What I Do

Transform Art, a ministry of Cru

Spiritual Direction & Formation • Out of Zion & Writing Ministry • Arts Fellowship Orlando

What is Transform Art?

Transform Art is a ministry of Cru. We are a community of Christ-following artists seeking to equip generations of artists to flourish in their faith and shape culture.

We empower artists to establish a legitimate presence in creative industries to authentically represent Christ in the worlds of art, media, and entertainment.

“Culture is not a territory to be won or lost but a resource we are called to steward with care. Culture is a garden to be cultivated.”

~ Mako Fujimura

My Four Roles

  • Local Arts Ministry

    Training professional artists in the intersection of art and faith

    Watch Intro to AFO (2:30)

  • Out of Zion Writing/Speaking Ministry

    Equipping the curious and guiding the thirsty to Living Water

  • Director of Spiritual Development

    Guiding Transform Art staff and artists-in-residence in theological development and spiritual formation

  • Spiritual Direction

    Guiding others deeper into the Kingdom of God through the art of curiosity

Arts Fellowship Orlando

In 2022, Karen Thigpen, Matt Guilford and I birthed Arts Fellowship Orlando to develop Christ-centered artists who understand the biblical worldview and their role in God’s greater story. We are equipping Orlando artists to express the Gospel to a culture in need of it.

Out of Zion Writing/Speaking Ministry

I paint pictures through words that communicate a vision of God, a vision of the world, and a vision of people that stirs readers to ponder and enter into a clearer vision of relating to God, others and the world.

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No work of art is more important than the Christian's life, and every Christian is called to be an artist in this sense... The Christian's life is to be a thing of truth and also a thing of beauty in the midst of a lost and despairing world.

—Francis Shaffer

Director of Spiritual Development

Through the readings and spiritual direction, my view of myself and God has been freed up. It’s so wild to see how this reality is affecting my art! Through the spiritual development journey, God lifted a shawl of shame I had worn for so many years, giving me eyes to see who I am designed to be as an artist. It is an acceptance of my whole self.

— Elaine Greenwood, Transform Artist

Spiritual Direction & Formation

Guiding others in spiritual formation through compassionate curiosity, equipping them to grow into the image-bearing culture shapers God designed them to be.

As a missionary of Cru, I am financially supported by a group of ministry partners who are passionate about sharing God’s love with others, equipping people to grow spiritually, and shaping culture. Join us in building for the Kingdom of God by transforming lives and shaping culture. You’re just a click away!