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Who should make the sermon PowerPoint? Should the pastor handle everything and just send his final files to the production team on Sunday morning or is it most beneficial for the production team to be involved in the process? I am going to explain why I believe it is most... read more
While visiting churches all over Canada and the US, I’ve noticed a recurring problem with first impressions. The churches that get it right might actually be stumbling across it, but the churches who miss this detail are missing out on creating that VIP first impression. Too many churches don’t check... read more
At Twelve:Thirty Media, we are all about helping you Transform your Worship Experience. We believe that the experience is a journey you take your audience on from the when they drive into the parking lot to when they leave the parking lot. The experience is everything in between. One major... read more
A key part of any worship experience is the look of your visual content. Good visuals can either lead to enhancing or transforming your worship experience. If visuals are done poorly they can detract and distract in your environment. In this article I want to pass on some specific, and... read more
Our team produces dozens of Custom Media projects every month for churches and ministries around the world. It is an honor and a privilege to partner with so many great friends to help them transform their Worship Experiences every weekend. Below is just a small taste of some our recent... read more
Your announcement slides tell your church about upcoming events, but that’s not all they’re good for. Especially with the addition of announcement loops, these slides are an anchor for church members and a lifeline for visitors. Before you ever say a word, your announcement loop can help visitors feel like... read more
Over the last few years on our blog and on episodes of The Church Media Podcast, we have talked in great detail about Propresenter. We recommend three Presentation Software: ProPresenter You can Buy a copy of ProPresenter here: https://renewedvision.com/propresenter MediaShout You can purchase MediaShout here: http://mediashout.com EasyWorship You can purchase EasyWorship here: https://www.easyworship.com... read more
There is a saying that is heard around my church and youth group from my lips often – we are family! And I mean it. And they know I mean it. From the students to the Serve Staff (what we call our volunteers) they believe it. But how do you... read more
Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Joshua Havens and Matt Fuqua with the band the Afters about how we worship through the tragedy we all experience in life. This was such an encouraging time with both these guys as they shared about what God has taught them about leading... read more
This topic is one that I am really passionate about. Lyrics are an important part of corporate worship. Lyric presentation connects the production team, worship team, and the congregation together. Solid lyric presentation invites the congregation to join in and take part in worship that is being led by the... read more
A recent Gallup poll shows that the average tenure of a youth pastor in the local church is only 18 months. If this is true, that is barely enough time to memorize the names of the students in the program, let alone enough time to have a long-lasting impact on... read more
I’ve served on staff of an international ministry that produced a daily television program to over 98 million homes worldwide. I also served as a content creator on two large church staffs. At the ministry I run, 90% of the work we do for churches is producing Custom Media content... read more
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