Stephen Brewster on leading creatives in ministry, helping them find success and the benefits of being more than a doer
As the creative arts pastor of Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC, Stephen Brewster leads creatives every day to create music, graphic design and every thing else to share the hope of Jesus through the local church. In our conversation we talk about how to lead creatives—to provide the guardrails but still allow them to do what they do without stifling them—and how to think of yourself as a leader instead of a doer. No matter the size of your church, there are benefits to building a team and not being a lone ranger.
Find Stephen Brewster online:
Web: stephenbrewster.me
Facebook: facebook.com/Brewster.me/
Instagram: instagram.com/b_rewster/
Twitter: twitter.com/B_REWSTER
The one book that Stephen says every creative should read is “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield.
An iOS app that Stephen said he finds helpful is "The Language of Letting Go."
The product of the month is Triple Wide Media. They strive to provide the largest collection of multiscreen stock footage and media to the local church community. Whether you have a wide screen as part of your stage design ascetic or you’re using environmental projection in your services, Triple Wide Media is an amazing resource.
Here’s the YouTube videos mentioned at the end of this podcast episode:
Harry Truman said, "It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit."
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