Welcome to the Shift Worship blog, where we sit down with Mariah, Dale, and Nathan from the Shift Worship team to discuss their favorite collections, exciting releases from the past year, and a sneak peek into what’s in store for the future.

Top Collection: Easter Risen

This year, the largest holidays for Shift Worship were Easter and Christmas! Our producers created an immense amount of amazing media that many churches used in their services and events. In the video above, our team discusses some of the most popular collections of the year, emphasizing the significance of holiday-themed releases.

Easter Risen by Centerline New Media takes the spotlight, featuring four mini-movies, making it a mega-pack suitable for multiple Sundays or services during the Easter Season. Included in this collection are several pre-designed slides for Easter, Good Friday, Welcomes, closings, and communion. A unique feature of this collection is the different tones of the media included. Several of the designs have a lighter tone to them, representing the hope and love that Jesus created by dying for our sins. The other half of the collection shows darker tones, meant to express the sadness and seriousness of the ultimate sacrifice.

Pro tip: This collection is great for sharing the timeline and story of the crucifixion.

Included in the Easter Risen collection:

  • 4 Mini Movies
  • 47 Motion Backgrounds
  • 47 Still Backgrounds
  • 7 Social Media Graphics
  • 2 Countdowns
  • 4 Sermon Titles
  • + Several Editable files for Photoshop & After Effects

Second Top Collection: Silent Night

The Silent Night collection, also by Centerline New Media, is highlighted for its versatility, fitting seamlessly into the Advent and Christmas season. This collection places focus on the night of Jesus’s humble birth. Several backgrounds included the wise men traveling to bless the new baby, a mother’s caress, and parents traveling to safety to give birth to their baby boy. There are also plenty of media with candle-lit elements that make it the perfect media for sermons during the Advent season.

Included in the Silent Night Collection:

  • 6 Mini Movies
  • 42 Motion Backgrounds
  • 42 Still Backgrounds
  • 20 Social Media Graphics
  • 3 Countdowns
  • 1 Sermon Title
  • + Several Editable files for Photoshop & After Effects

Best Mini Movies

In the Shift Worship Tips video, Dale introduces the concept of mini movies, short films designed to enhance worship services. The top mini movie of 2023 was This Is Jesus, produced by Shift Worship. Jesus’s life on Earth is a humbling and inspiring story, showcasing the love of God and all that was endured during his time. His birth and sacrifice are beautiful shared in this compelling mini movie. Unique images, splashes of colors, text on screen, momentous music, and a strong voice encompass the journey of Jesus. The Holy Week Paint Collection fits perfectly with this mini movie, and both are great to sow during the Easter season.

Dale also showcases his favorite mini movie, Goodbye, by Hyper Pixels Media. While the title may seem to be an exist video, Goodbye is a welcome video that creatively encourages congregants to leave behind worldly concerns upon entering the church. Begin your service with this uplifting welcome video that will make visitors and members feel a part of the church family and show that with God they will find full forgiveness and peace beyond understanding.

This video video is set with monochrome scenes and colorful words on screen. There is also a voiceover that reads the words on the screen, combined with inspirational background music.

Cathedral Glass: A Favorite

In the video above, Dale kicks off the discussion by sharing his love for the Cathedral Glass collection. Released in the summer, this stained glass-inspired assortment captures the elegance and subtlety needed for a worship setting. Dale highlights the versatility of the motions, making them suitable for both song lyrics and stills. He also introduces a unique trivia countdown related to the Great Escape of the Bible, adding an extra layer of engagement for church services.

Included in the Cathedral Glass Collection:

  • 49 Motion Backgrounds
  • 49 Still Backgrounds
  • 3 Countdowns
  • 10 Social Media Graphics
  • 7 Sermon Titles
  • 3 Bulletins & Postcard
  • + Photoshop & After Effect Files

Beautiful Collection: Beautiful Day

Shift Worship Brand Manager, Mariah, then expresses her excitement about the Beautiful Day collection released in spring. As a big fan of calm and light colors, Mariah appreciates the kaleidoscope effect in this collection. The motions and stills in Beautiful Day evoke the calming ambiance of a sunset or sunrise, making it a perfect addition to worship services. She also highlights the inclusivity of the collection, offering three countdowns to cater to various service durations.

Included in the Beautiful Day Collection:

  • 29 Motion Backgrounds
  • 29 Still Backgrounds
  • 3 Countdowns
  • 10 Social Media Graphics
  • 7 Sermon Titles
  • 3 Bulletins & Postcards
  • + Photoshop & After Effect files

BIG Church Favorite

Special guest, Nathan, also shares his favorite collection, Epiphany Desert. Nathan enjoys that this collection can align with his church’s tradition of following the church calendar. Set to be used during the Epiphany season, this collection stands out for its subtle Earth Tones and quality design. Nathan appreciates the simplicity and meaningful depiction, especially in a key motion featuring the wise men discovering Christ for the first time.

Included in the Epiphany Desert Collection:

  • 6 Motions
  • 6 Stills
  • 1 Countdown
  • + Editable Files for Photoshop & After Effects

The Shift Worship team wraps up the discussion by sharing their expectations for the coming year. Dale anticipates more slow drone footage to meet the demand for serene visuals in larger church settings. Nathan looks forward to new releases aligned with the church calendar, from Advent to ordinary time. Mariah adds a personal touch, expressing her desire for natural footage of the Pacific Northwest to grace church slides.

We would like to remind readers that Shift Worship releases a new collection every week, sometimes even two! We also encourage feedback and would like to invite you to try Shift Worship for free with a 30-day trial. Shift Worship is grateful for the ongoing support and we look forward to sharing more inspiring content in the year ahead!

In conclusion, the Shift Worship team’s passion for enhancing worship experiences shines through as they share their favorites and aspirations for the future. Stay tuned for exciting releases and continuous innovation in the world of worship visuals!