The sheer volume and power of 240 voices and 40 instruments thrilled my soul as I led them in worship to an auditorium of several thousand people. I couldn’t imagine anything more exhilarating. Now, fast forward several years and I am no longer a music pastor at a mega church,... read more
More churches than ever are sharing their worship services with live video streaming. Houses of worship have several requirements that make it critical to find the right equipment for the job. Few churches have large budgets set aside for equipment, and even fewer have staff to set up and operate... read more
I want to share 10 ProPresenter 7 tips and tricks that will help you and your church. These tips will help you lead well in your ministry, allow your team to be setup for success, and help you work quickly and efficiently in your workflow. Some of these tips are... read more
So you’re thinking about doing a podcast, huh? It makes sense. Over the past few years, the podcast medium has exploded with growth and popularity. In the busy world we live in, podcasts are great for long commutes, trips to the gym, or even running errands around town. Your church... read more
People don’t respond to “need.” They respond to vision. I’ve been guilty in the past of begging for volunteers. I’ve laid the thick guilt trip on from the stage before. I’ve forced the “Want to Volunteer?” slide on the Announcement loop every Sunday. I’ve seemed down right desperate. There was... read more
There are primarily 3 different types of microphones used to capture audio for video productions. The type of microphone you need will vary depending on your situation. Below is a description of how each microphone can be used and the types of events they are best suited for. XLR... read more
Your church now has two important worship experiences. Each one is important and valuable in their own specific way. How you prepare and lead your production teams, and really all your teams, during this time will help determine if you continue moving forward and making progress or if you slide back to... read more
I want to give you some practical ideas of things you can do from a marketing standpoint during the COVID-19 pandemic, once we’re through it, and into the next crisis. (Oh, it’s coming, it always does.) Let’s get started: 1. It’s not about attendance, it’s about opportunities The church in... read more
Here’s how to produce a pre-recorded multi-cam worship set in 8 simple steps 1. Plot the Stage We use a minimum of four cameras: Camera 1 – Wide angle lens and fixed on a tripod for the entire worship set. Positioned to capture as much action as possible, but not... read more
COVID-19 has dramatically altered how we all go about our daily lives, and rightly so. As social distancing protocols limit our ability to travel and interact with people in person — and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future — finding alternative ways to connect with friends, co-workers,... read more
So what is an irresistible environment. It is an environment that exceeds expectations. How do we do that? First, we start by understanding that even our environments are an act of worship. We have a responsibility to prepare the canvas and set the atmosphere for every ministry event from sidewalk... read more
The church, and the world, are experiencing a digital shift. Churches who have never streamed before, are now being forced to take that step. I just wanted to share a few things we learned here at Cityview Bible Church. 1. Excellence is important, no matter the scale! Take the time... read more