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19. What is one piece of technology you wish you could use in ministry, and why?
Respondent Number Response
1 Video editing suite. - It would be nice to have a completely dedicated video editiing suite to make video editing easier and less time consuming
2 large rear projection screen with high lumen projector center stage as a background or virtual set
3 automated check-in system using bar codes etc. This would really speed up the process and help us be more effecient.
4 Projector - Because of its multiple uses
5 Powerpoint. Captures childrn's attention and lends itself to action and graphic effects
6 Video Projector, Becuase it enhances the look and feel of the children's worship time.
7 live camera feed. Awesome flexibility in not only videoing teaching but also in the creative aspect of doing dramas with that element
8 special effect lighting
9 PDA- keep me more organized and all the info I need would be in one spot (calendar, contact info, list of things to do each week, ideas, dreams, etc.)
10 Video projector it opens up a world of creative possibilities
11 Stage and lighting for every week. The presentation is enhanced when the atmosphere is right. We are crowded in one smallish room and it takes away from the thrill of presentation
12 video editing, for teaching as well as promotion, to catch the kids' interest with video of them and things/people they know
13 a seperate sound system for our children's department. This is because we use puppets and skits throughout our various classes and it would be better for the kids to hear us.
14 digital camera/blue screen setup
15 Video creation software and technology...to create custom worship videos and teaching videos using our teachers & kids
16 Video Editing Suite - Produce videos covering our current topics and starring our own kids.
17 lighting...because it adds atmosphere
18 Computer. For downloading programs and playing games.
19 intelligient lights, to add excitement
20 Laptop and projector
21 mp3 player and voice recorder to record puppet scripts and kids voices impromtu
22 More DVD pre recorded skits and object lessons relating to the day's focus
23 Video and DVD Burner. To make promo dvd's and record skits.
24 Video projecttion... for when we have all the kids together.
25 lights, better sound equipment
26 computer becuase the power point is so good to put on presentations
27 Video Projector, currently we send our feed to Televisions because a VPU is not really conducive to the space we use. If I had a larger room, a VPU would be a necessity.
28 Power Point for music, stories, etc.
29 Projector for power point presentations.
30 a good wireless mic, ours doesn't work that great. and blacklight for puppets
31 Live close circuit tv with green screen effects. THis would allow us to interact with people "anywhere" in the world even though they might just be in the next room.
32 video equipment: expand my ability to communicate
33 Laptop using power point to bring stories more to life and to teach the children how to take notes.
34 multi-media projection. I'd love to be able to use PowerPoint.
35 powerpoint because it can make greater presentations for music, memorization, promos, etc
36 Video Projector. It would be very handy
37 Power point. If I knew how to use it. It would be great.
38 Projection System - We currently use TVs - need something bigger.
39 Video editing - to make up our own skits / object lessons / stories etc.
40 If I want it I find a way to get it.
41 I can't think of anything that I don't use.
42 Video mixer, We could do more with the video camera.
43 special effects- thats what we are competing with
44 power point
45 one-gun projector: I want to do more with projecting songs without being tied to an overhead.
46 Multiple cameras. Kids love video and I would like to have them in the background of Praise & worship and emphasize the different aspects of the service.
47 LCD and laptops in all class rooms
48 more video, kids are tv watchers
49 pda lapop
50 more video, so many possibilities
51 Powerpoint. To bring more visual to the lessons, have the kids work with me with making presentations.
52 I dream of getting a projector, I beleive it would give a better imapact than the tv I transmit to.
53 Good sound so we could good plays and puppets
54 powered screen...would be easlier.
55 SOUND/MUSIC SYSTEM. HELP IN PRAISE WORSHIP AND EVANGLISM.
56 Upgraded sound system - all in one system.
57 Power Point for worship
58 Digital camcorder. Gets kids and adults involved, makes everything more 'real' when we make our own videos, easy to edit.
59 Video Projector, Larger and more impact
60 Nothing just expand on what we use.
61 projector and laptop for dvd's and powerpoint songs, etc.
