The ABC’s of Training Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any great church, because a church with a phenomenal volunteer base, can achieve almost anything in the community. However, on the other side, a church with a weak or un-trained…
25 Christmas Gift Ideas for Creatives ($35 or less)
Christmas time is upon us and if your family is anything like mine you have probably already received the "anticipated" text "Hey I need to get your Christmas list." So whether your family is like…
6 Tips for Better Design
It's always the best design that gets the greatest attention, and it's design that makes people feel most welcome in our environments. But what makes great design? How do we make our design better? Well…
7 Lighting & Stage Design Software
When it comes to stage and lighting design, planning is of the utmost importance. Without it, you could end up buying materials or cable you don't need, building something that's too big, or wasting critical…
10 Must Have Apps for Filmmakers
Apple's signature line is "There's an App For That" and that's absolutely the case for filmmakers who are looking to reduce the headache of planning a video shoot. Whether you're filming an interview, series promo…
7 Must Read Books for Creative Leaders
Leaders are learners. And I believe that those who have a desire to learn, will likely find themselves in a position of leadership, as they apply the principles they are continually learning. As creatives, often…
What the Bible Says about Creativity
I recently finished my third book, Creative Potential: Principles for Unleashing Your God-Given Calling, and one of the overarching themes of the book is what the Bible says about creativity. Growing up, I never used…
Backstage: Design & Branding
As we've shown before in our backstage series, every little detail matters when we're trying to create atmosphere and affect the moment. But one topic we haven't talked about in this backstage series is the…
4 Observations about the Facebook Update
For a few months, our team has been waiting for the Facebook update. We've been wondering if it would change the way pages can get content into their "fans" news feed. Many have asked me…