| Year |
Event |
| 1967 |
John wrote his first play (age 9), a melodrama titles "Fatman Saves the Day." |
| 1969 |
John produced his first musical (age 11), an adaptation of "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree." |
| 1979 |
John graduated from college with degrees in both church music and theatre arts, married Karen and began working at the Crystal Cathedral. Soon after, production consulting with churches and Christian schools began. |
| 1987 |
John presented his first display and workshops at MusiCalifornia. The main question he was asked was "Do you have scripts?" |
| 1988 |
Plastow Publications debuted at MusiCalifornia with 12 scripts and expanded into Christian bookstores. John began presenting workshops at music conferences across the country and presented Plastow-produced premieres at various conferences. |
| 1992 |
The Plastows relocated to Sacramento and stayed for 18 years. Development of "Broadway-style" Christmas musical theatre scripts and productions began using First Covenant Church of Sacramento's "An Evening In December" as a model. Over 30 general and seasonal sketchbooks were published and production resources were developed. |
| 2010 |
The Plastows relocated to Greeley, CO to begin a new chapter of ministry at Greeley Wesleyan Church which included the development of a comprehensive worship and creative arts ministry and the premiere performances of "Christmas Lights," GWC's own Christmas outreach event. |
| 2011 |
John was honored at MusiCalifornia as the recipient of the Creative Arts in Ministry Award. |
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