The Blog
My musings through success, failure, and ADHD obsessions.
Unreasonable Hospitality in Church Production
After reading Unreasonable Hospitality with my team, I identified three major takeaways from this book that I want to apply to both my leadership and how my team approaches our jobs as production staff.
When Solutions Create Problems
If you can proactively identify your solution’s impact before you implement it, rather than reacting to unintended consequences that arise, your projects will go much smoother, and the negative impacts on your team and others will be minimized.
The One Computer Every Church Production Team Should Have
As production equipment has increasingly become software-driven, managing it from a computer has become standard practice. Whether it’s your audio console or video switcher, there’s a high likelihood that software exists to control it. I appreciate the convenience of being able to install updates or program equipment prior to arriving on site or before weekend services. However, using this software on my laptop can be cumbersome for several reasons.
Take Calculated Risks
“What is our church missing out on because our team is afraid to take (calculated) risks?”
Tailoring Creativity to Fit Your Church
“Next time a new idea comes your way, before you say no, give yourself the space to think through the idea and see if there’s another way you can accomplish the end result with the resources you already have.”
Hearing What’s Hard to Hear
“We must separate our work from our worth; otherwise, we’ll resist feedback, becoming unteachable, inflexible, and a burden to our team.”
Build the Sandbox
“If you’re not actively seeking out the pulse of your church and figuring out its unique needs, you’re focusing on the wrong things.“