Big series sometimes need big sets – a visual look that will grab people’s attention and perhaps show up on social media [which is in fact a passive invite to church]. A set – like the one in this photo – can be striking, and can really add a lot, especially in the area of helping the message to be memorable [people are visually based]. However, it takes a lot to make these looks happen, and – if they occur every weekend – people will simply get used to them and they will no longer be special.
Build some breathers in, for both your production people and your congregation. Change up your stage looks with easy setup options for one-ofs – save the big sets for longer series. The scaled-down set may simply be risers, or even just instruments, for a week or two. Think of it as a palate cleanser for the eyes…
Hmmm - well, let's see...
I'm a Christian, a husband, a dad, a son, a pastor, a consultant, a musician, a writer, and bits and pieces of a bunch of other things. My work life has followed three main phases - business to teaching to church. I was the Weekend Services Pastor for nine years at Northview Church, an awesome church in the Indianapolis suburbs. I used to work for Willow Creek, another awesome church in the Chicago area. Plus I've written for various magazines and websites, and other freelancy sorts of things... My life mission is to help the church be as excellent as it can be.
Oh yeah - the name's Greg. Greg Wallace. But not the race car driver or the major league pitcher or the British celebrity chef. Just the creative worship guy. Hi.
It's my hope that these ideas, musings, rants, raves, etc... will inspire you. They're just my opinions - but again, I hope that they'll help to inspire you. Because the church really, really needs inspired creative types. If you're a creative type (and most people are, deep-down), ask God for help. Then take any ideas that are useful to you - borrow them, nab them, use them, adapt them - and make them into something greater...
You can head over to my Instagram site for an abundance of shorter posts: creativeworshipideas. If you're looking for consulting - especially on weekend services, team leadership or multi-site strategies - I'd love to help. Just message me here, and I'll be in touch - Greg
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