Vine is a a mobile service that lets you create and share short six second looping videos.
Most videos are a little quirky, but there are many ways to use this app in ministry and missions:
1. Praise Team Rehearsal
It’s always good to show what goes on at a rehearsal, but for most 6 seconds will be just enough to show the song set.
2. Show New tech equipment
When a new shiny piece of equipment arrives at your church it’s time to show people how it works by filming a series of 3 two second clips.
3. Behind the scenes with the tech team or pastoral staff
Any behind the scenes video is a hit, but a short video to show what happens behind the scenes will be viewed.
4. Promo for the weekend
How can you do a promo in six seconds? Here is a sample recipe: Show the sermon graphic and tell them why they should attend.
5. What to expect when attending
This is a great video for your first-time guests, you can show parking, seating options and facilities.
6. A Day in the life of Pastor
Who doesn’t want to know what a pastor does during the day. Use vine to capture short clips of what you do.
7. Children’s Ministry Clips
Everyone loves looking at videos of children. You can show having fun, making sounds and faces, and anything is possible here.
Vine shouldn’t be used to attempt to get an entire message across, but it should be used as a conversation starter and get people curious about your ministry. If used creatively vine will spur curiosity that will hopefully turn to a visit to your church.
Here’s a great example of Vine being used for mission trips, too!
How do you use vine?
Have you used it for ministry at your church?
Brenda Rick Smith says
I’m really intrigued by Vine and the possibilities for storytelling.
Here’s another use I just thought of:
My church is building a new sanctuary. A daily Vine showing progress throughout the day would be a really cool way to keep folks connected to the project.
And another: a lot of churches are doing VBS right now. How about Vines of craft projects coming together or other activities? Could be fun!
Chip Dizárd says
That’s awesome Brenda. There are so many useful things we can do with Vine in ministry. I could have added about 10 more, but these are excellent!
Rob says
I’ve read many things about Vine, but now that Instagram has video it will be interesting to see what happens.
Chip Dizárd says
Indeed it will. Exciting times for all in tech!