![]() Simplicity of use? What can be easier than entering presentation mode and then clicking the “next” button until the end of the presentation? Cons of Keynote and PowerPoint ![]() There is no need to reinvent the wheel every service simply save the songs separately and copy/paste them into the services that you want to use them. If using CCLI songs or the like, you will have to create your own slides. With a simple template, all your slides can be formatted to look how you want them to with a few clicks of the mouse. Since Keynote can import PowerPoint slides, both of these platforms can be used with Lutheran Service Builder. And, of course, Keynote is free for Macs. More information on that can be found at. The whole Microsoft Office Suite can be purchased for a severe discount through their non-profit program (for which churches qualify). The winning thing with both of these options is price and simplicity of use. If you have a Windows-based PC, then your only basic option is PowerPoint. With Macs you also have the option to use PowerPoint, either by installing the software or by using PowerPoint online. However, Keynote is not available for Windows. If you are using Apple products, you are able to use Keynote for free. Let us start with the basics: PowerPoint and Keynote. ![]() Remember, you added screens to help facilitate and lead the congregation in worship, not to distract and detract. Just make sure to read some blogs or have some training over what makes good slides and what makes bad slides. What should guide your decision is what you want to do right now and where you plan on taking presentations in the next 3–5 years. In this post we will look at the four most common platforms out there: PowerPoint, Keynote, MediaShout, and ProPresenter. Here is the great news: there are lots and lots of options! Here is the bad news: there are lots and lots of options! Now, all you have to decide on is what presentation software you want to use. You had the conversation on where best to place them, projectors verse large screen TVs, etc. Ok, so you have decided that you are going to start using screens in church.
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