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MAY FEATURES: It's your first time to this newly built satellite church. The praise leader is on the stage delivering his message. He appears life-like and the background is detailed with rich colors that contrast to create magnificent depth. Matter of fact, there's a close-up, magnified image of the pastor on the two side screens flanking the stage. You can see all the nuances of his facial expression from the back of the room. Nothing seems out of the ordinary. Everything appears to be real with one exception: what you're looking at is not a real person, but a virtual, life-like projection. Closed Captioning In increasing numbers, video producers in the religious community are not only taking to the traditional broadcast airwaves, but also venturing onto the Internet as a means of spreading the Word and connecting with their fellowship. Sound Systems I was recently asked by a church elder, "Do sound operators get to worship during the service?" I wish more people would think about this question. After 10 years of experience on sound ministry teams, I still can't worship 100% during my time "behind the mixer." That's just part of the job. Sound operators, however, shouldn't take on unnecessary stress. Here are some stress reducers that benefit both the operators and the church worship experience. Stained Glass Not long after Hurricane Katrina, in the spring of 2006, we were asked to New Orleans, Louisiana, to meet with several churches about replacing stained glass windows damaged by the storm. Signage It happens to a lot of us. You use a particular road in the community for years – perhaps your entire life. You know every traffic light, every building…every bend in the road. In fact, that mind of yours goes on autopilot every time you come upon a certain stretch of asphalt. You’re thinking about the homework your daughter brought home last week, the dry cleaning you forgot to drop off yesterday, or that cluttered garage waiting quite patiently for you back at home. Marketing Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). If He came to bring life, shouldn’t everything we do as a local church be done with the purpose of demonstrating this “life” to others? If you agree, do you also believe that every message that is sent out to the local community can communicate life to others? I do, and this can be reflected in all of a church’s outreach efforts, even marketing. I believe that outreach efforts (through any method) can be focused on both the invite and the message of life. |
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