Spoken-word performances—poetry, dramatic reading, rap, storytelling, and more—showcase the artistic relationship to sacred texts as local youth and adults interpret JOURNEY-themed scripture from the Hebrew Bible and Christian New Testament. Julian "J.Kwest: Deshazier, an award-winning musician and pastor, hosts the competition.

Presented by Studio Ninety-Six at Christian Theological Seminary and the Worship and Arts Ministry of Light of the World Christian Church. This program is made possible through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment, Inc.  or events@cts.edu

This is 2014 Spirit & Place Festival event.