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.
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Media And Worship
1.
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”
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