Foundations

How Does It Work?

Step 1

Watch weekly video lessons about art and ministry.

Step 2

Create art in response, on your own flexible timeframe that week.

Step 3

Engage with Jessie and fellow students about that week’s topic.

Step 4

Graduate with a Portfolio and Certification to serve in art ministry.

Students Receive:

21-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

We believe in this course. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with this course in the first 3 weeks, you’ll get full tuition back, no questions asked. Read the many enthusiastic testimonials from our students.

PERSONAL MENTORING WITH JESSIE NILO

By popular demand, individual mentoring with Jessie Nilo is built into this course. We Zoom together as a cohort every Monday night, each student receives a one-on-one phone call from Jessie during the course, and you’ll have continued access to conversations with Jessie after you graduate–a premium value.

PEER SUPPORT OF AN INTERNATIONAL ART COMMUNITY

Our school is designed for freedom, accountability, and maximum engagement in support. All students are carefully vetted and inclusive by nature. You are guaranteed to receive positive feedback and encouragement for your individual journey into art ministry.

LESSONS IN ART AND MINISTRY

Gain skills in art ministry while developing your artistic voice. Our step-by-step lessons include:

• Beauty and Transcendence
• Art and Emotional Healing
• Inclusive with Excellence
• Color Theory with Paint
• Prophetic Art
• The Spiritual Needs of Artists
• Introduction to Drawing
• Scripture and the Imagination
• Intro to Poetry
• Working with Artists Inside or Outside of Churches
• Getting Unstuck in Your Own Creativity
• Starting an Artist Community
• Developing your Unique Art Ministry Portfolio
• The Creative Needs of Beginner Artists
• The Creative Needs of Professional Artists
• Intro to Photography (need a digital camera, such as a camera phone)
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Art Leadership Principles
• Conversations and the Art of Listening

Graduates of Foundations Art Ministry Course are eligible to receive a Completion Certificate, Ministry Endorsement, and an invitation into our advanced art ministry courses, which include Creative Worship • Prison Art Ministry • Visio Divina, Personal Prayer Art and Prophetic Art • How to Create Live Art • Art Ministry for Service and Income • Art for the Heart • Community Artist Studios • Community Art Exhibits • Teaching and Facilitating Creativity • Workshops and Contemplative Exercises • Theology and the Arts • Residencies in Your Church or City …and more!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

If you’re nervous or excited, this course is for you.

Our Foundations Art Ministry course students go through each lesson as a group and process the weekly content together, creating their own weekly schedule for maximum flexibility.

Experience hope, healing, encouragement, artistic growth, and spiritual breakthroughs on a regular basis. See our testimonials.

Don’t wait! God has amazing things in store for us, together.

The principles we use in the Foundations Art Ministry course are rooted in Christ’s inclusiveness, love, discipleship, and creativity. He created all things (John 1:1) and is the center of all beauty and all ministry.

MENTOR: JESSIE NILO

The main instructor for this course. Jessie regularly interacts with you throughout the weekly lessons and guides you in your art ministry and portfolio development. See more about Jessie here.