Teaching Faculty

Paul Oman

Paul Oman, artist and pastor, shares his Drawn to the Word artistic ministry with audiences across the country and around the world. He served as a teacher, then Lutheran pastor when, in 2011, he took up work as an artistic pastor full-time. Paul seeks to give new vision to God’s Word by using the process of painting to captivate audiences in our visually oriented cultures. Painting and drawing have
been a part of Paul’s life since childhood. Receiving national & international recognition for his work, Paul uses this gift of painting to proclaim the Gospel unique and powerful ways that bring the Word of God to life before your eyes. Paul works in many settings, including congregations, schools, universities, seminaries, camps, prisons, non-profits, and more. The larger-than-life sized paintings are painted with acrylics on stretched canvas. Paul lives near Amery, Wisconsin with his wife, Jana, and their children.

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Paul brings Bible stories to life before the eyes of audiences with a paintbrush and canvas as he teaches. His sessions are interactive and often participatory while incorporating music and storytelling to compliment the live painting process.

SESSION DATES
  • August 4 - August 7
    TOPICS
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Music
    • Theology and Bible Study

      Education

      Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year.
      Check out a list of the 2024 Summer Faculty.