Talk with any senior pastor or search committee in America who hires support staff, and one of their most challenging positions to fill is in the area of worship leadership. The unfolding reformation of worship in our nation is creating unprecedented opportunities in worship ministry for qualified leaders, yet frustration over finding them is at an all-time high.
When I was in high school, my father gave me the great opportunity to work for him in the summer for no money. Some of you had a dad like that, interested in building character instead of a bank account. My dad took me to the farm where he was born and grew up.
On one of the hottest days of the summer, we worked when the sun was at its peak. My dad stopped and said, "Hey, Mark, let me show you something." ...
There are four primary ways to use still imagery in worship: text, illustration, thematic metaphor, and liturgical sequence.
Text
Typography can be used to convey more than the content of the words. The challenge is using the "non-verbals" of text to say more than the text itself does. One simple method is to vary the color, style, and position of simple text according to who is speaking. ...
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 ...
A projector screen must be carefully chosen to work specifically with the projector technology, the room geometry, seating arrangements, projector placement, and level of ambient light, just to name a few of the important factors.
Screen and Projector Together
Although many churches buy a projector first and then the screen, the reverse order may be better. Which will most members see—the ...
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