Across Montana 2010 is about Montana Southern Baptists living like missionaries on our mission field. As we pray for the lost, share the Gospel with those who need to know Jesus, invite them to church, worship with them and then follow up with all who respond to our invitation, we are being the missionaries God calls us to be.

In September, the theme of the 2010 Baker State Missions emphasis will be “We are the Missionaries!” We want to tell the story of what God is doing through His Church in Montana via pictures and video. Therefore, we ask that each local congregation film your Across Montana 2010 activities to share with the broader MTSBC audience.

 Filming Coordinator Tasks

Pastor, enlist a filming coordinator for your church. Seek out someone who already knows photography and/or videography and can organize this effort. The filming coordinator should be able to complete the following tasks:

1. Coordinate filming of Across Montana 2010 in your church. We want to hear and see the story of what God is doing across Montana. Your church’s participation is a vital part of the state-wide story.
   
   

2. Let God direct the filming effort. How is God leading your church to tell her story?  The coordinator will spend time seeking specific direction from the Lord.

Consider telling the story from the perspective of every generational group in the congregation—preschoolers, children, youth, collegians and young adults, median adults, and senior adults. Take time to schedule interviews as well as activities.

3. Enlist helpers to assist in filming activities. A film crew can be invaluable, as a variety of activities may be occurring simultaneously. Also, having both digital and video media allows greater opportunity for sharing your story with various audiences.
   
   

4. Begin in March to plan for the August initiative. March 4-6, 2010 at MPact Montana in Helena, the MTSBC will offer training for filming coordinators, photographers, and videographers. Your church’s film crew is encouraged to attend.

In early April, the coordinator will begin organizing and assigning his/her photographers and videographers for the filming schedule. They will use the four months between April and the kick-off in August (August 15) to prepare.