Articles on how to create and plan dynamic, memorable Worship Experiences.
We had an incredible year on our blog in 2016! We saw the addition of numerous church media professionals join our writing team. We’ve featured interviews with dozens of experts in the fields of Church Media, Film and Entertainment, Music, Ministry, and more! The [twelve:thirty]media Blog We wanted to take... read more
I have two sons who are 3 years apart. The oldest one is 5 years old now and for the past 3 years has, for the most part, largely ignored the presence of the younger one, which is understandable as younger siblings can tend to be a bit annoying. This... read more
For those of you who haven’t already looked ahead to the end of year calendar, there is something very important to note. Christmas 2016 falls directly on a Sunday. The big buzz this year around the Creative Team circles is “What do we do when Christmas falls on a Sunday?” Though some... read more
I’m a sucker for a good environment. Maybe you’re the same way… you’ll pick a place to eat as much for the ambiance as you will for the food. But, of course, the best is when both align to create a killer experience. Our churches are just the same way.... read more
The creative process can feel like capturing lightning in a bottle. Below are some steps to ensure you release the creative talent on your team and leverage your brainstorming meetings to the max. Communicate The Scope Beforehand A lot of creatives are quick on their feet and love to spitball... read more
It’s easy for church services to get into a rut with Sunday coming every 7 days. Over 52 weeks a year and creative teams can start to rely on past successes instead of crafting dynamic new ones. Whether your services are timed to the minute or open ended, below are... read more
1. It Brings You Closer to God Proverbs 16:3 ESV “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Even as you plan and prepare for service/events/etc, pray to ask that God would guide and lead you in the decisions you make. God wants to be a... read more
Transitions are one of the most under-planned and over looked pieces of worship services. What is a transition in your worship service? A transition is how one element of your worship service flows into the next. For example, how does your countdown flow into your first song? How does each... read more
Your Sunday worship service is the hub for other activities at your church. It’s the main event. It’s the gathering for your entire church. It would make sense that you would want to pour the most time, energy and money into creating this experience. It’s also the event you should... read more