Introduction

A HISTORY OF MEDIA AND MEDIA DELIVERY

To understand how the world of audio/visual affects our worship today, I believe we need to first look at the history of media and the delivery process of both Worship and the Gospel message.

Many people will make the argument that the church does not need sound, lighting, video systems and drama. They will argue this principle on many grounds. But I believe we can look back in history and learn how worship (including Biblical teaching practices) have evolved and see clearly how media is a key component for the church of today.

Although this book is not about drama, it is interesting to note that drama has been vastly used as a vehicle for religious expression – people were looking for ways ...

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