Why do we have video production? What’s the point of using cameras? Streaming online is expensive and less people attend in person. Why should we do it? These are the questions I received from the head of the live production team at a church that I visited. We were taking... read more
This past Sunday, I reviewed nearly 50 churches and how they did church online. Here are some things I observed and some tips that might help you. I found that most churches either Pre-Recorded or Livestreamed their Worship and Message to an empty room or with few people in the... read more
I bet I can tell you how your creative meetings usually happen. About 3-7 people show up, most late, and we sit down. The pastor tells us about what we are talking about and everyone opens their computer and pulls up their Google browser. From that point, we try to... read more
Sermon slides can either help communicate the message of your sermon or they can distract or detract. I think often in our churches the sermon slides can sometimes be the most neglected part of the worship experience. I want to challenge you that your sermon slides are integral to aiding... read more
At Twelve:Thirty Media, it is our mission to help churches all over the world Transform their Worship Experiences. We want to help you create dynamic, engaging experiences so that the people in your community meet Jesus and take their next step with Him. We do that through Media Content (Ready-Made... read more
As we move into the new year, I’d like to share some of our favorite blog posts from 2018. These articles were written by several church media leaders – those who are in the trenches of production – either on staff at a church or in a ministry setting of... read more
We’ve seen our podcast grow tremendously over the last year. If you read our blog but haven’t checked out our podcast yet, here are a few of our most popular episodes from last year: On this episode, we share our interviews on building priceless experiences with two insanely creative and... read more
As we move into the new year, I’d like to share some of our favorite blog posts from 2017. These articles were written by several church media leaders – those who are in the trenches of production – either on staff at a church or in a ministry setting of... read more
Over the years, our team has written multiple articles about how to Transform Your Christmas Worship Experiences. These posts give some free resources and provide some great content for your volunteer teams. Check out these great holiday themed posts from our Archives: by Dan Bracken Nobody ever told me... read more
We had an incredible year on our blog in 2016! We saw the addition of numerous church media professionals join our writing team. We’ve featured interviews with dozens of experts in the fields of Church Media, Film and Entertainment, Music, Ministry, and more! The [twelve:thirty]media Blog We wanted to take... read more
The creative process can feel like capturing lightning in a bottle. Below are some steps to ensure you release the creative talent on your team and leverage your brainstorming meetings to the max. Communicate The Scope Beforehand A lot of creatives are quick on their feet and love to spitball... read more
It’s easy for church services to get into a rut with Sunday coming every 7 days. Over 52 weeks a year and creative teams can start to rely on past successes instead of crafting dynamic new ones. Whether your services are timed to the minute or open ended, below are... read more