Every position and function for a church service is critical. If someone doesn’t show up or slacks off, it could mean the difference between presenting an atmosphere that is engaging or an atmosphere that is distracting. We have all had that moment where the team is clicking along in... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes This week I welcome back a member of our production team on the show, Jonathan Drake. He is an incredible shooter, editor, designer, and producer. He leads a team that shoots all of our Video Announcements and through his own production company JDrake Productions has... read more
The movie ALL SAINTS opens in theaters nationwide today. ALL SAINTS is based on the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock (John Corbett), the tiny church he was ordered to shut down, and a group of refugees from Southeast Asia. Together, they risked everything to plant seeds for a... read more
The future. No matter how old or young we are, we seem to have this constant pull at the future. Sometimes, thinking about the future can be the very thing that robs us from living in and loving the present. Sometimes, the future can be so bright that we overlook... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes This week we welcome a member of our production team on the show. Jonathan Drake shoots all of our Video Announcements and through his own production company JDrake Productions has produced an incredible list video and graphic design projects. An incredible shooter, editor, designer,... read more
Internships are great ways to find and develop your future church staff. When done right, you can have a lasting impact on the kingdom by the way you develop and mentor the up and coming church leaders of tomorrow. Let’s learn some best practices and how your church can train... read more
For a time such as this.. I know I need to say something, I’m just not sure what. Like you (I hope), I am in pain over the events in Charlottesville, VA. Every time I soak in the history of civil rights, I imagine myself among the peaceful protestors. After... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes This week we welcome back Katie Allred. Katie is the Web Content Manager at Brentwood Baptist Church. She handles all social media and web content for the church and heads up the Church Communications Facebook Group. And speaking of that group – if you... read more
Your Lyric Operator is a Worship Leader. I’ve not only attended, but had a hand in executing hundreds of Worship Experiences in churches of all sizes and denominations. I can tell you first hand, when the lyrics are late or inconsistent on screen its bad. Its just like a... read more
When was the last time you went through and inspected your gear closet at church? Be honest! A lot of tech rooms, drawers, and bins can get filled with old gear, bad cables, broken mic stands, and other gear that isn’t needed or just doesn’t work. While it can... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes On the show today, Carl is talking with Church Communications guru Katie Allred. Katie is the Web Content Manager at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN. She’ll be here this week and next week as they discuss ways you can improve your communications, web,... read more
Running a site like ChurchStageDesignIdeas.com, I’ve seen thousands of stage designs. It’s sexy, seeing what brand new types of materials innovative churches start using. And I’ve even had the fun of designing my own stages with my own unique materials. I’ve used PVC, cellophane, stretch fabric, light bulbs… Always looking... read more