{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Produce the BEST Christmas Pageant ever! Behind the Scenes of a Successful Church Program","description":"How early is too early to plan your church Christmas pageant or program? In this episode, Phil Cooke https:\/\/philcooke.com shares the \u201cbest of\u201d Christmas podcasts for church media directors, choir directors and their teams to produce the best Christmas pageant or program ever! Go behind the scenes of the \u201cThe Gift of Christmas\u201d stunning multi-media event as Phil interviews Prestonwood Church creative leaders Michael Neale, Andy Pearson, and Bryan Bailey to discuss the mindset, collaboration and planning of a successful church Christmas program. Then, get Phil\u2019s nine-point church media checklist to help your team produce a holiday program that expresses the wonder of Christmas in a professional and engaging way. \ud83d\udc49 Watch now to gain skills in creative leadership!  Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https:\/\/www.philcooke.com\/subscribe\/  NEW BOOK! \u201cChurch on Trial \u2013 How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis\u201d Get your copy here: https:\/\/philcooke.com\/crisis  Order bulk copies for your pastor team, staff and board members.Contact us at info@influencelab.com for details on bulk orders.  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/phil-cooke-podcast\/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke \u2013 Media Producer\/Writer\/Speaker\/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production \u2013 and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I\u2019ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https:\/\/twitter.com\/philcooke Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/philcookepage\/ Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/philcooke\/ Podcast https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/philcookes-podcast\/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https:\/\/www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* How to Produce the BEST Christmas Pageant ever! Behind the Scenes of a Successful Church Program The Gift of Christmas is a Prestonwood tradition and has become one of the highlights of the Christmas season, with thousands of guests attending every year.  Find out more: https:\/\/prestonwoodgoc.org More about the Church Media Checklist for Holiday Programs (or how to avoid the nightmare before Christmas)  1. Start preparation early. Whether it\u2019s live, multi-cam or video-taped, get your hands on a script or musical score as soon as possible. 2. Bring your crew into the planning process. Your media team and volunteers may have valuable ideas that can help the production. 3. Understand lighting differences. Make sure you understand the difference between stage lighting and television lighting. 4. Create a shot list. Always have a plan. 5. Stop screaming and yelling. If you\u2019re directing a Christmas or Easter presentation and you lose control, you instantly lose respect with your team. 6. Use cuts and dissolves correctly and know the difference between them. There should be a purpose behind your choices. 7. Shoot a rehearsal. It\u2019s worth the extra money and time to bring in a paid staff or your volunteers. 8. Have a debriefing. Especially when you have multiple performances, shoot and debrief after each one. 9. Toss out normal service camera rules. Don\u2019t be afraid to move the cameras around according to the script or music plan. Watch the full episodes! How to Stage a Spectacular Church Christmas Event: Interview with Prestonwood Church Creatives Watch on YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/CQhxdHs7lJU Listen on Apple Podcasts: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3s5bIjx (or your favorite podcast platform!)  Church Media Checklist for Holiday Programs (or how to avoid the Nightmare Before Christmas)Watch on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ypkm8KVC5b0  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you!) ","author_name":"Phil Cooke Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.philcooke.com","html":"