62 video projector, power point, dvd, laptop It would be a powerful tool in teaching scriptures and presenting outstanding visual aid messages
63 Better Theatrical Lighting. To enhance the human videos/dramas we use.
64 projector
65 Computer with Power Point. I could use it for many parts of the lesson
66 Lighting Board-Better Lighting ability
67 Video projector, so many possibilities.
68 High End PC for video & audio editing
69 Green screen, To take trips to other parts of the world
70 video projection - we are about a year away from a move to the existing sanctuary (which has this equip.) so we are not spending on a portable unit. We would like to be using it because it would expand how we are able to reach and teach the kids.
71 Don't Know
72 ????? I am just the worker
73 Better sound and audio booth
74 Right now a digital video camera so I don't have to keep converting.
75 Headset walkie talkies - These could keep key leaders in instant contact throughout multiple services in multiple buildings
76 In the process of getting a light board to help focus the areas that I want the children to be looking toward in order to keep things moving and changing
77 Video capturing/editing equipment/software, because we could notch-up our video presentations
78 stgae lights and a set. To be more creative and fun for the kids.
79 Animated lighting system. To enhance the presentations.
80 Audio Mixer, haver more fun with the kids and voice mixers
81 microphone - that way I don't have to talk as loud
82 na
83 Video camera and computer editing software - the kids would love to make movies! And it would be helpful to film skits ahead of time to use in lessons.
84 DJ Lights, or Special Lighting
85 stage lighting
86 video production of our own kids
87 Sound System - To have the music and microphones loud enough.
88 laptop...would be able to work in things at home and not have to transfer to cd
89 Video Editing/Making of Videos
90 other ministries video resources downloaded from online. - In children's ministry we often are covering common topics. Many are making their own "home videos". I wish there was a hub where these resources could be shared and accessed.
91 Apple Laptop Have the abillity to run a virtual sound board and greater graphics capability
92 I would love to have a sound system. However, we are too small and dont have anyplace to put it even if we did have it.
93 Powerpoint - because children remember what they see and hear. With Powerpoint, I can have colored visual, music, etc. to present music and Bible Stories
94 computer, to use powerpoint inplace of overhead projector
95 Rear Screen Projection. You could have diferent scenes behind you as you spoke. If it was a story about Jerusalem, you could have it behind you like you were there.
96 Have what I need.
97 An over-head projector would be nice. Sometimes if I have a picture from a missionaries prayer card or a photo that helps illustrate a story, I walk around and show it to a few kids at a time, or let the children pass it around. It would be easier to project it onto the wall for everyone to see at once.
98 n/a
99 an overhead projector. so the kids can see stories and learn songs.
100 Video editing software
101 power point
102 Power point becasue it brings lessons to life
103 MP3 Player... Just returning from CPC, Anaheim, it would be so cool to have one to "up" our childrens ministry.
104 Big, Big screen TV. Greater impact
105 I'm not really sure
106 sound system,
107 video projector
108 Computer with power point. It would give us more opportunity in our ministry
109 Power Point---it is so cool. The graphics make stories come alive and it is so interactive for the kids.
110 LCD Projecter with all facilities
111 projector because it's way better than the TV we have now :-)
112 projector to attach to laptop so we could have large screen presentations
113 PDA. It would be nice to have something to carry all our notes but small enough to fit in our pockets
114 We would love to have a projector or tv view with a laptop so that we could implement the power point presentations.
115 projector, it would be so much easier to manage worship or teaching using powerpoint etc
116 dont know.....but would like a DVD player and an overhead.
117 video and video editing I think we're lacking in communicating with our children, curriculum and publicizing our events by not producing videos
118 Multi-media product where I can use both audio & visual at the same time through my computer
119 I wish we can use an Overhead projector because it will enable us to use effective slide show presentation during sunday and weekly services. Secondly, the children will be expectant and ready to learn when such technology is introduced.
120 A multi channel plasma wall. Multiscensory
121 better cameras
122 Registration Scanning tools with bar codes And a realtime registration database
123 projection machine to put the words of music up on the walls and also to show movies, power point projects ect.
