Episode 24
In this episode of the Your Visuals Matter podcast, Carl Barnhill has a conversation about rebranding the NRB Convention with Bethany Miller. She discusses with him the role of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) in supporting Christian communicators.
Bethany shares insights into her role as a marketing specialist, the mission of NRB, and the resources available to its members. They delve into the significance of the NRB convention, the rebranding process for the upcoming 2025 convention, and the importance of visual identity in effectively communicating the gospel in a digital age.
The discussion highlights the collaborative creative process with Church Visuals and emphasizes the need for ministries to adapt their visual strategies to engage modern audiences.
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Episode 23
In this episode of the Your Visuals Matter podcast, Carl Barnhill has a conversation about rebranding the NRB Convention with Bethany Miller. She discusses with him the role of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) in supporting Christian communicators.
Bethany shares insights into her role as a marketing specialist, the mission of NRB, and the resources available to its members. They delve into the significance of the NRB convention, the rebranding process for the upcoming 2025 convention, and the importance of visual identity in effectively communicating the gospel in a digital age.
The discussion highlights the collaborative creative process with Church Visuals and emphasizes the need for ministries to adapt their visual strategies to engage modern audiences.
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Episode 22
Our host, Carl Barnhill sits down for an interview with Ryan Frank on this episode of the Your Visuals Matter podcast. Together they talk about how to take your Conference Visuals to the next level.
As Ryan discusses the importance of visual media in conferences and ministry events. He emphasizes the need for excellence in visuals and how it can attract excellence in other areas. Ryan shares how visuals can enhance the atmosphere and transitions in a conference, creating a more engaging and memorable experience. He also highlights the value of feedback and continuous improvement in visual media.
Overall, Ryan encourages ministry leaders to prioritize visuals and strive for excellence in their events.
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Episode 21
Our host, Carl Barnhill sits down for an interview with Ryan Frank on this episode of the Your Visuals Matter podcast. Together they talk about how to take your Conference Visuals to the next level.
As Ryan discusses the importance of visual media in conferences and ministry events. He emphasizes the need for excellence in visuals and how it can attract excellence in other areas. Ryan shares how visuals can enhance the atmosphere and transitions in a conference, creating a more engaging and memorable experience. He also highlights the value of feedback and continuous improvement in visual media.
Overall, Ryan encourages ministry leaders to prioritize visuals and strive for excellence in their events.
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Episode 20
Join us for a new episode of the Your Visuals Matter podcast. We talking about how Outreach serves pastors with Custom Church Kits.
Outreach is a company that provides various resources and tools to help churches with outreach and branding. They offer services such as direct mail postcards, social media ads, invitation cards, and more.
The company also produces church kits, which include sermon manuscripts, sermon slide graphics, videos, countdowns, and children's lessons. These kits are customizable and can be tailored to fit the needs of different churches.
The goal of Outreach is to equip churches to spread the message of the gospel effectively and reach out to their communities. Quality and customization are important factors in their work, as they strive to provide visually appealing and impactful materials. The company works closely with Church Visuals to create custom graphics and visuals for their kits.
The collaboration between the two companies allows churches to have a seamless and comprehensive approach to their outreach efforts.
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Episode 19
Carl Barnhill, our host, is back with another episode of Your Visuals Matter. He has an inspiring conversation with Adam Cook, the founding pastor of Union Church about the power of Sermon Series graphics and videos. Adam shares his experience working with Church Visuals and the process of planning sermon series.
He planted his church in their hometown and have been using Church Visuals for their visual media needs. Adam explains that their sermon series planning starts with him getting a year ahead and basing the series on what God is doing in his life personally. They then have a brainstorming session with their team to come up with ideas for the series and events that go along with it.
They then submit a write-up to Church Visuals, who provide design comps for them to review. The team gives feedback and selects the design that fits the vibe of the series. Adam mentions that Feed the Beast and Know Your Enemy were two of his favorite series.
The conversation explores the importance of visual communication in church ministry and how it can be used to effectively share the gospel and engage with the culture. Our guest emphasizes the need for packaging sermon series and teachings in a visually appealing way to create excitement and interest among the team and congregation. Custom Mediais a valuable tool for visually communicating the gospel and connecting with people.
The conversation also touches on the importance of authenticity and being true to the message and context of the church.
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Episode 18
In this episode over Your Visuals Matter, our host Carl Barnhill has an informative conversation with and Steve Holt to discuss how the Church at Lifepark creatively plans their sermon series visuals.
Together they talk about the importance of visuals in worship services and sermon series. Steve, the associate pastor of worship at the church, shares about his role in overseeing the development of visuals. He explains why visuals are valuable in enhancing the worship experience.
The guys also explain the process of planning sermon series and creating visuals, emphasizing the need for collaboration and intentionality. Steve shares the impact that quality visuals have had on their congregation, including life change stories and increased engagement.
