The Mustard Studio is a creative studio, rooted in the imagination of the Creator of all things.

We believe that creativity flows from God, and that art and design are extensions of our being, connecting us to Him in worship. Our prayer is that the art we create glorifies God and brings joy, peace, and love to a broken world.

The name The Mustard Studio is inspired by the parables of the mustard seed in the Bible, where Jesus teaches that even faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains (Matthew 17:20) and grow into something great (Matthew 13:31-32). Just as the mustard seed grows into a tree that provides shelter, we believe small acts of faith—those little, obedient "yeses"—and creativity can make a big impact in the world.

We are passionate about joining God’s mission to bring His Kingdom to earth. We do this by supporting churches, ministries, and mission organizations with intentional designs that inspire and empower their God-given purposes. Our goal is to cultivate joy through art and encourage all of God’s people to muster courage and move mountains.

Our Mission: To empower and equip churches, ministries, and missional organizations with intentional graphic design, helping them pursue their God-given missions and to inspire individuals to courageously walk by faith in a joyful, hope-filled community.

  • We are dreamers and want to encourage others to discover and explore their God-given gifts and dreams. 

    “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” - 1 Peter 4:10, NLT

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    We are mountain-movers who lean into the mustard-seed-sized faith to muster the courage to change the world.

     “…I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” - Matthew 17:20, NLT

  • We are bridge-builders who strive to connect people together, to the community, and to Jesus himself through art and the art of writing.

    “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. […] God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.”

    - 1 John 4:7a, v.9, NLT

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    We connect people in the Kansas City metro to local organizations, churches, and missions for volunteer and serving opportunities.

    “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” - Hebrews 10:24-25, NLT

  • We are focused on the power of words. Words shape how we feel, think and act and we strive to empower others with words of encouragement and encourage others to do the same.

    “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” - Proverbs 18:21a, ESV

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    We are rooted in The Word of God and we want to share God’s Truth and Love through all that we do, and with those whom we interact.

    “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”

    - 1 Thessalonians 5:11, ESV

Mandy Reno

Founder, Creative Director & Designer

Mandy Reno is a graphic designer, hand letterer, and illustrator with nearly a decade of experience. Her design journey started as a child, becoming the “go-to t-shirt designer” for youth group mission trips.

In high school, she joined the yearbook staff and later became Editor-in-Chief of the Kanza yearbook at Pittsburg State University, where she studied Graphic Design and Spanish.

After graduating, Mandy worked as a creative designer for a sportswear company, then went on to serve as an in-house designer for a local church—an experience that deepened her passion for ministry-focused design.

In 2022, she founded The Mustard Studio, driven by a vision to serve God through design. She is passionate about helping ministries, churches, and non-profits bring their creative visions to life, using design as a powerful tool for connection and impact.