We collaborate to create Biblically faithful resources which spark new insights and growth for the church and her leaders.

Meet Spark Creative’s Contributors

  • Andrew R. Jones

    Author and Pastor

    Andrew R. Jones, based in the Bay Area, enjoys writing, hiking, and exploring with his wife, Stephanie. He has a diverse background in ministry, missions, preaching, and pastoral work, all emphasizing the importance of spiritual formation in the midst of a hectic world. Check out his debut book, "Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible," at cph.org/10questions.

  • Sherrah Behrens

    Freelance Communication Specialist

    Sherrah Behrens is a freelance communicator specializing in writing, editing, and layout. A pastor’s wife and homeschooling mom of two, she also loves to read and is very good at finding lost things.

  • Josh Woodrow

    Pastor

    Josh is a pastor at Good Shepherd in Hayward, Ca who dabbles in design, coffee roasting, and taking on any DIY project possible. Together with his wife, Jenny, they have four wonderfully wild children - Harper, Rose, August, and Silas who love to keep them busy with creative chaos.

  • Matt Behrens

    Pastor

    Matt lives in San Lorenzo, CA with his wife and 2 kids (James & Lucy) where he serves as pastor of Calvary Lutheran. He makes time for family & friends, writing, and biking or hiking in the hills surrounding San Francisco Bay.

Our Story

Every church leader involved in writing or visual arts is constantly creating for their own setting – sermons, slide decks, bulletin covers, web pages. We were in those roles (and still are) at separate churches, but we found opportunities to work together. Collaboration sparked new insights for us and for the congregations we serve. Plus, because the resulting resources were designed with more than one church in mind, they could be readily adapted and used at many churches. After a few such projects, an online hub for these resources made sense. Now, we’re inviting others to collaborate on new resources for the church which will continue to spark insight, growth, and interest around the gospel.

See What People Are Saying

  • "We were blessed to use the 40 Lenten series this past year in our congregation.  The included sermon plan was particularly valuable for our leadership.  The additional thoughts and notes each week really helped to crystalize the theme for the week and how it fit in the key verses."

    Stephen, Texas

  • "The devotionals are well-written, scripturally faithful, and personally engaging. They have been a blessing not only for me and my family, but also for numerous leaders in our ministry network.”

    Aaron, California

  • “Forty was a tremendous resource throughout the season of Lent. Daily reflections that connected with weekly themes reinforced for the congregation the messages of God’s mercy toward His people.”

    John, California

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FAQs

  • Our collaborators are primarily from congregations of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We create resources for our own churches, and we submit to a process of peer review before posting here. You’ll find that resources offered on this website fit within this denominational context.

  • Spark Creative relies on donations and a small amount of advertising revenue. We charge nothing for digital resources and as little as possible for physical resources in order to make them accessible to all churches. Donations to Spark are tax deductible and help to further the impact of this ministry.