Roots

I have been out of the church graphic design business for quite a while now, but I recently had the chance to get back to my roots and create some graphics for my current church (pastored by Heidi’s dad). Thanks to the opportunity I had to work with two of the top designers in the industry, I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way. Here are some of the highlights:

Key graphic for one of the messages of the current series, “I AM”:

412resurrection

Standard-issue promotion slides that rotate on-screen before service:

welcome2

children

nursery

prayers-of-the-people

prayer-slide

I fully admit that this next slide is a complete plagiarism of CCV’s Class 100 graphic. In the epic battle of innovation vs. duplication, duplication inevitably gets a win from time to time. I figured the gods of design would forgive me as long as I copied the best.

new-member-class

I am especially proud of this last graphic because its an original piece by my beautiful wife. She’s come a long way in her ability to visualize and create things in Photoshop, and I felt that this design deserved some public recognition.

easter-egg-hunt

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  • Cameron Smith

    I let duplication slide when it comes from a friend. :) Man.. these are all SO SOLID!!! I Love the the children’s and nursery slides especially… Really nice work. You should do freelance work! Oh wait… you are. :)

  • Michael Gray

    Unfortunately, I put the FREE in freelance. :)

  • kimbasa

    Those are freakin’ awesome… for realz.

  • Anonymous

    You are so talented, Michael, really. I think you need to do less free freelancing…. but it just demonstrates the servant’s heart that you have. Nice work.

  • Julie

    Love them – especially the I AM slide and Heidi’s Easter Egg Hunt.

  • Anonymous

    CPC is so blessed to have you and Heidi!! You are both very creative and talented people! Dad and I owe you big time — will homemade noodles help! Love you, Mom S.

  • Anonymous

    I love these!!! And I must say I’m pretty proud of myself for recognizing right off the bat the “Ma Sexy” font on Heidi’s!!
    Very good guys!!!
    Love, Dixiemama

  • Erin and Jared

    Michael, as usual, these are GREAT. I am a little alarmed by mom’s recognition of the “Ma Sexy” (???!?!?) font. Nice, mom. ;-)

    Love, Erin

  • Jungle Mom

    very nice work. i followed you from a comment on another blog. Hello from Paraguay.

  • Dan Mrakovich

    I'm preaching the same 'I AM' series now. Would it be possible to get the rest of the graphics? The one you have posted is outstanding!

  • Dan Mrakovich

    I'm preaching the same 'I AM' series now. Would it be possible to get the rest of the graphics? The one you have posted is outstanding!

  • http://www.ryan-little.com Ryan L.

    Very nicly done Michael! I love the "I AM" kenetic typography you have going on, I do have to say, the "New Member Class" looks a lil too familar :) Overall, great job!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/MichaelSGray MichaelSGray

    Thanks! At least I admitted to copying the New Members Class slide from CCV's catalogue-o-graphics. I didn't tkae credit for the idea, just the relpication of someone else's idea. :)

  • http://newlife1.org kenny

    I really like your work. Very inspirational. Where did you find that girl in the prayer one?

  • Michael Gray

    Thanks Kenny. The image is from iStock and can be found here:

    http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-5461949-praying-girl.php

    I see that you are with a church in Virginia. Do you do graphic work for them or are you on staff in another capacity? If you are interested in any design work, please let me know and we can discuss your ideas. You can email me at the2grays@hotmail.com.

    Thanks for stopping by!

  • Josh

    Great work! Is there any way for me to grab the psd file for the "I Am" graphic? Willing to pay a few bucks… Thanks!

  • Kevin

    Can I use 'prayers of the people' picture for my church powerpint? Do you charge to use that slide?
    Thanks!

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