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Creative Ministries Festival
Creative Arts event where teaching and training will be used to help youth and adults in their respected ministries.
The Kentucky Creative Ministries Festival is an exciting annual event designed to equip and resource the local church with tools for ministry. We have such a creative God who has provided all that we need to minister to the hurting and share the incredible message of salvation. Come see why thousands have been a part of this training experience for years!
Check out these scenes from past Festivals and other Creative Ministries events:
Registration
Register early, space is limited. Early registration discount ends Feb. 6. Registration ends midnight of February 27. Click here to register now.
| 1-5 persons | $20 per person | $25 per person |
| 6-10 persons | $120 per group | $150 per group |
| 11-15 persons | $170 per group | $200 per group |
| 16-20 persons | $215 per group | $245 per group |
| 21-25 persons | $255 per group | $285 per group |
| 26-30 persons | $290 per group | $320 per group |
| 31+ persons | $320 per group | $350 per group |
If your group must cancel, please let us know by Feb. 17, so those on the waiting list might have a chance to attend! Any change made on-site is subject to the higher pricing.
Guest Artists
Eugenio Adorno
Eugenio, also known as Chagy the Clown, is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Forth Worth, Texas, and co-founder of Circus of the King. He trained with professionals from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and has performed his solo show since 1992.
Darren Casteel
Darren is CEO of the Creative Arts Store and Christian Creative Arts Association in Riverview, FL. He has been a children’s pastor for nearly 20 years and is a professional puppet designer and performer with talents in magic and storytelling. Darren’s love for children and families is evident in his shows, which are enjoyed by kids of all ages.
Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith is director of Salt & Light Ministries based near Richmond, Va. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1980, Jeff spent eight years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. He was selected Best Male Vocalist in Major Army Commands and toured internationally with the All-Army Soldier’s Show. In 1988, he resigned his commission to start Salt & Light Ministries. Jeff has been a featured performer and master teacher at local, state, and national training conferences and seminars in drama, worship arts, music ministry, teacher training, children’s ministry and creative arts. His sketches have won international acclaim and his series of training videos, “Movement for Non-Movers" has helped equip teens and children all over the world share the gospel through creative ministries and music. Jeff and his wife, Debbie, have two sons, Benjamin and Samuel.
Church Performance Time
Churches are invited to share a one-act play, puppet song/skit, interpretive movement or black light performance during one of two church performance times offered during the festival. Performing is optional. If not performing, you may attend the performance times or one of the workshop sessions.
There is a limit of 24 performances for the weekend. One piece per church please - maximum time length of 6 minutes. Indicate your desire to perform and your performance preferences during the registration process.
We will try our best to schedule your performance at the time you request, but it is not guaranteed that you will receive your first preference.
If your group must cancel, please let us know by Feb. 17, so those on the waiting list might have a chance to perform!
Creative Arts Workshops
During the festival, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from an incredible array of creative arts workshops. And choosing is half the fun! Drama, interp, puppets - and so much more! Here are just a few examples of your options:
Creative Worship Leadership
New this year! Worship and Creative Media Conferences with Matt McDougal, Worship Arts Pastor at Springdale Community Church, Louisville
During these sessions you will learn:
- Building an Authentic Worship Team, (Basics of starting a worship team)
- Cultivating a Heart for Authentic Worship Leading
- Creating an Environment for Authentic Worship
- Creating your own Creative Media Elements
Drama
- Acting I & II
- Improvisations
- Stage Movement
- Using Drama in the Church
- Writing Dramas
- Planning a Dinner Theatre
- Direction Basics
- ...and more!
Mime
- Lip Sync
- Human Videos
- Beginning & Advanced Skills
- ...and more!
Interpretive Movement
- Learning Creative Sign
- Interpretative Dance
- Leading Interpretative Groups
- Learn actual movements to songs!
- ...and more!
Illusion/Clowning/Ballooning
- Advanced Balloon Sculpting
- Basic Balloon Twisting
- Juggling
- Pocket Magic
- Using Illusion for Ministry
- Comedy Props
- ...and more!
Puppets
- Beginning a Puppet Ministry
- Beginning & Advanced Skills
- Choreography
- Blacklight Puppets
- ...and more!
Creative Arts & Kids
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Children’s Theatre
- Object Lessons
- Children’s Interp
- Children on Mission
- ...and more!
Youth Missions Workshops, sponsored by Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union
In addition to the Creative Arts Workshops available, there are also many other workshops that will help you take the awesome message of God to your community—and the world! Here’s just a taste of what you’ll have to choose from:
- How to Plan a Mission Trip
- Sharing the Gospel
- How to Plan a Block Party
- Crafts
- Exploring Different Ways to be On Mission
Seminars will be held during workshop sessions, 1, 2 & 3 but may not be offered during each session.
Also: LifeWay VBS 2012 - Amazing Wonders Aviation
Amazing Wonders Aviation Workshops (for musical drama only) will be available as part of the 2012 CMF. Learn how to direct, costume, and design the set as well as learn the songs specific to this musical.
*No special pre-registration is required in addition to group registration.
Schedule
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Registration & Performance Scheduling |
| 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Opening Celebration |
| 8:15 - 9:30 pm | A. Church Performance 1 B. Workshop Session 1 |
| 9:45 - 11:00 pm | A. Church Performance 2 B. Workshop Session 2 | Saturday |
| 9:00 - 9:45 am | Morning Celebration |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Workshop Session 3 |
| 11:00 - 12:30 pm | Lunch (On Your Own) |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Workshop Session 4 |
| 1:45 - 2:45 pm | Workshop Session 5 |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Closing Celebration |
Accommodations
Listed are a few hotels in the area, others are available but for your convenience we have listed a few. There are not group rates or blocks due to the fact that in previous years we have noticed that many churches are able to get better rates by calling or going online to request their own rate.
Courtyard Bowling Green Convention Center
1010 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY
(270) 783-8569
Hilton Garden Inn
1020 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY
(270) 781-6998
Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY
(270) 745-0088
Candlewood Suites
540 Wall Street
Bowling Green, KY
(270) 843-5505
Hampton Inn
233 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY
(270) 842-4100
