team building
Four Steps to Becoming a Biblical “People Person”
Most church techs are introverts. Many of us love serving in the booth just so we don’t have to talk to others. While we can talk shop for hours with our peers, when it comes to casual chit-chat, no thanks. Read more
Lessons from 1 Timothy: Building Good Habits
As a church TD or volunteer, your time is naturally stretched thin. So you want your daily doings to be worthy pursuits. These tips can help you implement God-honoring habits that actually stick--and make a true difference. Read more
3 Ways to Develop Clarity in Your Tech Team Communications
Technical directors deal with so much more than gear and technical issues. To be a successful TD with a successful team, we must become excellent communicators ... with people. Here's how to build that vital connection. Read more
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Church Tech Head Check
As production fatigue sets in and the long hours pile up, it’s time to remember the Reason we’re doing all this in the first place. Read 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. Read more
"I Am Only a Tech Director"
I don’t allow anyone on my tech team to say, “I am only.” I am only a camera person, or I only put up the song lyrics. Each one of us plays a role in reaching our community and beyond. We are here for such a time as this. Read more
Comfort Zones: A Guide for the Introvert Tech Director
Are you making decisions based on a preference to stay in the background? Getting out of our comfort zones is always rewarding, though rarely easy. I know this from personal experience. Read more
3 Steps to Get Out of a Tech Ministry Rut
Raising the level of your productions begins as an inside job. Because as a leader, your team will never excel if you don't excel. Use these steps to break free of complacency and raise your church's productions to a whole new level. Read more
Where Are You in the Church Tech Ministry Lifecycle?
The job you perform is just a temporary one. It should be viewed as a stage in the growing process that God has designed for you. Read more
Mary, Martha, and the 15 Mins Before Your Services Start
Martha seems to have done what most tech directors would do, she got busy making everything perfect. She was cooking, cleaning, adjusting the lighting and making things just right. Read more
How to Reinforce Your Church's Ministry Goals and Ministry Moments
Our worship services aren’t created through lighting cues, fader positions or IMAG shot selections. They are designed around ministry goals and supported by ministry moments we church techs help create. Here's how to think them through. Read more
Training for Church Tech Team Member Success
You can't just throw new team members into the mix and wish them luck. They're going to need some help. Here are three common traps in the church tech training process, and three key ways to develop an effective process for training that works. Read more
Blessed are the Peacemakers. Are You One?
Conflict that goes unresolved for any length of time can turn into bitterness and anger. These situations are not healthy for any organization, especially a church. Read more
Church Tech Teams Are About Much More Than Production
In our pursuit of excellence, I sometimes think we've forgotten the human element. When that's the case, it's time to reboot our teams--and our mindset. Read more
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The Post Easter Lull. Time for a Victory Lap?
Now that Easter’s in the rearview mirror, what do we do with ourselves? Rejoice, reflect, and beware the strange lull.... Read more
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3 Steps to Help Your Team Rise to the Challenge This Easter
All too often we talk about great things, but then drop the ball when it comes to implementation. With Easter services upon us, complacency is not an option when telling one of the greatest stories ever told. Read more
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Filmmaker Phil Cooke on the Power of Media Ministry
Church Production Live’s Capture – Content Creation and Filmmaking Summit sits down for a Q&A with the founder of Los Angeles’ Cooke Media Group. Read more
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Building Teams That Thrive Without Us
Most of us in church technical arts like productions to run a certain way. But don’t let fear become a roadblock to trusting that everything will be fine without you. It's God-honoring to learn to step away and recharge--and to let others step up. Read more
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Filling the Shoes of a Leader
Typically, technical team members are behind-the-scenes people. They may naturally want to stay in the background, pushing faders or turning knobs. But part of your job as a TD is to help them step out of their comfort zones ... and into life. Read more
Do You Need a Spiritual Spring Break?
Church techs need a designated time of renewal and revitalization that is more than a simple Sabbath. Why? Because when we set aside our stress and crazy schedules, we get to re-focus on our relationship with Christ and his people. Read more
