Testing Post

I just upgraded to WordPress 2.5. This is a test.

 

Update My Blog Address

Thanks to all my blog-world friends that linked to this blog. PLEASE go in and change the address from http://www.churchvideoideas.wordpress.com to www.churchvideoideas.com. Thanks so much!

 

The New And Improved Church Video Ideas

In case you didn’t realize it, my new blog (designed by Bombay Creative)  has gone LIVE. Instead of http://www.churchvideoideas.wordpress.com – you should go to www.churchvideoideas.com.

 

A NEW Bible Study For Your Worship Band

I just came across and I dig the concept. Maybe one day I’ll create something like this for tech teams. Would you buy one? In the meantime, pass this on to your worship pastor. Here’s the summary:

AMPED Student Band Bible Study is designed to empower your youth/college worship band by taking them deep into the Word, while creating an atmosphere for discussion. AMPED ideally fits into a 30 minute time slot in your band’s weekly practice time. However, feel free to use it in whatever capacity works best for your team.

Volume 1 Study Topics:
(Each study topic contains 4 study sessions).

• Unity in the Band: You rehearse and play together and are expected to lead people in worship. On top of that, you actually have to get along! Learn how to get and keep unity in your band.
• Making it Big: The world defines success as money and fame. God has a different definition of what it means to truly make it big.
• The Musician God Anoints: It’s easy to spot talent and put it on a stage. God has more requirements that just talent for the musician He sets apart to us for His service.
• The Servant Musician: In a society that promotes a rock star mentality, it is difficult to lead worship with a servant’s heart. God desires his musicians to lead others through serving.

* Here’s a SAMPLE Bible Study.

 

News From Igniter Media Group

Igniter Media Group (who usually owns the Top 10 slots at companies like SermonSpice and WorshipHouse Media) has announced what they’re up to these days. I blogged before about their new Igniter Backs Volume 2. In their latest newsletter they announced two new product lines. They mentioned that one of the new product lines is called Bumpers. I played around with a demo of this a couple of weeks ago. It should be pretty cool. Their second new product line is their Igniter Tracks, which I’m excited about testing out and using on a Sunday morning with the Click Track feature.

FREE from Igniter this month is a download of a loopable motion and 2 stills from their Igniter Backs Volume 2. Just go to their homepage and click on “Free Download”.

PERSONAL PLUG:

I have no doubt that some of you reading this blog have never heard of Igniter and don’t own any of their products. Let me introduce you to their Uber Pack.  This would be one of the best investments and additions to your media library that you could get. I can’t recommend it highly enough. The Uber Pack comes with all four volumes of Igniter Videos and both volumes of Igniter Backs – ALL for only $199.95 – that’s a savings of $120! Buy it – you won’t regret it.

 

Christmas Continued…

Yesterday I mentioned that it’s time to start planning for Christmas. I’ve already heard of some churches that are doing something associated with the new movie “The Nativity”. Outreach has put together several resources if your church wants to do something with this movie theme. Check them out (some are FREE).

Here’s an announcement from my friends at Midnight Oil Productions:

Two Christmas resources for the price of one…

For three days only–now through Saturday night–get two of Midnight Oil’s beautiful, full-featured Christmas resources for the price of
one. Titles include:

• Follow the Star
• Personal Connection
• Rediscover Christmas

Each disc is regularly $75. Get a bundle of two for the same price.

To see videos and learn more click here.