(Originally published in Collide Magazine – Jan. 2009)

In church production, we have the great opportunity of using the gift of the arts to glorify God and connect people in worship. Through the use of video, drama, lights, and sound we can powerfully support and enhance the message of Jesus Christ. In order to do this we hire, train, and develop media producers, technical and production directors, sound engineers, and graphic designers. All of these artists give their life and passion toward enhancing the worship experience. The question we must ask and the balance we must find is this: Which is more important, the product or the producer?

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