JL
Christian Talent
@jonlivingston
9d ago
Creative Director, Designer, Pastoral Leader
Nashville, TN
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I’m a faith-based creative leader, designer, and pastor with over nine years of experience shaping visual identity, digital experiences, and creative systems for churches, ministries, and mission-driven organizations. I bring a unique blend of strategic design thinking, hands-on creative execution, and pastoral care to the work I lead.
My background includes formal ministry and theological education alongside training and experience in graphic design, experience design, media production, and creative direction. Over the years, I’ve led multi-disciplinary creative teams, built and overseen academic programs, and developed curricula that equip emerging creatives to serve with both excellence and spiritual depth. At the heart of my work is a deep understanding of narrative—how stories, visuals, and environments shape meaning, guide attention, and invite people into transformation.
What most shapes how I work is my pastoral perspective. As a trained theologian and longtime ministry leader, I approach creative leadership with discernment, empathy, and a deep respect for the people behind the process. I see technology, design, and media not just as tools, but as shepherding instruments—forming culture, shaping habits, and carrying spiritual weight. This lens helps me bridge the gap between creative teams, leadership, and mission, ensuring that vision is not only compelling, but aligned, sustainable, and people-centered.
I’m passionate about creating digital and physical spaces where creativity is stewarded well, teams are equipped thoughtfully, and faith is communicated with clarity, beauty, and integrity. I thrive in collaborative environments and am especially drawn to work at the intersection of technology, storytelling, and spiritual formation.
Work Preferences
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Work Experience
| Period | Title | Company |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - Present | Owner / Creative Director / Designer | LIV Creative |
| 2025 - Present | Art Department Coordinator | Seventh Story Productions |
| 2025 - 2025 | Stage Manager | LIFE Surge |
| 2025 - 2025 | Logistics Coordinator | SALT Conference |
| 2022 - 2024 | Events Assistant / Installation Artist | Victory Church |
| 2022 - 2024 | Designer, Visual Merchandising | West Elm |
| 2018 - 2024 | Service Producer / Creative Director | Victory College, Victory Church |
| 2018 - 2024 | Director, School of Creative Arts | Victory College, Victory Church |
| 2016 - 2018 | Assistant Director, School of Worship | Victory College, Victory Church |
| 2015 - 2015 | Worship Pastor | Redmeption Church |
| 2013 - 2016 | Specialist | Apple Inc. |
Education
| Period | Degree | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 - 2017 | MA Practical Theology, Teaching Ministries | Oral Roberts University |
| 2008 - 2012 | BMA Worship Arts, Minor in Graphic Design | Oklahoma Baptist University |
Member since September 2025