Church use of digital media – technology such as projection systems and computers – has been a primary worship of the past decade. Churches all over the world are using digital media in worship on a weekly basis and it is having a profound effect on their ministry. Whereas community-style churches have been using this kind of worship for a generation or more, interest in its use has now spread throughout mainline denominations. Some claim digital media is transforming their churches, fueling growth and strengthening their church communities. But how pervasive is it, and is it a fad or something that is an enduring part of our worship landscape? What are the theological considerations? Is it just for seekers? Is it only for large churches with resources? And if digital media is introduced in worship, what form does it take, exactly?

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Have you ever driven with cruise control? Going up a hill or around a curve with cruise can be an exhilarating and sometimes frightening experience, because the cruise setting has no concept of time. In fact, drivers using cruise for the first time are often amazed how often they unwittingly slow down their rate of [...]

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A dictionary for the technical language of digital media production. There’s no way this is inclusive; please add more to the comments section. 
Alpha channel: A computer generated keying channel for 2D and 3D graphics and video applications. A keying channel implies the “clear” part in which no signal or data exists, allowing the existing signal [...]

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When hiring a media minister, or when guiding one or more volunteers in media ministry, look for enough of the following skills to make a match with your church. The elements of the description below, when taken as a whole, suggest a medium to large church structure. If your church is smaller, edit the description [...]

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