Church Media Pod

Overview:

The Church Media Pod is designed to equip The Creative Forge students with the skills and strategies needed to manage and optimize church media for digital ministry.

This pod provides a comprehensive understanding of media tools, techniques, and workflows to enhance church communication, worship experiences, and online outreach.

TCF students will gain hands-on experience in producing and managing multimedia content that supports kingdom goals.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this pod, participants will:

1. Understand the foundational principles of church media and its role in ministry.

2. Learn how to create and manage multimedia content tailored for church services and events.

3. Master tools and techniques for video production, live streaming, and sound engineering.

4. Develop skills in graphic design and visual presentations for church branding and communication.

5. Gain insights into leveraging media for evangelism, engagement, and digital outreach.

6. Learn ethical practices and responsible media management in ministry.

Key Modules:

1. Introduction to Church Media:

   • Overview of church media’s purpose and impact in ministry.

   • Understanding the key components of a church media strategy.

2. Video Production and Editing:

   • Techniques for recording and editing sermons, announcements, and event highlights.

   • Tools and software for professional video production.

3. Live Streaming Essentials:

   • Setting up live streaming for church services and events.

   • Platforms and tools for seamless live broadcasts.

4. Sound Engineering and Audio Management:

   • Basics of sound systems for worship services.

   • Techniques for mixing, recording, and optimizing audio.

5. Graphic Design for Church Communication:

   • Creating visually appealing slides, flyers, and announcements.

   • Tools for church branding and consistent visual identity.

6. Social Media Integration:

   • Strategies for promoting church events and content online.

   • Best practices for engaging audiences on social platforms.

7. Ethical Practices and Crisis Management:

   • Navigating challenges in church media management.

   • Upholding integrity and kingdom values in media production.

Hands-On Activities:

• Weekly media challenges to create graphics, videos, or sound projects.

• Collaborative projects to simulate church media production workflows.

• Regular feedback sessions to refine techniques and outputs.

Target Audience:

This pod is for students enrolled in The Creative Forge who are interested in leveraging media to support and enhance church ministries.

No prior experience is required, but familiarity with basic media tools is helpful.

Duration:

12 weeks, with weekly one-hour pod meetings and additional individual assignments.