A creative space that values connection over isolation, championing over comparison, resource-sharing over gift-hoarding, diversity over uniformity and communal-success over personal-platform.

Mission Statement:

We exist to bring connection and unity to a global network of Christian musical-artists through organizing collaborative-focused projects and events.

Core Values:

At OBF, we value…

  • A connected and unified Global Church

  • Art that points to Christ and bears witness to the Gospel* through the telling of our personal testimonies 

  • Honesty in art and diversity in expression

  • Art that doesn’t shy from the many emotions, high or low, joyful or of lament, that come from journeying with Christ

  • Servant leadership in every interaction 

  • Conversation that seeks to edify, uplift and encourage others

  • Championing others towards their creative-goals and God-given gifts

  • Hosting collaborative and creative environments where artists feel included, seen and valued

  • Humility in our interactions as displayed by Jesus washing the feet of His disciples (John 13: 1-5)

  • Love over “accomplishments” 

  • Respect for the process. Whether in our faith Journey or in the pursuit of our creative-goals, we recognize that everyone is in process. Life is messy. We want to approach those in front of us with respect, wherever they may be on their journey.

  • Discipleship and the generosity of knowledge-sharing and experience 

  • Inclusion not based on numbers, accolades or accomplishments

*God created us to be with Him. Our sin separated us from Him. Sin could not be removed by our “goodness”. God sent his only Son Jesus to this earth in order to pay the ultimate price for our sin through His sinless life, brutal death and miraculous resurrection. Christ ascended to God’s throne and now sits at the right hand of the Father. Every person who believes and trusts in Jesus will receive His gift of grace, His Holy Spirit and the complete forgiveness of our sin needed to be close to God and receive everlasting life with Him.

Relevant Scripture:

Ephesians 4:1-3

Faith Statement:

One Big family is a multi-denomination network of artists united over the core theological statements of our Christian faith found in the Apostles Creed:

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
      creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
      who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
      and born of the virgin Mary.
      He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
      was crucified, died, and was buried;
      he descended to hell.
      The third day he rose again from the dead.
      He ascended to heaven
      and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
      From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
      the holy catholic* church,
      the communion of saints,
      the forgiveness of sins,
      the resurrection of the body,
      and the life everlasting. Amen.

*that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places

Other Clarifying Statements:

The OBF artist network is an open, non-contractual space that exists to bring connection and unity to Christian artists around the globe. Within our online discord you will find various topic-channels and conversations related to musical-art, collaboration, faith and ministry. Geographical regions are represented from Australia to the U.K., the U.S., Asia, Africa and beyond.

Along with the development of our artist network, OBF engages in various collaborative-focused projects and events throughout each year that assist in driving forward our mission to bring connection and unity to a global network or Christian musical-artists.

These projects and events include but are not limited to regional artist meet-ups, live music events and tours, artist-retreats, music-production and creation…all incorporating artists from our global network.