Worship as Discipleship | Genesis, Sacrifice & the Songs We Teach the Church What if worship isn’t just something we do, but something that forms us? In this session from Creative Tides Summit Conference (October 25, 2025), we explore worship as a form of discipleship: how what we sing, say, and practice in worship shapes our theology, our identity, and the way we love others. Facilitated by Ashlee Truitt, Worship Pastor at @RedHillsChurchNewberg in Newberg, OR, and founder of @Creative_Tides. We begin in Genesis, looking at the creation story and what it means to be made in the image of God. From there, we trace the structure of atoning sacrifices in the Old Testament and how Jesus fulfills the Law in the New Testament, reframing how we understand ourselves, one another, and our response of worship. From theology to practice, we turn toward the modern church: - How worship teaches theology, whether we intend it to or not - Why lyrics matter more than we often realize - The difference between private worship and corporate worship songs - How congregational worship shapes belief, formation, and discipleship over time This conversation is for worship leaders, songwriters, pastors, creatives, and church teams who want to think more deeply about why we worship the way we do. It also explores how worship can faithfully point people to God’s story rather than ourselves. 📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference — October 25, 2025 👉 If this resonates, share it with your worship team or church leadership—and join the conversation in the comments: How has worship shaped your theology or understanding of God? #WorshipAsDiscipleship #TheologyOfWorship #WorshipLeadership #ChristianTheology #BiblicalTheology #CorporateWorship #WorshipMinistry #WorshipLeaderLife #ChurchLeadership #ChristianCreatives #ChristianTeaching #ChristianFormation #WorshipConference #SongwritingForTheChurch #CreativeTides

What if the thing shaping your rehearsals the most isn’t the music, but the way you communicate? In this session from Creative Tides Summit Conference (October 25, 2025), we share practical wisdom on how to lead rehearsals your volunteers actually love, without lowering standards or sacrificing excellence. Faciliated by Jon Knapp, Worship Pastor at @CountrysideCommunityChurch in Sherwood, OR. This conversation is especially for worship leaders, band leaders, and church creatives who want rehearsals that feel productive, encouraging, and honoring of the people who show up week after week. In this session, Jon covers: - Why clear communication may be the most powerful leadership tool you have - How to set cultural standards and expectations that build trust - Holding volunteers to expectations with clarity, kindness, and consistency - How to communicate effectively with instruments you don’t play - Leading rehearsals that value both people and excellence Whether you’re leading seasoned musicians or brand-new volunteers, the way you prepare, speak, and set direction will shape the entire rehearsal environment. 📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference — October 25, 2025 If you lead worship, tech, or creative teams in the church, this session will help you build rehearsals that are clear, collaborative, and life-giving. 👉 Join the conversation in the comments: What’s the hardest part of leading rehearsals for you? #WorshipLeadership #WorshipRehearsal #VolunteerLeadership #ChurchLeadership #WorshipLeaderLife #BandLeadership #ChurchVolunteers #CreativeLeadership #WorshipMinistry #CreativeTides

In Session 1 of this Workshop, author and Discipleship Pastor, Tony Scarcello, shares about the innate purpose and drive we have as creatives, crafted in the Imago Dei, and how to pursue, cultivate, and create from this place of holy creativity. Tony Scarcello is an ordained Foursquare minister, church planter, and serves as the pastor of discipleship at Red Hills Church just outside of Portland, OR. He is the author of Regenerate: Following Jesus After Deconstruction and the upcoming Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual Ethic Can Care for LGBTQ People. Tony a contributing writer to The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, and Theology in the Raw. He lives in Hillsboro, Oregon with the girl of his dreams, his wife Kelsey. #CreativeTides #CreativeTidesMinistry #CreativeTidesWorkshops #HolyCreativity #ImagoDei #FaithAndArt #CreativeWritingWorkshop #ChristianCreatives #FaithBasedCreativity #MadeToCreate #CreatedToCreate #WorshipThroughArt #SpiritLedCreativity #InspiredByTheCreator #WritersOfFaith #ChristianWritersCommunity #FaithAndImagination #WritingAsWorship #KingdomCreatives #CreativesForTheKingdom #ImageBearers #FaithAndStorytelling #CreatedInHisImage #ChristCenteredCreativity #GodInspiredArt #CreativeDiscipleship #TheologyAndCreativity #CreativeCommunity

