Posted by Susan Fontaine Godwin
Featured, Using Film & Video
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

One of America’s most sacred holidays is fast approaching. The 46th National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl® is less than two weeks away and many churches are preparing for one of their biggest evangelistic opportunities of the year. The Super Bowl® has the largest economic impact of any regular human event with literally every demographic engaged in [...]
Posted by Susan Fontaine Godwin
Basics for Churches, Featured
Friday, January 20th, 2012

This guest blog is by Stephen Brewster. It is the second of a two-part series on Church in the Business of Creativity. Stephen is the Creative Arts Pastor at Cross Point Community Church.. Passionate about creativity, leadership, church and how those live together. Dad and husband. Follow Stephen on Twitter at @b_rewster. If as the [...]
Posted by Stephen Brewster
Featured
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

This guest blog is by Stephen Brewster. Stephen is the Creative Arts Pastor at Cross Point Community Church.. Passionate about creativity, leadership, church and how those live together. Dad and husband. Follow Stephen on Twitter at @b_rewster. Should the Church be in the business of creativity? Absolutely. God is the master Creator. He created the [...]
Posted by Rich Kirkpatrick
Basics for Churches, Featured
Monday, January 16th, 2012

This is the third in a three-part series by Rich Kirkpatrick on the dynamics of churches honoring copyrights. Rich Kirkpatrick is a writer, speaker and creative leader. He blogs at RKWeblog.com and hosts a podcast about worship WorshipMythbusters.com. Often I hear (and even have thought myself) how restricting it is to creativity to go through [...]
Posted by Rich Kirkpatrick
Education, Featured
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

This is the second in a three-part series by Rich Kirkpatrick on the dynamics of churches honoring copyrights. Rich Kirkpatrick is a writer, speaker and creative leader. He blogs at RKWeblog.com and hosts a podcast about worship WorshipMythbusters.com. As a 19-year old young adult, it seemed like I could buy pizza and enjoy friends while [...]
Posted by Rich Kirkpatrick
Basics for Churches, Featured
Monday, January 9th, 2012

Rich Kirkpatrick is a writer, speaker and creative leader. He blogs at RKWeblog.com and hosts a podcast about worship WorshipMythbusters.com. I confess, as a creative person, the mundane and repeated details seem to get in the way. Some detail is better procrastinated, or so I thought. I used to think copyright management was one of [...]
Posted by Susan Fontaine Godwin
Copyright News, Featured, Using Music
Friday, January 6th, 2012

What do churches and politicians have in common? They both had startling wake-up calls last year regarding copyright infringement. At least two churches were sued in 2011 (one for $3 million) for allegedly featuring copyrighted music on original videos and broadcasts without permission. Former FL Gov. Charlie Crist and CA Senatorial candidate Chuck DeVore (in [...]
Posted by Susan Fontaine Godwin
Basics for Churches, Featured
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Say the words “Copyright Compliance” and many church leaders want to change the subject and look for the nearest exit! Churches want to honor copyrights, but it can be a very intimidating and scary prospect. When I visit churches and teach about copyright issues, pastors and leaders often say it feels overwhelming and confusing. I [...]