Week 1 with Paul Oman and Ground up Grace – Mount Carmel Ministries

Paul Oman – Drawn to the Word

Artist Paul Oman, artist and pastor from the United States residing in the state of Wisconsin, shares his Drawn to the Word artistic ministry with audiences around the world. He first served as a teacher, then a Lutheran pastor when, in 2011, he was called to full-time work as an artistic pastor.

Paul seeks to give new vision to God’s Word by using the process of painting to captivate audiences in the Biblical story. Painting and drawing have been a part of Paul’s life since childhood. Receiving national & international recognition for his work, Paul uses this gift of painting to proclaim the Gospel in unique and powerful ways that bring the Word of God to life before your eyes.

Paul works in many settings including churches, conventions, assemblies, schools, universities, seminaries, camps, prisons, galas, and more. The larger-than-life sized paintings are painted with acrylics on stretched canvas.

Family Camp 1 – June 22-26, 2026

Bringing the Storyline of Elijah & the Prophets to Life Before Your Eyes

You will see and hear the Bible stories of the life of Elijah and the Old Testament Prophets come to life before your eyes throughout the week as artist and Pastor Paul Oman paints as he teaches. Each day will bring additional images and prophetic perspectives into view, making distinct connections of the message of the prophets to the message and ministry of Jesus.

Your unforgettable journey will be as if you are a witnessing these events as they appear, making them memorable for years to come. Music, sound effects, and pre-recorded dramatic readings will accompany much of the painting process.

Bring a Bible and be ready to dive in! You will have opportunities to actively participate at your own comfort level throughout the week in numerous ways. No artistic experience is necessary whatsoever. Come, hear AND SEE the stories of the prophets revealed anew through this unforgettable experience in the Word.