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The Creator's Checkup | God and Gigs

1,000,000,000 small steps + Keeping Your Joy When You Lose it All

Published 4 months ago • 2 min read

The Creator's Checkup

Helping You Become the Creator You Were Created to Be

A Billion to One

Do numbers matter? Yes and no.

If you are focused on the one person you are called to help...then big numbers don't matter.

But as you focus on one person at a time, your impact expands - and now your numbers reveal your focus.

In other words, numbers matter because people count.

That's the takeaway I took from attending the "Beyond a Billion" Celebration and Partner Summit. Fellowshipping and connecting with amazing creators, publishers and YouVersion team members who have dedicated their lives to spreading the Word of God was truly inspiring.

And over and over, we heard stories of individuals that have been impacted by the Bible app - stories that have multiplied over time til they have reached the milestone of a billion installations of their app on devices around the world.

However, it started with a failure - a website that didn't work, and that was reformatted for the new App Store just when God orchestrated it.

My question to you is - are you focusing on the one?

Is it possible that God could grow your vision to reach billions if you are faithful with the one? The example of YouVersion proves that God can use anything - even a project where things don't look like they are working.

Don't let the numbers intimidate you. Keep seeking and serving the one with your creative gifts- and watch God multiply your impact.

Coming Up in the Community

Need More Time? (Expert Workshop)

Are you always stressed and feeling behind, as if your creative work is a burden instead of a blessing?

Our upcoming Creator Workshop with creative process coach Dustin Pead will show you how to maintain more margin in your life, so you can remain refreshed, rested and recharged to pursue all God has placed in your heart.
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As always, this workshop is complimentary to GOLD creators and CRC subscribers!

Email that Pays you Back

Our recent workshop with Lex Roman taught us about how you can monetize your message with email newsletters - and we had an entire after party when our friend and Canva expert and LaShonda Brown joined the call!

You can gain access to that workshop - and many more - by subscribing to our Creator Resource Center.

What We're Sharing in God and Gigs

The Creator's Legacy - Now Available

Our next YouVersion devotional is out, and we'd love for you to read along with our community!

If you've struggled to find a purpose for your creative life that will have a real impact, this Bible plan will show you the essential elements of a Godly legacy - one that will motivate and inspire both you and those who will follow you.

Singing Despite Suffering

Can you maintain your joy in the midst of suffering? Lara Silverman, a lawyer, singer / actress and author who has dealt with some of the most devastating losses imaginable, shares her incredible and inspiring story of hope in the midst of profound loss in Episode 362.

More Resources to Improve Your Creator Lifestyle

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The Creator's Checkup | God and Gigs

Allen C. Paul | Creative Coach

The Creator's Checkup is your weekly source of faith-focused encouragement, creative strategy, and resources, so that you can become the creator you were created to be! Join thousands of creators who are being inspired and motivated every Wednesday.

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