Our Media team took on something new last summer and not only did it help us grow within, but we were able to grow and invest in individuals outside our team as well! We started a Media Internship. This was not your normal go-get-coffee or make-copies type of internship, this was a hands-on and empower leadership type program! We had four developmental goals that the intern and paired mentor worked to achieve throughout their time with us; spiritual, personal, leadership and professional development. We took this baseline of goals, and the journey began!
We wanted them to gain knowledge in their craft as well as develop and grow in Christ! We held a camera clinic, led by Ryan Slaughter. This is where the interns learned the ins and outs on how to shoot “B” roll, lighting knowledge with a camera, how to capture baptisms, and all camera usage that we use on our team.
We also held an editing clinic for our interns. Matthew Martin gave instruction on how to edit videos that we use for weekend services.
We had a video shoot, where we interview and capture stories to be used in service, that they all participated in as well.
By the time the interns were done with these learning opportunities, we sent them off church site to direct, capture, and edit their own video shoot for an upcoming, big youth event. They did amazing!
Each of them learned a lot during their internship, but the best part about the program was the relationships we made and watching each of them grow, not only in their craft, but as leaders and individuals. Our daily devotions, lunch, dinners, and all the fun we had gave us a chance to invest and grow in someone else! Some of the interns enjoyed it so much they are still with us today! If you have an interest in media or video, we would love for you to apply for our internship! https://fotp.church/mediaintern/
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