Ever had one of those seasons where you just felt like the idea well had run dry? I know I have. As creatives in a church environment we can often get wrapped up in the day to day. After all, Sunday Is always coming. There are graphics to be made,... read more
House Bill 2! I suppose you have heard of it? If you have been watching the news anytime during the last 30 days anywhere in America then you know what House Bill 2 is and that is the bill passed by the State of North Carolina to not allow transgenders... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: This week I welcome back my friend Dan Bracken. Dan is the Senior Media Producer at one of the most prominent Methodist churches in the nation, Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Ohio. Dan is a graduate of Asbury College and has been on staff at Ginghamsburg since... 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
We had been defeated. Never had my wife and I worked toward a common goal with such ferocity and dedication. We had oriented every moment of our day around achieving this allusive dream and enjoying the thrill of victory and the ease of our pocketbook. It seemed simple enough. There... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: This week I welcome Dan Bracken, the Senior Media Producer at one of the most prominent Methodist churches in the nation, Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Ohio. Dan is a graduate of Asbury College and has been on staff at Ginghamsburg since 2006. He leads a team of... read more
When leading our volunteer teams, its fun to let our volunteers know about things that will strengthen and grow their faith. Whether that be devotionals, bible studies, events, or even attractions. This year at the National Religious Broadcaster’s convention, I was introduced to a new exhibit being built by Answers... read more
Before launching [twelve:thirty]media full-time, I had the privilege of serving two of the fastest growing churches in the country- Pinelake Church in Brandon, MS, and the Newspring Church based in Anderson, SC. At both of these churches, we produced training material for every volunteer position on our media production team.... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: In this episode, I’m going to share with you, what I believe is the best way to structure your volunteer team. We’re going to talk Org Chart! My goal will be to show you a new approach for breaking your large team up into... 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
Most of us reading this article have recently celebrated our church’s Easter service! Congratulations! I’m sure what you all created was a wonderful time of celebrating Jesus and telling the world about Him. Of course we all know that Easter isn’t the end. Sunday is coming. Sunday is always coming!... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: In this episode, I welcome author and pastor Barry Stallings. Barry is the Senior Pastor at Pleasant Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church in Pikeville, NC. He is very involved in church media as he is the host of “Together Again with Barry Stallings” which... read more