Aaron's Rainbow Project -- The Ministry of ARP (An Open & Affirming Outreach)

WELCOME TO THE ARP WEBSITE!

Aaron's Rainbow Project (ARP) is the host ministry organization for "out and affirming"
(openly gay) Contemporary Christian Music Artist and Presenter, Shawn Aaron Thomas.
It also serves as the publishing and rights contact for original material recorded by
himself, some of his clients, and independent artists, and is a proud member of the
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).

The Ministry of ARP seeks to reach out using the following:
*Concerts, workshops, presentations
*Worship materials including media and printed material
*Recording/production for other artists
*A resource listing of other "out" Christian artists
*A nation wide prayer list.

Purpose Statement:
To share the Grace message of God's Love shown in the living Word of Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement:
To remain open to God's direction in achieving the purpose statement: accepting
infinite paths, and striving for better understanding.

Mission Statement:
To use music as a source and Spiritual tool through programs, services, concerts,
and materials that build unity, understanding and acceptance.

BELIEFS:
--There is one God, who is all, loves all, and receives all.
--Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
--The Holy Spirit is God's Love made known.
--Everyone is made righteous in the eyes of God through faith, and justified by Grace.
--We are children of God, spiritually made in God's image.
--God's covenant of Love is what binds us to God and to each other.

Philosophy Statement:
"Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt
before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though Heaven is on earth."
(Alfred D. Souza, poet)