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This is the most important moment of your life. It’s the only one you’re currently in, and it’s the only one you have control over. What will you choose to do with it? Our pastor shared this in a reflective moment recently, echoing a lesson I’ve needed to learn many times over: Stay fully present in the moment …
The most common problem I see and face in the world today is insecurity. So many people (myself included) grapple with their identity, only to find themselves choked out by the opinions of others. It is so easy to define ourselves by our political affiliations or job descriptions…
The most common problem I see and face in the world today is insecurity. So many people (myself included) grapple with their identity, only to find themselves choked out by the opinions of others. It is so easy to define ourselves by our political affiliations or job descriptions…
I’m naturally a relatively organized person. I even call myself the Morganizer. "Morganization" is my superpower. I’ve taken some time to write out why I do things the way that I do!
So you’re feeling unorganized… Figure out what got you there.
There’s more to making video content look more cinematic than just buying a nice DSLR or Mirrorless camera, unboxing and then pressing record. Here’s 3 tips on how to make your footage look more cinematic when shooting films and video for your church.
In the church leadership world I’ve seen something that’s so pervasive that it’s almost passed as Biblical. I have seen this belief among Christians everywhere. The idea is this: God doesn’t care about your dreams.
I believe a successful worship team is one that continues to mature, makes relational connection their top priority, and is always checking their hearts. Building healthy culture is a crucial part of the role of a Worship Pastor. While developing processes for scheduling and team membership, you should also consider how you are developing your team’s culture.
"I loved OUTCRY this year," he said, "but I just think it was too produced for a worship event. Just too much."
Have you ever had a log-jam of thoughts? So many things flying through your brain that you end up saying nothing? Or just frowning and nodding like an idiot? That was me that day.
As the Director of Worship Production at my church, I have the ability to control lights, sound, video, tone — the whole environment is at my fingertips. It’s a privilege and a huge responsibility. And the goal? To serve the moment, the people, the worship leader, the pastor’s vision; helping the worship team bring people into the presence of the Lord.
From the time I was a kid, I loved creating. I loved drawing and painting. I loved listening to my Dad tell stories and telling my own fanciful ones. My family would always say, "That Ryan is so creative!"
In my adult years I decided to go into graphic design school for college. From photography to sculpture, or animation to hand printing, I have always had a love for all things creative. I'd obsess over the new trends and techniques in art. I loved being in the creative world and surrounded by creative people.