Evotional.com - Mark Batterson

I'm thinking about a new blog series.

I did a series called the Buzz Commandments a couple months ago. I'm thinking about a new series on the Creativity Commandments. Here are the five creativity commandments I talked about yesterday:

#1 Thou Shalt Throw A Temple Tantrum

Creativity is being predictably unpredictable. One of our primary responsibilities is keeping church from becoming routine.

#2 Thou Shalt Not Use Old Wineskins

Creativity is redeeming new mediums to communicate the ancient message. I talked about "on location" videos, podcasting, and blogging.

#3 Thou Shalt Preach in Parables

Creativity is a byproduct of cross-pollinization. Right-brain preachers redeem metaphors and use them to communicate truth in cognitive categories that people can understand.

#4 Thou Shalt Not Wear Long Tassels

Creativity is a byproduct of authenticity. Be Yourself.

#5 Thou Shalt Be Shrewd as Snakes

Creativity is a byproduct of cultural exegesis.

I'll expound on these, but I promised to post them so there they are.