Media & Ministry Blog

June 2021 Tools of the Trade   by Lynne Modranski   Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your...

MediaShout teamed up with BoxCast, a live video streaming solution geared specifically for churches back in 2017. Since then streaming services from  the church has become radically important.  Boxcast gives you and your ministry’s live services that much-needed ability to keep you and your community connected through the “digital world”...

They’re both building slides for church services. Ryan’s stuck on Powerpoint but for his software solution, Mike’s using the all-new MediaShout 7. With 70 Bibles, pre-built lyric slides, Sermon Builder, Presenter View, and flexible editing, MediaShout is clearly the winner for church presentation software. It’s easy and it’s FAST! Mike...

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...

Churches integrate music into their services in a number of ways. Some churches want the songs to match with the message’s theme, and others don’t feel that’s a necessity. While there’s definitely no wrong or right way to construct your service, it can be really moving to build your entire...

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...

When you’re making decisions about what equipment your church needs to run presentations, you have a lot to consider. Beyond choosing the presentation software that's right for your church, you have to decide on hardware that fits your needs—AND your church's budget. This is no easy task. To help make this...

At its most basic, typography encompasses the fonts you choose for a brand, a presentation, website, or document. Whether you’re using a Microsoft Office Powerpoint template or another took, there’s a lot to think about when choosing the best fonts for your worship presentation. With all the choices that need...

(This blog was originally created by CCLI. We added this blog to our site with CCLI's permission.) May 3, 2021 “Can we show YouTube videos in our church?” remains one of our most frequently asked questions. And no wonder. Video sharing websites such as YouTube offer a treasure trove of...

Ever finish building a script with your favorite church presentation software and still have that “something is missing” feeling? The content is there, but it just needs something to make it pop off the screen. To add visual interest. To give it a wow factor. We’d like you to meet...

May 2021 Out of Breath?   by Chris Brooks 10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. 12 In fact, everyone who wants to live...

Today, we will be working with a Dell Precision 3640 computer. These are the computers that we use as the basis for our Premium and Pro systems. So, I'm going to be assuming that this is the system that you are needing to install a video card in. To begin...

After Christmas Eve and Easter, most churches see the highest attendance levels on Mother’s Day. Families get together. People come from out of town. And they show up at your church’s door. Not every church dedicates this service to moms with a sermon about motherhood. Sometimes an announcement or a...

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...

A worship leader's platform carries with it many unique aspects that are unlike any other stage for a musician. Here are a few practical tips to ensure the focus is in the right place. 1. Be prepared spiritually.We have the awesome responsibility of leading God’s Church into His presence, so...

Problems with video streaming services? Annoying buffering? Sub-par video quality? Production limitations, embedding restrictions, and unnecessary complexity? Why can’t our stream be as crisp as Amazon Prime video, Apple TV, NFL Network, Directv stream and other live tv streaming services?  Below you’ll find a handful of potential reasons why now...

Seeing your church through the eyes of a first-time visitor is an important discipline. It enables you to ask valuable questions like: Does this make sense to someone new? Does this practice serve attendees at the expense of visitors? How can this element be improved in order to make them...

Many churches and ministries use media for presentations (like MediaShout Worship Software), bulletins, websites, and other displays. There are tons of ways to access media all around us for our use. However, many churches don’t understand copyright and violate copyright laws (many times unintentionally). So, why is finding and using...

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...