Technology, Theology, & the Heart of Church Media Production| Interview with Will Chapman
Release Date: 04/01/2025
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info_outlineWhat does it take to thrive in church media ministry? Join Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com for an inspiring conversation with Will Chapman, Online Minister at Cottonwood Creek Church and seasoned media director. Gain valuable insights on church media leadership, team building, communication, and the use of AI for church teams that can help you build an impactful media ministry within your church.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
âś… Bridging the gap between pastors and media teams for better communication
âś… Building and training a volunteer media team (why students make the best camera operators!)
✅ Maximizing church technology—from lighting design to AI in media production
✅ Theology meets creativity—how to align your media work with your calling
âś… The secret to growing a media ministry (hint: it starts with stewardship and trust)
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*More About This Episode* Technology, Theology, & the Heart of Church Media Production| Interview with Will Chapman
Will Chapman is the Online Minister at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX, where he has filled multiple roles over the past 21 years in media and AVL, among others. He is also a contributing writer for ChurchProduction.com, writing articles about AVL and issues that affect the church and media ministry. In addition to this, Will is a speaker and workshop leader and has spoken at the Church Facilities Expo, SALT Conference, Capture Summit, Metro Media and Communications Association Conference, and National Religious Broadcasters Convention.
Will graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Business Management and Management Information Systems. He also graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages. In addition to his formal education, Will is also a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the Maxwell Leadership Group. He enjoys playing keys in bands and smoking Texas-style BBQ.
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