This season of COVID-19 has impacted many organizations, especially the way we communicate with each other. Four months ago, many of us didn’t know what Zoom was (a children’s show in the 70’s?). Most of us would never choose to “do church” in our living rooms, the way we do now. But this ability to gather online allows some of us to attend more often or even give church a try.

These realities encouraged Foothills leaders to reconsider the ways we fulfill our mission to Glorify God, Make Disciples, and Reflect God's Love. We recognize we need to make our church services and activities more accessible for people who can't always make it into the church building. The focus of our mission remains the same, but the way we carry it out is expanding.

In order to support this new ministry, Foothills Church is creating a Video Communications Ministry Team. The purpose of this team has three components:
• Livestream the church service each week (operating cameras, the video switcher and hosting livestream chats).
• Livestream other church events that are beneficial to the church body (seminars, Sunday school classes).
• Create informational and educational video content for the church website.

If you would like to be part of a group that will 1) meet the needs of the Foothills community and 2) cast the message of God’s love to the greater Stayton community, then I want to hear from you. Prior experience is not necessary; training will be provided. I have been a video production professional for over 25 years and have taught several related courses over those years. I’m excited for the opportunity to equip believers with the skills necessary for our new outreach ministry. If this sounds like a team you would like to serve on, please contact me at david@foothillsstayton.org.

David McGinnis
Director of Video Communications