The Wired Church: Making Media Ministry

by Len Wilson

The Wired Making Media Ministry is a methodological ("how-to") book plus CD-ROM for church staff and volunteers who implement multimedia digital technology in worship services and in Christian education curricula. Wilson's book is a text for staff and volunteers who implement the media ministry. Key * Discusses methodological implementation for operating a media ministry at a church * Explains how to design eye-popping media * Provides guidance for building a championship team * Includes a description of the tools for and the costs of media ministry * Explains the shifts required in the rhetoric of church communication * CD-ROM provides a portfolio of eye-popping media, techniques, and recruiting tools Key * Written in the style of the "dummies" book genre, Wired Church contains nuggets, tips, and fun metaphors. * Helps the media minister understand technology choices and focus on the right tools, at a thrifty price, for doing the job. * Helps the media minister recruit and retain volunteers into this exciting shift in local church communications. * Practical, how-to guide for starting a media ministry in any size church. * System * 486 PC or higher * Windows 95 or higher * 16MB RAM * 12MB free hard disk space * CD-ROM drive CONTENTS Developing the Mission A. The Language of the Culture B. Integration C. Excellence D. Media Literacy Part 2: Designing Eye-Popping Media A. The AV Mentality B. The Metaphor C. Building Visual Elements--Basic Guidelines D. Other Important Details Part 3: Building a Championship Team A. Establishing a Game Plan B. Developing a Roster C. A Guide to Developing All-Pro Players Part 4: Buying the Tools A. The Phasing Plan B. Techno-heaven (or hell, depending on your point of view) Part 5: Appendix

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

Len Wilson is an author, speaker, and advocate for creativity in faith and life. He is known for his pioneering work in visual storytelling for churches and has consulted with organizations and ministries across the country. Len is the author or co-author of ten books, has been featured in dozens of articles for major religious periodicals, and has acquired leadership books for Abingdon Press, a division of the United Methodist Publishing House. He currently serves as Creative Director at Peachtree in Atlanta, one of the largest Presbyterian congregations in the country. Follow Len at lenwilson.us or on Twitter at @Len_Wilson. His latest book, Think Like a Five Year Old, releases June, 2015.

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written exactly like he talks-witty and fun.