For the Beauty of the Church: Casting a Vision for the Arts

This unique book contributes to a robust, expansive vision for the church and the arts, with insights from Eugene Peterson, Lauren Winner, Jeremy Begbie, Andy Crouch, and John Witvliet.

FINALLY! An honest look at the relationship between artist and church by people who actually know artists and the church. David Meharg I just finished For the Beauty of the Church. Dang it, it is going to be an expensive book. I have already ordered two more copies.As a woman, a working artist and a believer my relationship with the church has been a love/hate relationship. So often I have been unable to articulate the stru. "A wonderful resource, beautifully written and edited" according to Haley H. Ballast. This is the kind of book I will be thinking about, talking about, recommending, giving to friends, and re-reading regularly for many, many years. The essays collected and edited in this volume each stand alone as relevant, helpful, well-crafted works around the topic of art and the church. T. A solid introduction This was recommended to me by an artist friend after several conversations on the topic. A helpful little book for those who might be unfamiliar with the conversation but are concerned with learning. Unfortunately, the book's greatest strength is also its weakness. I appreciated the variety

W. He is a graduate of Regent College and served for eight years as the arts pastor of Hope Chapel in Austin, Texas. Taylor is a pastor, artist, and author. David O. . He's currently pursuing doctoral studies at Duke Divinity School

For the Beauty of the Church reminds us of this essential truth and many more."--Charlie Peacock, codirector, Art House America; author of New Way to Be Human"Pragmatic and theologically astute at the same time, For the Beauty of the Church is a gem-packed collection for those navigating between the realms of the arts and the church."--Makoto Fujimura, artist; founder and creative director, International Arts Movement"One reason the church exists is that our hunger for beauty will not go away. "The church ought to be synonymous with all good gifts and stewardship of the earth. He is currently pursuing doctoral studies at Duke Divinity School. These essays remind us why."--John Ortberg, author of God Is Closer Than You Think and Love Beyond Reason; pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church"Thi