The Creative Future of the Church w/John Cameron - KC Pod #009

In this episode of the Kingdom Creatives Podcast, Sam and Josh sit down with Pastor John Cameron to explore the profound connection between creativity, leadership, and faith. From leading a thriving church for over 20 years to coaching leaders and creatives globally, John shares timeless wisdom on navigating ministry, unleashing creativity, and boldly standing for truth in a shifting culture. Highlights Include: • The untold challenges pastors face when working with creatives. • Why failure is a vital part of the creative process in the church. • How creatives can align their gifts with their church’s vision. • The rising role of social media and content creation in modern ministry. • How to lead courageously and stay grounded in faith amidst cultural pressures. John’s incredible journey, practical insights, and candid advice make this conversation a must-listen for pastors, worship leaders, and church creatives alike. Discover how you can balance boldness, creativity, and faith to transform the way people experience the church. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - What mistakes are you seeing pastors make with creatives? 02:00 - How important is it for us to create things that move people? 04:00 - Do you notice when the room’s maybe disengaged, or like, do you see certain people and think, “I haven’t got them?” 06:00 - How do you navigate feedback, especially earlier in your ministry, when you think something’s gone well but others say it hasn’t? 13:00 - You said, “Your identity isn’t what you do,” so… who’s John? 16:00 - Tell me about your story. What have you done? Where have you been? 18:00 - What do you do now? 18:30 - When you were a senior pastor, what do you wish creatives understood about your role? 22:00 - Do you have any examples or stories where you struggled to communicate with creatives but reached an agreement? 26:00 - How can creatives better communicate their ideas to senior pastors? 31:00 - What mistakes are you seeing pastors, senior leaders, or team leaders make with creatives? 38:00 - How can creatives separate their identity from the work they create? 41:00 - How do you know when it’s your time? What if your senior pastor got it wrong, and it really is your time? 46:00 - What qualities would you look for in a young creative person if you were starting a church tomorrow? 48:00 - How do you think media is changing the church? 51:00 - How does the church use social media to communicate with the next generations? 52:00 - How important is it for Christians to speak out on social media and stand their ground? 54:00 - How do ministers, particularly senior pastors, find the courage to be bold and brave in their public image? 59:00 - What does the future of the church look like? 🌟 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations with Kingdom Creatives. 🌟 👉 Follow us on Instagram: @kingdomcreatives_au #CreativityAndFaith #KingdomCreativesPodcast #LeadershipAndCreativity