Ben Framstad (Twitter: BenFramstad, Instagram: benframstad ) is the Creative Arts Pastor at Grace Church in Wooster, Ohio. Ben came to Grace in 2008, and currently helps develop creativity within the church while empowering others to use their gifts. He is a talented artist and musician who is passionate about reaching people for Christ and helping them develop their faith. Ben and his wife Amanda have one son and they love to spend their time adventuring together.

Show Notes:

What we discuss with Ben Framstad

Why creativity is important. Ben talks about how creativity helps us with self-awareness, and the role it plays in expressing ourselves from our deepest places.

The different ways creativity can be expressed. We talk about innovation and how creativity helps us push past the limitations we face.

Why the Church can often struggle with creativity.

What it looks like to create opportunities in the Church for people to use their gifts.

How creativity can play a role in helping people walk with Jesus. We discuss the role of symbols and tangible responses to learning the truths of God. Ben shares how he works to create doorways for people to walk through to know Jesus.

What it means to fuel our creative outlets.

The transformational power of creativity. Ben shares how God has led him to lean into creativity during the most difficult events in his life.

The power of taking steps forward in creativity in tangible ways.

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