I grew up in a smaller Baptist church and have attended churches where there was only one media guy. This was the guy that usually operated the audio console and recorded the sermons on audio-cassette to mail to shut-ins in our church. This guy was a one-man band, was... read more
I love communities, especially when it comes to media. I’m part of several different Facebook groups that connect church media people from production and lighting, to graphics, advertising and communication. I can always find useful information there, fun quips about the life of a church production team, and more. About... read more
Do you ever have a volunteer that is not a great fit for your team or the position they are in on your team? Do you worry about dealing with the situation because they are a volunteer? I’ve been there. You want to be gracious, but they feel entitled to... read more
Calm down. I didn’t say attend another church – I said visit another church. I think it’s not only healthy but extremely productive for you to take members of your production team to other campuses within your church or even other churches. If you can, I highly suggest you contacting... read more
Since the release Building429’s debut album in 2000, Jason Roy, Michael Anderson, Jesse Garcia, and Aaron Branch have tirelessly and passionately encouraged the faith community with their music with such hits as “Where I Belong” and “We Won’t Be Shaken.” In fact, their songs have also reached the peak of... read more
My friend Kim Porter wrote a very powerful article on Wednesday on the topic of leadership and the times ‘when you don’t know it all’ as a leader. And she’s right, you don’t have to know everything about a certain topic in order to lead – as she put it,... read more
The faith-based drama, Chasing Grace, was released on DVD yesterday, May 3rd. Adapted from the novel Discovering Grace, the film was written, directed and executive-produced by, as well as stars, David Temple (The Confession – actor, The Last Passport – director/writer). Starring Michael Joiner (The Grace Card), Rusty Martin (Courageous) and Ashlee Payne... read more
Legendary Christian Rocker John Schlitt is living proof that God can radically change lives. John spent eight years with the secular band Head East and was fired because of his drug and alcohol addiction. Then the Lord turned John’s life around. Through his wife’s prayers and a local church, God led John... read more
There is a misconception that multi-tasking makes you more productive. However, research shows that we are much more productive when we focus on one thing at a time. I ran across the video below from author and speaker Phil Cooke talking about Distractions and how one of the greatest sources of... read more
If you are on staff at a church, you’re in a Christian bubble. You just are. I can say this with confidence. I’ve worked in Christian radio, at an international ministry and at two mega-churches. Every day at work, I was surrounded by other believers. We can quickly get to a... read more
The movie MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN hits theaters today. MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (played by Jennifer Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for... read more
As creative people, we are always searching for those great minds on Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest, and Periscope to throw some inspiration our way. While this is in no way a “definite” or complete list, here are 10 people I believe you need to follow on in the Church Media space:... read more