Media/Technology Ministry

MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY

MINISTRY

WHO WE ARE:Daniel HardimanA/V Media DirectorLindsay Lane Baptist ChurchFull Time for 2.5 yearsBeen in the industry 8 yearsSound engineer at heart

WHO WE ARE:Joshua CoffmanSystem/Network AdministratorLindsay Lane Baptist Church8 Years ExperienceA+, NET+, Security + CertifiedBegan working at LLBC this year.

WHO ARE YOU?Name:

Church affiliated with:

Approximate size of church:

What are some things you would like to gain from this session?:

WHAT SHOULD THE MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY PROVIDE FOR THE CHURCH?

• Enhancement of the worship experience

• Provide tools for the staff of the church to make technology they use user friendly

VOLUNTEERSNo matter what size your church is, volunteer”s” are needed!Why?• The one person that is doing all of it will get burnt out.• It is almost impossible to run

sound/lights/video/computers/website all on your own, and do it effectively.

• To allow people in your church to use their physical gifts that Christ has given them to enhance worship.

SCHEDULING• Keep your volunteers informed• Schedule on a monthly basis.• Try not to schedule a volunteer more than one

or two times a month.• Do it early so they can prepare.• Ask if there is a week when they are not going

to be able to make it.

EVENT FORMS

• Most of the time the media team is the last to know about a event

• The event form provides a way to coordinate with each ministry

PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

Microsoft Power Point

EASY WORSHIP

PROPRESENTER

PRESENTATION SOFTWARE: A HELP NOT A DISTRACTION• Presentation software should enhance the worship experience.• Be consistent with slides.• No Crazy fonts. Make sure it can be read. • Two to three lines of a song per slide is good.• Make sure the font you use is readable • Shadow is good to turn on when using lighter backgrounds with

white text• Backgrounds can tell a story.• Make sure to advance slides on time!

ORDER OF SERVICE/TECH SHEETS• What is a Tech Sheet?• Tech sheets really help the volunteers to know what is going

on and prepare for the next step of the service.• Be informative but short and to the point• Providing times allows for a good guestimate of how your

service will flow.• Tech Meetings are good to have before the service begins• Include Tech in Rehearsals. It is just as important to

rehearse

WEBSITE MANAGEMENT:• Your Website should be a avenue to people in your church as well

as appealing to someone who knows nothing about your church• User Friendly• Website content should always be changing for your users to want

to come back to the site• Events updated. • When a event is over make sure it comes down quickly• Integrate with facebook and twitter• Keep up to date!!!!!!

SOFTWARE:What kind of software do I need?How much is it going to cost?Are there free alternatives?

HELPDESKOrganizedStreamlinedQuick ResponsePrioritizePlanNo one gets left out!

COLLABORATIONEmailInstant MessagingCalendars

HARDWAREWhat kind of hardware do I need?How much will it cost?When will I need a server?Keep it clean!

STAYING CONNECTEDRemotabilityMonitoringOffsite Access