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Plex Media Server, I believe, is the best kept secret when it comes to your Digital Entertainment Library. This is a tool that I use to organize and access my entire digital media collection. Movies, TV Shows, home videos, photos, content that I produce for churches and ministries – everything... 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
2015 has been an incredible year for our team at [twelve:thirty]media. We’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of churches around the world create experiences where people meet Jesus and grow in their relationship with him. Through our Worship Media and Custom Media content, to Church Media Training through our blog,... 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
Some time ago, I heard a worship leader recount a confrontation that he had with a team member who was serving in his music ministry. He said that the volunteer, who played bass in the band, would routinely show up late or, at times, not show up at all. The... read more
Hello there, Ashley Bratcher here on the blog today to share a little bit about a project I’m working on. Most of you know me from my roles in 90 Minutes in Heaven, Badge of Faith, and as the lead actress from the faith-based romantic drama Princess Cut. What many... 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
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
Being a believer in Hollywood is a tricky thing. There are some that are very open about their faith – I spoke with actor Kirk Cameron in my last post about his experiences. Other well known and vocal Christians in Hollywood include producing team Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, actors... read more
At twelve:thirty media, our goal is to not only provide quality media content and training to help you create amazing experiences, but to make you aware of some incredible faith-based resources available to you and your church. We also get insights into other professionals in the church and faith-based media... 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