randy bacon photography
studio + gallery
monarch MINISTRIES
GOD + PEOPLE + ART =
What exactly does this mean?
God is the ultimate artist, so why wouldn't we want to touch and help people through this medium called art? A photo shoot isn't just a photo shoot with us, it's a way to spread God's Word and follow one of His greatest requests: to love others as we would love Him. No matter if we are shooting a senior in high school, a cancer survivor for Cox Hospital's Sweet Life project, or a needy family in El Salvador, we are passionate about connecting all of God's people to Him and to the beauty of life, which is manifested through art.
Monarch Ministries includes a flurry of stimulating events, special projects and activities that reach thousands on various spiritual paths in the Springfield area, nationally and internationally. We know it takes radical steps to make this effort work, and we are not content sitting back being comfortable Christians using mediocre means to show God's compassion. It all comes down to one thing: GOD + PEOPLE + ART = MINISTRY! Lives are truly being changed through Monarch Ministries.
For more information on how to partner with Randy Bacon Photography and Monarch Ministries contact Lisa via the information listed on the CONTACT page .
Projects & Client List
Here are a few examples of Randy Bacon Photography's Monarch Ministries clients and the projects:
CONVOY OF HOPE:
Traveled nationally and internationally to promote Convoy's significant impact in outreach, disaster relief, and international missions. The portraits and stories were used in national magazine publications, promotional materials and a national art exhibit tour in a customized Convoy of Hope semi truck (see Reel Lives in our Projects page).
CHERISH KIDS - JAMES RIVER ASSEMBLY: An ongoing portrait project photographing foster children that assists Missouri's Child Services in the adoption process.
MISSION OF MERCY:
To create a collection of portraits spotlighting their efforts in Haiti and produce a corresponding documentary film to bring awareness to the needs.
TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS:
A special benefit at the Randy Bacon Gallery in conjuction with TWLOHA and other compassion groups to raise awareness and funds.
RIDGECREST BAPTIST CHURCH:
Created an extensive collection of b/w framed portraits of church members, including touching testimonial stories from each. The art portraits now permanently hang in the church.
CHURCH MULTIPLICATION NETWORK:
Produced a video to highlight CMN's organization with the film being premiered at Assembly of God's General Council convention in Orlando Florida
NEW LIFE CHURCH:
Currently using the Monarch Art Factory as their second church campus, with services being held every Sunday.
THE MIX:
We formed a multi-church group, consisting of over 15 different churches, focusing on using the arts as a form of ministry.
JAMES RIVER ASSEMBLY - I LOVE AMERICA:
Documented the people with photos and stories at their I Love America 4th of July celebration. The stories and artwork were compiled into a major art exhibition that was shown at the church and other venues. See "Field of Tents" in our Project page of this website.
LOST AND FOUND:
Completed a major portrait study of 40 families that are receiving grief counseling at Lost and Found. The portraits with the familys' stories were exhibited at numerous venues throughout Missouri. See "Mending of Hearts" in our Project page of this website
OPERATION US/MARRIAGE MATTERS:
To promote healthy marriage iniatives, the organizations underwrote a portrait documentary with written stories of 15 couples across Missouri.
COX HEALTH SYSTEMS - SWEET LIFE:
Commissioned by Cox Hospital's Hulston Cancer Center to create a body of portraits exemplifying the strength of the human spirit. Over 30 pieces now hang permanently at Hulston inspiring cancer survivors daily. The Sweet life project continues to grow in magnitude for exhibitions at other venues. See "Sweet life" in our Project page on this website.
MINISTRY DIRECT:
Produced a video to highlight Ministry Direct's organization with the film being premiered at Assembly of God's General Council convention in Orlando Florida.
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