Creative Tides

Creative Tides Worship & Creative Arts Ministry within the Church is a unique ministry, requiring many niche and particular skills in tandem with a humble, servant heart.

Empowering creativity to flow within the Church and ripple out to the local community by curating accessible, expert-level resources and building church-to-church partnerships. In this way, this ministry is unlike any other ministry or job and thus, can sometimes feel very isolating, confusing, or frustrating with a "sink or swim" pressure put on both those serving and those leading. We believe th

at there is knowledge and expertise among those within our local community and therefore, Creative Tides Ministry exists to build church-to-church partnerships and resource creatives in an affordable and attainable way, capitalizing on the "experts" in our own churches and community. This partnership provides a network of support, friendships, and sustainability in a ministry that once felt isolating. As resources and expertise are shared, our hope is that these skills would ripple outside the Church walls and contribute to the community. The skills honed and crafted with excellence will contribute to a thriving, local economy; the relationships forged from shared commonality and interest will develop trust and opportunity for evangelistic impact and sharing of the Gospel, outside the church walls.

NOW AVAILABLE 🎧How can worship technology help... or hurt your church?In this episode of the Creative Tides Podcast, we ...
05/29/2026

NOW AVAILABLE 🎧

How can worship technology help... or hurt your church?

In this episode of the Creative Tides Podcast, we sit down with Matt McCoy, President of CCLI and founder of Loop Community, to talk about the evolution of worship technology, tracks and playback, creativity in the local church, and how churches can use technology without losing authenticity.

Matt also previously served as President of WorshipTools and Sunday Sounds, helping develop tools used by churches and worship teams around the world.

From pioneering tracks in worship to building technology now used by more than 100,000 churches worldwide, Matt shares practical insight for worship leaders, musicians, tech directors, and creatives navigating the modern church landscape.

If you serve on a worship or production team, this conversation is for you.

Now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

05/28/2026

Why do some shots instantly feel cinematic? 🎥

In this clip from our Cinematic Storytelling: Videography Workshop, filmmaker Daniel Hurst breaks down powerful composition techniques like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to help you create more engaging and professional looking shots.

Small changes in composition can completely transform the way your audience experiences your story.

Watch the full workshop now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

05/26/2026

Most cinematic lighting doesn’t come from a perfect 3-point setup. 🎥💡

In this clip from our Cinematic Storytelling: Videography Workshop, filmmaker Daniel Hurst explains how practical and motivated lighting can instantly make your videos feel more cinematic, immersive, and natural.

Learn how to shape light with intention, use the environment to your advantage, and create film-like visuals without overcomplicating your setup.

Watch the full workshop now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

05/26/2026

COMING SOON 🎧

What happens when the guy who helped pioneer tracks in church worship sits down to talk about the future of worship technology, creativity, and the local church?

In this upcoming episode of the Creative Tides Podcast, we sit down with Matt McCoy, President of CCLI and founder of Loop Community.

From launching Loop Community to helping over 100,000 churches worldwide use tracks, multitracks, and playback technology, Matt has shaped modern worship culture in a massive way.

In this conversation, we talk about:
• the evolution of worship technology
• using tracks and playback in live worship
• building tools for churches of every size
• creativity, leadership, and innovation
• the future of worship teams and church tech

This is a conversation worship leaders, musicians, tech directors, and creatives will not want to miss.

Full episode coming Friday, May 29 đź‘€

05/23/2026

Think camera settings are confusing? 🎥

In this quick clip from our Cinematic Storytelling: Videography Workshop, filmmaker Daniel Hurst breaks down camera settings in 60 seconds so you can start shooting more cinematic footage with confidence.

Learn how to better control your image, improve your shots, and stop guessing when you pick up your camera.

Watch the full workshop now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Want to make your videos look more cinematic? 🎥Our latest Creative Tides Workshop with filmmaker Daniel Hurst is now ava...
05/19/2026

Want to make your videos look more cinematic? 🎥

Our latest Creative Tides Workshop with filmmaker Daniel Hurst is now available in full on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Daniel shares practical insights from years of experience filming commercials, documentaries, movie b roll, and building creative businesses while breaking down how to take your storytelling to the cinematic level through camera technique, lighting, composition, and intentional filmmaking.

Whether you are a filmmaker, content creator, church creative, or simply wanting to create better videos, this session is packed with tools to help your content stand out.

Watch or listen now.

04/21/2026

Ready to take your video production from “good enough” to cinematic?

Join us for a hands-on videography workshop designed for creatives, church teams, and storytellers who want to elevate their content—no matter your starting point. We’ll break down the essentials of creating professional, cinematic video from the ground up, including camera settings, lens choices, lighting techniques, audio capture, and how to shoot intentional, compelling b-roll. This isn’t just theory—you’ll learn practical, real-world techniques you can immediately apply to testimony videos, social content, and promotional pieces.

Register now and start creating videos that capture attention and tell better stories.

Most people don’t need better gear… they need better direction.If your videos feel dull, inconsistent, or just not hitti...
04/15/2026

Most people don’t need better gear… they need better direction.

If your videos feel dull, inconsistent, or just not hitting the level you want, we've got a workshop for you!

We’re hosting a hands-on videography workshop where an industry professional will show you how to:
• shoot footage that actually looks polished
• use lighting to your advantage (not fight it)
• capture audio that keeps people watching
• create videos that *feel* intentional and engaging

No matter your starting point—phone, camera, beginner, experienced—you’ll leave knowing the next steps to level up your content.

This workshop is completely FREE, but make sure to reserve your spot!

Tag someone who needs this or share to your story so you don’t miss it 👇

04/09/2026

What you bring into your songwriting session matters more than you think.

At our Creative Tides Songwriting Workshop, we talked about the tools that actually help you write better songs, not just how to write songs faster.

From voice memos to capture ideas in the moment, to using your Bible and commentaries for deeper lyrical truth, to researching language, themes, and phrasing… great songwriting isn’t just inspiration, it’s intention.

Don’t limit yourself to just a guitar and a blank page. Build a toolkit that fuels creativity, sharpens your message, and helps you say what you actually mean.

Better inputs lead to better songs.

Save this for your next writing session 🎶

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