I could not agree with you more!! In fact, I would say that the most critical area where we need this infusion of creativity is in how speakers/pastors/teachers use their words to communicate ideas and concepts.

The orator must be creative in how he practices his/her craft.

Derrak

I’d also like to put in a plug for the old-fashioned notion that a 25 minute, bible-tethered, expository, man-standing-behind-a-pulpit-and-speaking (sans PowerPoint, etc.) sermon requires a sustained creative spirit. And, when it does, it can still be as relevant, timely, real, and provocative as any other method. A lot of people might assume that “creative communication” necessarily equals gadget-laden, visually stimulating communication.

And, for the record, I ought to distinguish two types of things “old-fashioned.” My love of argyle, bow ties, and stained glass is just a preference for things that have gone out of style. I feel much more passionate about the points made about preaching above than I do about socks or neckwear!

Good batting this around with you, bro….

It is just a cool example of looking at something, and seeing something else that is not obviously there. It’s an example of creativity in action.