Who are Kathleen and Hal Moran?

I've known Kathleen since I was four years old and she was two. Our families, each with four kids, grew up together in the same church in St. Louis. We were married in 1980 and have one daughter, Lauren, who was married in August of 2007 to a great young man, Zak Mussig.

About Hal

Passionate - that's probably the one word that best describes me. So what am I passionate about? A lot of things, but I'll start with a short list in no particular order.

Photography, leadership and investing it in others, restoring the arts in the Church, the Word, the Body, using the Word to encourage the Body, drilling wells in Africa, simplifying life, and all things creative.

My family, gray - it's my favorite color, creation - everything about it, rain - I love to hike in it. Worship - it's what we'll do for eternity, culture - I love to study and engage it, information - I devour it. Those ought to keep me busy for a while! What are you passionate about? I'd love to hear from you.

What is Go Show & Tell?

GST is a visual arts ministry that was created in 2002 in response to God working through some special circumstances in our lives. Our purpose is to encourage and inspire others, restore the arts to the church, and call the body of Christ back to righteousness. The calling on my life comes from Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will guard and support you, for I have given you to my people as the personal confirmation of my covenant. You will be a light to guide the nations. You will open the eyes of the blind. You will free the captives from prison, releasing those who sit in dark dungeons.

What services do you offer?

All of our artwork is for sale. We sell individual prints as well as matted and framed prints. We have a variety of styles that can fit any style of décor. We are also able to handle most special requests. I am available for speaking engagements, group or solo exhibitions, art shows, meet the artist events, workshop presentations, and commission work. Speaking events and topics can be created for a specific audience.

How did you come up with the idea of photo-narratives?

Photo-narratives are visual images combined with biblical illustrations. One day while sitting at my PC, frustrated with not knowing what the future would hold, I asked God what he wanted from me and for me. Gazing up and looking at an image I had taken of my dad, I heard His still small voice ring in my heart, "I've given you a love of my word and photography, now put them together," was His reply. I quickly typed out the title and story, When others rise to their feet, get down on your knees. The rest is history. 

Do you sell images by themselves?

Yes. Please call or email us for details. Information is available on the Contact page. 

What do you mean by "resorting the arts in the church?"

God is the Creator, and we have been fashioned in His image. Before we can restore the arts we must first restore the artist. Many artisans, not understood or accepted by the Church, have found other outlets for their creativity. By understanding and valuing artists and their work, the Church will be better positioned to transform our culture.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Currently we accept cash, checks, and Paypal.