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Erwin McManus

Disciplines:
theology
leadership
creativity
christianity/church ministry

Summary

Guatemalan-American pastor, author, and founder of Mosaic Church in Los Angeles — whose books on creativity, courage, and identity attract both religious and secular audiences — particularly known in the entertainment and creative community.

Core Contribution

Bridges evangelical Christianity and secular creative culture — his books on the creative self and personal awakening reach audiences in Hollywood and the creative industries who are not conventionally religious, making him the most culturally sophisticated figure in the intersection of faith and creativity.

Notable Works & Achievements

Chasing Daylight

Soul Cravings

Wide Awake

The Artisan Soul

The Way of the Warrior

Historical Influences

Joseph Campbell Christian theological tradition

Intellectual Lineage

Evangelical Christianity Creative Church MovementLA Creative Culture

Contemporaries & Peers

Rob BellPete ScazzeroBrené Brown

Minds Influenced

Creative ChristianityHollywood creative communityMW purpose discussions

Intellectual Posterity

Mosaic Church LAThe Artisan Soul Soul Cravings

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