Spark
Ignite your God-Given Creativity
Will be published approx. on 12. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-310-17693-0 (ISBN)
Description
You were born to create.
In an age of algorithms, burnout, and relentless comparison, our creative fire is constantly under attack. We second-guess ourselves. We procrastinate. We shrink back. And the tragedy is, we begin to believe the lie that creativity is for the few--not for us.
But here's the truth: Creativity is your God-given superpower. It's the divine spark within you. In the years to come, unlocking your creative gift is going to be essential. And when unlocked, it has the power to transform your life, your church, and your world.
In Spark, Al Gordon powerfully combines wisdom from the biblical story of God as Creator, practical stories, and the experiences of some of history's most innovative thinkers to offer a life-changing framework for reigniting your creative soul.
Spark will help you:
Use your imagination and break free from creative blocks.
Take risks and overcome fear to build bold, innovative ideas.
Embrace failure as fuel for growth and transformation.
Recover the sacred purpose of original creativity in a world of endless content.
Step into the Renaissance movement, empowering the creativity of all believers.
Whether you're an artist, leader, entrepreneur, pastor, or dreamer, Spark is a bold call to action: Step into your God-given creativity. Fuel the fire. And ignite the potential of your creative soul.
A new Renaissance is coming. It's time to set your creativity on fire.
In an age of algorithms, burnout, and relentless comparison, our creative fire is constantly under attack. We second-guess ourselves. We procrastinate. We shrink back. And the tragedy is, we begin to believe the lie that creativity is for the few--not for us.
But here's the truth: Creativity is your God-given superpower. It's the divine spark within you. In the years to come, unlocking your creative gift is going to be essential. And when unlocked, it has the power to transform your life, your church, and your world.
In Spark, Al Gordon powerfully combines wisdom from the biblical story of God as Creator, practical stories, and the experiences of some of history's most innovative thinkers to offer a life-changing framework for reigniting your creative soul.
Spark will help you:
Use your imagination and break free from creative blocks.
Take risks and overcome fear to build bold, innovative ideas.
Embrace failure as fuel for growth and transformation.
Recover the sacred purpose of original creativity in a world of endless content.
Step into the Renaissance movement, empowering the creativity of all believers.
Whether you're an artist, leader, entrepreneur, pastor, or dreamer, Spark is a bold call to action: Step into your God-given creativity. Fuel the fire. And ignite the potential of your creative soul.
A new Renaissance is coming. It's time to set your creativity on fire.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-17693-0 (9780310176930)
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Person
Al Gordon is the founder of Renaissance, a creative movement empowering artists, innovators, and leaders to reclaim their divine calling. He leads SAINT, a thriving church on a mission to bring hope to the heart of East London. Passionate about bridging faith and creativity, Al helps people step into bold, risk-taking faith.
Al has spent his life at the intersection of faith, culture, and creativity, working with some of the world's most innovative artists, musicians, and designers. A sought-after communicator and a trusted voice in the Christian creative movement, he believes every local church should be a cathedral of creativity.
Al has spent his life at the intersection of faith, culture, and creativity, working with some of the world's most innovative artists, musicians, and designers. A sought-after communicator and a trusted voice in the Christian creative movement, he believes every local church should be a cathedral of creativity.
Content
Overture: The Sunrise of Wonder
First Movement, Imagination
Chapter 1: Welcome to Your Superpower
Chapter 2: How to Hack Your Imagination
Chapter 3: The Secret to Unlimited Creativity
Second Movement, Ideation
Chapter 4: The Art of the Possible
Chapter 5: How to Activate Your Ideas
Chapter 6: High Impact Ideas
Movement Three: Incubation
Chapter 7: Pregnant with Possibility
Chapter 8: Parent your Creativity
Chapter 9: Birth Pains
Movement Four: Innovation
Chapter 10: Start the Work
Chapter 11: Break the Mold
Chapter 12: Really, Just Do It
Movement Five: Implementation
Chapter 13: Overwhelmed with Wonder
Chapter 14: The Success Paradox
Chapter 15: Cathedrals of Creativity
Finale: Ignite a New Renaissance
Bibliography and Appendices
Referencing sources well throughout the project so that further study can follow.
Renaissance: Join the Movement
Link to other Renaissance resources: accompanying course, workbooks and links
to Renaissance events around the world.
First Movement, Imagination
Chapter 1: Welcome to Your Superpower
Chapter 2: How to Hack Your Imagination
Chapter 3: The Secret to Unlimited Creativity
Second Movement, Ideation
Chapter 4: The Art of the Possible
Chapter 5: How to Activate Your Ideas
Chapter 6: High Impact Ideas
Movement Three: Incubation
Chapter 7: Pregnant with Possibility
Chapter 8: Parent your Creativity
Chapter 9: Birth Pains
Movement Four: Innovation
Chapter 10: Start the Work
Chapter 11: Break the Mold
Chapter 12: Really, Just Do It
Movement Five: Implementation
Chapter 13: Overwhelmed with Wonder
Chapter 14: The Success Paradox
Chapter 15: Cathedrals of Creativity
Finale: Ignite a New Renaissance
Bibliography and Appendices
Referencing sources well throughout the project so that further study can follow.
Renaissance: Join the Movement
Link to other Renaissance resources: accompanying course, workbooks and links
to Renaissance events around the world.