Communication/Media Ministries

Ongoing Local Events

2025 Quarter 1 Training Dates

January (Announcer: Heber)
- 3rd - 4th:
  - Christian training on Mixer
  - Marcus training on Presentation (PC1)
  - Jorren training on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
- 10th - 11th:
  - Christian training on Mixer
  - Marcus training on Presentation (PC1)
  - Jorren training on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
- 17th - 18th:
  - Jorren assigned on Mixer
  - Alex training on Presentation (PC1)
  - Christian assigned on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
- 24th - 25th:
  - Christian training on Mixer & Presentation (PC1)
  - Jorren training on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras

- February (Announcer: Marina)
  - 31st - 1st:
    - Alex training on Mixer
    - Marcus training on Presentation (PC1)
    - Christian assigned on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
  - 7th - 8th:
    - Alex training on Mixer
    - Marcus training on Presentation (PC1)
    - Jorren training on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
  - 14th - 15th:
    - Marcus training on Mixer
    - Alex training on Presentation (PC1)
    - Christian training on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
  - 21st - 22nd:
    - Marcus training on Mixer
    - Alex training on Presentation (PC1)
    - Jorren training on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras

- March (Announcer: Tashika)
  - 28th - 1st:
    - Johannah training Mixer & Presentation (PC1)
    - Christian assigned on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
  - 7th - 8th:
    - Johannah training on Mixer
    - Marcus training on Presentation (PC1)
    - Jorren training on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
  - 14th - 15th:
    - Marcus training on Mixer
    - Alex assigned on Presentation (PC1)
    - Christian assigned on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
  - 21st - 22nd:
    - Johannah training on Mixer & Presentation (PC1)
    - Jorren training on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras
  - 28th - 29th:
    - Marcus training on Mixer
    - Alex assigned on Presentation (PC1)
    - Christian assigned on Live Stream (PC2) & Cameras

Media sub-departments:

Digital Mixer
- turning on house speakers, stage monitors, mixer, projectors & TV
- setting up mic stands, wireless mics, lights & in-ear monitors for musicians
- sound checking before going live
Presentation/Visuals (PC1)
- loading up presentation software
- uploading presentation slides
- track presentation progress during service
- projection of bible verses throughout sermon with presentation software
Live Stream/Pro Presenter (PC2)
- loading up ATEM & PTZ software
- setting up YouTube live stream
- tracking live stream analytics
- responding to live chat during live stream
ATEM/Cameras
- turning on cameras, tv monitor, camera controller & production switcher
- loading up presets for ATEM
- setting up camera shots before and during live stream
Photography
- taking pictures of special services and events for use to our website & social media
- selecting and editing pictures for final destination use
- proper picture storing in corresponding folder
Announcer
- connecting with all departments for any upcoming announcements
- creating announcement slides for segment
- adding slides to service presentation file
- typing & printing announcement script for segment
- carrying out announcements during announcement segment
Social Media & Website
- selecting, editing & uploading content to social media & website
- updating content on church website
- brainstorming ideas, & developing innovating video content

New Updates!

(01/03) Media training is no longer voluntary but required. If you can't make it, please text media leaders of such absence
(01/17) Any team member(s) assigned to a sub-department is not required to come for training Friday nights
(01/17) All team members active in Sabbath service must carry radio headsets for the complete duration of the service and don't forget to clean headsets after every use

Reminders

Training dates are constantly being updated and posted here
If you're not training, please be mindful of whoever is training or assigned with a sub-department during a service program so we're not in their way or become a distraction
If your availability changes for the media department, please contact leaders to make changes accordingly
Training label definitions:
- Training: team members will be trained by department leaders or by fellow team member with an assigned level in such sub-department until trainee has completed certain amount of training.
- Assigned: team members that have completed certain amount of training will have this label to indicate they will take charge of a sub-department on their own with little to no help during a regular service program.
- Announcer: a volunteer team member will take on the announcement segment each Sabbath morning for an entire month. A script will be provided to ease of presentation.

Upcoming Local Events

Quarter 2 Media Team Meeting
- Date to be confirmed
- We'll discuss the following topics:
  - new sub-departments are being created, and we are looking for team members interested in learning how to manage our church website along with learning how to create & edit videos for our social media platforms
  - we need the availability dates for each member for Quarter 2 (April, May, June 2025)
  - start discussing & planning fund raiser event 1 out of 3 for 2025
  - reflect on training so far for each member
  - open mic for any suggestions, comments or ideas

Church Official Portrait Day
- date to be confirm
Food Fundraising Event
- date to be confirm
Family Portrait Fundraising Event
- date to be confirm
7 Day Media Seminar Training
- dates to be confirm

Upcoming NJ Conference Events

No available programs/events at this time.

Resource Guides (coming soon)

Mixer Guide

Presentation Guide

Live Stream Guide

Camera Guide

Media Gallery

Resource Links

Share and Upload Your Pictures/Videos Here (Google Drive)

Share & Upload Your Pictures/Videos Here (Google Photos)

Laurelwood YouTube Channel

Laurelwood Instagram Profile

Laurelwood Facebook Page

Laurelwood Facebook Profile

Laurelwood Youth Ministries Facebook Group

Laurelwood Personal Ministries Facebook Group

Laurelwood Women's Ministries Facebook Group

Laurelwood Pathfinders Club Facebook Group

Laurelwood Adventurer Club Facebook Group

Laurelwood Community Services Facebook Group

Laurelwood Google Business Page

Laurelwood Google Review Request

About Laurelwood Media Ministries

Our Mission

The Adventist Media Ministries exists to proclaim the everlasting gospel of Christ, using available channels in our time whether it's a web page on the internet or social media platforms. All efforts must be made in paving the way and leading people to accept Jesus as their personal Savior while nurturing them in preparation for His soon return. We support the Gospel Mission through technology ministries. Our core values are, “Trust in God, Ministry through Service, Integrity, and Visionary Solutions.”

How We Serve

Each week we share our Sabbath service to the world whether that's on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page, our goal is to be part of the great commission given by Jesus Christ himself, "...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15 KJV)

Leadership & Team Development

Living in the 21st Century with the advancements of technology can have its benefits but it can also be extremely easy to lose focus on the ultimate goal, that being the spread of the gospel and our own personal spirituality. That is why all efforts and initiatives done by the Laurelwood Adventist Media Ministry leaders and team members must have Christ at its core with every action they take. This way we ensure that not only our intentions are in check but also our purpose in every step we take while serving in the Media Ministry.

Achievement & Goals

This past year we have worked very diligently in upgrading not only the hardware and software we use every week but also rebuilding and constructing strong channels for which you, the viewer, can be reached and connect with us. These things are always easier said than done but they are possible if true passion and love for the gospel is what's driving us all.

We have a long way to go with the number of goals we'd like to achieve for this term of 2024-2025. With the blessing of God and the help of our viewers and local church members, we genuinely believe we can get there. And although donations are always welcomed, the leaders of the Laurelwood Media Ministries believe that hard work does pays off. That is why we'll be creating innovative fundraising events to help us get to where we'd like to be. We hope that you can be part of this movement one way or another and that you stay with us through this journey so that you too can enjoy the blessings that will rain from above.