A recent letter from the Dean of the College of Arts & Sports, Julie Spence.
Welcome to the College of Arts & Sports
Welcome. We hope you find helpful information and make new friends here. Our desire is to provide a platform with which to connect Christian artists.
If you came to check out possible training schools, find new resources, meet others involved in arts ministries around the world, or to get inspired by what others are doing, we think you’ll find interesting opportunities.
Please contact us with ideas – ideas for new resources we should make people aware of, or ministry opportunities available, or just with comments or questions.
We hope you visit often and come back soon.
CAS News October 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011 11:47
Greetings to you all!
When I looked into the faces of all those who had gathered in Kona recently for our bi-annual University of the Nations workshop, I was impressed with the diversity of cultures and giftings but also the strong dedication to giving God glory through arts and sports. I heard stories of obstacles, challenges and the fires of testing but I continue rejoicing in how it is resulting in refined and renewed passion for our mission.
Our College of Arts and Sports faculty is gearing up for an olympic year in 2012! Much of our meeting time in Kona was focused on the extensive preparations necessary for our Go4Glory (www.go4glory.org) International Arts and Sports Festival in July 2012, just prior to the opening of the 30th Olympiad in London. Our aim is to fuse the relationship between arts and sports like never before in YWAM.
I challenge you to come and join us there for 4 power-packed days of celebration, promotion, training and networking. We cannot afford to miss this opportunity to link arms across the globe in our efforts to spread the Gospel. Join us there and stay on for an exceptional opportunity to impact the world through your skills and talents as tens of thousands gather for the olympic games in the UK. After the G4G event we are connecting individuals and teams to the outreach efforts of “More Than Gold” (www.morethangold.org.uk) and “Forever2012” (www.forever2012.com) using performances, public displays and sporting events. Come, know the absolute joy of being His light to the world!
In line with this theme I’ve asked Belinda van de Loo, one of our key International College Committee members, to share her heart. Her article: “Pleasing God as artists and athletes” will inspire you as it has me. Belinda has a unique background in both arts and sports, having played collegiate volleyball for a major US university and as an accomplished musician and songwriter. You will enjoy her perspective.
Let’s continue to press on for God’s glory and the extension of His kingdom!
Yours in Christ, Julie
