Archive for the '1. Multimedia' Category

Before Purchasing Multimedia for Worship

Monday, May 5th, 2008

1.  Has the digital imagery been created to communicate a specific worship theme or scriptural truth?
2. Is the imagery simply background or wall paper? Is this an effective means of visual communication?

3. If someone cannot hear the verbal message or read the text, will they understand the theme or sermon truth by the [...]

Why Include Multimedia In Worship?

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

Not too long ago, I received an email from a Methodist church member who was asking for help in persuading his congregation to move towards "multimedia worship."

He went on to say, “ we are convinced that digital worship is what we need in order to revitalize our church, but we [...]

Another Ten Commandments for Media in Worship

Friday, April 4th, 2008

1. Thou shall not use bright neon colored text unless the image is neon.
2. Thou shall not use nature imagery for every theme.
3. Thou shall not use psychedelic light images unless the theme is the Sixties.
4. Thou shall not jam as much text onto one slide as possible.
5. Thou shall not use text that [...]

Ten Commandments for Multimedia in Worship

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

 
1.  Thou shall use attractive, well  designed imagery.
2.  Thou shall use video clips that strongly illustrate the theme or spiritual truth.
3.  Thou shall uplift and inspire with appropriate imagery.
4.  Thou shall give staff and volunteers adequate time to pray, plan and prepare worship.
5.  Thou shall choose a scriptural truth and theme.
6.  Thou shall do a few [...]