CHURCH COMMUNICATION BLOGS

  In this light-hearted video interview, Mediashout’s President and Owner, Eric Eitel, talks with the founder of BrickHouse Entertainment, Scott Brickle (portrayed in the movie “I Can Only Imagine.”) Scott currently manages MercyMe, Phil Wickham, Micah Tyler, and Travis Ryan. He founded BrickHouse Entertainment in 1998 which serves to help...

Are you a worship leader, tech director, or media team member looking for new worship songs for 2021? Are you hoping to find the next Chris Tomlin or the next “Awesome God?”  With all the new worship music coming out it may feel overwhelming when trying to find new songs...

We are living in an unprecedented time. A time none of us predicted or expected. Everything we know about gathering as a congregation has shifted to some degree due to this “Covid-19” pandemic. A lot of things feel up in the air and it can be very discouraging at times....

A VBS Summer To Remember   VBS can be a fun, exciting, and legendary time. However, it can also be quite a challenge. Fortunately, if you’re feeling frustrated, worried, or scared about VBS, we can help ease some of that tension and get you started in the right direction! Here...

You don’t want to miss this interview filled with new ideas for working with your pastor, your team, and your entire creative ministry. Aaron West, at MediaShout, has an insightful conversation with Jenna Grace May and David May on worship leadership. For years, Jenna has served as a worship leader...

CHURCH PRODUCTION CHECKLIST For pastors, worship leaders, and tech directors, there’s a lot to do before Sunday morning arrives. Sometimes it’s easy to let things slip through the cracks or just simply overlook a task on the church production schedule. Here at MediaShout, we have a staff consisting of pastors,...

By JR Horn, Church Coach at Team Expansion One of the questions we hear frequently here at Team Expansion from church leaders looking for coaching goes something like, “Hey, umm, I’m looking for a bit of advice.  I’m trying to get my church family to serve in our local community and I...

Using shadowing training steps, small workshops throughout the year, constantly informing their team, and encouragement on how their work shapes the church’s experience—Brentwood Baptist empowers their tech volunteers to serve well.

It’s not a secret that we often judge a book by its cover. Though such an approach can’t be called the right one, it remains an inalienable part of human nature. Whether you're working on the aesthetics of the church or creating your slides in your church presentation software, all...

Your church announcement slides in your worship presentation software most likely tell your local church about upcoming events, but that’s not all they’re good for. These slides are an anchor for church members and can be a lifeline for visitors. Before you ever say a word, displaying this loop inside...

We all love our volunteers at church, but how often do we tell them? Almost every church leader manages some sort of volunteer program. Whether large or small, saying thanks goes a long way! Here are 20 ways to show appreciation for your church volunteers. You’ll also find some great...

Have you been tasked with buying or recommending a computer to run church presentation software during your church services? ? We understand that deciding on the best hardware to operate your worship presentation software can be confusing.  So we’ve prepared this quick reference guide to help you understand the specs...

Now that summer is almost here, you may have a little downtime to think about areas your church can grow in. We have put together 7 must-read books that are sure to help you and your ministry. Feel free to click "Learn More" for a larger synopsis of these books...

Whether you recognize it or not, your worship presentation software is one of your church’s most valuable players. The quality of your church presentation can do a lot to make the worship and message even more powerful. Never underestimate the power of a good presentation. In order to create awesome...

One of the many tools available to engage people during your church services is screen presentations. Studies have shown how visual presentations impact what we experience, recall, and share with others. And this is true in the church, too. Your worship service and presentation has a powerful effect on your...

Church tech teams provide wonderful opportunities for volunteer teams. It’s one of the best places in the church for people with more technical minds—and often more introverted personalities—to shine while making a real difference. But even though they might be interested in helping out, there are a number of questions...

What if your sermon presentation could be more than a simple tool to help people read along? What if you could actually use your worship presentation software to make worship services more engaging? We believe you can. Here are 7 ways you can use church service presentation elements to keep...

We’ve all seen it. The service was great, and it’s almost time to go. Folks are starting to think about picking up their kids from children’s ministry, getting home to let the dog out, and making decisions about where they and their small group may  eat for lunch. About this...

Most pastors wear many different hats at their church, no matter what their title may be. Some are not only the pastor but are also the janitor, greeter, and van driver. Sometimes it is hard for us as congregants to know how to best help our pastor, especially when it...

Planning is a major part of any worship pastor, lead pastor, or tech director’s job. There are many tasks to complete, people to communicate with, and moments to orchestrate. Nevertheless, sometimes things change last minute, or the pieces don't come together until the moment you're all in the room together....