Ethno-Arts Specialists help communities reach their goals through local arts and cultivate worship in specific cultural contexts.

Passions:

•   Using art as expression
•   Seeing others engage in artistic activities
•   Understanding people deeply through the lens of their own cultures

Skills:

•   Background in the arts
•   Exceptional ability to relate to people (especially across cultures)
•   Teaching ability

Ethno-Arts Specialists apply their creativity and insight into culture to enable local peoples to develop culturally relevant expressions of worship to magnify the impact of Scripture within a community.  Ethno-Arts Specialists often come to the ministry with training in the areas of music, visual arts, acting, dance or storytelling.  They work with local Christians to encourage artistic creations with local artists to respond to their community’s needs in areas such as Scripture use, literacy and community development.