Matt Tommey

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Matt Tommey has been engaged in creative ministry for over 20 years in both in the US and internationally as a worship leader, songwriter and visual artisan. He is the author of "Unlocking the Heart of the Artist", Pastor of Worship Arts at King of Glory Church in Asheville, NC and founder of The Worship Studio.Learn more about Me

Divine Design: An Exploration of Beauty & Purpose

Thumbnail image for Divine Design: An Exploration of Beauty & Purpose by Matt Tommey February 2, 2012 Ministry

There’s an age-old debate within the creative community that has to do with the source of an artist’s inspiration and purpose of their creative expression.  You’ve probably heard it described as form vs function, method vs message, or  aesthetics vs  utilitarianism.  Over the years I have found that creative people are split almost evenly when [...]

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Art in Worship: Kingdom Art & The Church

Thumbnail image for Art in Worship: Kingdom Art & The Church by Matt Tommey December 2, 2011 leading worship

For many Christian communities, both personal and corporate worship has become nothing more than dry ritual, scripture reading and the sterile teaching of certain Biblical principles without the experiential life of the Spirit.  This has left many both inside and outside the Church to wonder “is this all there is”?  The fact is that our [...]

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What is Prophetic Art: Preparing a Table

Thumbnail image for What is Prophetic Art: Preparing a Table by Matt Tommey July 15, 2011 Ministry

Artists are the life-givers in culture.  We are a pivotal intersection point where the Kingdom of Heaven meets culture.  It is there that we have the unique opportunity, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to translate the Kingdom of Heaven into a language that bypasses words and goes directly into the human spirit.  When [...]

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Roadblocks to Your Creative Expression – Part 2

Thumbnail image for Roadblocks to Your Creative Expression – Part 2 by Matt Tommey January 24, 2011 Ministry

“In our western culture beauty can be just a product of Photoshop, a vanishing vapor of our imaginations created by the media moguls’ intent to sell us their products or services. Yet truthfully, beauty is the very essence of God. Scripture says “Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty are in his dwelling” (1 [...]

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Roadblocks to Your Creative Expression – Part 1

Thumbnail image for Roadblocks to Your Creative Expression – Part 1 by Matt Tommey January 20, 2011 Ministry

“As a creative person with a calling in artistic expression, my ability to feel and sense things has always been a major part of my life. That is the way God designed all of us – to sense and respond to His Spirit in order to flow with Him in the Kingdom. For most of [...]

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Easily Provoked: Confessions of an Artist

Thumbnail image for Easily Provoked: Confessions of an Artist by Matt Tommey January 17, 2011 Ministry

No matter how talented an artist I am, or how much God chooses to use me creatively in the Kingdom, at the end of the day it boils down to one thing.  Am I walking in Love? Recently in my own journey I have found the Father calling me to a deeper walk of Love. [...]

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Worship Arts: It Matters How Things Look

Thumbnail image for Worship Arts: It Matters How Things Look by Matt Tommey June 28, 2010 Ministry

This past weekend, I was privileged to be featured as an artisan (natural vine basketry) in the Handmade in America Design Expo in Asheville, North Carlolina – a gathering of the top artists, craftsmen, architects, designers and builders in Western North Carolina.  The weekend was filled with exhibits, workshops and events other events that we [...]

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Relationships, Not Resources: Connecting with the Artists Among You

Thumbnail image for Relationships, Not Resources: Connecting with the Artists Among You by Matt Tommey June 14, 2010 Ministry

One of the most exciting things I get to do in working with artisans and creative people is help them learn to listen the voice of the Holy Spirit in the context of their work.  For many creative people and artists, this has never even crossed their mind because they have been so programmed to [...]

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