While Microsoft's ubiquitous PowerPoint package will certainly work in church, it is not always the best solution for the needs of some congregations. Several alternatives are available that address the unique requirements of projection in the worship environment. Finding the most appropriate software requires a definition of the church's goals and a clear understanding of the package benefits that best meet those goals. Here is a list of some popular choices designed specifically for churches. Prologue Sunday Plus. Designed to be flexible and easy to use. A preview mode allows the operator to decide the content of the screen image prior to its viewing by the congregation, thereby eliminating missed cues and incorrect data display. www.sundayplus.com/ SongShow Plus.  This is a full-spectrum ensemble that integrates with CCLI's (Christian Copyright Licensing Inc.) SongSelect directory as well as Integrity's Worship Software to fulfill the lyrical needs of the worship leader. www.songshowplus.com WorshipBuilder. Takes Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and combines them into a worship presentation package. www.worshipbuilder.com/ Church View. Teleprompting is the focal point of Church View's system of visual reinforcement. It allows a pastor to see the Scripture reference before the congregation so he or she can segue smoothly into the reference. Choirs and soloists can also benefit by previewing the opening words of the next verse. www.churchview.net/ EasyWorship. Features text overlay onto a background, including full-text support, advanced verse searching, and adaptability to any style of worship environment. www.easyworship.com/ MediaShout. Software designed to meet the needs of preaching, Bible study, music, or drama. www.mediashout.com/ —Kent Morris; Copyright © 2002 Christianity Today International. Originally appeared in Your Church. Discuss1. Which church projection software do we use now, if any? 2. What are this package's strengths and weaknesses as we use it in our church? 3. Examine the alternatives listed above. Which hold the most promise for our church?    Excellent Worship with a Volunteer TeamHow to lead the teams that lead your congregation.  What Church Leaders Need to Know About Copyright LawA Structure Runs Through It Both free-flowing praise and traditional hymns can be included in an extended time of worship. Including Non-Christians in Christian Worship We want to nurture an atmosphere where people sense God's presence and respond to him.
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