LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes This week Carl is talking with two incredible church media guys who have tried their hand at directing and producing feature films. Dallas Jenkins is on staff at Harvest Bible Church in Chicago. You may have seen one of his films – Midnight Clear... read more
Production can be a tricky thing to get volunteers to buy into. Too often, I have found, a volunteer comes on board simply believing that are there to fill a role, an open space- not to actively engage in leading worship and helping to shape a moment between God and... read more
It happens in life and it happens in our leadership… It’s the gap between where we are and where we want to be. It’s the gap between where our organization is and where we know it needs to be. How we manage this gap and how we operate while... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes It has been 100 episodes. Amazing! We are going to take a big trip down memory lane this week, so hang tight! There are some very special guests later in the show as well – Carl welcomes Kevin and Sam Sorbo to the podcast for... read more
What is more fun than designing cool stage lighting for your church auditorium or sanctuary. It can be fun to fill the room with haze and see the colors and moving lights cut through. It’s one thing to see it with your eyes, but it’s important to ask the... read more
Stick around a little. When I was a student at Asbury College, we had chapel three times a week. Over the course of my studies I grew an appreciation for the words spoken over me in Hughes Auditorium. The college president, guest preachers and fellow students all had their opportunity... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes First of all, big thanks to David Leuschner for sponsoring this week’s show. And now welcome him back for part two of Carl’s interview with him on how to lead hundreds of volunteers. He currently leads a team of over 500 volunteers every week.... read more
Usually the words “humble” and “leadership” are not readily matched together. Humbleness implies meekness, lowliness and submission. Even the Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “humility” as “a modest or low view of one’s own importance”. In contrast, leaders want to be confident, strong and bold. They want to carve out paths... read more
Where did the social go in social media? Every church, business, or organization struggle with engagement. We can never get enough, and we always want more. Engagement is a true measurement of how effective the media you’re putting out there really is. If someone feels strongly enough about something... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: David Leuschner from Gateway Church in TX helps churches realize their true potential of fulfilling the Digital Great Commission through the use of Technology. His website is audiovideolighting.com – be sure to check that out. David has been leading volunteer teams for years. He currently... read more
I have a friend who says, “If it’s free, it’s for me.” That’s the feeling around most churches when it comes to doing ministry. “Why pay for something when you can get it for free?” Sometimes, that’s a great way to think. After all, your resources are limited and there... read more
Compression is a great tool that can tighten up your mix and enhance the punch or power of certain instruments. But it can also cause some serious problems if you’re not careful. An audio compressor is used to control the dynamic range of an audio signal, or the difference... read more