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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
The movie BEN-HUR opens in theaters nationwide today. Ben-Hur is a major Paramount Pictures/MGM motion picture and comes from the producing team of Mark Burnett (Survivor, Shark Tank, The Bible Mini-Series). Bursting with action—including a new chariot race for the ages—and elevated by Christian themes of justice, liberty and radical forgiveness, it... read more
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
You’re playing Pictionary, and the clue to draw is “The Beach.” You sketch a sandcastle, an umbrella, and luckily someone shouts out “beach!” before you even attempt to doodle a jetty. It’s pretty easy to come up with a list of things at the beach. In fact, you can find... 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
One of the most important things you can do to ensure the success of a service is a pre-service run-through. In our current age of technology and the multitude of uses it has in our worship services, combined with the complexity of multiple people being utilized in the services, it... read more
When I was praying with our team a few weeks ago a thought occurred to me as one of our team members prayed something to the effect of, “Lord, please help the service to go well.” Why should it go well? What if it doesn’t? What’s the worst that could... read more
Running a great audition sets the tone for possible years of partnership with a band member. Taking the time to think it through and execute it well, laying a solid foundation of trust to build upon. Below are some pointers that I have learned over the years that help run... read more
Sermons are carefully prepared. Worship songs are thoughtfully selected and arranged. The band is warmed up and ready to go. And the tech team has everything in place for a quality service. But there are still sound system problems… EVERY WEEK! Maybe these problems are minor and “easy” to... read more
When leading volunteers, I found them asking me quite a bit for resources. I would share these resources (bible studies, books, movies, family-friendly attractions and more) on social media to equip them with tools to lead their families well. I had the opportunity to go on vacation with my... read more
Wherever you are on the political spectrum, you can’t deny that this year is a historical year for politics in our nation. Two of the most disliked candidates in history are running for President. Emotions are high. Our country is at stake. Please let me encourage you as Church Media... read more
We all know the difference: a well-hazed room is virtually undetectable under normal lighting conditions – but really sings when sharp, theatrical beams cut through the ether. A poorly hazed room feels like a smoky bar with clouds of thick, opaque fog passing through like tumbleweeds. 1. Use an actual... read more