Set Design Planning Process
We thought it would be fun to go back in time to our very first SALT Gathering and see what the process, elements and concepts were of the SALT13 Set Design and Visuals. If you were at SALT13, you know how exciting it was to be a part of the very first gathering… and the […]
Encourage Your Team and Elevate Accountability – Part One
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A few weeks ago Dr. Johnston shared an overview of the 5 Foundations of Accountability. In this article Dr. Johnston breaks down the foundation of Courage. FEAR Fear is a sneaky but debilitating force in a team. It doesn’t typically announce its presence with fireworks and fanfare; it just settles in quietly and turns people […]
Pixel Mapping & Projected Set Design
Lets go back to our first SALT Gathering and see what the pixel mapping and projected set design looked like during SALT14. If you were at SALT13, you had a chance to see this pixel mapped set first hand. Technology in the church has come a long way, as I’m sure a lot of you […]
The 4 Essentials of Multi-Campus Church Branding
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When I came on staff at Brentwood Baptist, we two campuses and we were in the process of dreaming about third. Well, that dreaming quickly turned into doing, which then in turned into us launching three more campuses in 45 days. Yes, you read that right, we went from two campuses to five campuses in […]
8 Guidelines for Processing Creative Requests
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Processing creative requests within the church can feel like navigating a minefield. This collaborative process involves limited resources, conflicting agendas and a subjective subject matter. Below are a couple of steps to help ensure your artists are empowered to help the church accomplish its vision.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”1″][vc_column_text] Partners Not Clients. Move away […]
6 Tips for Better Design
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s always the best design that gets the greatest attention, and it’s design that makes people feel most welcome in our environments. But what makes great design? How do we make our design better? Well here are 6 tips for better design that you can implement today, with resources and websites that help you grow […]
Creative Meetings: Building The Creative Canvas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A few weeks ago we did a Creative Meetings Series. One of the articles, by our friend Seth Bartlette, highlighted 8 things you should consider when having a creative meeting. Tip #3, was about the Creative Canvas. The content was so rich that we asked Seth to break down this concept for our community. In my […]
Producing an Opener (SALT14)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every year at SALT Conference, our opener is a critical moment. It gives us a chance to unify the audience with a common experience, build anticipation for what God is going to do and kick off our story in a creative and thematic way. You may use the power of an opening moment in your […]
4 Ways to Pastor Your People
When I think about the people who have loved and led me well, a clear picture quickly forms in my mind. This picture isn’t associated with famous names or earthshaking accomplishments, but rather silent hero’s of the faith. It’s the willingness each of them have to invest in me that distinguished them as valuable mentors, […]
Welcome To The Maker Movement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to the Maker movement. Some of you might have heard this term before, and some of you may have no clue what I’m talking about. So, let’s explore what it is and why it matters in the church. After a few hours on google, searching the web, you’ll discover where this maker culture has […]
