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Brian Blackmore

by Brian Blackmore

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Does the FCC Know Churches Exist?

The extent to which churches rely on wireless communications (microphones, monitors, inter-coms etc) is something FCC administrators in Washington may not completely grasp.

Posted 02/15/2010

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The most amazing photo from Super Bowl 44

Congratulations to Drew Brees, Sean Payton and the Saints Nation.

Posted 02/08/2010

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Day 2 and 3, and Final Wrap-up from Germany

Marty O'Connor reports in on the day two and three, at Willow Creek's Global Leadership Summit in Karlsruhe, Germany. "Your prayers have helped write the history of the church in this part of the world… thanks for being a part of the team," he says.

Posted 01/30/2010

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Live from Germany Day 1, Willow Creek’s Global Leadership Summit

An uplifting update from Willow Creek's Marty O'Connor, technical director, international events. Day one was a great success. Read on to learn more about the day's event's and what's ahead.

Posted 01/29/2010

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Live from Germany, Willow Creek’s Global Leadership Summit

Prayer request and a quick behind the scenes peak at Willow's Global Leadership Summit in Karlsruhe, Germany featuring Bill Hybels, John Ortberg, Craig Groeschel, Larry Crabb and more...

Posted 01/28/2010

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NAMM Wrap-up

The showfloor was open less then half an hour before I saw the first of many products that I would consider potential “game changers” for the house of worship market.

Posted 01/18/2010

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The Economy Is So Bad…..

A bit of levity about the current economic straits.....

Posted 01/08/2010

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Winter NAMM 2010 Presents First Ever “Night of Worship”

The event, sponsored by Christian Musician Magazine, Worship Musician Magazine and the Worship Arts Summit, will include an all-star line up of Lincoln Brewster, Kirk Whalum and Friends, and Paul Baloche. All artists will perform with full bands --- some including star performers themselves.

Posted 01/06/2010

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Simplicity With Excellence

Many “black box/performing arts center-style churches” are designed with such reliance on technology that if a church suddenly chooses to go “low-tech” for a service, the impression communicated to the audience is that “something is missing”. It’s a fascinating conundrum for churches, architects and A/V system designers.

Posted 11/11/2009

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The Maturing A/V Sector of the House-of-Worship Market: Good News for Churches and TD’s

Conferences, seminars, a tradeshow, and other educational opportunities abound. What does it mean for church technical directors?

Posted 08/12/2009

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Godly Humor 3

even more good stuff from reverendfun.com

Posted 03/26/2009

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Godly Humor 2

more good stuff from reverendfun.com

Posted 03/26/2009

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Godly Humor

Great stuff from reverendfun.com

Posted 03/26/2009

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The Creative Destruction of Christianity

These interesting’ economic times are not an anomaly, but a natural evolution of capitalism. So why not the same for religion?

Posted 02/19/2009

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Christian Filmmaking Project Aims to Influence Culture

World-class, Biblically based film content is being produced at the 168 Hour Film Project

Posted 02/13/2009

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Religious Buildings Top Construction Forecasts for 2010

American Institute of Architects (AIA) data shows worship market to outpace all other segments

Posted 02/09/2009

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Coolest Thumb Drive Ever

Style trumps capacity as the market matures

Posted 02/04/2009

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Innovation3 Gathering

Leadership Network's two-day innovation fest delivers motivation, conviction, new ideas and the opportunity to meet and mingle with hundreds (maybe thousands) of incrediable church leaders

Posted 01/29/2009

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