3 Tips on Creating Atmosphere

What do you see when you look at your particular sanctuary, room or venue? Does it need lighting, visuals, scenic elements or stage design to create the atmosphere you want or does the room speak for itself? Creating atmosphere can be tricky. Do you start with the lighting, the set design, video or maybe the […]

Three Tips for Interviewing on the Fly

It happens. You get the call from your division leader, pastor or a client: “Hey, so and so is in town and this is their only chance for an interview. Let’s do it today.” The plethora of reasons surrounding why this happens are secondary to the fact that when you get the call, you gotta […]

4 Tips to Create the Best Sermon Bumpers

If you work in your church’s tech ministry department there is a good chance you have seen, worked with or created a sermon series bumper. Most churches use them as an introduction to a particular sermon topic and even more strategically to help with stage transitions. Sermon bumpers should be used to promote the sermon […]

Pixar’s 22 Rules of Story

I love Pixar. I’ve seen every single feature length movie they’ve released, most of the time I watched them in the theatre. And there’s no one else better at consistently telling great stories like the team at Pixar. I’ve read both the Pixar Story and Creativity INC, books based on the principles of success that […]

Using Instagram Stories for Church

Is it a novelty or a tool? That is the question. Instagram Stories is the latest answer to Snapchat. Create a video or a picture and within 24hrs it’s history. Seems like a lot of work for a church to incorporate but the stats for the popularity of Instagram might make you think it is […]