Articles on Church Media, Live Production Teams, Content Creation and more.
Spiritual church services have been around for many millennia, and that still holds true today. In the past, it was standard for families to have a slow and relaxed Saturday evening. This allowed them to be rested and refreshed for Sunday morning church services. However, the increasingly busy schedules of... read more
Any parent knows that different voices mean different things. My 4 year old knows when I am joking, happy, sad or annoyed. He also knows when I am angry (because my “dad voice” is pretty epic). Vocal tone and presentation can convey just as much about the message as the words... read more
This past year churches have become much better at providing live video content. I’ve had the opportunity to coach a number of churches through this journey. We figured out how to set up a ring light, plug in a decent mic and make eye contact with the camera. Well done... read more
IMAG, or image magnification, uses cameras, projectors and screens to enlarge an image of the stage at a live experience to give the audience a better view. My setting is a church, so that is how I will frame this talk. But these principles are transferable to any live event... read more
People love video. If your church communication does not contain video, you need to start considering how to add it to your mix. But it’s difficult! Writing is simple compared to good photography but video adds even more complexity that’s very difficult to master. In order to shoot and edit... read more
Podcasting is the new radio. I started a Weekly Podcast over 5 years ago. We have released at least one episode every single week. We have also released bonus episodes of our Podcast. We have produced over 300 Episodes of The Making Sunday Happen Podcast. I can tell you first... read more
Problem: Giving feedback can be a murky experience. Especially if the project is subjective and involves creativity. It usually isn’t clear how important or weighted each piece of feedback has. This can cause confusion and frustration for the person giving and the person receiving the feedback. Solution: Developing clear and... read more
We are so thankful and grateful to work with such awesome churches and ministries we had the privilege of working with this year. This year was a unique year. We served a lot of churches that did return to physical gatherings in addition to their digital Worship Experiences as well.... read more
As you look to record and capture the stories and messages of your church there are some key pieces of gear you need to consider having in your arsenal. Now I am going to assume you have already selected your camera. 1. EXCELLENT 3 POINT LIGHTING Lighting is key to... read more
We are so thankful and grateful to work with such awesome churches and ministries we had the privilege of working with this Easter. This year was a unique year. We served a lot of churches that did return to physical gatherings in addition to their digital Worship Experiences as well.... read more
I believe the Pre-Service Countdown can be one of the most underused pieces of real estate in your Worship Experience. Countdowns are a good way to welcome people to your Physical or Online Worship Experience to let them know when the service will begin, but you can also use the... read more
Livestreaming your weekly church services is an excellent way to grow the reach of your church virtually. Viewers can participate in the service in real time — from anywhere in the world and from any time zone. Livestreaming your church services aids not only new visitors who are checking out... read more