At one small church where I was the music director, we had amazing lighting. A volunteer who had college production experience with stage lighting was able to work miracles with our tiny budget. Dig around, you never know what talents are hidden in your congregation. Here are a few articles to get your creative juices flowing:
Your Guide to Church Stage Lighting.
Stage Lighting—Shadows on Faces
How to Get Started With Basic Stage Lighting at Your Church
Proper Lighting and Why It Is Imperative in Getting Your Message to the Congregation
The Benefits of LED Lighting (You’ll find lots of articles and ideas at this awesome website!)
For two more tips to help your small-budget church get big-budget results, click here and here.