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Hi, my name is Misty Chladek and I'm the creator/founder of Community of Christian Creatives currently on the platforms of Instagram and Facebook. Presently, my hubby and I live in southwestern Missouri, and are a part of a small community of believers that are like family. I'd like to share with you how this Community of Christian Creatives came to be and the heart behind it. A little brief backstory on me first.
I was born with significant health issues and they did not expect me to live. I had to receive heart surgery in 1976 at the age of 4, but I also had a complication of a rare blood disorder, in which the body wasn't producing it's own red blood cells. It's called Diamond Black-Fan anemia. After years of steroid medication to force the bone marrow to work, it quit. I became transfusion dependent and later by God's creative plan,
I was born with significant health issues and they did not expect me to live. I had to receive heart surgery in 1976 at the age of 4, but I also had a complication of a rare blood disorder, in which the body wasn't producing it's own red blood cells. It's called Diamond Black-Fan anemia. After years of steroid medication to force the bone marrow to work, it quit. I became transfusion dependent and later by God's creative plan,
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I received a stem cell transplant in 2003. My twin sister was my donor. I now I have a very healthy life, a new life!! Medicine free and I give God all the glory!! I tell my story in greater depth in my book Love Letters of Jesus, which is also found on my art website, www.mistyleacreations.com.
In 2015, God prompted me to begin my artwork again after many years having laid down my paintbrush, and after I began He really began to stir in my heart that He wanted to erase the lies that are spoken over artists, "that's a nice hobby", or statements of "a starving artist." He created these beautiful gifts, and He desired for them to prosper and bring Him glory when we use them. |
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One day as I was listening to a teaching by a friend, the Lord gave me a question, "Why don't you do for them what you'd want done for you?"
I asked how, and He gave me a vision for the Community of Christian Creatives, where I was to repost others' work and encourage and lift up and also encourage others to do the same for each other. It was multiplication, like the Kingdom of God. Speaking life, pointing to Christ and remind you all that everything He's given you is a gift, and it is good!!
I asked how, and He gave me a vision for the Community of Christian Creatives, where I was to repost others' work and encourage and lift up and also encourage others to do the same for each other. It was multiplication, like the Kingdom of God. Speaking life, pointing to Christ and remind you all that everything He's given you is a gift, and it is good!!
God also gave me a vision to begin a catalog/magazine and call it Community of Christian Creatives Magazine, or CCCM. The BEST part is seeing you THRIVE as you are getting your art and your creations out in front of others across the globe!
For more fun, we added webinars/interviews twice a month to inspire and encourage all creatives and makers. These guests speakers are people that have a heart for creatives and want to pour into them practical steps as well as what God has taught them.
Thank you for being in this encouraging and growing space. I love you all!
For more fun, we added webinars/interviews twice a month to inspire and encourage all creatives and makers. These guests speakers are people that have a heart for creatives and want to pour into them practical steps as well as what God has taught them.
Thank you for being in this encouraging and growing space. I love you all!
some of our creatives found on instagram
monthly showcase of creatives & makers!
Every month we will showcase one creative or maker here on the website. Be sure to look for it!
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Laura - Hand Embroidery
@sweetaddiebeth Mommy of twins 👫 Personalized hoops, hymn hoops, state hoops. Customize any design! www.etsy.com/shop/sweetaddiebeth Be sure to visit Laura and give her page a follow! Her embroidery work is so elegant and full of color! Her lettering work in addition to her design work is stunning. She describes on her Etsy page how she began by cross-stitching when she was young and has continued in her love for sewing and then embroidery. Her love for the Lord shows in all that she does. |
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Community of Christian Creatives Magazine
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What is this magazine?For starters, it's all about YOU!
CCCM serves as a magazine/catalog of Christian creatives from across the globe sharing their skills and talents with others who love art and are searching for a resource to find just what they've been looking for. This is combined with inspiring articles summarizing our bi-monthlywebinars and interviews.
We'll also be sharing written interviews from different creatives/makers in the Community telling about their creative journeys. Have ideas, write us and let us know what you'd like to see or be a part of!
how do you get involved?
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"publish his glorious acts throughout
the earth. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does."
PSALM 96:3
have you seen our Blog?
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There are blog posts each month that are written with love by some of the community members that you all see right there on Instagram!
If you'd like to particpate in sharing a blog post, please contact us and let us know! |
Our vision & goal
1). To share life-inspired artwork by creatives/makers who love the Lord.
2). To create a healthy, life-giving space for all creatives/makers to feel supported and encouraged in their creative journey.
3). Provide ways for believing creatives/makers to thrive & prosper in their gifts and talents
through Community of Christian Creatives Magazine & more to come!
2). To create a healthy, life-giving space for all creatives/makers to feel supported and encouraged in their creative journey.
3). Provide ways for believing creatives/makers to thrive & prosper in their gifts and talents
through Community of Christian Creatives Magazine & more to come!
we're a community of christian creatives
Community of Christian Creatives provides a community for all creatives and makers who love God and seek to share Him through their talents and gifts. So many styles and functions of creativity, yet we are all the body of Christ.