Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

Images

One thing that we value in our worship services is quality visual media. We don't just use video projection for our songs. We use it for announcements, communion and offering, and to highlight points throughout the sermon. There's almost nothing in our service that doesn't tie in to something on our projection screen.

That's not an accident. It's intentional. And here's why. (Thanks to Mark Batterson for highlighting this study on his blog.)

According to neurological research, the brain is able to process print on a page at a rate of approximately one hundred bits per second. But the brain can process a picture at approximately one billion bits per second. Mathematically speaking, a picture is literally worth ten million words!

Images are important because of the way the brain processes information. The brain recognizes and remembers shapes first, colors second and content third. It is the sequence of cognition.

We don't just want our worship experiences to be memorable. We want them to be unforgettable. Image projection is just one way we hope to increase the take-home for everyone in attendance.