This episode concludes with advice for ministry leaders on enhancing their visuals and the value of investing in custom visuals.
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Episode 17
In this conversation of Your Visuals Matter, Carl is joined by Steve and they chat with Tara Tess. Together they discuss how Northbrook Church is impacting lives through Custom Visuals.
They talk about the working relationship with Church Visuals and the creative process of planning and producing Custom Media for Northbrook Church. In their time together, emphasize the importance of building a strong partnership and understanding the church's culture and vision.
Tara shares how they plan their sermon series well in advance and hold regular creative meetings to generate ideas. She unpacks the benefits of using Custom Media, such as having control over the narrative and creating a unique and engaging experience for their congregation. Visual media is highly valued at Northbrook Church, as it engages and tells a story.
The team there prioritizes quality and feedback from their audience. The revision process involves a smaller group within the team, ensuring that the visuals align with their goals and values. Having a dedicated creative director as a point of contact has been beneficial, providing personalized service and building trust.
The use of visuals in sermon series has had a transformative impact on the congregation, encouraging spiritual growth and reflection. Visuals matter because they bring the scriptures to life, communicate the message of Christ, and create opportunities for life change.
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Episode 16
In this episode of Your Visuals Matter we're changing things up! Carl is in the studio talking about bringing Custom Visuals to life at Pine Forest Methodist Church.
In fact, we're talking with Brett Maddocks, who is the lead pastor there.
In this conversation we'll explore an interesting question: can churches dream up a message series and collaborate with an outsourced creative team to bring it to life affordably? Spoiler alert, the answer is a resounding yes! Brett, our newest partner, shares his journey of transitioning from ready-made content to custom sermon series.
Tune in to hear Brett's story and discover the creative process for churches looking to elevate their message. Whether you're a church leader seeking fresh ideas or simply curious about innovative approaches to spiritual communication, this episode promises valuable insights and inspiration.
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Episode 15
On this episode of Your Visuals Matter, Carl is joined by Justin Dean, the director of marketing at Tithe.ly. Together they answer the questions, why are High-Quality visuals important to Tithely.
In this conversation, the guys discuss the importance of visual media in church communications. They talk about the need for quality visuals to capture and maintain people's attention, the role of visuals in conveying messages and facilitating engagement, and the impact of visuals on perception and trust.
They also touch on the significance of simplicity and ease of use in visual media, particularly in the context of online giving. Justin shares insights from Tithe.ly's experience in creating custom graphics and video content, as well as the upcoming Modern Church Leader Conference.
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Episode 14
On this episode of Your Visuals Matter, Carl sits down and talks with Stephen Kendrick of The Kendrick Brothers Productions. They will talk about ;earning from movies, about quality.
Their conversation is about their newest movie, The Forge and the importance of discipleship. This movie parallels the universe of War Room and focuses on the theme of discipleship, showing the process of spiritual growth and maturity.
The conversation also touches on the importance of quality visuals in presenting the gospel and balancing entertainment value with the message. Stephen shares his experiences and lessons learned from their previous movies and emphasize the need for excellence in representing Jesus.
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Episode 13
Special guest co-host this episode of Your Visuals Matter, Sheik Mozart joins Carl Barnhill. They talk about how one author is using Christian fantasy to visually communicate the Gospel to tweens.
They interview Janet Beasley, author of the Worlds of Hidden Earth series. She discusses with our the guys her unique and evangelistic fantasy adventure novels.
The series follows the protagonist Iona as she embarks on a quest across four eclectic planets to gather gems and connect star ribbons. Janet shares her journey of writing the series and the process of pitching it to studios. She also highlights the importance of marketing to non-believers and the positive response she received at secular festivals.
Church Visuals helped rebrand the project with a new logo and redesigned book covers, as well as creating a pitch video for studios. Janet Beasley and Sheik Mozart discuss the process of bringing Janet's book series to life through visuals and AI technology. They talk about the initial video call, using AI video generators, and the evolution of the project. They also discuss the impact of the visuals on viewers and the importance of visuals in evangelism.
Janet shares her experiences of seeing lives changed through her books and the excitement of her video being accepted for consideration by a film company.
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Episode 12
This week on Your Visuals Matter, Carl has a conversation with Dave Ray of Doorpost Songs. Together the guys talk about "watching music" aka creating custom worship videos for Kids.
They start off discussing their love for Harry Potter. Dave updates Carl about his new role in church communications. Then they dive into the importance of creating custom worship videos for kids. Together they acknowledge the impact of YouTube as a search engine for music. This is a huge contributing factor to the necessity of having video versions of songs.
The guys also discuss the process of creating Custom Media and the importance of balancing simplicity and quality. Dave shares stories of how Doorpost Songs has impacted people's lives. Here he emphasizes the importance of worship as a transformative experience.
