OK play along with me here.  Lets say one of your long lost relatives dies and wills you his company.  That company just happens to be NBC Universal.  Nice huh?  You now have complete control to change the programming as you see fit.  (Ok, I know this wouldn’t happen but just think for a minute.)  How would you fill the program schedule and still make money, all while keeping to your Christian values?

Option #1:  Contact your big ministries and churches and make time avail for them.

Option #2:  Find Christian programming that has been produced that fits more mainstream media (EX:  Reality Shows, Dramas, Sitcoms, ect)

Option #3:  Sell the network fast.

First of all,  if you want to bankrupt the network quickly choose option #1.  There is an overdose of the same format on Christian TV today.  There is a lack of creativity.

Second option..you might have a hard time finding shows that have been produced that fit this category.  There are not enough organizations putting money into programming that the masses want to see.

Perhaps the easiest scenerio is selling the network and pocket the cash?

My point is this…If faith based producers do not start thinking differently and creating alternative programming, we can never stand a chance to grab a main stream audience.  Not every show has to scream Jesus.  A good comedy show, drama that shows everyday issues or documentary are just a few examples that can begin to change the landscape of Christian TV.

If you are a Faith based producer, edtior, director or person in any capacity, I challange you to start using your creativity and thinking different.  How can you make a project more appealing to the masses?  Are you fitting the mold of a million other shows?  If so change it!  Its not to late.