COVID-19 has dramatically altered how we all go about our daily lives, and rightly so. As social distancing protocols limit our ability to travel and interact with people in person — and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future — finding alternative ways to connect with friends, co-workers,... read more
“When can we reopen our church?” That is the question that keeps getting asked. I want to help you make an informed decision. Pastor Judah Smith recently said that now is a great time to survey your congregation. We wholeheartedly agree. Our fear is that church leaders and pastors may... read more
Because MediaShout church presentation software integrates with a wide range of media files and hardware, we often are asked about streaming and live streaming options by our customers. And while our church presentation software can certainly play a major role in a live streaming system, there are several technologies involved in streaming... read more
The church, and the world, are experiencing a digital shift. Churches who have never streamed before, are now being forced to take that step. I just wanted to share a few things we learned here at Cityview Bible Church. 1. Excellence is important, no matter the scale! Take the time... read more
I bet I can tell you how your creative meetings usually happen. About 3-7 people show up, most late, and we sit down. The pastor tells us about what we are talking about and everyone opens their computer and pulls up their Google browser. From that point, we try to... read more
Digital consoles have truly revolutionized the act of mixing sound in worship. It used to be that you would have to use a lot of outboard effects equipment, racks of processors, and audio patch panels to get the sound and flexible routing you wanted. Today, even the most modest digital... read more
While visiting churches all over Canada and the US, I’ve noticed a recurring problem with first impressions. The churches that get it right might actually be stumbling across it, but the churches who miss this detail are missing out on creating that VIP first impression. Too many churches don’t check... read more
There is a saying that is heard around my church and youth group from my lips often – we are family! And I mean it. And they know I mean it. From the students to the Serve Staff (what we call our volunteers) they believe it. But how do you... read more
When it comes to creativity, fear seems to be an paralyzing resistance to the process of creating. But there’s something crazy about Fear that you may not know; there are a few things you need to know before you let it shut you down. In my book Creative Potential: Principles... read more
Digital signage is changing the way churches communicate with communities and congregations. There are countless stories of churches witnessing an increase in attendances and greater connection with communities as a direct result of digital signage. Here are 9 reasons why… 1. Digital Signage is Practical The main goal for churches... read more
17 years ago, I was a Student Pastor at a small church in North Carolina. The world has changed a lot in 17 years, especially when it comes to technology. I know first hand as I transitioned from Student Ministry to radio, television and media ministry. Media elements have become the... read more
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