It’s December 1, which means annual budget planning is probably well underway for most of you. As you plot out your budget and make your “conference dream list” for next year, one I thing I wanted to get on your radar is a unique gathering happening May 9-11 in Nashville called Luminous.
My friend Chad Jarnagin shared the idea for this gathering with me late this summer and I’m stoked to see it come together. Unlike your typical conference or even “un-conference” events that are happening, Luminous is going to be “an experience and movement designed to facilitate a sacred encounter with the Artist of the universe.”
I’m thrilled to attend the event and have the honor of being a presenter there, too.
If you are looking to gather with likeminded creatives, definitely add Luminous to your radar [along with other great conferences like STORY and the ECHO Church Media Conference!].
Here’s more info on Luminous:
Our vision is to see a resurrection of creativity in the lives of those who attend as well as the churches and organizations they serve. The keynote sessions & workshops will provide inspiration and revelation in a creative and encouraging environment for creative arts & communication leaders around the USA, UK, Canada, and other countries.
Anyone from a variety of creative arts, communications, and ministries are invited to attend to be inspired and encouraged at Luminous. There will be artists, communicators, filmmakers, writers, musicians, designers, and many others in attendance; the young, the seasoned, and the aspiring are all welcomed.
2012 Keynotes
- Ian Morgan Cron - Episcopal priest and acclaimed author of “Chasing Francis” and “Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me”
- Blaine Hogan - Artist, actor, writer, producer, Creative Director at Willow Creek Community Church.
- More to be announced soon!
Musical Artists
- All Sons & Daughters – David Leonard & Leslie Jordan: worship duo rooted in Journey Church in Franklin, TN.
- Derek Webb – Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Remixer, Noisetrader, Agitator
- Michael Pharez – Poet
- One Sonic Society - led by Jason Ingram [vocals/guitar], Stu Garrard [guitar/vocals] and Paul Mabury [drums]; an international collective of respected artists, united in creating music to serve the Church.
- Bellarive – Atmospheric post modern rock band.
- More to be announced soon!
Workshop Environments
Workshops will be great times to dialog, and converse around various topics and ideas.
- Stephen Proctor - curator of visual worship, illuminator, missionary of beauty, experience designer, VJ, projection artist, globe trotter, overgrown hobbit, co-owner of @gi_inc
- Nate Ragan - Director of Product Development @MediaShout, VJ, artist, musician, all things creative
- Dan Wilt - Dan Wilt is a writer, and is the Founder of WorshipTraining.com and Worship Development Nashville.
- Stephen Brewster – Creative Director at Crosspoint Church.
- Jeff Goins – Writer, idea guy, and difference-maker.
- Tim Schraeder - Church Communications. Loves to spread ideas that lead to action. Co-director of @CMSucks. Church Relations at @CSGupdates. Creator of @OutspokenBook.
- Jeff Simmons – Lead Pastor at Rolling Hills (@rhcc)
- and more discussions TBD.
There are many surprise possibilities in the works, so keep checking the Luminous website for updates.
Speaking of conferences… Which conferences are on your radar for 2012?


