First Art in Mission Forum ... Great to Connect

Thanks to Kirsten Borrer, Angel Ambrose, Marge Malwitz, Debby Topliff, Sean Olesiuk, the Carsons, Scott Howe and Ashley Lane for making the first Art in Mission Forum a great time of sharing, learning, and getting inspired. Look under the events calendar for the next forum on October 27.

Missional Art & the Artist's Witness

We’ll be hosting a one-hour “conversation” this Thursday that will feature artists sharing how they have used their creative gift to engage people in an encounter with their Creator. Together we’ll brainstorm on best practices of the artist seeking to witness. Come ready to learn and to share your insights. Look under the Event calendar for more info.

Mobile Ministry Forum Consultation

We are excited for the upcoming Mobile Ministry Forum Consultation. It will be held at the offices of JAARS (a ministry of Wycliffe) in Waxhall, North Carolina. It will take place December 11-13, 2011. Keep an eye on the events calendar for more information.

36 Parables and IMM Partnership

John Schimke (www.36parables.com) and Jerry Gibson (www.imm.edu) just completed a partnership production on the 19th of the 36 parable series. Partnerships are just plain smart. Check out the finished product at http://www.vimeo.com/28808392.

Fund Raising Training

The JESUS Film Project has generously offered to give a one-day training seminar on fund development. The training will take place in Southern California on December 5. We will also make it available online via streaming. Mark the date in your calendar. Check the Events calendar for more details.

Brian Bird's film screening on NBC Saturday

Brian Bird wrote the script for “Game Time: Tackling the Past.” This will air tomorrow night (Saturday, September 3, 8:00 p.m. / 7:00 Central) on NBC as part of Wal-Mart’s “Family Movie Night.” If you’re in the US and able to watch, check it out. Great work Brian!