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Close to a year ago I began writing these blogs here on twelve thirty. Several times you have heard me write about the effects of media on how people make their decisions and with this being a big election year there is no doubt the media will have its play... read more
As we led our volunteer teams at our churches, we need to be involved in the conversations that are important to our culture. Obviously this year, the political scene is a hot topic of discussion. As leaders in our churches, we need to be informed and knowledgable of our... read more
Hello everyone and Happy 2016!! Another year in which we all can proclaim the goodness of our Lord Jesus through the various avenues He has given us. At our church, we have a radio program on the GO MIX Christian Radio Network every Sunday afternoon at 12:15 called “Pleasant News... read more
Great leaders understand the value of quality feedback. Not just from your customers (or in the church’s case, your congregation) but also from the teams you work with on a weekly basis. Our ministry teams are a wealth of information, even more than you probably think. They can help you... read more
Full disclosure: I’m more of a pastor than a techie. Don’t get me wrong – I love all aspects of using media to create experiences where people grow closer to Jesus. I love computers, cameras, lighting, audio, sets, switchers, and other production gear. But my passion is people. So I’m... read more
I used to believe that driving faster would help me save fuel (I was just starting to drive at this time). Later, I believed the slower I drove the better my mileage would be. As research has shown- right around 55 mph is the optimum speed to get the best... read more
My first job in a church was the Worship Leader. While different job titles have come and gone, my role as a Worship Leader has always stuck. As I grow in my knowledge and abilities in, I try to remember why I do it rather than just thinking how all... read more
Relevance is a tricky thing. It’s a sliding scale depending on the demographic, and yet it is incredibly black and white. Nothing is “kind of” relevant. It either is or it isn’t. Especially in the church. In centuries past, the church was an epicenter of the art community, a place... read more
On Tuesday, I published Part One of this content. You can read that post here. Let me refresh us on what I mean by an “experience”: What I mean when I say “experience” is your worship services, your classes, your events, your Vacation Bible School, your conferences. Anything where you... read more
At twelve:thirty media, we are all about helping you create dynamic experiences at your church. What do I mean by an experience in this context? What I mean when I say “experience” is your worship services, your classes, your events, your Vacation Bible School, your conferences. Anything where you are... read more
It’s almost Thanksgiving and though most people are thinking about turkeys, family time and cooler weather, those of us involved in the church world already have our brains spinning around the upcoming Christmas Holiday. We are busy sorting though music, Christmas stage designs or just general holiday service planning. Of... read more
As we all know, media comes in many forms. In 2015, its in Radio, TV, Internet, Print, Social Media and as we have recently discussed on this blog, Film and Movies. By the way I want to give [twelve:thirty]media owner Carl Barnhill a big ‘God bless you’ and ‘thank you’... read more