Jim and Anne Mills, international directors of Creative Missions are based in Waterloo, Belgium just outside of Brussels. Jim, an ordained minister, attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary after earning his undergraduate degree from Memphis State University. He earned his Master’s Degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry at Highland Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Jim is a Bible teacher, adjunct professor and director of many international arts events. Anne is a gifted vocalist, photographer and teacher and her creative vision makes the any dwelling a warm and inviting place for international guests. Anne has a BA in elementary education from Northwestern University.
On A Musical Note
Jim, an accomplished guitarist, vocalist, songwriter was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Jim’s passionate musicality, influenced by the rhythm and blues sounds of his birthplace, is apparent whether you are enjoying his talents by his living room fireplace or in a crowded European concert hall. Jim and Anne recorded their first recording, ‘At Every Day’s Dawning,’ in 1980. Recorded in German and English, this intimate recording focuses on personal worship to God. With dear friends, Kirk and Deby Dearman, the Mills co-wrote the musical ‘Canticum ad Deum’ which toured across Central Europe. This musical production contains the popular chorus ‘All Creation Worships You.’ Jim’s CD, ‘Hidden Treasures’, a soft rock praise and worship production, was recorded in both German and English in 1990. Jim’s warm, rich voice also appears on many other German recordings through the years.
Brussels and Beyond
After working 12 years in Germany, Jim and Anne moved to Brussels, Belgium in 1988. In the early 1990s, the Summer Arts Session was established in collaboration with a community of faith in Germany. This was the first of many such arts focused training events to come across the European continent.In 1994, they headed up a team to establish an arts and culture network known as Creative Arts Europe. Today, Jim and Anne travel extensively, teaching and speaking at schools, churches, arts events and occasionally performing concerts.