Have you ever been in in live production (worship service) and something "catastrophic" happens? A situation that needs immediate attention and immediate direction? "The decision needs to be made now, we're live!"
1. Slow Down
2. Focus
3. What is The Problem?
4. Keep Us Moving, What's Next?
The "Show" Must Go On.
Jared Olson is the Broadcast Production Director at Elevation Church and shares real life scenarios and how he handled them. He remained calm and kept the team moving forward.
This podcast is a response to the article found on www.dillanhowell.com called,
"Every First Responder Knows This, Do You?
Hey church leader!
Every first responder knows this, but do you?
1. Stay Calm - Slow down and calm down
2. Identify the issue - discover and diagnose the problem
3. Remain professional - keep focused and keep moving toward the solution.
4. Give clear directions for what’s next.
Apply these simple things to your next real time issue and I promise you will come out on top.
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One thing we all had in common when we started serving in the worship ministry was that we all loved serving on Sundays. Has that changed for you?
Maybe you need to realign yourself. I know I did.
Here a few quick ways you can do that.
Let me know some of the things you do to fall in love with Sundays again.
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Is WKND Ready for you?
I think it is but before you answer this question make sure you listen to these very specific questions.
Answer them honestly.
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“What a rough crowd this morning”
Most of us are guilty of this saying. I know I am. Time and time again. Here is a quick recap of the previous podcast called "It Was a Rough Crowd This Morning".
When I said it the most these reasons and really excuses were typically why my attitude might have been off.
Real Estate is expensive! In our weekend programming every second is considered prime real estate!
Every second matters! Don’t throw away anything, there’s no such thing as a “throw away element”. Take this term out of your planning vocabulary.
Start this week, get it done!
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Goals are effective! Make sure you have goals in your life that help you move the mission forward.
Here are 3 reasons why I think you should have goals.
1. Motivation
2. Focus
3. Alignment
Head to www.wkndready.com and let us help you put together your goals for 2023.
Two things you should never neglect when it comes to your weekend experience.
1. Team Huddle - think this through. This should not be an after thought.
2. The Spiritual Temperature of Your Team - if this is weak it will show on your platform.
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Five simple ways to have a more effective rehearsal during your church experience.
1. Get your content done!
2. Are you and your teams prepared?
3. An effective rehearsal is more than just music.
4. Who is the leader in the room?
5. Time matters, don't waste it.
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Church creative teams have seen a mass exodus over the past three years. How do you know if it's your time to leave or if you should double down in the area you’ve been placed?
I frequently get to speak with church worship leaders and church techs all across the country on this issue. We discuss when to stay in ministry and when to leave, a near death disaster story and advice on doing your best work wherever you’re at.
•1:40 The church politics that play out when you sell the organ.
•7:25 We introduce Dillan Howell
•10:40 Love story: Dillan and his wife met in 2nd grade?!
•15:45 A call to difficult, necessary conversations
•20:55 The stress on church tech teams to do live streams during Covid
•22:00 Advice for the worship leader who is contemplating a career change
•24:30 Dillan’s story of leaving ministry to serve the church with Amplio.
•27:10 Amplio’s approach to serving churches’ AVL Integration needs
•30:07 Fun Install Story: Transitioning Saddleback from broadcast cameras to cinematic
•34:55 Doing your best work, whatever the role or circumstance you’re in.
•38:34 Disaster Story: A deadly Central Church Production story at Christmas
•44:45 “Who Said It” Segment: Dillan’s friends anonymously grill him
•47:59 Tech Takeaway on crushing the details Monday-Friday so Sunday is already set
Joe Lack has been on staff at Elevation Church for 10 years. He currently serves as the Production Director and has years of experience when it comes to church culture in the worship, production, and creative ministry. Get your pen and paper ready.
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