Welcome to our Substack!
The Church Van is not really about that little white van parked in the back of your church. I hope you’re not too disappointed. :) Rather, it is a play on words. “Van” which is short for Vanguard, is the frontline of a battle troop. We got our name from the story of Jehoshaphat in Second Chronicles 20:21-22. After taking counsel with the people, he appoints musicians to the front of the army who were to sing and praise God. The Lord set an ambush against those who came against Judah and they were routed.
This story is just one example of the significance God places on the arts as a benefit to the body of believers and its impact on the surrounding community.
Our mission is to create a community of artists, patrons and church leaders dedicated to supporting Christian artists of all mediums, and to care for our surrounding communities through the promotion of new and existing works that display the beauty, truth and goodness of God.
Through the content we publish, we aim to enrich the church body and facilitate a dialogue on the importance of supporting the arts, its power to unite the church body and its ability to heal our communities.
At our core, we believe that the arts have the power to inspire, challenge and transform communities and we are committed to fostering a culture that recognizes and values the important role that Christians artists play in shaping our world.
We invite you to join us on this journey of exploration and discovery. Whether you are an artist, a creative, or simply someone who appreciates the power of art, we hope that our Substack will inspire and encourage you. Thank you for being a part of our community.
