Igniting Creative Possibilities

This weekend we will be creating a space for those with imagination, visionary capacity and creative tendencies whether its your vocation, a recreation, or whether it’s simply a way you see the the world. This is an invitation for you to come and receive ministry, encouragement, and equipping. 

We will partnering with a world class artist and friend of the ministry, Bryn Gillette. See more about Bryn below: 

Bryn Gillette is a painter and art teacher defined by his identity as an “ambassador of Jesus Christ, a husband, and a father”. He finished seven years as a full time art, photography, and Bible teacher at Trinity-Pawling School in 2017, and has recently moved with his wife and four children to NC to become the high school art teacher at Charlotte Christian School. 

He is the co-founder of TeamOne:27, a non-profit dedicated to serving the needs of Haitian orphans, and has spent much of his artistic time as an advocate and champion of the needs of Haiti. The unique blend of Bryn's Spirit-filled posture, realistic and abstracted painting style, articulate speaking, and remarkably fast live painting process have made his work highly sought out by church communities, private collectors, and organizations including commission to paint an image for the 40th anniversary of the Lausanne Movement, founded by Billy Graham and John Stott in 1974 in Lausanne, Switzerland. A copy of these paintings are displayed at the Iron Bell. 

How do I know if I am a “creative” and if this event is for me? 

A creative could be but is not limited to someone who….paints, draws, writes, takes photos, does graphic or web design, has culinary or fashion interests, thinks from an entrepreneurial perspective, is an architect or builder, musician/producer/songwriter.

It is also someone that simply takes a creative approach to their daily life whether in your job, family, or hobbies. 

What will be taking place?

Friday Night: 6:30-8:30PM- Join us for a time of testimonies, worship, prayer ,and encouragement. Bryn will share about his personal journey and struggles with becoming a vocational artist, his experience with mental health, and lessons learned along the way. 

Hear testimonies and insights from Gregg, Shelley, Jenny Dedrick, and other Iron Bell Staff and friends.

Bryn will begin a live painting that will be created over the course of this event. 

Friday night is FREE but spots are extremely limited so we encourage anyone wanting to attend to register now.

Saturday 1:30-4:30PM-

Saturday will focused more on teaching and equipping. Hear from Byrn and how he got launched into doing what he does today. Hear teachings from Byrn as well as Gregg and Shelley, that will help you unpack your creative expression and how it might be evolving in this current season. Discover some practical steps forward to regain your motivation and creative passion, 

Abide Wine Tasting: Following the Saturday session, we invite you to hang out for an Abide Wine Tasting and fellowing. The wine tasting is included in your ticket for Saturday. See below for information about Abide Wine.

The suggested donation for Saturday’s event is $50. Pay what you can and ANY price will get you in the door! These tickets are also extremely limited so make sure to register today! 

—Abide was created in 2015 by some friends of the ministry. While visiting the vineyards in Napa and Sonoma Valleys they were reminded of John 15:4. " Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me."

Sharing a passion for Christ, a love of wine, and a heart for helping others, it was decided to turn their passion into something meaningful. All proceeds from Abide Wine go to support Iron Bell Ministries!—

Do I have to attend both days? 

It is not a requirement to attend both Friday night and Saturday afternoon although we’d love to see you!