Hi, I’m Jonathan.
I’m a peacemaker and an instigator.
I love pacifying conflict and provoking complacency.
I’m an encourager. If you get a bigger vision for your life I’ve done my job.
History
Most of my formative years were spent in Guatemala. My parents were missionaries. My Central American adventures included monkey attacks, drive-by shootings and starting fires with the neighborhood friends. I survived it all.
Shortly after we moved back to the US in sixth grade, I discovered magic. I wanted to be a magician. I asked my brother to build me a website with his newly acquired HTML knowledge. He told me to build my own. Then he tossed me the book. I spent the summer learning web design and went to work with a local firm.
I sucked at first. But I got better.
In Corpus Christi, I tackled Marketing for my Bachelors degree. I worked at the student newspaper, the campus activities center, and Comp USA (I only last one day on that one).
After I graduating I worked full-time at my church. The church was small. I was 21. I had tons of energy. So I led worship, designed graphics and websites, built stages, led the production team, and tried my hand at video production. It’s tough being a one-man team.
I began blogging my angst in 2008. I posted my church’s stage design. It got lots of response. So I realized there might be a big need for stage design ideas. Thus I started Church Stage Design Ideas.
Around that time I met an amazing Argentine girl. We got married. I love it.
About this Blog
This blog is all about the creative process. Though my perspective is largely church-based, most of the tips/thoughts on the blog apply to all creative disciplines. I want to encourage and provoke unique ideas. And I want you to join in the discussion.