After working over 15 years in the technical field, I am a firm believer that Satan inhabits electronics. If anything can go wrong with electronics, it usually happens at the worst possible time! Stuff happens and how we deal with it, both during the event and after, define our ministry walk. No one ... Read More
“Practice Makes Perfect.” “How do you get to Broadway? Practice, practice, practice!” I’m sure you’ve heard those before. If you don’t practice you won’t get better. Period. There are few people who don’t need to practice their craft. Chances are good you aren't one of them. Good practice begets ... Read More
Here is where the rubber hits the road. This is where the vision casting and planning starts taking shape. Here is where you’ll hear my mantra: “Everything we do for the service we do to impact someone and help open the door to their heart for God to speak into them, no matter if it’s the first ... Read More
Time for part 2 of developing technically transparent worship; PLANNING. The best results come when the whole team participates in a brainstorming session, with the pastor acting as the moderator. Using a whiteboard, for recording ideas, is helpful. There are no wrong ideas at this point. The ... Read More
EEK! I never published the Implementation phase of Technically Transparent Worship! Thanks, Stephen, for reminding me. Implementation Here’s where it gets tough. If senior leadership has had battles with the tech team over the "vision" then the first thing to do is ask for forgiveness and an ... Read More
In the midst of all the techie stuff you do before a service, a.k.a controlled chaos, how many times have you purposefully encouraged the pastor? Have you ever done it after the service? A pastor’s job is one of the most isolating, difficult, and emotionally draining ministries. A pastor gets ... Read More
Prepare to be uncomfortable. You have fallen prey to Big Church Envy. You know who you are and what I’m talking about and you’re starting to squirm in your seat. Just because a church the size of Willow Creek or Saddleback has a fantastic mondo sound, video, and lighting system doesn’t justify ... Read More
LISTEN! I’ve noticed a huge problem in online church tech forums (I’m a member of quite a few); many tech folks don't know how to help solve problems. Here’s the setup: Questioner: "I have a problem with (insert problem here). I’ve tried (insert attempt here). Here's a list of my gear. Any ... Read More
