Projection - Getting started

For those of you who are just getting started into the world of projection ministries, I recommend taking things slow. This is not for your sake as much as it is for your congregation. The change of adding video imagery is one that can be difficult for many of your older congregation members and should be done at a pace that does not overwhelm. Give the congregation time to get used to the additions and take things slow.

I always recommend the use of a church logo for "down time". Simply having the screens remain lit at all times is one way to get people used to it. When you are using the screen for lyrics and sermon notes, take it easy and use static backgrounds with bold text that is easy to read. As time goes on you can expand into creating video to compliment special music performances and using sermon illistrations from sites such as www.sermonspice.com, but give your folks a little time to get settled in before you do too much, especially if you are in a traditional church.

Until next time,

Shawn