“ The messages we receive through these videos are truly inspiring to my heart as people leave their testimony of how the music brought them back to God .”
William Blair
Michael Metz ( Media Director & Product Manager ):
I have been The Collingsworth Family Product Manager since 2014 . I manage CDs , DVDs , T-shirts , books , and inventories and set up the merchandise displays at our concert venues . My responsibilities start before we go out on tour . During the weeks leading up to a tour , I order all the necessary products and merchandise we will be selling . I make sure our warehouse is stocked and the buses and trailers are loaded . While on tour , it is my responsibility to help the crew load in all production equipment . After load-in , I typically set up our merchandise display and ensure we have enough inventory in the venue for sales that night . Once the merchandise is ready to go , I move on to my second job .
My second job for The Collingsworth Family is Media Director . I ’ m responsible for setting up and running our video gear . Setup includes patching into a venue ’ s video system ( projection , video wall , etc .); assisting in the set up of our video wall ; and setting up the camera we use for piano shots , the stage display , and the video equipment that runs it all . Once everything is ready for the concert , it is usually time for dinner and showers . During the concert , I run all the content seen on the video wall and screens , including videos , lyrics , pictures , and pre-concert advertisements . When the concert ends , it ’ s time to undo everything we did earlier in the day and pack up all the gear . After getting everything loaded into the trailers , it ’ s time to get some sleep .
People like to ask us , “ Do you like what you do ? It sounds exhausting .” The answer is yes to both . Although it can be exhausting , I love what I do . I enjoy learning about technology , especially when it comes to video , so being able to work with it daily makes my job fun . The thing I love most is that I get to be a small part of a meaningful ministry that spreads Jesus wherever we go . We get the awesome responsibility of encouraging and telling others what Jesus can do for them through songs and the different aspects of our ministry . There is nothing more fulfilling than doing what you know God has called you to do !
BACKSTAGE DURING A CHRISTMAS CONCERT
HUGS WITH MOM BEFORE SHOWTIME
From left to right : Phillip , Noah , Phil
From left to right : Theo , Courtney
28 THE RENEWANATION REVIEW