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Evangelism in the Arts

 |  Todd Goranson • Steve Rooks
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Kingdom Impact Through the Arts

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Kingdom Impact Through the Arts

Stream or download the audio recording from this breakout session titled Evangelism in the Arts with Todd Goranson and Steve Rooks that was delivered at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. How are the arts effective in evangelism? Are they necessary for affecting our communities with the gospel? This workshop explored the power of the arts as a vehicle for truth and and transformation. Discussion focused on leveraging artistic excellence as a “currency” for effective engagement with a postmodern and secular culture. The workshop also looked at organizations such as the Christian Performing Arts Fellowship, Project Dance, Creative Arts Europe, and the Awakening Movement as examples of organizations that have had significant kingdom influence at both the local and global level. The workshop concluded with a question-and-answer session.

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Todd Goranson is an associate professor of music (bassoon/saxophone/jazz) at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He served previously on the faculties of Texas A&M University–Commerce and Frostburg State University. Goranson is a founding member of Triforia Winds and the Junction Saxophone Quartet, and he has given numerous recitals and clinics at schools, colleges, and conservatories throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Thailand, and Sweden.

Steve Rooks danced with the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and the Martha Graham Dance Company, where he performed for more than a decade and achieved the rank of principal dancer. Rooks is currently chair of dance and resident choreographer at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and is the 2004 winner of the National Choreographic Competition at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.