In Session 2 of this Workshop, Tony Scarcello shares how to get started in the creative writing process, including a framework of thinking to process through before even putting pen to paper. Tony Scarcello is an ordained Foursquare minister, church planter, and serves as the pastor of discipleship at Red Hills Church just outside of Portland, OR. He is the author of Regenerate: Following Jesus After Deconstruction and the upcoming Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual Ethic Can Care for LGBTQ People. Tony a contributing writer to The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, and Theology in the Raw. He lives in Hillsboro, Oregon with the girl of his dreams, his wife Kelsey. #CreativeTides #CreativeTidesMinistry #CreativeTidesWorkshops #HolyCreativity #ImagoDei #FaithAndArt #CreativeWritingWorkshop #ChristianCreatives #FaithBasedCreativity #MadeToCreate #CreatedToCreate #WorshipThroughArt #SpiritLedCreativity #InspiredByTheCreator #WritersOfFaith #ChristianWritersCommunity #FaithAndImagination #WritingAsWorship #KingdomCreatives #CreativesForTheKingdom #ImageBearers #FaithAndStorytelling #CreatedInHisImage #ChristCenteredCreativity #GodInspiredArt #CreativeDiscipleship #TheologyAndCreativity #CreativeCommunity

In Session 3 of this Workshop, Melanie Dobson and Tony Scarcello take audience questions and discuss their writing processes, structure, editing timeline, and publishing avenues. Writing fiction is Melanie Dobson’s excuse to explore abandoned houses, travel to unique places, and spend hours reading old books and dreaming up new stories. The award-winning author of more than thirty books, most of those historical and contemporary fiction, Melanie enjoys researching and weaving together inspirational stories including The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, Memories of Glass, and Catching the Wind. Her novels have won five Carol Awards, the ForeWord Religious Novel of the Year, and an Audie Award. Melanie also enjoys teaching creative writing at conferences throughout the Pacific Northwest and as an adjunct professor at Corban University. More information about her journey is available at melaniedobson.com Tony Scarcello is an ordained Foursquare minister, church planter, and serves as the pastor of discipleship at Red Hills Church just outside of Portland, OR. He is the author of Regenerate: Following Jesus After Deconstruction and the upcoming Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual Ethic Can Care for LGBTQ People. Tony a contributing writer to The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, and Theology in the Raw. He lives in Hillsboro, Oregon with the girl of his dreams, his wife Kelsey. #CreativeTides #CreativeTidesMinistry #CreativeTidesWorkshops #HolyCreativity #ImagoDei #FaithAndArt #CreativeWritingWorkshop #ChristianCreatives #FaithBasedCreativity #MadeToCreate #CreatedToCreate #WorshipThroughArt #SpiritLedCreativity #InspiredByTheCreator #WritersOfFaith #ChristianWritersCommunity #FaithAndImagination #WritingAsWorship #KingdomCreatives #CreativesForTheKingdom #ImageBearers #FaithAndStorytelling #CreatedInHisImage #ChristCenteredCreativity #GodInspiredArt #CreativeDiscipleship #TheologyAndCreativity #CreativeCommunity

In this episode of the Creative Tides Podcast, we sit down with Jack Espinosa — drummer, producer, and creative leader — to talk about building a sustainable music career, serving the local church, and the real tools that support great live and studio work. Jack shares his journey from classical piano to touring drummer, how local mentors shaped his career, and why persistence, preparation, and community matter more than hype. We also dive into a practical rig rundown, covering the exact gear he uses for recording, touring, and playback — plus how his band Becoming Bristol runs tracks and production. Creative Tides exists to bring expertise locally — creating access, conversations, and resources that help creatives grow where they are. This episode is a perfect example of that mission in action. 🔗 Learn more, support the podcast, or explore our resources at 👉 https://www.creative-tides.com If this podcast has served you, one way that you can support it is by giving a one-time or recurring donation or by purchasing something in our Merch shop. Use code PODCAST at check-out to receive 10% off your Merch purchase. 🧢 https://www.creative-tides.com/merch 🛠️ Gear Mentioned in This Episode Drums & Hardware DW Performance Series Drum Kit | @dwdrums | https://amzn.to/3KA0RIe DW 9000 Hardware (heavy-duty, professional touring hardware) | https://amzn.to/3N0rjeD Ludwig Die-Cast hoops | @LudwigDrumsHQ | https://amzn.to/48Y1Aet Shure 535 IEM | @shure | https://amzn.to/3KIn07d KZ 12-Driver IEMs | https://amzn.to/48Y1vrb Drumsticks ProMark extended-length drumsticks | @PromarkDrumsticks | https://amzn.to/4iWg2bp Vater drumsticks (used interchangeably depending on feel and availability) | @VaterPercussionUSA | https://amzn.to/48AHIPu Keys & Tracks Schimmel Piano (the piano Jack grew up playing) | @SchimmelPianosOfficial | Ableton Live (for running tracks and production) | @Ableton Playback by Multitracks (used for worship and live playback environments) | @MultiTracksYT 🎶 Bands & Artists Mentioned Becoming Bristol | @becomingbristol7525 Switchfoot | @switchfoot Newsboys | @newsboystv Hillsong United | @hillsongunited U2 | @U2official Journey | @journey CeCe Winans | @CeCeWinansOfficial 🎧 Topics Covered Transitioning from classical training to modern worship & touring Building skill through the local church Running tracks without a playback tech Gear choices for live vs studio environments Why mentorship matters more than momentum 🔔 Subscribe & Support If this episode encouraged you or helped you think differently about your creative work, consider supporting the podcast through donations or merch — it helps us continue creating conversations like this and bringing expert voices into local creative communities. #CreativeTidesPodcast #MusicPodcast #DrummerLife #WorshipMusic #MusicProduction #AbletonLive #MultitracksPlayback #DWDrums #ProMarkSticks #VaterDrumsticks #BecomingBristol #Switchfoot #CreativeCommunity #NonprofitPodcast

