THE captain james' studio'S opendoor INITIATIVE Presents :
The Guiding Star of Welcome
A Christ-Centered Art & Storytelling Experience for Your Church
Shine Christ’s Light Through Art, Story, and Radical Welcome
Invite your church into a powerful encounter with the Gospel’s call to welcome the stranger.
Through visual art, personal testimony, and immersive storytelling, this live experience brings Matthew 25:35–40 to life.
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me…”
Meet James, the Artist, sharing his 7 years long Journey of Faith, Hope & Resilience across 3 continents as an Asylum Seeker
James is a witness of Christ-centered resilience to the body of Christ. He shares his testimony of journeying across three continents as an asylum seeker through Art. His ministry invite others to reflect on God’s heart for the vulnerable and marginalized.
Through The Captain James Studio, James weaves together theology, organizing, and Visual Arts to help churches live out the Gospel in a divided world.
What You Receive When You Host This Experience
Professional Art Exhibit
– A display of stunning paintings from the 'How Great Thou Art series' curated for spiritual reflection.
Keynote Experience
– James shares a deeply moving 7-year journey as an asylum seeker across 3 continents—told through the lens of Christ’s hope.
Interactive Story Session
– A community gathering (for leaders, youth, or small groups) designed to reflect, pray, and activate.
Sermon + Media Kit
– Optional sermon outline, slides, social graphics to prepare and promote the event.
Why Churches Book This:
Here's some;
To deepen biblical understanding of justice and welcome
To activate hearts with art, not just a sermon
To connect missions with the Gospel’s call to action
To offer their people a unique and unforgettable experience
Immersive experience
Shared Experience
A Journey Experience
Trusted by Institutions , Churches, & Movements
Bring This Experience to Your Church Today
- Because welcoming the stranger isn’t just compassion—it’s worship.
