2014-09-12T11:44:48-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/creativity/ http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/12544 2014-09-12T11:44:48-05:00 Do you know who is the most popular TED lecturer ever? He beats the second-most popular by more than 50%, and 9 million views. His name is not Bono or Gates. He's a British educationalist – Sir Ken Robinson. His contention is that creativity is as important as literacy. Watch his TED lecture below to learn why, and to notice what makes him such a good communicator, using storytelling and humor. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7929 2012-04-20T10:46:08-05:00 John Cleese, creative writer, actor and comedian, has produced much memorable comedy. The classic TV series Fawlty Towers (1975-9) is widely regarded as one of the best television comedies of all time. It has dated little in nearly 40 years, and is available as a remastered DVD set. So you might think Cleese could teach us something about creativity – and you'd be right. http://internetevangelismday.com/creative-thinking.php 2010-08-07T18:09:50-05:00 A 30-second film shows six people playing basketball, three in white shirts and three in black. Volunteers are asked to count the number of times the white shirt team pass the ball. At the end of the film, they are asked if they saw anything unusual. Most do not. The unusual thing is: halfway through the film, a man wearing a gorilla suit walks through the players, beats his chest to the camera, then walks off. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/themedarticles.php/409/07-2006?pg=all 2008-05-06T14:22:19-05:00 Approximately seventy-five percent of scripture consists of narrative; fifteen percent is expressed in poetic form. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=150&art_id=137 2007-11-24T09:29:04-05:00 Too many youth ministers miss out on an incredible source of youth ministry wisdom and ideas - their own volunteers and youth. Not only can their ideas revolutionize our ministries, but by taking them seriously we take their leadership to a new level, allowing them to feel ownership and responsibili http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=70&art_id=141 2007-11-23T09:33:39-05:00 Eighteen practical ideas on finding the optimum style(s)of worship, varying the intensity, knowing your group and controlling distractions. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=70&art_id=139 2007-11-23T09:29:36-05:00 Praise and worship can be evaluated for its creativity. Sixteen practical ideas for ensuring authenticity and enhancing your setting. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=70&art_id=138 2007-11-23T09:27:33-05:00 Let's talk specifically and practically about techniques that enhance or distract from worship. From lighting to facial expressions to room set up, this article covers over 70 issues. Part one introduces the article and tells how to apply these in your unique setting. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=40&art_id=137 2007-11-21T09:40:45-05:00 Too many youth ministers miss out on an incredible source of youth ministry wisdom and ideas - their own volunteers and youth. Not only can their ideas revolutionize our ministries, but by taking them seriously we take their leadership to a new level.