We believe Yahweh (God) has always spoken through the arts. As one of His original creations, it was meant to express Himself through His people. We believe He has made a way for these expressions through different forms. We believe He is still speaking in fresh new ways today, and that the world needs to hear it. We intend for RPJ Christian Arts Group to be the conduit by preserving these expressions and developing new ways to make them available for use by the Body of Christ all over the world. We intend to accomplish this mission in two ways:
To be a place of protection and establishment for musicians, dancers and other artisans. |
It is estimated that in an average week, the arts are seen, heard and enjoyed by more than two billion people world-wide. The whole point of actors, musicians, dancers, writers and other types of artisans is to express — joy and sadness, fury and fear, and the passions of their lives — expressing the very things that drive us in this human existence. And whether we realize it or not, these artisans are influencing people — expressing through their art their own behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs. The question becomes: what message are these performers sending through their medium?
By helping artisans to develop their giftings under proper guidance and accountability using Biblical principles, we accomplish two important purposes: we have an opportunity to speak into the life of that artist, while the artist, through their expressions, speak Spirit life in creative new ways into the world. RPJ Christian Arts Group is an arts ministry wholly owned by a church, which leads the standard for accountability in business ethics. The way in which we handle relationships with individuals and churches is intended to establish a new standard of integrity among all music and arts companies. |
To assist ministries and musicians release works of a new standard, in both expression and content. |
We believe many Christians have grown in their spiritual lives beyond the overly basic lyrics and themes the current companies continue to churn out. While man’s depravity and the salvation through Jesus are certainly important, but spiritual food beyond these basic levels is hardly ever delivered to the aver- age Christian consumer. Even the modes of worship offered through conventional worship labels appears outdated to the current generation. Apostle Paul refers to it as “spiritual milk” in Hebrews 5:12.
We believe ministries and companies releasing music, dramas and other art forms have the obligation to equip Christians with principles of the Kingdom and fresh revelations of Biblical truth, as we are commanded in Ephesians 4:12. We also believe this can be accomplished in such new and creative ways as to draw in both the believer and non- believer without ever compromising the essential truth of the message. |
What makes RPJ different?
A heart for
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Almost all contemporary Christian music or art companies fall into one of two categories, along with their inherent flaws: 1) Organizations categorized as a ministry are perceived as being very beneficial as a church organization, but generate little impact on a large scale. 2) Organizations categorized as a commercial record label are perceived by consumers as doing very little to support the Church body. Even the current major praise and worship labels live with the perception they are only “in it for the money.”
While RPJ operates with the same professionalism as a conventional music company, its primary focus remains as a ministry: to serve the church with new expressions of worship. A key part of that is RPJ has always operated under the authority of a church body. With such accountability to ministry and a heart for serving the church, RPJ Christian Arts Group is a groundbreaking new vision for the revival of the arts in the Body of Christ. |
Empowering new talents |
When RPJ first launched in 1998, our flagship was the record label, RPJ Records. But at the same time, we began by helping churches and other ministries in nearly every aspect of music. From songwriting, publishing and copyright; to recording, mixing, and duplication; to the newest digital formats for distribution and streaming, RPJ is available to any ministry or musician looking for help in making their God-given talents available to the world - without being taken advantage of.
The staff at RPJ are always available to answer questions, assist with steps, or just point you in the right direction. |
New technologies |
RPJ plans to use the most current technological advances to assist worship leaders, setting a new standard for products and services.
1) Enhanced CDs. In May of 1999, RPJ Records was the first Christian music label to announce the development of resource recordings. RPJ projects released on CD will contain downloadable files as resources for worship leaders including chord sheets and computer presentation slides. Churches interested in using the music for worship will be allowed under license to make copies of these tools for use in their worship services. A link is also be on the CD, allowing users to link to the RPJ.org website. 2) RPJ.org. The RPJ website is planned to allow worship leaders to download the same types of resources for songs controlled by RPJ Music Publishing. Future plans include other features to help worship leaders keep up with new developments in praise & worship music, such as message boards, news, and other items suggested by our site visitors. |
