Brother Ottis Jones read the report as follows:

There are many logical arguments to support a television Ministry such as “many people can see the program that will never go to church”. However the basic question is “should we have a Television Ministry”.

The absolute first principle in a Television Ministry is the leadership of the Spirit. This leadership is repeated seven times in Revelations chapters two and three. “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”
Major points to consider, while following the leadership of the Spirit, are as follows:
• Where to Broadcast
• Equipment Needed
• Recording the Program
• Providing the Final Video File

Where to Broadcast
Historically, a Television Ministry was only possible on the major television (TV) networks, but with changes in the broadcast industry and the internet, other avenues continue to open for us to spread the gospel. Consider that over time, the eighty to ninety percent of “over the air” TV viewers converted to cable. However, over the past few years, cable subscribers have been switching to the internet for programming. This indicates that even if a TV program is shown on cable and satellite, an internet site should be prepared for the long term.
The opportunities to broadcast the program are often determined by the funds available. Some opportunities are free, but have drawbacks, and the most expensive are generally the national networks with the most households served. The cost of a thirty minute program ranges from free to several thousand dollars.
Free - Typical free opportunities include the local cable access channels and social media. Some local access channels will allow broadcast of services, but each community has a committee that decides what to broadcast. Contact the local channel to understand their guides.
Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube each have different plusses and minuses. The program may gain additional viewers with minimal effort by adding the program, which has already been prepared, to the social media sites.
Internet - Another inexpensive option is to develop a web site which can be operated for a few hundred dollars per year and can be seen anywhere on earth with an open internet connection. Sharing the internet site program on social media seems to attract views much faster than the internet site alone. Consistent, periodical programs generate more interest than a group of programs posted at one time.
There are also free web opportunities, but some include ads that may be offensive to the gospel.
Streaming - Church services or programs can be streamed live over the internet. For example, live streaming a one hour service each Sunday could cost much less than a hundred dollars per month assuming that one hundred households watched the program each week at approximately DVD quality. The cost of equipment needed for streaming is similar to cost for recording the program.
Local and Sub Channels - Local low power TV stations and major station sub-channels are the next least expensive opportunity. Typical examples are WBNA, Channel 21.3 Louisville, KY where the rate for a thirty minute program is about $50.00 per week, and WHMB, Channel 40.2 in Indianapolis, IN is about $125.00 per week.
National Networks - Generally the most expensive option is the National network channels, but they also have the most viewers. Typical costs run from several hundred to a few thousand dollars per thirty minute program. Networks other than the four major networks are generally less than this amount. The goals of the stations also impact the price.

Equipment Needed
Video Cameras - Depending upon the TV broadcast requirement, the format will generally be digital format with standard definition (SD) of 480 horizontal lines or high definition (HD) of 1080 horizontal lines. Most cameras today record on removable small thumbnail sized cards. Though not broadcast commercially today, higher end video cameras also record at ultra-high definitions (UHD or 4K) with 2160 horizontal lines. Very good quality video recordings can be obtained with name brand cameras in the $500 to $1,000 dollar range. However, optional audio inputs or separate audio recordings will improve the audio.
Switching Equipment - Recordings can be made using one camera. If more than one camera is desired, each camera’s video file can be edited with an editing computer and a video editing program. Or a video switcher and recorder can be used to produce a video.
Recording Equipment – With a single camera or three cameras, the video recordings can be on the removable cards in the video camera. Using three cameras without a switcher increases the editing work. But when a switcher is used, a separate recorder is needed.
Summary of Typical Cost - A minimum HD switching, system costs in the range of six to fourteen thousand dollars, and a minimum SD switching, recording and editing system costs in the range of three to eight thousand dollars. As with any project, much more expensive systems can be built.

Recording the Program
A quiet room with proper lighting and background can be used to record the program. Interruptions must be avoided during the preaching. This can be in the home study or at the church. One point to consider is that the setting up and taking down of the equipment is time consuming and will tend to damage the equipment, and a dedicated room will improve the recording experience.

Providing the Final Video file
Editing - The video files recorded should be edited for quality. A good computer and editing software are needed for this step. The final program should emphasize the importance of the Lord’s message and should reflect positively upon the church and the gospel. Generally, a standard introduction, ending and information required by the stations are added. Pauses such as turning pages between songs are deleted and audio is edited for station requirements.
Closed Captioning – If the TV channel selected has revenue of less than $3.5 annually, closed captioning is not required. Channels with revenue over that amount require closed captioning. Closed captioning companies prepare the closed captioning file to be added to the final video, and closed captioning for a thirty minute program costs around $100 to $150.
Rendering - The final video is prepared (rendered) by computer and editing software in the format required by the TV station. Often different stations require different formats. The final video files are often between 2GB and 5GB. Arrangement should be made to retain files for the future.
Delivery to the TV Station – The TV station may accept SD files as DVDs which can be mailed to the station. When the quality desired is greater than standard DVDs, data disks, hard drives and flash drives can be mailed. In addition, TV stations generally have methods for customers to upload SD and HD files from your computer to the station by using the internet.
Audio Files – The audio files can also be rendered alone for use as radio programs or internet programs.

Summary
Not stated above, but the Television Ministry should be a worship service directed by the leadership of the Spirit. This discussion simply addresses the steps in developing the video file of the service for broadcast.
This is not a problem that is solved by setting down one day and developing a long range plan. This is the Lord’s program, and he will direct as we move forward. We should develop questions and ask the Lord for direction one step at a time. This is like preaching. We should pray take a step when we know the answer and develop questions and pray for the answer to the next step. Remember “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”
Respectively submitted,
Eld Dean Dyer
Eld G. W. knight
Eld Ottis Jones
Motion and second to adopt report. Those speaking on the report were Brother Ottis Jones, Brother Dean Dyer, Brother GW Knight, and Brother Ricky Hackett. Question and second called to end subject. Approved.