41. God’s Secret Weapon: The Power of Arts in Ministry

In this episode of 'God on the Move', Juan Arvelo shares his transformative journey from Venezuela to the Basque Country in Spain and how his focus shifted from church planting to using arts as a ministry tool. Working with WEC International's Arts Release, Juan emphasizes the importance of integrating local art forms into church ministry to effectively communicate the gospel. He shares powerful anecdotes demonstrating how arts such as music, dance, drama, and visual arts can create meaningful connections and convey God's message. Juan's story is a compelling testament to the potential of arts in enriching ministry, engaging communities, and fostering spiritual growth.

 

Links from the interview

• Arts Release
• World of Worship
• Whole Brain Worship

 

Juan Arvelo

Originally from Venezuela, Juan is a creative catalyst who is passionate about accelerating God's mission through the arts. He holds an MA in World Arts from Dallas International University. He currently works as the Arts Consultant for WEC International with Arts Release and is a Board member and Certified Arts Training Specialist at World of Worship. He has been serving among the Basque people in northern Spain since 2010, where he lives with his wife and three children. 

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