of spiritual searching and maturity, and relational dynamics within the church.
Don't let the "artist" moniker dissuade you from reading this book. I'm an engineering school graduate who works for a bank, i.e. non-artist, and this book has clarified truths about worship, ministry relationships, and my walk with Christ. This book will help you worship better, and will help you worship better with others.
By Tom Hinkle
Format:Paperback
Somebody once called me a "high-maintenance artistic type". And, I suppose it's true. Not that it's an excuse for anything, mind you. But creative types are often overly sensitive, vulnerable to temptations and addictions, insecure, prideful, and have a host of other tendencies that do nothing to promote good, harmonious working relationships with others in the church (and with God). Guilty as charged. Well,this book gets right to the heart of the matter in dealing with every conceivable situation that arises among groups of artists (whether worship team, drama team, or dance team)that attempt to work together for the glory of God. The fact is, there is no place for jealousy, envy, and backbiting among artists or any other Christians. Rory Noland pinpoints issues that often arise in the life of the artist, and gives good, Biblical solutions. A must-have for Christian artists in any field.
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The Heart of the Artist is a must have. The book has been made required reading for all particpants in the music ministry at my church. Read more
Published on Dec 17 2001 by Frederick L. Vaughn
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Character building for everyone!
Rory Noland display keen observation and broad experience in human relations. Inter-personal conflict is not limited to artistic types, although his examples are drawn directly... Read more
Published on Aug 26 2001 by Ginny Allen
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College-style Worship Leaders - don't miss this!
I'm a worship leader/band leader at my campus fellowship at the University of Illinois. This book has helped point out amazing truth both in my heart and in those of the musicians... Read more
Published on Jun 24 2001 by Christopher Ridgeway
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A very percarious balancing act
Noland Ryan could not have been more challenged at times -- he could not leave these artists God had given him. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2001 by Tom Buratovich
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Nothing else like it.
"The Heart of the Artist" is an indispensable guide to understanding artists and the struggles they face in Christian music ministry. Read more
Published on Dec 8 1999 by Dan Palmer
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Finally!!! The best leadership manual for artists written!!!
Thank you for putting in writing practical helps for the musician/artist directly involved in church life. Read more
Published on Sep 20 1999
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An excellent tool for anyone involved in the creative arts.
I just finished the book, and I would highly recommend it for anyone in creative arts ministry. It is the first book I've seen that addresses issues that face those of us who are... Read more
Published on July 13 1999
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