Adapting Scripture Art Cards to a Diverse Population: Same Image--Two Presentations
"We continually microscope the ways we communicate in ministry because culture constantly fluxes with contemporary migratory patterns and global demographic fluxes. Since culture encompasses what Eric Law (2000) describes as, “internal and external learned behaviors and beliefs shared by one group of people,” we must have a thorough knowledge of the multiple and dynamic cultures present in our congregation, surrounding communities and target populations. In essence, adaptability celebrates the diversity of the Christ community found in unity with Him" (Paron, 2013, para. 2).
Jan Paron | December 19, 2014
Over the last two weeks, I created Scripture cards to evangelize through ministry from the Lighthouse Church of All Nations. Additionally, I distributed them by means of Salty Sidewalks: Art/Scripture Abandonment, a group of artists who intentionally spread the Gospel through encouraging words and artwork (Facebook, 2014).
To communicate across cultures in a meaningful way, you adapt the delivery mode to the cultural patterns of the receivers that influence their understanding but always keep to the fidelity of the Gospel (Paron, 2013). Like the Apostle Paul who adjusted his presentation of the Good News to the diverse linguistic styles of his listeners, I too adapted the artistic expressions of the Scripture cards. God's Spirit then ministered His Word.
In creating the Scripture cards, I researched multiple craft approaches as well as audience needs. Since people perceive the communicated message in contrast to what I prefer, I stretched myself beyond my preference zone. The below cards demonstrate two cards based on the theme of celebrating Christmas.
I am an assistant pastor in a multicultural church, Lighthouse Church of All Nations. Its church leaders regularly practice intentional ministry to draw people from diverse cultural backgrounds together as one united Body. In doing so, we try different methods that meet the distinctives of a changing urban population. As I work more with journaling Scripture, I continue pursuing strategies that support artistic bridge building for broad receiver understanding.
God set me on a new journey with art journaling. I find that when serving others, He always has a lesson in it for me as well.
Presentation 1:
With this presentation I addressed people from a large urban area who need economic assistance. A number have low vision requiring a larger font size. Some may have addictions and health issues or live in difficult conditions. I wanted to bring the Light into their lives with the message of hope transmitted through bright colors that show Jesus' identity as the Messiah.
I decoupaged Scripture excerpts to a cardboard tree against a pink-hued background textured with Kosher salt. To finish, I used black and white ink pen designs and PanPastel highlights.
Materials: Acrylics, Collage Pauge, school glue Scripture underpaper, Mark It fine Bic pen, Copic pens, Kosher salt, and PanPastel.
Presentation 2:
When I created this presentation version, I worked towards appeal to a suburban audience in a local coffee shop. Its patrons represent culturally diverse backgrounds of racial, ethnic, economic, and generational variations. Many who through on their way to work. I mentally scanned the art work from attended craft fairs in a broad area and patterned the cards after observed cross composition. In all, I wanted to relate the real gift of Christmas--Jesus, the fulfilled Messiah foretold in Isa 9:6.
For this version, I stenciled the cards with Dylusions ink sprays. The trees feature muted ink spray colors painted on Golden soft gel medium to Scripture pages on the cardboard template. I finished it with aluminum foil garland, rhinestones, white and black ink designs, body paint acrylic, and black PanPastel. Store bought Christmas cards with a snow scene back the cards. Raffia holds the card together with the Salt leak tag (pictured).
Materials: Acrylics, Golden soft gel matte, Golden polymer medium gloss, Mod Podge sparkle, school glue, Scribbles glittering crystal, Scripture underpaper, Mark It fine Bic pen, white pen, rhinestones, Dylusions ink sprays, and PanPastel.
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isa 9:6 NIV).
References
Jan Paron | December 19, 2014
Over the last two weeks, I created Scripture cards to evangelize through ministry from the Lighthouse Church of All Nations. Additionally, I distributed them by means of Salty Sidewalks: Art/Scripture Abandonment, a group of artists who intentionally spread the Gospel through encouraging words and artwork (Facebook, 2014).
To communicate across cultures in a meaningful way, you adapt the delivery mode to the cultural patterns of the receivers that influence their understanding but always keep to the fidelity of the Gospel (Paron, 2013). Like the Apostle Paul who adjusted his presentation of the Good News to the diverse linguistic styles of his listeners, I too adapted the artistic expressions of the Scripture cards. God's Spirit then ministered His Word.
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| Comparison of Two Presentations |
In creating the Scripture cards, I researched multiple craft approaches as well as audience needs. Since people perceive the communicated message in contrast to what I prefer, I stretched myself beyond my preference zone. The below cards demonstrate two cards based on the theme of celebrating Christmas.
I am an assistant pastor in a multicultural church, Lighthouse Church of All Nations. Its church leaders regularly practice intentional ministry to draw people from diverse cultural backgrounds together as one united Body. In doing so, we try different methods that meet the distinctives of a changing urban population. As I work more with journaling Scripture, I continue pursuing strategies that support artistic bridge building for broad receiver understanding.
God set me on a new journey with art journaling. I find that when serving others, He always has a lesson in it for me as well.
Presentation 1:
With this presentation I addressed people from a large urban area who need economic assistance. A number have low vision requiring a larger font size. Some may have addictions and health issues or live in difficult conditions. I wanted to bring the Light into their lives with the message of hope transmitted through bright colors that show Jesus' identity as the Messiah.
I decoupaged Scripture excerpts to a cardboard tree against a pink-hued background textured with Kosher salt. To finish, I used black and white ink pen designs and PanPastel highlights.
Materials: Acrylics, Collage Pauge, school glue Scripture underpaper, Mark It fine Bic pen, Copic pens, Kosher salt, and PanPastel.
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| Presentation 1 Celebrate the Light |
Presentation 2:
When I created this presentation version, I worked towards appeal to a suburban audience in a local coffee shop. Its patrons represent culturally diverse backgrounds of racial, ethnic, economic, and generational variations. Many who through on their way to work. I mentally scanned the art work from attended craft fairs in a broad area and patterned the cards after observed cross composition. In all, I wanted to relate the real gift of Christmas--Jesus, the fulfilled Messiah foretold in Isa 9:6.
For this version, I stenciled the cards with Dylusions ink sprays. The trees feature muted ink spray colors painted on Golden soft gel medium to Scripture pages on the cardboard template. I finished it with aluminum foil garland, rhinestones, white and black ink designs, body paint acrylic, and black PanPastel. Store bought Christmas cards with a snow scene back the cards. Raffia holds the card together with the Salt leak tag (pictured).
Materials: Acrylics, Golden soft gel matte, Golden polymer medium gloss, Mod Podge sparkle, school glue, Scribbles glittering crystal, Scripture underpaper, Mark It fine Bic pen, white pen, rhinestones, Dylusions ink sprays, and PanPastel.
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| Presentation 2 The Gift |
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| Salty Sidewalks: Art/Scripture Abandonment Salt Leak Tag See http://www.saltysidewalks.com/#/ for information |
References
- Law, E. (2000). Inclusion: Making room for grace. St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press.
- Paron, J. "Adapting the message in communication." PerSpectives 12 Ministries. Retrieved from http://perspectives12dotcom.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/adapting-the-message-in-communication/
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