Video

I am not a naturally gifted speaker. I have worked really hard to improve as a communicator. One of the areas I had struggled in for a long time was speaking directly to a camera. If you have spent many years speaking to a live audience, then speaking straight to a camera in an empty room is quite different. When the congregation laughs at a joke or is audibly engaged in the message, it builds my confidence as a communicator. It also gives me momentum as the sermon progresses. This all goes away when preaching directly at a camera.

Welcoming and retaining church guests, often referred to as 'concierge' service, is one of the most important ways a church can grow. For many...

Churches have the opportunity at Christmas to reach people they wouldn't normally reach. Visitors abound and it can be a wonderful time to engage with people through the use of video. Many Christian media companies exist to empower churches with modern tools to convey an ancient message.

Increasingly, creative media is engaging modern audiences deeply and widely in the Bible. Based in overwhelmingly secular Portland, OR, The Bible Project is at the leading edge of guiding young audiences into Biblical studies. Especially and ironically where faith is least popular, according to Barna Research.

Can a church or minister use a vlog to expand their ministry, help grow believers or reach people for Jesus? Some people think the new craze of vlogging is the next big thing for the church.

Sometimes you need to make a quick church video and you don’t have the budget to hire out. One of these quick and easy DIY cloud video editing solutions could fit the bill and enable you or someone on your staff to quickly and easily create a church video to fit your needs.

In its third year, Capture Content Creation and Filmmaking Summit 2019 is a one-of-a-kind conference for Christian filmmakers and storytellers. Hosted by Church Production Live Events, Capture is an excellent resource for any Christian videographer, church tech, or media director.

Church video announcements are a great way to ensure you convey essential information to the congregation each week. They're also useful in preventing mistakes while giving live announcements or from announcements taking up too much time in service. The challenge lies in all the work involved in planning, preparing, shooting, editing, and completing these videos week in and week out.