February 16, 2009 | Media Missionary openings for September 2010

Are you wanting to get some practical experience between studies? Graduated, but not quite sure what to do next? Are you sensing that God is perhaps calling you to do something big—something that makes a difference to millions of people who need to hear the gospel?

LifeStyleTV is looking for a team of mission-minded young people who are willing to learn, and interested in reaching the masses with the gospel through media.

The Media Missionary program is designed to equip you to understand the Adventist message, and know how to package it through the TV media. You will learn and practice camera work and video editing, and be part of many real-life hands-on productions. You will be part of an active church life, with a strong emphasis on public and personal evangelism, including how to give Bible studies.

The program is open for students starting September 2010. Scholarships are available, but early application is encouraged as places are limited.

For over three years, LifeStyleTV has reached out to the Scandinavian people in a variety of ways: Satellite TV, Internet streaming and on-demand, public evangelism meetings, LifeStyleEXPOs as well as distributing DVDs and other resources.

If you sense the Lord calling you to become a Media Missionary, please contact us at mm [@] lifestyletv .se before May 31, 2010.

Media Missionary training program

Be part of an exciting TV-ministry reaching Scandinavia for Christ. Combine your soul-winning passion with hands-on training, and experience an unforgettable year in missions.

• Give a year in front-line missions

• Gain real-life media training in a TV-production environment

• Learn how to communicate the Adventist message effectively through media and one-to-one

Program overview
The Media Missionary training program is for young people who want to have a practical year in TV-production, and want to experience front-line missions. You will be part of a young professional team with a spiritual fellowship around the Word of God, and a passion for soul-winning.

The Media Missionary training program is an apprenticeship-style program, built around LifeStyleTV’s varied production schedule. The year is comprised of three parts: 1) Basic training in both media production and media evangelism; 2) Introductory training in all aspects of media ministry; 3) Specialty hands-on training in both studio camera operation and public evangelism, as well as one to two specialty areas.

Our goal for each student is to be able to produce attractive high-quality media productions, as well as to understand the Adventist message and how to communicate it effectively to people.We believe that content is most important, and that media is just a way to communicate and enhance a message.

Throughout the year you will be involved in the outreach program of the local church. This could include giving personal Bible studies, conducting public surveys, sharing your musical talents or being part of cooking schools, LifeStyleEXPOs and public mini-series.

Our vision is to see Media Missionaries completing their year, equipped as effective ambassadors for Christ, with: a closer walk with God, and a deeper passion for to win souls; effective skills and experience in media production; and great memories and new friendships to cherish for life.

Program content
The Media Missionary training program is project-based, where topics will be covered in segments around our TV production schedule. The program includes basic and introductory training, with placements in specialty areas. You will learn through hands-on training and mentoring from LifeStyleTV staff and guest experts, along-side internet-based classes and self-study.

BASIC TRAINING
Media production
• Introduction to TV production
• Ethics and morals for Christian TV
• Studio-type camera work
• Basic video editing
• Presentation skills – conducting effective screen-based presentations
• Basic skills – time management, team-building, decision-making, problem-solving, research and creative idea development
• Introduction to a Mac-based environment

Media evangelism
• Spiritual preparation – Bible boot camp, understanding the Adventist message, principles of self-supporting work, and how to share your faith and meet objections
• Learn how to study a Bible theme and how to share it with others • Evangelism cycle – Understanding an integrated approach to evangelism
• The Ambassadors Easter week: practical soul-winning and evangelism

INTRODUCTORY TRAINING IN MEDIA MINISTRY
Content production – sharing the message
• Program development – conceptualising, researching and organising content for programs
• Producing – communicating a Bible theme for a target audience
• Hosting and participating in TV shows TV production – capturing the message • Camera – in the field and documentary shooting
• Lighting – setting up lights effectively
• Audio – audio board and mic setup
• Directing – multi-camera productions
• Set design – designing, decorating and building sets

Post-production – message delivery
• Intermediate video editing – preparing programs for TV
• Graphics – creating graphics for TV
• Subtitling – working with translations Promotion – promoting the message
• Visual communication principles
• Advertising and marketing basics
• Photography – stills for promotions Media follow-up – nuturing interests
• Follow up leads – personal study with interests, leading people to decisions
• Viewer interaction – corresponding with viewers, leading viewers to decisions

SPECIALTY HANDS-ON TRAINING
Studio camera operation / Public evangelism and LifeStyleEXPOs Specialty area I - placement* Specialty area II - placement*

* You will be assessed and placed in a specialty area chosen from the introductory subjects, according to your interest, experience and the needs at LifeStyleTV.