124 Video Mixer/Editor
125 Porfessional Video Editting equipment - because of the limits to what I can do on my desktop computer.
126 I'm happy with what I have
127 Martin Intelligent Lights
128 LCD projector--easier to use for presentations
129 Power point, Because the kids always talk about thier schools so I know it effective and they like it.
130 having multimedia equipment would enhance our worship service
131 video projector or power point so everyone could see on a projector instead of small t.v.
132 Rear projection for drama backgrous
133 dvd burner....eaasier to make video footage for powerpoint
134 Moveable lights
135 not sure
136 computer/tv setup I want to be able to do power point
137 viewer for computer presentations (power point)
138 Video Projector; DVD Burner; like to produce & show own videos to large group of kids
139 a 67 inch flat plasma
140 cd player. so I can show films to the kids
141 PowerPoint - it would assist our sound techs
142 Power Point because it would keep there attention and better illustrate what I want them to learn through this method
143 video projector - to be able to show power point, video, dvd, live feed, etc.
144 I am using everything that I desire for the stage our team is currently at.
145 Live camera feed of service
146 More video editing. It would allow us to integrate live dramas and DVD video. It would also allow us to film and edit children dramas.
147 More with the multi-media
148 new updated video projector more lumis or pixels
149 We will soon be implementing a projection screen for videos and music (DVD with motions/words).
150 Video Projector With a video projector I could make children's church a lot more fun and excting for the kids.
151 green screen (soon)
152 video mixer/editor -- to make our own sharp video presentations rather than use another curriculum's
153 Sound System
154 Don't really have a wish.
155 dvd because of the visual effects
156 video editing software and equipment. We make and use lots of video, but have to edit it the old-fashioned (time-consuming) way. The new digital editing cameras and software would be wonderful to have.
157 Video Camera, to record services for kids who are absent.
158 Computer animation. Showing the main point or topic in an engaging manner effective to a wide age range of children.
159 digital video camera - create music videos and curriculm support videos
160 video
161 dvd - kids are drawn to it
162 instant video relay of service
163 Use all I need.
164 Video projector
165 Intelligent Lighting because we share facilities with other ministries, and it would allow to create atmosphere without a lot of set up and tear down
166 Power point It gives more versitility
167 Song Select...it's better than PowerPoint when it comes to worshipping with the children.
168 Don't know.
169 Overhead projector
170 lighting-would add good ambiance
171 Advanced Lighting, excitement and mood
172 A microphone I don't have to hold that is reliable so I can be more free
173 Overhead Projector... should have it in place by April 1st!
174 Video Projector; To be able to use power point presentations, video, live video, multi media
175 projection unit, bigger screen than a tv
176 Either DVD burner or software to allow DVD clips to be embedded into Power Point presentations, rather than jumping from DVD player to PPT and vice versa when both media are necessary for the lesson.
177 Christian broadcasting; to use programs relative to different age groups
178 computer/video
179 Animation, because I could tailor make cartoons to fit the needs of my ministry and not just rely on what's out there.
180 Desktop computer specifically with software for attendance tracking, follow-up, children/parent information, etc. Good graphics capability would be a nice plus, too.
181 more power point, i don't know how yet to use it, it would be captivating to my children
182 digital video camera, because there are so many things that you can video that will help the kids learn about God.
183 larger TV screen for veiwing
184 Cooler Lighting
185 Multiple Video Projectors More Info For the Kids
186 Computer generated animatronics (like sim city does bible story skits that I draft), then show on tv/video screen via computer.
187 Live feed video...so that the kids in the back could see what's going on up front better.
188 cohesive, automated check-in/database/followup/photo system
189 Video editting system. Better communication, teaching support and kids videos.
190 MediaShout or some other song projection software for worship.
191 rear projection, better stage viewing
192 Multimedia Presentations
193 N/A
194 Live Video Feed - I just think kids like to see themselves on the screen.
195 live video
196 stage lighting. We want a kids theater, but mostly have a big room.
197 intel lighting, brings a new dimension to atmosphere
198 PowerPoint - reaches more senses than just auditory; kids are very visual; can utilize photos, graphics
199 Video Projector and computer. You could show the children different aspects of things. You could prepare it before hand and use it as visuals. It would help to get the point across. Because you would use more of your senses.
