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On this eclectic episode of the Blackbar Podcast, Zach, Caleb and Nick talk about streaming platforms, what it means for churches to be relevant in the digital age, and how they see the church's place online evolving in the season ahead.

From the format of church services and the need for physical connection to the mass transition of culture to the internet and cultural irrelevancy, the guys take today's conversation all over the place. Plus, Zach doesn't hold back on what he really thinks about today's topic...

Check out the link below for the video that sparked today's conversation:

How to Choose the Right Streaming Platform for Your Church
https://youtu.be/xoP4p5uPciE

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On this episode of the Blackbar Podcast, Caleb and Nick interview professional photographer, Danielle Debley. They discuss how to get great shots of your church's services and events (even when the lighting is less than ideal).

Check out the link below for the video that sparked today's conversation:

Getting Good Photos with Bad Lighting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69aM1wrxiXQ&t

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On this episode of the Blackbar Podcast, Caleb goes head to head with Mike Fusaro, IT professional and Blackbar Certified Pro, to settle the debate on whether your church should choose a Mac or PC for your next computer.

Check out the link below for the video that sparked today's conversation:

Should Your Church Media Team Be Using Mac or PC?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW2Vl-G4CUA

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On this episode of the Blackbar Podcast, Nick and Zach go more in depth on the basics of Photography and Videography.

From personal experience to foundational principles, the guys talk through each point of the exposure triangle and discuss the importance of understanding white balance. They also talk a little bit about the the relative value of your camera gear compared to the value of your camera knowledge.

Also, check out the link below for the video that sparked today's conversation:

The Exposure Triangle for Dummies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp9m4_FPLYw

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This week's episode of the Blackbar podcast features Tim Jackson, a Digital Media Professor at the University of Valley Forge. Tim has extensive experience in the live streaming field, having lead teams in everything from single iPhone streams to multiple-camera productions at Creation Festival.

Zach and Tim discuss how to approach sustainable live stream set ups with advice ranging from brand new live streams to large-scale productions. Also, Tim shares some of things he's learned over the years in regards to managing production teams, developing both sustainable and portable setups, and determining what is and isn't essential to making productions happen.

Also, check out the link below for this week's Blackbar video on Livestreaming:

The ULTIMATE Guide for Church Livestreaming on a Budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIL_QNTNV6Y

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This week on the Blackbar Podcast, Nick, Caleb, and Zach talk about how a good product is just as important, if not more so, than a good marketing strategy.

From men's breakfasts to Chick-fil-A sandwiches, the guys discuss how good marketing alone isn't enough to make your product successful. They also dive deeper into strategies that can help you and your organization better understand what can make your product, promotion, and ministry the best that it can be.

Check out the link below for this week's connected Blackbar video:

The MOST IMPORTANT Piece of a Successful Church Marketing Strategy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNsSHvUr0Mk

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On part two of this week's two-part episode, Nick, Caleb, and Zach discuss best practices for recruiting and retaining volunteers in the context of ministry.

Check out the YouTube link below for this week's Blackbar video:

How to Develop Church Volunteers Without Losing Your Mind
https://youtu.be/yDku_dFtEdo

Other Episode Resources:

The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile
https://www.theroadbacktoyou.com/

Fired Up by Dr. Andrew Johnston
http://drandrewjohnston.com/fired-up

The Volunteer Project: Stop Recruiting. Start Retaining. by Darren Kizer, EdD., Christine Kreisher, & Steph Whitacre, M.A.
https://stoprecruiting.com/

The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/

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On part one of this week's two-part episode, Nick, Caleb, and Zach share some tips and tricks that they've learned on how to lead volunteers well in the context of ministry.

Check out the YouTube link below for this week's Blackbar video:

How to Develop Church Volunteers Without Losing Your Mind
https://youtu.be/yDku_dFtEdo

Other Episode Resources:

The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile
https://www.theroadbacktoyou.com/

Fired Up by Dr. Andrew Johnston
http://drandrewjohnston.com/fired-up

The Volunteer Project: Stop Recruiting. Start Retaining. by Darren Kizer, EdD., Christine Kreisher, & Steph Whitacre, M.A.
https://stoprecruiting.com/

The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/

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On this week's episode, the guys talk with Peter Englert, Adult Ministries Director at Browncroft Community Church, about the importance of pastors leading their churches through digital spaces.

Peter references his blog post, Six Insights On Pastoring And Leading Through Digital, as an outline for understanding what leading through digital means. The guys talk about the value of adapting your church's vision to an online focus, and how that impacts both your church's leadership and your church's creative teams. They also discuss how a pastor can transition from the role of content assigner to content producer.

Episode Resources:

Six Insights On Pastoring And Leading Through Digital by Peter Englert
https://peterenglert.com/six-insights-on-pastoring-and-leading-through-digital/

Why God Why Podcast with Peter Englert, John Iamaio, & Dylan Carnavale
https://www.whygodwhypodcast.com/

Making Vision Stick by Andy Stanley
https://www.amazon.com/Making-Vision-Stick-Leadership-Library/dp/0310283051

Preaching with Freshness by Bruce Mawhinney
https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Freshness-Bruce-Mawhinney/dp/0825434491

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In this week's two part episode, Nick, Caleb, and Zach are joined by Brian Lee, friend of the Blackbar crew and coach at Gospel Centered Enneagram to discuss the Enneagram - a simple personality system with vast implications.

In part two of the conversation, Brian shares how the Enneagram can be used within creative teams and ministries to better foster a healthy environment of empathy and understanding. He also talks about the importance of identifying where each number moves to in health or stress, and how we each can use that knowledge to mature in our understanding of who we are.

Episode Resources:

Gospel Centered Enneagram with Brian Lee
https://www.gospelcenteredenneagram.com/

Free Enneagram Webinar
https://www.gospelcenteredenneagram.com/blackbar

Enneagram Type Assessment
https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/

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