There are certain core values to every church production team. Balance excellence with the flexibility needed for church services and learn to prioritize the church’s mission over perfect production. Todd Elliott, Founder of FILO, discusses the core values of church production.
The Role of Church Production
Recognize the value of your skills in the church. See how they contribute to the mission. Embrace the importance of caring deeply about production details and striving for excellence. Learn the difference between striving for excellence and chasing unattainable perfection. Excellence looks different in every context. It's about using all available resources well.
Handling High-Pressure Situations
Use the strategy of waiting five minutes before reacting to surprises. This will help you stay calm and find solutions. Focus on preparing the 80% of known elements and be ready to adapt to the 20% of unknowns. Make strong main plans with good backup plans.
Embracing and Learning from Mistakes
Use mistakes as learning opportunities to continuously improve team skills and processes. Build trust within the team and with church leadership, focusing on collaborative problem-solving. Prioritize the church’s main mission. Be willing to adjust plans accordingly. Support and trust in leadership decisions, even when it means changing well-prepared elements.
FILO (First In Last Out) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization built around supporting technical artists who serve the local church, designed to provide skill development, community and inspiration to equip technical artists to become effective contributors to their local church. Learn more and join the community at filo.org.
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