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Avoid Penalties of Super Bowl Copyright Infringement

2012-01-25T20:29:40Z

One of America’s most sacred holidays is fast approaching. The 46th National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl® is less than two weeks away and many churches are preparing for one of their biggest evangelistic opportunities of the year. The Super Bowl® has the largest economic impact of any regular human event with literally every demographic engaged in [...]

Counting the Cost for Churches in the Business of Creativity

2012-01-20T20:14:43Z

This guest blog is by Stephen Brewster. It is the second of a two-part series on Church in the Business of Creativity. Stephen is the Creative Arts Pastor at Cross Point Community Church.. Passionate about creativity, leadership, church and how those live together. Dad and husband. Follow Stephen on Twitter at @b_rewster. If as the [...]

Creativity in Churches Birthed Out of Their Mission

2012-01-19T16:04:14Z

This guest blog is by Stephen Brewster. Stephen is the Creative Arts Pastor at Cross Point Community Church.. Passionate about creativity, leadership, church and how those live together. Dad and husband. Follow Stephen on Twitter at @b_rewster. Should the Church be in the business of creativity? Absolutely. God is the master Creator. He created the [...]

Copyright Compliance Vs. Creative Freedom

2012-01-16T21:37:01Z

This is the third in a three-part series by Rich Kirkpatrick on the dynamics of churches honoring copyrights. Rich Kirkpatrick is a writer, speaker and creative leader. He blogs at RKWeblog.com and hosts a podcast about worship WorshipMythbusters.com. Often I hear (and even have thought myself) how restricting it is to creativity to go through [...]

How Can Budget-Challenged Churches Honor Copyrights?

2012-01-11T20:46:52Z

This is the second in a three-part series by Rich Kirkpatrick on the dynamics of churches honoring copyrights. Rich Kirkpatrick is a writer, speaker and creative leader. He blogs at RKWeblog.com and hosts a podcast about worship WorshipMythbusters.com. As a 19-year old young adult, it seemed like I could buy pizza and enjoy friends while [...]

Copyright Perspective: View from Both Sides of the Table

2012-01-09T23:43:48Z

Rich Kirkpatrick is a writer, speaker and creative leader. He blogs at RKWeblog.com and hosts a podcast about worship WorshipMythbusters.com. I confess, as a creative person, the mundane and repeated details seem to get in the way. Some detail is better procrastinated, or so I thought. I used to think copyright management was one of [...]

Wake-up Call for Churches & Politicians

2012-01-06T22:55:25Z

What do churches and politicians have in common? They both had startling wake-up calls last year regarding copyright infringement. At least two churches were sued in 2011 (one for $3 million) for allegedly featuring copyrighted music on original videos and broadcasts without permission. Former FL Gov. Charlie Crist and CA Senatorial candidate Chuck DeVore (in [...]

The Copyright Compliance Report Card

2012-01-04T21:39:47Z

Say the words “Copyright Compliance” and many church leaders want to change the subject and look for the nearest exit! Churches want to honor copyrights, but it can be a very intimidating and scary prospect. When I visit churches and teach about copyright issues, pastors and leaders often say it feels overwhelming and confusing. I [...]

Announcing LifeWay Worship Track Streaming License

2011-12-08T18:29:54Z

Wrapped up just in time for church Christmas programs, Christian Copyright Solutions announces the launch of the new LifeWay Worship Track streaming license as an add-on to the WORSHIPcast license. The new blanket license allows churches and ministries to stream an extensive list of 1,200 sound recording tracks from LifeWay Worshipfor one low annual fee [...]

Smaller Churches Can’t Fly Under the Radar on Copyright Lawsuits

2011-11-23T18:41:08Z

“Why is it important for churches to honor copyrights?” This is a vital question for church leaders who set policies and procedures regarding their copyright compliance. I’m always a little stunned to hear someone counter with, “How many churches have been sued for copyright infringement?” In other words, what’s the chance of us getting [...]