Creative Brainstorming is a way to get the most out of your team to allow them to think freely and explore the endless possibilities for coming up with themes, ideas, programs, and event elements. This presentation gives information on the process both as a facilitator and participant.

2. THINK!

3. Creative Brainstorming C. Nicholas Morris

4. Brainstorming Guidelines The Participant There are no wrong answers Think outside the box Hold loosely to your idea If you think it, say it The Leader Encourage Affirm Do not show partiality to ideas Write it down

5. Creative Brainstorming C R E A T E Creative & Clever Relevant & Relatable Exciting & Engaging Applicable & Attainable Truthful & Teachable Experiential & Excellent

6. Brainstorming Elements all of the tools you can use

7. All of the Elements: The Toolbox Music – Instrumental Music – Vocal Theatre Dance Video Movie Poetry/Spoken Word Scripture Message Book Game Improvisation Journaling Testimony Story Telling Prayer Communion Offering Baptism Art – live sculptor, painter, graffiti Production Number Participatory Activity Discussion Interview Clown/Mime/Cirque Entice the senses

8. Parameters Target Purpose Non-negotiable (offering, speaker, announcements, etc.) Budget Theme

9. Developing a Theme Vacation Bible School

10. Brainstorming Process Ideation and Elimination

11. There are so may great ideas! What is the target audience? Does it meet the purpose? Is it practical? Is it achievable? Will it be effective? Is it in the DNA of your organization? Where is the energy? How do I decide on what to use? Ask these questions:

12. Not Just Another Sunday 2009

13. Creative Brainstorming C. Nicholas Morris