10 church creative lid lifters

I believe the best way for me to grow is to surround myself with people that are better then me. People that can raise the lid of predictability. Without them even knowing, these individuals are helping me raise the bar of creativity. Who are some people or orginazations that are helping raise yours?

1.Carlos Whittaker

Among being a christian webblog rockstar he is also the Service Program Director for Buckhead Church in Atlanta. Whatever this guy does whether its leading worship, blogging, taking pics, he does it full of passion and realism.

2. Cameron Smith

Cameron is a graphic designer for Christ’s Church of The Valley in Peoria, Arizona. This guy has some mad skills and shares a love for bulletin layout.

3. Bryan Clark

Bryan is the Senior Graphic Designer for LifeChurch.tv. His designs are gold, you can check out some of his work here as well.

4. Daley Hake

A epic photographer with beautiful lighting and composition. Even though I don't take as much photos as I would like, I can learn a great deal from the compositions and moods of the photos.

5.Barton Damer

Another guy with some mad skills. He's the Creative Director for RT Productions Inc. He pushes the envelope with ways to use media creatively in the local church. His print graphics are great but his motion graphics are sick.

6. Michael Buckingham

The up and coming Seth Godin of church marketing. Really this guy has a huge passion to see the church communicate with excellence and originality.

7. Kim Meyer

A communications queen who just publish the book "Less Clutter, Less Noise" which is on my list of books to buy. She shares the belief that the local church is the hope for the world. She is the Communications Director at Granger Community Church.

8.Andrew Hunt

I came across Andrew's blog while sniffing around flickr for stage designs. This guy is a jack-of-all trades working with different forms of media at Blue Ridge Community Church in Forest, VA.

9. Mitch Idol

I actually have the privilege of working with this guy, he offices down the hall and to the right.  Not just because he's my boss or friend did he make on this list, but because he is lid lifter expert.  Always helping me see the big picture in projects. 

10. Jorge Cruz

Jorge is another local, not only is he the worship leader here at PVC he is also my cousin.  His passion for true authentic worship pours out on and off the stage.  Musically he's made me step up on my guitar playing skills and done things I thought I would never do. 

Comments

[Jacob]

I really have to say this has hit home. I saw myself here the past couple months at a stand still in my life. I couldnt agree with you more Joe on surrounding yourself with people that will not only impact your life but will inspire you to become your full potential. But more importantly to give you the abilitiy to impact someone else's life.....

[Cameron Smith]

Thanks for the mention Joe. My list of inspiration and friends who challenge me is LONG. You hit this right on the head though, if you want to get better at what you do... you find who's doing it right and soak up the inspiration... figure out how they do what they do.

For what it's worth, I LOVE your work - it could stand up with the best of the best in Church marketing world!

[Michael Buckingham]

How did I miss this...wow, I don't even know what to say. The Seth Godin of church marketing...I'll take that! I'm truly honored to be on a list with so many rock stars of the church world.

Thanks Joe, you made my day.