Who We Are

CHARAKTER’s Mission is to incorporate the arts effectively into (1) worship, (2) education, and (3) evangelism; and to raise the standard of excellence in the Body of Christ as it relates to the arts.

Using the dramatic arts to advance the Kingdom of God
Wesley Brainard, Founder and director of CHARAKTER Ministry of the Arts, seeks to restore the effective use of dramatic arts to help audiences to understand and respond to the Father’s invitation to enter His Kingdom. Through his dramatic presentations, Wesley provides his audience with a fresh perspective on God’s Word and an increased hunger to study and meditate on what Scripture is saying to them. By taking the familiar and making it new, Wesley helps people overcome the intimidation of “Bible study” and makes Scripture accessible in a unique way.

Jesus was a Storyteller
Before the events and words of Jesus were ever written, they were lived and spoken by Jesus Himself. One doesn’t have to be very imaginative to conclude that Jesus must have been a captivating storyteller and teacher. Wesley brings a unique combination of classical mime training, acting skill, and a storyteller’s ability that allows him to express the Scriptures in a fresh way. He helps draw audiences into the flesh-and-blood life of Christ allowing them to gain a greater understanding of Jesus’ ministry and teachings.