#DanAlber #KariJobe #CodyCarnes #Ableton #AbletonLive In this episode, we sit down with Dan Alber — bass player and playback engineer for Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, founder of Ableton Is Confusing Sometimes, and co-founder of Spacewalk Live. Dan shares his journey into music and production, what life on the road touring is really like, and how his experiences led to building two creative, community-focused companies. It’s a conversation on calling, creativity, and the art of leading from the background — packed with insights for musicians, worship leaders, and creatives alike. 🎧 Available now on all streaming platforms. 📺 Subscribe here on YouTube for more interviews and behind-the-scenes stories. 🛠️ Gear Mentioned in this Episode Line 6 Helix HX Stomp Pedal | @line6movies | https://amzn.to/3MvssuL Aguilar Tone Hammer | https://amzn.to/3KTVdk3 Drive & Octave Pedals | https://amzn.to/4iU3AbW Moog Sub Phatty | @MoogSynthesizers | https://amzn.to/48EMU4P Alclair Spire IEM 6-Driver | @AlclairAudio | https://alclair.com/product/spire/ MacBook Pro Laptop | @Apple | https://amzn.to/3XWrD0l Icon iControls Mini USB MIDI | @Iconproaudio | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/998937-REG/icon_digital_usa_icontrols_black_icontrols_mini_usb.html Ableton Live | @Ableton 🔗 Links www.creative-tides.com https://www.abletonisconfusingsometimes.com/ https://spacewalklive.univer.se/ #DanAlber #KariJobe #CodyCarnes #Ableton #AbletonLive #PlaybackEngineer #SpacewalkLive #AbletonIsConfusingSometimes #BassPlayer #WorshipBass #TourLife #WorshipTech #WorshipTeam #ChurchProduction #LiveSound #MusicProduction #WorshipLeader #WorshipMusician #CreativeCommunity #ChurchMedia #PodcastInterview #BehindTheScenes #MusicIndustry #ChristianMusic #ChurchTech #MusicMinistry #CreativeTides #MusicianLife #TouringMusician #WorshipConference #WorshipAndTech

Explore the art of writing and storytelling in this hands-on workshop designed for creatives of all kinds. Whether you're an aspiring author, a pastor shaping sermons, a songwriter crafting lyrics, or simply someone looking to grow as a writer, you'll gain tools to strengthen your voice and refine your process. This event is completely free and will be held at George Fox University. In this interview Ashlee Truitt interviews workshop key facilitator, Tony Scarcello: Tony Scarcello is an ordained Foursquare minister, church planter, and serves as the pastor of discipleship at Red Hills Church just outside of Portland, OR. He is the author of Regenerate: Following Jesus After Deconstruction and the upcoming Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual Ethic Can Care for LGBTQ People. Tony is a contributing writer to The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, and Theology in the Raw. He lives in Hillsboro, Oregon with the girl of his dreams, his wife Kelsey. #CreativeWorkshop #Workshop #CreativeTides #Writing #Storytelling #CreativeWriting #GreaterPortland #PortlandOR #GeorgeFoxUniversity