200 light shows - cause' they're awesome
201 powerpoint
202 laptop / powerpoint presentations
203 Professional T.v. Camera
204 POWER POINT TO HELP GIVE VISUAL AID
205 Pretty much have it all
206 Laptop, to be able to project multimedia in a much quicker and easier format than using and overhead projector
207 lap top computer-so I can work on church stuff at my secular job
208 n/a
209 Multimedia - unlimited possibilities.
210 all different lights, make it more captavating and cathchy for the kids
211 Video projector: It would bring the videos up to the display and quality that would help them to be much more effective tool than a TV.
212 I would like to have access to a recording studio
213 power point projector, to present pictures, lessons, memory verses and announcements
214 Power Point
215 Top quality video projection system
216 Video mixing/editing equipment. Kids are much more enthusiastic about watching a video than the live presentation.
217 better projector - current one is old and not sharp enough (poor color, clarity, etc.)
218 Color digital signboard. Great way of commmunicating with kids and the community
219 power point/video projector, I would love to use these to show pictures of the children of the church to the congregation and to the children themselves
220 ?
221 More video clips, further drive home the thought or point.
222 Video Projector with computer hook up for power point presentations.
223 I wish we had a better computer in the children's center because I could do so much more with power point presentaitons and video playback if the computer was fast enough to support it.
224 helicopter, we already use everything else :)
225 permanent sound system in children's ministry room. We have access to a microphone and small speaker but it is inadequate. A sound system would save my voice and allow the children to be heard when reading, doing skits, etc.
226 laptop computer so I could use PowerPoint in Kids' Church and for teacher training
227 More stage lighting, projection screen vs. plasma screen tv's - the projection is crisper and presentations look better.
228 DVD+-RW - more versitile
229 PDA with a link to church database
230 Better quality DVD's of music videos to worship too.
231 sound system
232 MP3 player, so we could access music quickly.
233 laptop computer: portability of everything on computer from one ministry location to another
234 IMAG This would enhance the excitement factor for kids to see themselves on the big screen
235 video toaster ... great video effects
236 Power point and video projector. It would simplify so much and cut down on the supplies I have to take in each week.
237 Blue Screen - would allow for greater use of imagination and help bring The Bible to life for the kids
238 Overhead projector and screen
239 Projector and screen. So that I could show stuff on a larger scale.
240 stage lighting so we could enhance the service
241 Nice, spiffy hi-def miniDV camcorder.
242 live video
243 MP3 Player - It would allow for easier mixing of music in a more rapid fashion. Dead time is killer...
244 a real media dept
245 A new projection system with greater clarity in the visual images
246 Whatever it takes to make movies, spot announcements, series, etc.
247 Live Video Camera - to be able to focus on what is going on where all the kids could see.
248 Video camera and editing--to get kids more heavily involved in ministry and to be creative and think outside the box
249 PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM, BECAUSE WE DO THREE CHILDREN OUTREACHES PER YEAR AND THEY ARE ALL HELD OUTSIDE BECAUSE OF SPACE....AND TRYING TO BE HEARD GETS TOUGH AFTER A WHILE.
250 N/A
251 better use of video (editing)
252 Video Projector. Can see better
253 Video projector, our ceilings are too low
254 live video feed, kids are very visual
255 Video Editing. To tape kids during the week and show the the day in the life of somebody they know.
256 laptop
257 Video editor/mixer, it would make for some very eye-catching effects.
258 Video editor - it would mean I had someone to run it :-)...and the power of video and using people kids recognize
259 Interactive internet - so many resources out there but little emphasis on HOW to integrate them into ministry
260 Permanently mounted Video Projector, because we currently share one with other ministries and can only use it on special Sundays
261 Ipod - very convenient!
262 lighting - one of the next steps we are exploring to enhance our program
263 Digital Video We currently have no set up to capture live events & activities.
264 powerpoint
265 Our own av system. We use video projection alot and it would be great to be able to have more sound than just with the projector. But we move around in the facility, and don't have our own room to leave set up. That is in the works, though it may be several years away yet.
