Operation WorldView: comparing the Live Event with the Video Series

Feature	Live Event	Video Series
Time required	5 to 6 hours — from a one-day event — to a week-long missions conference	8 classes, minimum one hour each
Cost	Guidelines: $1500 to $2500 plus travel expense for two speakers. Also presented on love-offering basis.	Regular price: $249. Cost and discounts
Study Guide	22 pages Lesson guide with fill-in-the-blanks for each lesson Black & white, photocopied & stapled Free except for the cost of photocopying	80 pages Lesson guide with fill-in-the-blanks for each lesson Discussion guide for small groups Color cover, spiral bound Bible studies following each lesson for individual enrichment 12-page leader guide Full article, “The Story of His Glory,” by Steven Hawthorne $9.95 each
Multimedia	Digital slides accompanying all teaching plus five videos and video clips	Digital slides accompanying all teaching plus five videos and video clips
Customization	Second half of Strategic Component customized to fit the unique vision of the hosting local church	Not customized
Small group dynamics	One Bible study in Historical section, limited interaction	Small group discussion essential component of each lesson
Scheduling	Usually a special event with 4 plenary sessions for large group setting	Easily fits into existing small group, Sunday School, or regular church schedule

Multimedia