The Church & The Arts (Poetry)

Poetry is a beautiful art form, but how can it be used for evangelism? What are the misconceptions about Christian spoken word artists? Today's guest Traci Neal answers these questions and more. 

Traci Neal discovered her gift of poetry at age 14 when her middle school teacher wanted the class to write a poetry book. She loves to share her poetry now, at 31, as a way to draw others toward a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. She desires to speak to the youth and use her life experiences to encourage young people to have a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Traci Neal is a servant of the Lord and committed to helping others.

Interview Highlights

* Spoken word is "a way for people to open up their heart." 

*  Traci shares how being transparent helps her use poetry/spoken word for evangelism. 

* "I don't beat people across the head with the Bible, but I reverence Him." - Traci Neal

* Traci explains why sharing her poetry in secular settings is important. "If I'm only speaking to people like me, that's not ministry." - Traci Neal 

* Traci shares her poem "Love's Heartbeat".

* "You have singers at conferences. You need to have poets." - Traci Neal

* One of the misconceptions about spoken word artists is that they are rappers.

* Traci shares her poem "My King".

* Traci shares advice to help up and coming Chrisitan spoken word artists. 

Relevant Links & Resources

* Connect with Traci at Traci Neal Speaker Poet.

* Follow We Are The Church on Twitter and Instagram.

* Connect with your host, Sherry Jones, at Sherry Speaks Life, Facebook, and contact@sherryspeakslife.

* Sherry's books are available on Amazon.

Take care, be blessed, be safe, and remember, the church is not a building. We are the church.