Dream In Soul – Creativity for the Kingdom:

Being a writer/designer, I always love finding new resources for creatives (or basically anyone who wants to harness their creativity- because we are all like our Father the Creator in our own way) especially when other believers collaborate to encourage and inspire one another. The Creative Collective is a movement that inspires people to “Create like they were Created” and connects believers in a variety of fields though meet-ups and other resources like e-books, videos, their blog and social media.

To give you a look at how relatable the collective is, here’s a video of one of the Creative Collective meet-ups in Phoenix last month where Designer/Photographer Promise Tangeman joins Blogger/Worship & Arts Leader Carlos Whittaker along with Jarrett Stevens of Soul City Church in a talk about the creative process, how they began and progressed in their respective artistic fields and lots more:

To find out about other meet-ups and to see if there will be one in a city near you visit http://creativecollective.is.

Free Creative Matters EBook

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You were created to create…

The free ebook Creative Matters offered by the Creative Collective is a call to arms for all of us who endeavor to create beautiful, transcendent and transformational experiences in and around the Church. It’s a field guide of sorts…written by Creatives for Creatives… for those who work in the trenches of the “Create-On-Demand” challenges that every weekend brings…

Happy Independence Day from Dream in Soul!

(Be safe and enjoy the fireworks, BBQs, picnics and day off:)

Here is my pledge to be free…

“If it’s God’s plan for your life it’s going to work out, you’re not gonna have to force it and make it happen and beg people to work with you or beg people to support you or believe in you…” – Britt Nicole

This video interview with Britt Nicole is from 2007 but I think it is awesome to see how she got started in her singing ministry and all that God has done through her obedience:

Some of my favorite parts of the interview:

– How Britt trusted God when she felt He was asking her to obey and stay home instead of going off to college, even if she didn’t see the way ahead.

– She shared the verse 1 Chronicles 28:20 that she was encouraged by: “And David said to his son Solomon:

“Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”

Britt Nicole’s song “Walk on The Water” from her latest album The Lost Get Found is great inspiration to anyone to have faith in God and take chances when following the dreams in their hearts:

“Who said that God can’t be glorified in business?” The Identity Conference is a free event especially for entrepreneurs of faith who want to take their business to the next level to change the world:

Clips from the 2010 Identity Conference

Event Date: Saturday November 12, 2011
Location: Corona, California

About: Identity is far beyond a conference. It is the largest unity of Christian entrepreneurs in the country. An emergence of successful business achievers, change agents, cultural architects, and voracious leaders of the Faith all brought into one high-octane atmosphere, compelling young entrepreneurs to lead and influence the next generation. This explosive gathering can only be justified as 6 hours of pure entrepreneurial adrenaline.

To find out more and to register visit www.identityconference.com

The Identity Culture Blog also features a variety of articles and resources for entrepreneurs, visit it at www.identityculture.org.

If you work in the in the field of communication or digital media the Echo Conference might be one that interests you:

About the Conference
Echo is a three-day gathering of creative church leaders who are passionate about digital media and the gospel. This year’s event will be held at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton, Texas, from Wednesday, July 27 to Friday, July 29. Together, we’ll explore topics such as visual storytelling, event programming, social media, online community, graphic and motion design, and more…

A Leap of Faith Into Who You Are in Christ – Heart to Heart with Dr. Naima Johnston-Bush

Dr. Naima speaks about how she learned to trust in God as a young woman and gives advice on embracing your identity in Christ…

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Author and singer Dr. Naima Johnston (now Dr. Naima Johnston-Bush after she got married a while back) spoke to us previously on Dream in Soul about how to find and follow your calling (click here for the two-part interview). In this Heart to Heart she speaks about how she learned to trust in God as a young woman and gives advice on embracing one’s identity in Christ…

It’s All About How You Look At It – UPSIDE the Movie

Upside is a movie about Solomon White, a teen athlete who seemed to have it all but whose vision is flipped after an accident…

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