Martus Solutions delivers:

• A different approach
• A conceptual plan
• A comprehensive budget
• Help developing a multi-media communications ministry
• Guidance in making media work for your local church

Training & follow-through Today, everything we do involves some type of sight or sound-oriented presentation. That's what grabs our attention. If you're thinking about integrating multimedia tools into your church's worship services or improving/upgrading your current system, you might be asking, "What is integrated media anyway?"

Integrated media is the use of audio, lighting and video imagery in a dramatic and interactive way to enhance worship with the result that the congregation becomes more involved in the service.

What specifically will you budget for?

A typical system consists of three components:

1. The audio system, including a mixing console, sources (instruments, microphones, effects gear, signal processors), amplifiers and speakers capable of handling the demands of the service.

2. The video system, including a screen (front or rear application), sources (DVD, video, cameras, etc.), switching or control equipment and one or more projectors. You may also need additional equipment to manage the video feed(s) depending on the complexity and ultimate use of the program material. Examples of reuse would include streaming video on your website, a DVD ministry or broadcasting on a local TV station or network. Video systems Integration in a traditional space is one of the biggest challenges facing a small to mid-size church wishing to grow.

3. The lighting system includes a lighting console, dimmers and an assortment of lighting instruments. The system involves not just lights, color variations, intensity and making the main attraction visible - it works with the other systems to create a worshipful atmosphere.

A great example of a Martus partnership is the one we have with Christian Heritage Church in Greer, SC. CHC is a small, but growing, church where a 40-year-old building with aging infrastructure was brought into the 21st century for a fraction of the cost of a new building.

Using integrated multimedia may represent a significant philosophical shift in the life of your church. We can help you introduce these concepts to your board, and congregation. Call us at 864.248.6525 or click "Contact" above to find out more about how Martus Solutions can help you as you grow your ministry.