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Prepping Your Christmas Production Perspective
Is my heart ready and expectant for lives to be changed? Have I prayed for my team, the worship leaders and pastor? If I'm spiritually attuned, then I'm ready to produce more than just a big Christmas show. I'm primed to help lead people to Christ. more
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Top 3 Keys to a Successful Tech Rehearsal
Ours is a work of translation. The mission is to take what the pastor, worship leader or director envisions and make it real. We have to make their vision jump off the stage. And we have to be prepared, drawing from the full resources of our team. more
Time for a Holiday Sabbath?
In the midst of all the busyness there is a little voice in your head that asks, “Is this what Christmas is really all about?” more
Keeping Joy in the Christmas Chaos
In the world of church production, the inevitable month of December is upon us. more
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Peace and Perspective During the Christmas Production Season
Christian author C.S. Lewis ("Mere Christianity" and "The Chronicles of Narnia" are just a few of his titles) is well known for statements that help us keep perspective. Here, CPM staff shares a few that speak directly to the church tech. more
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2018 Gift Guide for Church Techs
Tech types can be so hard to read ... what can you really use for Christmas, and what do you say when your family asks? Here's a list you can share to give them a fun jump on their shopping. more
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What Is Your Top Priority as a Leader?
Am I regularly seeking God’s presence and supernatural provision, or am I content to rely on my own understanding? As a tech team manager, the group will never grow past the limits placed by my own spiritual growth and development. more
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Tech Leader Insight: 5 Minutes With Sean McDermott, LCBC Church
From a few people meeting in a garage to a multisite with 14 campuses, LCBC is on the move. Sean McDermott shares how he keeps pace and keeps growing personally. more
The Three P's of Church Production Success
To operate well in this type of environment, start by taking an inventory of the 3-P’s: People, Process, Product. more
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5 Smart Ways to Recruit Church Tech Volunteers
If you want to recruit great volunteers and have some to spare, consider using these methods to shift your volunteer strategy from point-of-need to pipeline. more
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Time to Shed the Tech Director Mask
Masks are fun at Halloween when kids and adults get to pretend to be something other than themselves. But in the world of church production, it's just best to be yourself--and to shed the mask you may sometimes wear. more
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What Will Your Tech Legacy Be?
Let’s use every opportunity to pass on not only our tech knowledge, but our love of Christ and others. Because at the end of the day, even though the church could and would survive without us, it can be better because of us. more
Tech Leader Insight: 5 Minutes With Adrian Lopez, Gateway Church
CPM caught up with Adrian Lopez, lead director of live production at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, for a compelling Q&A any church tech can learn from. more
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Capturing the Minds and Hearts of Church Filmmakers
If you're a church filmmaker, sit up and take note. A fledgling event designed specifically for church filmmakers and content creators is heading into its third, very powerful year. more
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Why Your Church Needs a Strong Filmmaking Team
Church filmmaking requires investment. There's no getting around it. But it's difficult to get leadership to green light that investment if you can't fully explain why a larger team and adequate gear is vital to your church's mission. more
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3 Ideas to Help Keep Your Pastor in the Loop
Tech directors and pastors rely on each other for their church's ultimate success. But as you know, getting both busy parties speaking the same language can be challenging. Use these tips to help get the communication flowing. more
Tech Leader Insight: 5 Minutes With Bryce Boynton, Flatirons Community Church,
It’s safe to say that Bryce Boynton is a good listener. He oversees audio for Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, Colo., a thriving multisite church with six total campuses and online services. more
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Putting Our Hearts into the Art of Service
Being a church tech team member is more than being a button-pusher. When we apply our time and creative energy in producing the service and all the media around it, we help change people’s lives--and ultimately their relationship with God. more
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Top 3 Ways to Fight Church Tech Burnout
Just because things get busy doesn’t mean that they should be overwhelming. And just because there are high expectations doesn’t mean that we have to be crippled by them. more
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Are You Missing a Golden Opportunity to Grow Your Tech Team?
In a position where “unpaid” often means “undependable,” mature volunteers rarely miss their scheduled service. Also, older volunteers have flexible schedules to donate time as needed. more
