Posts Tagged ‘Story-Driven Visual Media’
CRAVE: An Exploration of the Human Spirit (a 7 Session Study from Lifeway)
Let me start by saying, “Wow!” Although I loved Life’s Toughest Questions (a previous Lifeway title featuring Erwin McManus), this one is even better. CRAVE: An Exploration of the Human Spirit really delivers a great example of story-driven visual media, an important grouplife trend. There are a number of elements to really like about CRAVE.…
Read MoreGreat Example of Story-Driven Visual Media
Few things are a captivating as a well told story. When it’s a true story, it’s even better. If you haven’t seen Granger’s recent contribution to the playlist…you need to take a few minutes and watch Steve’s Story. Nicely done! Steve’s Story from Granger Community on Vimeo. What do you think? Can you see how…
Read MoreThis GroupLife Trend Speaks the Language of the Culture
When I list the current grouplife trends, I think one is more important for the Church and its mission in the world than any of the others. This may surprise you, but I think there is one trend more important than the missional group idea, the intentional discipleship strategy, or the integration of spiritual formation…
Read MoreMy Weirdest Post Ever…and a Request
Okay…I know this is weird. But I have to get your help on this. I want you to watch a music video and then tell me what you think about my idea. First, here’s the idea. As I’ve now mentioned many times, Tim Steven’s great post about the widening 60% that will never be reached…
Read MoreThe Power of Story-Driven Visual Media
What’s the best way to get a discussion going? I think the best way to get people talking is to tell a story. Especially one that only has most of the pieces…in the way that the best movies don’t neatly wrap things up at the end. They leave you talking as you walk out to…
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