
Importance of unpaid team members
The crew of unpaid people is at the heart of an effective ministry. Ministry for the electronic culture is not about what staff to hire to accomplish the tasks at hand. It is about empowering laypersons to utilize their gifts in ways they never thought possible for the purpose of advancing God's kingdom.
You will discover that as the media ministry develops, it becomes ...
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Editor's Note: This article is Part 3 of 6 in a series of articles, Using Video in Different Elements of Your Worship Service.
Claudia laughed hard, trying not to drop the tray of taco dip she was holding. She had set up this "Saturday creative getaway" for interested volunteers and staff, and it was already going so well! More than 40 people had come, filling to the rim the lodge building that her ...
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For hundreds of years pastors have preached from behind pulpits and on platforms. There is nothing wrong with this approach, but is it the only way to preach? Is it the best way? Jesus preached in the synagogue but he spent even more time preaching in other venues: beaches, mountainsides, boats.
At National Community Church we are constantly trying to re-imagine everything we do. One thing we have ... If we can improve a message in a way that will create a lasting impression, then we ought to put in the extra work and effort.
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Roughly one and a half million Americans go on short-term mission trips each year, and I would guess about one million digital cameras and camcorders go along for the ride. More and more churches are using video to help the entire congregation participate in these overseas trips. The entire congregation can't go to Mexico, but a video can do a lot to help church members understand and appreciate a ...
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A worship video from the Urbana missions convention. Shelter uses images from around the world to show how God has been faithful to his people through the generations.
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| Producer: | twentyonehundred productions |
| Genre: | Worship |
| Video Series: | Worship 3 |
| Topics: | God, faithfulness of, God, greatness of, Help from God, Provision, Security in God, Thankfulness, Unity, Worship |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, International |
| Purpose: | Worship |
| References: | 2 Samuel 22:1-4 , Psalm 27:1 |
| Tone: | Commend |
| Date Added: | March 23, 2006 |
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In the midst of God’s call for complete surrender to his Lordship, how do we put our trust in Him? Kingdom and Trust looks at the story of Mary Slessor.
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| Producer: | twentyonehundred productions |
| Genre: | Documentary, Historical |
| Video Series: | The Kingdom Collection |
| Topics: | Anxiety, Evangelism, lifestyle, Great Commission, Missions, Outreach, Provision, Trust, Worry |
| Filters: | Church History, International, Quotes, Stories |
| Purpose: | Ministry |
| References: | Psalm 18:6 , Matthew 6:25-34 , Matthew 28:19-20 , Luke 12:27 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
| Date Added: | March 23, 2006 |
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The church is a community, where specialization can often mean segregation.
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| Producer: | Highway Video |
| Genre: | Comedy, Transitions, Vignette |
| Video Series: | Classic |
| Topics: | Church, Church life, Church, health of, Comfort, Community, Division, Legalism, Worship |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Church History, Everyday Disciples, Humor |
| Purpose: | Ministry |
| References: | Hebrews 10:25 , 1 Peter 2:12 , Revelation 2:1-3:22 |
| Tone: | Commend |
| Date Added: | August 15, 2006 |
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Great accomplishments begin with a dream. This inspirational video combines impacting images and the words of well-known historical figures to encourage us to have big dreams and never limit what God can do in and through us.
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This video uses rain as a metaphor for the showering of love, abundance, gifts, and provision in general from our loving God.
Each Vibe download is a ZIP file with two versions of video: with and without titles. Both versions contain a soundtrack that can be muted for use with a worship band or vocalist, or turned up to use as a reflective media piece, walk-in ambiance, or for communion meditations. Or, create your own application.
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| Producer: | Highway Video |
| Genre: | Abstract, Transitions, Worship Backdrops |
| Video Series: | Vibe 11 |
| Topics: | Abundant life, Heaven, Provision, Supply |
| Filters: | Christian Culture |
| Purpose: | Worship |
| References: | Job 5:9-11 , Psalm 63:1 , Psalm 72:5-7 , Acts 14:17 , Philippians 4:19 |
| Tone: | Commend |
| Date Added: | October 20, 2006 |
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 | Meditation Pentecost What happened on the day of Pentecost? What happens today? What is yet to happen?
 | Duration: 01:39 User Rating: $15.00 |
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The Scriptures tell us that in the last days our daughters and sons and the young and the old will have the Spirit of the Lord poured out upon them. This short video allows for the opportunity to consider what all of this means to Christians in every nation and tribe.
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