This is a collection of resources on the theme of More Local Ways for Praise: Arts for Mission & Ministry, compiled to complement the OralityTalks Webinar featuring Deborah Kim & David Ige held on Juli 10, 2024.
More resources on Arts on GOMAP and corresponding training materials on the I-OS website.
Why Local Arts are Central to Mission
by Brian Schrag
From his years of serving among the Mono tribe in Congo, Brian Schrag propounds on why local arts are crucial to mission.
Four Ways Culture & Worship Relate
by Anne Zaki
Anne Zaki lists four ways culture and worship relate.
The Biblical Basis for Indigenous Arts in Worship
by John Piper
John Piper is known for his statement “Mission exists because worship doesn’t.” In this article, he lays the Scriptural foundations for the use of local arts in worship.
Strengthening Christian Identity through Scripture Songwriting in Indonesia
by Matt Connor & Matt Menger
Matt Connor and Matt Menger have facilitated more than 30 songwriting workshops. They share their insights on how these events have strengthened the Christian identity of communities in Indonesia.
Redeeming the Arts: The Restoration of the Arts to God’s Creational Intention
Lausanne Occational Paper
A paper on redeeming the arts, it includes discussion on the theological bases of the arts, its implications on education and discipleship, and creativity among others.
