Planning Visuals in a Multi-Site Church with Manny Melendez

Show Notes

In this episode of The Kids Church Visuals Show, Sheik Mozart interviews Manny Melendez from Radiant Church in Colorado Springs about managing visuals across multiple church campuses in a multi-site church.

First, Manny shares his journey to kids ministry. Then, he discusses the challenges of transitioning from a single-site to a multi-site church model. Additionally, he explains how he adapted his leadership style from being the main stage presence to empowering campus leaders.

Moreover, Manny offers valuable insights about the importance of visuals in creating engaging environments for kids. Specifically, he emphasizes how intentional visual elements can set expectations and create atmosphere even before a word is spoken. He shares practical examples from Radiant Church, including their creative use of murals and physical elements like a gondola installation.

The conversation also covers the balance between maintaining consistency across campuses while allowing for individual personality. Finally, Manny discusses the future of children’s ministry media, touching on emerging technologies like VR and AI while emphasizing the timeless importance of human connection.

Whether you’re running a mega-church or a small ministry, this episode offers practical tips for using visuals effectively in children’s ministry. Plus, it provides insights into managing media resources across multiple locations while maintaining a unified message and vision.

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