KIT/ACT Anniversary

KIT & A.C.T. INTL: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

The end of October marks the fourth anniversary since Kingdom Impact Theater Ministries became a staff department of Artists in Christian Testimony Intl, and entered the realm of ministry adulting.

A.C.T. Intl is our parent 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Founded in 1973, A.C.T. Intl is a collective of actors, musicians, artists, dancers, speakers who share the common belief that the arts are powerful tools in sharing the gospel of Christ. KIT Ministries is among 623 people in 428 Ministry Departments in 41 Countries & 40 States under the A.C.T. umbrella.

We are thankful for the invitation from Joe Wright, fellow Chicago actor and our audiobook producer, who introduced us to the pastoral staff, starting with A.C.T. founder Byron Spradlin and Larry Moshell, director of staff development. Since that A.C.T. Orientation, pastors Guy Whitlock and Rob Frazier have continued providing hands-on instruction, prayer and networking on tenets of supportraising and creative ministry.

Highlights of the KIT/A.C.T. Connection include the annual Nashville Gathering, when representatives of the worldwide departments share conversation, music and receive encouragement. As with most conferences in 2020, Nashville Gathering will be a virtual experience. The conference is November 6-7 with guest speakers set to address the importance of the arts in ministry given the global pandemic and domestic climate of the U.S.

A.C.T. Intl has helped KIT Ministries better understand our calling as theater missionaries while equipping us with tools. The tools include being transformed by the renewing of our minds to boldly pursue our dream: meeting people in glory whose commitment to Messiah was assisted or deepened because they saw a KIT program that came about become someone made a gift through A.C.T.

GATHERING THE SPEAKERS

Keynoter speakers for The Nashville Gathering of Artists in Christian Testimony Intl will address the importance of the arts in ministry given the global pandemic and domestic climate of the United States.

Founding director Byron Spradlin sets the stage for creatives with “In Troubling Times Press into YOUR Assignment From God.”

Guests include author David Taylor, associate Professor of Theology & Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary Psalms and a model for artistry.

David M. Bailey, executive director of Taylor, who will present on using Arrabon, a ministry designed to facilitate racial interaction, will speak on how Christ-followers can lead healing.