Program admission
LifeStyleTV is looking for dedicated and mission driven young people that have a burden for soul-winning and want to be a part of an evangelistic media team.

Admissions requirements
LifeStyleTV admits students who have a commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word. The Media Missionary program is suited for 20-35 year olds. We expect students to be mature, to be willing to learn, and to take personal initiative.

Students should be able to understand and communicate in English, even though most productions will be in the Scandinavian languages.

It would be a plus for students to have one or more of the following: experience in media, a media-related education, experience in health or Bible work, or musical talents.

Program length and certification
One year, full-time. The program runs from the beginning of September to mid-July, as well as from early January to December. Each student will receive a Media Missionary diploma at the successful completion of the course.

Dates for Media Missionary Year 2009/2010
MM year: September 17, 2009 – July 9, 2010
Christmas break: December 19, 2009– January 6, 2010
Easter break: April 6, 2010 – April 13, 2010

Finances
The Media Missionary training program costs you 5 000 SEK, which covers tuition. Room, board and production-related travel and events are covered by a scholarship. Students are expected to finance their own travel to and from LifeStyleTV and pocket money for the year.

Application
Apply no later than end of June, if you are applying from non-European countries, due to visa processing.

Contact
If the Lord is calling you to spend a year at LifeStyleTV, please contact us for an application form at: mm@lifestyletv.se

FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where will I be living?
LifeStyleTV houses students in a family-style living. We will prepare food and eat together, and you will be involved with daily chores and practical duties both inside and outside.

What is student life like?
The day begins with a team worship, then you could be involved with camera work, editing, learning, local outreach, or a variety of other ministry-related activities. Evenings will give you opportunity for fellowship, church activities, or learning assignments

There will be events and travel opportunities also. How could a year at LifeStyleTV help my future? You will have completed a one year internship in Christian media production, in which you can build up a portfolio of projects for further education or employment. You will also be more effective in mission and media projects in your local church. Before you finish the year, you will be encouraged to develop your resumé and create a portfolio showcase of projects you have been involved in.

About LifeStyleTV
The ministry LifeStyleTV is a media ministry focusing on the production and broadcasting of lifestyle and gospel-based programs in the Scandinavian languages.

We are located near Hörby, Skåne, southern Sweden, and are about 45 minutes North of Malmö. The station is surrounded by calming countryside, which gives ample opportunities to enjoy God’s creation.

LifeStyleTV’s covers three key areas of ministry:
1) LifeStyleTV, production and broadcasting;
2) LifeStyleEXPOs, outreach resources; and
3) LifeStyleAmbassadors, Media Missionary and evangelism training.

LifeStyleTV is organised as a supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist church and works in close cooperation with the Scandinavian Unions and the local Adventist church in Malmö. We also work closely with our media partners like 3ABN and Amazing Facts in the USA, and are members of ASI (Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries).

The channel LifeStyleTV is is a Christian-based, lifestyle channel, covering the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life, offering a wide variety of lifestyle programming appealing to the whole family. Programs include: health, cooking, exercise, seminars, music, nature, sermons, family issues, children’s programs, interviews, talk-shows, Bible-studies and more.

LifeStyleTV is available free-to-air all over Scandinavia via the Thor 5 satellite, and can be seen on Canal Digital’s satellite packages. The channel reaches a potential of 5 million people 24x7 in Scandinavia with the gospel. Programming and resources are also available worldwide via the Internet. LifeStyleTV strives to air as much as possible Scandinavian-produced or subtitled programs in primetime with a base of English programs put together in a localized schedule tailored for Scandinavian viewers.

LifeStyleTV Box 75, 242 21 Hörby, Sweden
E-Mail: mm @ lifestyletv.se | www.lifestyletv.se www.mediamissionary.se | www.lifestyleAmbassadors.se