After a month break of just focusing on The Lab, the blog is back! We’re still looking at Len Sweet’s model of EPIC worship as laid out in Post-Modern Pilgrims and how we’re trying it out at The Lab (www.thelabtcu.com). This week is Image-Driven.
Shane Hipps laid out some theories on the power of images versus the power of words. He says that words are used to stimulate the individuals creativity. If I paint you a picture with my words, each hearer will see it a little differently. If I talk about a sunrise over mountains, each individual will have a different picture of exactly what that looks like. However, images are used to create a common experience. Both have their place, but it’s important to know when to use which.
In The Lab, we’re toying with different ways to use images. Sometimes we tell the story of Christ with a metaphor, or of stories of people’s actions. Sometimes, we use an image to create a shared experience. This last week, we tried to capture the beauty of God by describing His glory in the world around us, tasting chocolate and experiencing thankfulness there, and sharing a video that allowed for a common experience. How are you using images? Are you intentional? This next generation is more and more image-based, so these questions become more and more important.
This is the video we experienced together. Make sure to give it a minute to load!
Kuroshio Sea – 2nd largest aquarium tank in the world – (song is Please don’t go by Barcelona) from Jon Rawlinson on Vimeo.
