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MediaShout 4.5 Now Available

MediaShout 4.5 Now Available

MediaComplete Corporation has announced the release of a major update to their MediaShout, their premiere worship presentation application. Read on for a full list of new features and an incredible deal:

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Worship Ideas – Control Room Etiquette

Everyone who operates audio-video-sound-lighting equipment during a live worship setting, whether staff or volunteer, has experienced the thrill of a live event, where long periods of waiting are punctuated by intense moments of active precision and focus. Whether it is moving a fader on the sound board, clicking a mouse button, or calling a cue on the light board, what may seem like a simple task requires skill, a but of panache, and our full attention.

Nothing can ruin the moment more than an unannounced visit or a spilled drink in the heat of the moment. One way to help remove distractions is to create and live by a set of rules for the control room, to which everyone can agree.

For a conversation starter, here is the beginnings of a list of rules we will call “Control Room Etiquette”. What other items are on your essential list of Dos and Don’ts?

  1. No unnecessary conversations during worship. All non-essential talking should occur in the media room.
  2. The control room door will remain closed during worship.
  3. Please keep drinks in closed containers in the control room. No open cups.
  4. Non-essential personnel are not permitted in the control room during worship except in the case of emergency.
  5. Please refrain from using personal cell phones and other electronic devices while operating audio-visual equipment.
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What is Visual Worship?

This is the first in a series of special posts written by friends of Midnight Oil. These guest bloggers bring unique insights into the interface of image and ministry. We hope you learn from their experiences and find useful applications to your own context.


As I’ve been on the road having conversations with pastors, worship leaders & techies who are all trying to figure out how creativity works in worship, I have had a growing burden to gain a clearer understanding of what true, biblical worship is. I have much to learn and more scripture to dig into than i can comprehend. Here are some of the main things that have stuck with me, and here are some questions I’m asking myself in hopes of finding the answer to “What is Visual Worship?”.

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Church Media Director Job

If you are a church in the market for an experienced media director, or a media director looking for a church position, let us know! We have a friend looking for a church, and we have realized that there aren’t many great places to look for jobs right now. So, we’re considering adding a job board to this website. If we get enough interested parties, we’ll pursue it. For starters, if you are in the market, either as a church or as a prospective employee, please contact us here.

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ProPresenter 4 Now Available! Upgrade Now.

ProPresenter 4 is Now Available

Raising the bar for worship software… again.

ProPresenter 4 is now officially available with an amazing set of new features. This is a major new upgrade. Upgrade or buy now with $200 in free media, or check out some of the biggest new capabilities:
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