My latest entry on the NCCUMC Faith and Tech blog…
During 15 years of ministry media in worship has been there … well, 15 years. At a very base level there has been a printed bulletin with notes, announcements, some order of worship; there has been song material in some cases varying from official hymn and song books to printed sheets; and there has been some form of audio – organs, PAs, pianos, horns, and recorded music. For 7 years of ministry I also had the welcome addition of video media in worship. What a blessing it was and is. So here are some of my observations and reasons video in worship is a great addition.
- Video connects with another of the five senses: SIGHT
- Video brings another everyday medium to convey the message.
- Video screens with words to songs and elements of liturgy get faces out of books and into the fellowship’s presence.
- Video brings another voice to the conversation.
- Video illustrates a message.
- Video is dynamic allowing for changes on the fly or time to time.
- Video equips the unprepared – no newcomer gets lost looking for a songbook, prayer book, or Bible when it is all projected.
More and more our culture is tuned to the medium of video. I hope the church can continue to tap this medium as a way to communicate the gospel.
If you are considering moving towards Video Media in worship here are a few resources: