Creative Arts Dept. provides consulting, design services, mentoring, and growth tools that enhance the local church visually + spiritually.
We exist for churches and their creatives.
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We focus on creative department structure—helping your church establish clear roles, strategic planning, and streamlined processes that balance creative excellence with ministry objectives. We aim to cultivate an environment where creative staff and volunteers can thrive together while empowering you to develop systems that nurture ideation and execution.
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We offer specialized visual communication solutions that strengthen your impact and cohesively represent your church's unique identity. These services typically include creating branded materials such as logos, service bulletins, environmental signage, digital media assets, and communication collateral that maintains consistent quality across all church touchpoints. Beyond just aesthetic appeal, these services help you effectively communicate your values, upcoming events, and spiritual messages through thoughtful typography, imagery, and composition.
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Through personalized guidance, proven frameworks, and direct access to industry expertise, creatives will develop in both their craft and character through our mentorship. This mentorship equips church creatives with practical tools to streamline their processes, overcome creative blocks, and produce work that deeply resonates with their congregations. Beyond technical skills, the program fosters spiritual growth and leadership development, ensuring that creative ministries can achieve their full potential for kingdom impact.
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We provide various tools for church creatives, offering a unique blend of spiritual formation and creative development to those serving in ministry contexts. These specialized materials—including articles, devotionals, creative planners, and more—help you integrate your faith journey with your creative practice. This holistic approach helps church creatives produce meaningful, impactful content that resonates with congregations while avoiding burnout and maintaining their personal spiritual vitality.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“The planner arrived safe and sound! It’s been an amazing tool to plan further out, keep everyone on the same page, and give a renewed sense of creativity for our graphics team with the seasonal suggestions.”
Blake-Leigh
“We would not be where we are today if it wasn't for your coaching and support.”
Elise, Rippleffect
“You've made our social media fun, engaging and Jesus-centered. You are helping us reach our target audience and his family!”
Scott, Summit Park Church
Trenton Laffoon
The Founder.
I am a highly experienced creative director, graphic designer, and visual storyteller passionate about creating compelling designs that deeply resonate with the target audience. I have partnered with dozens of businesses to help them visually display their story and impact; including startup brand campaigns, company rebrands, editorial publications, and fundraising initiatives. I am eager to leverage my abilities and knowledge to impact impact-driven organizations like yours significantly.
Here’s a little more about my background and portfolio:
- Over 15 years of leadership experience in both nonprofit and creative roles, which includes building teams, strategizing communication, understanding community context, leading people, and delivering high-quality creative assets.
- Experience in recruiting, training, and mobilizing teams at churches with attendance ranging from 500 to 2,000.
- Successfully positioned organizations to raise tens of millions of dollars through strategic fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
- Worked with numerous small to mid-sized organizations in the United States and globally to implement creative and communication strategies.
CREATIVE PROCESS ASSESSMENT
Create a process where you need it most.
It just takes a few simple components to design an effective creative process. Receive instant clarity on what areas you are missing and where you need to improve with the Creative Process Assessment. We’ll reach out to give you some FREE advice and an opportunity to join the department!