266 Live video feeds - To be used with object lessons/ special features for a "reporter on the scene"
267 powerpoint. can be used in lot of different ways.
268 sound system
269 Digital Signage System - have live feeds of what is going on in the rooms playing on monitors/plasmas along with ministry info and graphics relevant to current lessons and family news/topics. Keep kidz jazzed about what's coming up in the services as headed to their rooms also.
270 more interactive software that introduces Bible characters, places, events. As best as we can give the children a sense of being there.
271 lap top and media projector; preasentations, interactive games etc. catches kids attention, and looks attractive to them.
272 video editing equipment
273 stage lighting -- to add atmosphere and drama
274 Video Bacgrounds in Song Presentation
275 A back lit projector and screen. It would enable us to do some other things that we currently can't do. i.e. shadow plays
276 video editing equipment - I would love to produce our own multimedia experiences, using our kids and volunteers in the videos.
277 power point and multimedia, because every part of your ministry can be included in this area.
278 Overhead projector
279 digital video
280 live video Make Kids Church more interesting
281 I wish I had cordless mics for EVERYONE - puppets, singers etc.
282 live video cameras to project on screens
283 video recording/editing , so that we could produce our own music videos and teaching materials
284 Updated software for video presentations beyond power point to make it colorful, exciting, 3-D imaging, etc...
285 internet
286 Video projector. It is portable and the image is big enough for everyone to see.
287 I'd like to learn how to use power point because I feel it holds the children's attention and can be used on and off during minisiry time.
288 A better video projector, so that I could have a better output for the kids to see better with. Using 2 17" monitors mounted on the wall.
289 Cordless microphones - more able to interact
290 We wish our church would invest in a camera and editing software for children's ministry
291 projection system I could create more "stuff" on the computer to use in lessons and worship
292 Personal Computers for the kids
293 projector
294 at this point Idont know
295 Digital video camera - To show what's going on in CM and to use with the kids
296 Video projector
297 video editing/audio-mixing equipment. There is great potential in using video to supplement live teaching and focus the child's attention.
298 multimedia projector (powerpoint)
299 more video production, engagin to the generation
300 video projector
301 I would really like the ability to use Digital Video along with it's editing equipment to produce custom videos for our children's ministry. It's not so much that we don't have this technology now, but more that we don't have the adequate staffing to produce videos, nor the technical knowlege in our CM department to do so, without having to use other departments.
302 computers
303 I don't know why, but our stage is too far for the wireless remote mouse to communicate, so we have to rely on someone else to run our ppts.
304 multimedia
305 Live Video Editing Hardware for services
306 Regular use of a MiniDV camcorder bacause it opens up so many options
307 Apple lap top computer
308 iPod - quality of music, ease of use, and "coolness" effect Getting one once we get the money together.
309 don't know.
310 mounted projector, dvd player in our older children's worship setting - so that we didn't have to do set-up and take-down twice on Sundays (because of sharing space with others)
311 Video Editing....would enable us to create some of the curriuculm format that is currently on the market
312 video mixer. to streamline presentations and make it fun.
313 NA
314 computer
315 Stage (lighting, stadium seating, sound, etc)
316 projector for running the newest curriculum
317 computerized check in/ attendance technology
318 pda, help with organization
319 there isn't anything
320 Better Sound System
321 Video projector - would love to have the large screen experience for the kids
322 Stagelighting
323 video camera and volunteer to do it. I think kids like to see things that are now and real to them.
324 I wish I could incorporate more lighting. Our budget and space limits this greatly.
325 video recorder-I want to make stuff that will pertain specifically to my kids and our community instead of having to edit and adapt other people's materials.
326 Video Editing. No reason children's ministry can't be professional grade!
327 More computer software to make the presentation seamless
328 Live Video Feeds of service to remote monitors and or locations
329 Video projector
330 Laser Show - Wow effect upon entry.
331 Powerpoint - So much is available to create and already created in this context. We just don't have the setup for it yet.
332 digitial projector....for movies and powerpoint presentations

 

 
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