http://ministrydepot.com/infodesk media and technology resource for churches Mon, 05 May 2008 16:11:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://ministrydepot.com/infodesk/2008/05/before-purchasing-multimedia-for-worship/ 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 ... http://ministrydepot.com/infodesk/2008/04/why-include-multimedia-in-worship/ Before your church purchases presentation software, consider these factors. 1. What do independent reviews say about the advantages, disadvantages? 2. How often do they provide software updates, is there a cost? 3. How easy or difficult is the software to learn? Get feedback from several other churches who have a volunteer or staff ... http://ministrydepot.com/infodesk/2008/04/before-purchasing-presentation-software/ 1.  What do you hope to accomplish by using technology in worship? 2.  How much light is in the room from windows and electrical? This effects the amount of Lumens needed in a projector. 3.  How big does the screen and image have to be for the back pew or row to ... http://ministrydepot.com/infodesk/2008/04/before-purchasing-a-projector-screen/ 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 ... http://ministrydepot.com/infodesk/2008/04/another-ten-commandments-for-media-in-worship/   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.  ... http://ministrydepot.com/infodesk/2008/04/ten-commandments-for-multimedia-in-worship/ Ministry Depot’s InfoDesk is a media and technology resource for churches, staff, volunteers, musicians, who are seeking information about multimedia, digital imagery and related equipment for worship, ministry and outreach.     Our worship media themes are $5.99… affordable for churches of all sizes!  Video and website “rights” are extra.    Visit the Gallery ... http://ministrydepot.com/infodesk/2008/03/technology-desk-for-churches-staff-and-volunteers/