About Us
Art is prayer.
Painted Prayers began as a personal healing journey for me. After finding spiritual transformation in a process of prayer journaling and painting, I felt the push to share what I'd learned with others. It started with workshops, which proved to be powerful experiences over and over again. As I struggled with my health and was no longer able to lead workshops myself, I felt God pressing me to train instructors and let go of the reins. I formalized Painted Prayers as a nonprofit ministry and built an online curriculum to train instructors to first experience the process for themselves, and then to go teach others and lead workshops. At every level, the power of art to short-circuit logic and cut straight to the heart meant that spiritual healing and transformation were happening in big ways.
Now, I'm in seminary, a candidate to become a deacon in the United Methodist Church. This ministry will become a resource for renewal and revival, bringing individuals and communities back to life through deeper intimacy with the Great Creator.
Our Mission
To explore art and creativity as a means for connecting in deeper relationship with God, neighbor, and self.
We are creating a world where art is a doorway into the sacred, where holy imagination becomes prayer and roots us in deep traditions of the faith.
Our Values
Kingdom-Minded
Focused not on self, but on seeing the world through the eyes of Christ.
Wide-Eyed
Aware and in awe of God's presence in our life, as we live in the wonder of the mystery of faith.
Whole-Hearted
Seeking God and, through discernment, following in obedience joyfully and courageously.
Open-Handed
Holding loosely the things of this world, sharing generously all that we have been given.
Sure-Footed
Standing on the foundation of God's Word so we can weather the hard things of life with grace and mercy.
We firmly believe that anyone and everyone is worthy of full belonging. All are welcome to participate in our programs and benefit from our services, regardless of who you are, who you love, what you look like, what you can afford, and what you believe.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE THERAPY OR COUNSELING SERVICES AT PAINTED PRAYERS, INC. WE ARE TRAINED TO IDENTIFY THE NEED FOR SUCH SERVICES IN THOSE WITH WHOM WE WORK, AND WILL REFER OUT TO QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AS NEEDED.