Midnight Oil Productions. This group offers a selection of high-quality video productions which can be used in worship settings. You’ll find a variety of packages, including some for Easter, Christmas, and a package called “On Purpose Media” ($45.00) for use in connection with a 40 Days of Purpose campaign. My favorite preview was called “Good to Go” and featured astronauts and the space program – a good “launching pad” for a sermon on mission and responding to challenges. The two fellows behind this company – Jason Moore and Len Wilson – are also the authors of the Digital Storytelling: The Art of Communicating the Gospel in Worship (Abingdon Press). You’ll find them at: http://www.midnightoilproductions.net/
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Nooma. Nooma films are different from most of the others discussed here, since they are short films (10-14 minutes each) that feature the teaching of Rob Bell, the creative senior pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan. Bell is seen teaching on each film, supplemented by high quality visuals and music. Because of the length of these, they are more likely to be useful as discussion-prompters for small groups rather than in corporate worship, but portions could be used in a worship setting. There are a series of films available on various subjects, and each is available in DVD or VHS for $10, plus shipping. Nooma films can be ordered through Zondervan (at a cost of $12.99 each), or direct from www.nooma.com.
Vertical Sky Productions. Vertical Sky’s three volumes of Igniter Videos each contain five mini-movies; prices on the collections range from $39-$45, or you can purchase all three sets for $99. The videos are well-done; the one called “me/church” will have you rolling in the aisles. You can preview clips at their website; a few allow you to see the whole video. Check them out at: http://www.verticalsky.com.
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Michael Duduit is Editor of Preaching magazine. You can write to him at michael@preaching.com, or visit his website at www.michaelduduit.com