Church Video Ideas: What Presentation Software Do You Use?

Orginally published on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 5:02 AM
by Greg Atkinson

Chances are, your church uses some type of video projection in its corporate worship gathering. Whether you are using screens, TVs or plasmas, you probably utilize them for at least announcements, song lyrics and the pastor’s sermon. The question is: What kind of presentation software are you using? There is no correct answer. I’m simply asking and doing a poll on here and my blog. I will tell you that the top 3 companies that I endorse and stand behind are EasyWorship (PC), MediaShout (PC) and ProPresenter (Mac). I know the majority of churches are using programs such as PowerPoint and Keynote. Many want to take the next step and switch to a program designed for worship, but cost is a big factor. Most companies’ product costs around $400.

The following might be good news for some of you wanting to switch from PowerPoint, but not ready to lay down $400. MediaShout just released MediaShout V3 Express, which has most of the features of their full version, but is on sale for just $199! Not only that, you can upgrade down the road to their full version, so you could get the full product in a 2 part process. If you’re wanting to move to a software designed for worship, but not wanting to spend $400, this product is for you.

With that being said, I know that there are several options when it comes to worship presentation software. As I said before, there isn’t a perfect option. Each church will like one over another and will make their choice based on what works best in their situation. Just for fun and for my own information, I’d love for you to participate in this poll. Don’t let the signing up frustrate you - it takes like 15 seconds to do. Please click HERE to vote for the product you use in your worship. If you don’t see your product listed, please feel free to add yours. 

©2007 – Greg Atkinson (www.churchvideoideas.com)

Used by permission from author. All rights reserved by author.

Greg Atkinson lives in Dallas with his wife and their three small children. Greg served previously as the Director of WorshipHouse Media, after having served as a worship pastor for 11 years. Greg is now the Technical Arts Director at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship and continues to consult, teach and write about worship, media and creative communication. You can connect with him through his daily blog, Church Video Ideas, his podcast, Creative Synergy, or his email: . 

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