When YouTube started in 2005, it took its slogan, “Broadcast Yourself” to heart. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world, competing with traditional viewing platforms like film and television. And one of the main ways it competes with movie and TV experiences is through YouTube Premiere.... read more
There are two types leaders. Those who attract followers or those who attract leaders. Talent is the natural part of leadership. You can buy talent, but you can’t buy chemistry. Getting great talent to buy into the goal, the win, the team, the organization is vital. So how do you... read more
Vimeo Livestream is one of, if not the premier livestream platform for churches. A couple years ago Vimeo Purchased the Livestream platform. This merger has become an ultimate solution for churches. It’s a one stop shop for all your live video content. What I also love is that so many... read more
One of the questions I get asked a lot is “How do you guys at Twelve:Thirty Media crank out so much fresh content?” or I personally get “Do you ever sleep?” For the record, I don’t sleep much, but we have tried a few tricks along the way as... read more
Do you believe that all leaders are creative? I do. As humans, we choose if we are going to cultivate and grow our creative muscle or if we are going to allow that muscle to deteriorate and become ineffective. There is even case studies that prove this now. Warren Berger,... read more
YouTube is a video platform that allows users to upload videos and share them with others, either privately or publicly. After creating and verifying your account, you can simply share the video URL through church communication avenues or by embedding the video on your web page. Most students are familiar... read more
One of the most important aspects of leadership is leading yourself. To be a healthy leader and effectively lead your team, you have to know how you’re doing. You have to process your emotions, fears and anxieties to make sure you’re leading well. A unique challenge facing many church tech... read more
So you’re thinking about doing a podcast, huh? It makes sense. Over the past few years, the podcast medium has exploded with growth and popularity. In the busy world we live in, podcasts are great for long commutes, trips to the gym, or even running errands around town. Your church... read more
I once watched a youth pastor speak to a crowded room of students during a youth ministry event. The 30 minutes that he was on stage was painful to witness. It was not because his illustrations were bad. It was not because of poor exegesis. It was not because of... read more
I was recently asked by my friends at The Church Memo to answer – 8 questions on the topic of media, production and creativity in the church. I pray these answers will give you some ideas to think about when it comes to leading these areas in your ministry. 1.... read more
I’ve spent the day dreaming big about my content plans for Switcher and then scheduling them out for the upcoming quarter, so what better time for me to explain how you can create a content calendar of your very own? If, as they say, a goal without a plan is... read more
Welcoming back your folks is not going to be easy. Some have likened it to launching a campus or even planting a church. I don’t think it is gonna be that difficult, but I do acknowledge it’s not gonna be easy. That being said, with some focused coaching and increased... read more