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Hemmed In

Hemmed In

No matter how small or great our bounded space may be in any given season, there is room to do what He has given us to do.

Who Makes the Art Work?

Who Makes the Art Work?

This piece by John Skillen of Gordon College has profoundly influenced our vision of a healthy relationship between pastors, artists, audience, and patrons.

Christian Art: Not Safe, But Good

Christian Art: Not Safe, But Good

Madeleine L’Engle’s spiritual legacy shows the challenges that can come with trying to show people who they truly are.

The Role of Art in Shaping God's People

The Role of Art in Shaping God's People

Anselm Society director Brian Brown wrote a piece for the summer 2018 issue of The Cultivating Project on the role of art and artists in spiritual formation.

Heroes Sing On in the Face of Dragons

Heroes Sing On in the Face of Dragons

Anselm director Brian Brown recently wrote a letter to the Anselm leadership team, which he gave permission to the Cultivating Project to publish.

Living with a Mind

Living with a Mind

Roger Scruton: The life of the mind is a lifelong recreation, a re-creation of reality, and a way of belonging. 

A Church That Was

A Church That Was

Peter Hitchens: The languages of architecture, music, and poetry work mightily on us when we are not aware of it

The Two Trees

The Two Trees

When the home of our thoughts shifts from ‘who am I?’ to ‘Who is He?’ I believe we begin to fathom the miracle of ‘Christ in us, the hope of glory.'

Interview with Director Brian Brown

Interview with Director Brian Brown

Read about the vision for the Anselm Society, why we didn't pick an easier name, the role of artists in a church, and what Firefly can teach us about community.