Phil Cooke

Phil Cooke, Ph.D, is a filmmaker, media consultant, and founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles and Nashville. His latest book is “Church on Trial: How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis." Find out more at philcooke.com.

Hiring a Media Team – Where Do You Start?

I asked 5 highly respected and experienced communication and media leaders for their recommendations. Who would be the first 3 people you’d hire to begin a strong communications or media team?

Drones and Cable Cams in Worship

I’m all for innovation, but I think it’s time for a serious conversation about those drones and cable cams.

Bad Things Happen When Technology Gets Ahead of Strategy

While we get caught up in the latest mobile devices, software, social media applications and more, we often jump in before we’ve really thought it through. We always need a tech strategy.

Using Artificial Intelligence in the Church

I asked Will Chapman, the Online Minister at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, Texas, about his experience. Hopefully, it will give you a solid perspective for making the right decision about using Artificial Intelligence in the church.

Media Producers: You Can Avoid the Church Nightmare Before Christmas

Church-sponsored theatrical presentations often leave media producers weeping or screaming hysterically, promising never to do it again. But you can avoid the church Nightmare Before Christmas.

The Dangers of Being Future Blind

I’m describing Future Blind as, “The inability to see anything beyond the present. To be blind to what’s coming. A failure to anticipate the future.” Is that your church?

Is Live-Streaming Church Services Always a Good Idea?

There are times when live-streaming church services isn’t a good idea. In fact, I’ve seen a few live-streamed services that made me cringe.

Hiring Cheap? Not so Fast . . .

Sometimes, hiring cheap is the most expensive choice. The principle sounds wrong to some people, but it’s straightforward: You often save the most money by hiring the most expensive person.

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