Finally, they conclude by discussing trends in worship videos and offering advice for ministry leaders.
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Episode 11
In this conversation of, Your Visuals Matter, Carl chats with Adam Cox about how Prestonwood Baptist Church uses visuals to reach the Next Generation.
Together they discuss the importance of visuals in kids and student ministry. They talk about the impact of quality graphics and videos in effectively communicating the gospel to young people.
Adam shares from his experience of working on custom projects and the value of planning ahead. They also emphasize the need for visuals to resonate with the target audience and the importance of quality in capturing kids' attention in a visually saturated culture.
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Episode 10
Devin Henry is the founder of Character Connects. And on this episode of Your Visuals Matter he talks about crafting the Character Connects Curriculum.
During our conversation he shares his journey in children's ministry and the importance of visual media in teaching the gospel to kids. Character Connects provides affordable custom curriculum for churches that includes graphics, video media content, and interactive elements.
The goal is to make the teaching of the gospel accessible to all churches, regardless of their budget. Devin emphasizes the impact of visual media in bringing Bible stories to life and engaging kids in the learning process. He encourages children's ministry leaders to be creative, shoot for the stars, and not be afraid to invest in visual media to enhance their ministry.
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Episode 9
In this conversation, on Your Visuals Matter, our host Car is joined by Kellie Bartley to discuss how Awana is reaching kids with Visual Media. Kellie is the Senior Director of Curriculum over at Awana. She has been working with Church Visuals for the creation of visual media for their curriculum.
They talk about the use of digital media in children's ministry, specifically within the context of Awana. Together they highlight the importance of discipleship and how digital media can enhance the learning experience for kids. Kellie shares how Awana uses video and motion graphics to engage children and make the gospel more memorable.
They also discuss the impact of Awana's curriculum in schools in Africa and the importance of biblical accuracy in media content. Kellie encourages kids ministry leaders to prioritize time with God, remember their why, and find a supportive community.
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Episode 8
New episode of Your Visuals Matter with our friend Brian Dollar about how High Voltage Kids curriculum uses Custom Visual Media.
Brian is the founder of High Voltage Kids Ministry, and he discusses the importance of custom media in children's ministry. He emphasizes the need for visually engaging and interactive media to capture kids' attention and help them connect with the message of the Gospel. He also highlights the value of quality visuals and the impact they have on kids' perception of the content.
Ultimately he shares insights into the process of creating custom media, including the importance of planning ahead and involving a creative team. He also encourages children's ministry leaders to enhance their visual media to create a more immersive and impactful experience for kids.
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Episode 7
In this episode, Carl interviews Stacia McKeever and Dan Zordel about how Answers in Genesis is taking VBS and Curriculum more digital. Our guests share about their experience with creating custom media for Vacation Bible School (VBS).
They discuss the importance of custom media in effectively communicating the gospel message and engaging children. Also during this conversation, they highlight the challenges and pain points in the creative process, such as ensuring biblical accuracy and addressing denominational differences.
Stacia and Dan share success stories of children being impacted by the VBS programs and emphasize the value of custom media in reaching and teaching kids. Because ultimately, we know, that Your Visuals Matter. So check out how Answers in Genesis is taking VBS and Curriculum more digital.
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Episode 6
In this episode we are talking with John Hailes about how Mega Sports Camp’s new look is making a community impact. Welcome to another episode of Your Visuals Matter.
John Hailes, from Assemblies of God, discusses the importance of visuals in VBS and other resources. He emphasizes the need for engaging and high-quality visuals to attract and connect with unchurched children and families. The visuals set the environment and create expectations for the VBS experience.
John also highlights the value of custom visuals that align with the church's values and goals. He believes that visuals are a powerful tool for communication and can make a significant impact on the success of a VBS program. Ultimately, we hear from him how Mega Sports Camp’s new look is making a community impact.
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Episode 5
In this episode we are talking about transforming the Bible Engagement Project curriculum using visual media with Julie Pratt.
Julie is the National Director of Children's Discipleship for the Assemblies of God, and she discusses her role and the resources provided by My Healthy Church. She also shares about the Bible Engagement Project, a curriculum resource that promotes biblical literacy. Together, she and Carl talk about the importance of quality media in engaging children.
Pratt also introduces Kidmin Roadmap, a total kids ministry strategy that focuses on discipleship for children, parents, and volunteers. The decision to invest in custom media was driven by the desire to provide a unique and high-quality resource for churches.
This episode will cover the advantages and challenges of outsourcing visual content creation for churches and ministries. It will highlight the importance of clarity and communication in the outsourcing process. Ultimately, there is value in hiring motion designers to create high-quality visuals, and many benefits in outsourcing certain tasks to alleviate the workload of in-house teams. Watch and find out about transforming the Bible Engagement Project curriculum using visual media.
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