Living Pages Mission & Vision

We believe that the Kingdom of God should be at the forefront of our minds above all things. This means that the art we display, even in a variety of forms, should align with the fruit of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control (Galatians 5:22-23). When we create art, whether it is religious or not, we ask ourselves, “Is it loving, encouraging, and/or convicting?” Although we are performers and entertainers, we bear in mind that our goal is to please God and not other people. We seek to glorify God and not ourselves.

Whatever venue or location we have the opportunity to perform in, we believe that our art is an act of service to our community. This mindset overflows into our everyday interactions with our audience, hosts, and team, considering each as more important than himself (Philippians 2:3). It is more important for our audience to feel loved than for them to be entertained. It is more important for our hosts to feel valued than for them to see a breathtaking show. It is more important for our team to feel treasured than for them to be professional performers. Wherever we go we seek to act like Jesus, being servants of all.

God is worthy of our utmost worship, and we believe that this includes our work as artists. In theatre, music, dance, or art we aim for the highest excellence. We believe that the more professional and impactful we are, the more tools we lay in God’s hands to use. Additionally, we remember we have an Audience of One. No matter where we are, how small the crowd is, or how the situation plays out, we do our best because He is worthy of it.

We believe that our team dynamics and our interactions in the community should cultivate joyful and appreciative connections. Within the team, this looks like frequent check in’s, prayer times within supporting communities, compassion extended towards hardship, and appreciative gestures or words. We will prioritize time to appreciate one another with genuine love and reflection on each person’s individual value. In the community, we love to cultivate lasting collaborations with other teams, nonprofits, churches, and schools. We seek the same appreciation and compassion in these interactions. We believe we can learn from all people and can display love to all people.

We believe in God’s ability to use the arts. We have seen how God opens doors to people who were otherwise unreachable through performing. Art also provides a way to deeply encourage the tired or hopeless, and this fuels us as we travel from place to place. If God has given us a talent, a skill, or a vision, we have a responsibility to use those tools in the Kingdom. As we surrender what we have in our hands, no matter what it is, we expect God to move mightily.