Presentation to Intro to Worship class on media and worship giving background and raising questions. Too many words, but had a blind person getting slides so couldn't use images. Words could be read by screenreader.

2. Media serves liturgy
 Media in worship v. media of worship
 Marshall McLuhan—the medium is the
message
 How much is too much?

3. Who does Media
 Media minister
 Worship pastor
 Creative arts pastor
 Minister of media
 Volunteer
 Teams of volunteers for multiple services

4. With whom do they work
 Music director
 Choir director
 Worship leader
 Praise band
 Soloist
 Volunteers
 Senior Pastor
 Anyone taking part in service

5. Where does media fit in
 Pre-worship announcements
 Countdowns
 Song lyrics
 Sermon illustrations
 Silent/musical meditations
 Offering videos
 Minute for missions
 Static media: banners/posters/stained
glass/paintings/paraments

6. Pitfalls
Using technology because it is “cool”
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 Media driving the message
 Technology problems
 Distractions to worship
 Lack of spontaneity
 Power/dominance of pastor on screen
 Visuals not accessible to everyone
 Should time & effort be spent here?
 Audience v. congregation

7. Blessings
 All who can may see what is going on
 Ability to follow song lyrics without using
hymnals/bulletins
 May project information in a second
language
 Keep congregation focused
 Prepare congregation for
worship/transition to peacefulness
 Reach those who are visual learners
 Reach those who cannot read

8. Technical considerations
 Room size and shape
 Older sanctuaries
 Acoustics
 Problem areas/dead spaces
 Hearing impaired
 Microphones
 Who
 What type
 How many

9. Technical considerations
 Screen size and how many are needed
 Ambient lighting/natural light
 Lighting grid
 Projection equipment /Throw light
 Stills/video/text
 How many computers to run/control
 Providing training for those using
technology

10. Worship software
 PowerPoint
 EasyWorship
 PowerWorship (free)
 MediaShout
 Presentation Manager
 SongShow Plus
 LiveWorship