When people walk through your church doors for the first time, they’re often seeking connection, spiritual help, or a place to belong and thrive. But even the most welcoming worship centers can unintentionally alienate guests if your communication is filled with...
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Resources and articles from leading presenters and contributors to Worship Facility and who are part of CFX events and the broader CFX Community.
CFX 2024 Wrap-Up and a Look at CFX 2025
This year's Church Facilities Expo is a wrap, and it was one for the record books! After two years in Dallas, the show moved to Chattanooga, TN, an area surrounded by other cities full of houses of worship, such as Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Huntsville,...
How Digital Churches Can Select the Best Platform for Their Needs
"Which platform should I use to reach people effectively?" This is a common question for digital churches. The answer depends on what you're aiming to achieve. In this article, I'll share my insights on how to choose the right platform to meet the specific goals of...
Chik-fil-A to Host Special Session on Facility Stewardship at CFX 2024
The management team of Chik-fil-A, including VP of Restaurant Development David Millican, Services, Director of Facilities Management Jessica Hart, and Ruth Fowler, founder of Creative Director of Sense Makery, will be presenting a special general session at CFX 2024...
Worship Facility Podcast: Recruiting and Training Volunteers
David Leuschner talks to Stephanie Lippi, Manager of Church Facilities Expo, to learn what makes CFX 2024 different and better than ever, such as more sessions and hands-on training. Then David discusses church volunteers with Justin Firesheets of Church of the...
How to Build a Trustworthy Church Security Team
On October 6, 2024, an unfortunate incident unfolded at the Church at the Epicenter in Burnet, Texas. Jacob Wayne Tarver, a 45-year-old member of the church's volunteer security team, reported that two armed men were attempting to enter the church during the Sunday...
Ask the Editor: How Do I Get Better Engagement for My Church Safety Training?
This Week’s Question from Matthew Evans at Calvary Lutheran Church, California "One of the struggles we have each fall is getting our team together for safety training. Someone is always committed elsewhere or missing. How do we get better engagement?" Matthew, you're...
Check Out the Special Events at CFX 2024
This year's Church Facilities Expo, taking place in Chattanooga October 21-23, is coming up fast! There are four separate conferences to suit your educational needs, and the Expo, with more than 160 exhibitors demonstrating products and services to help you and your...
10 Secrets To A Successful Social Media Presence
In today's digital age, social media has become an invaluable tool for churches to connect with their congregation, engage with the wider community and spread their message of faith. With millions of people actively using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,...
CFX Preview: How to Choose an Integrator and Manage the Process
At this year's CFX 2024 Conference, I’ll be speaking about "How to Choose an AVL Integrator and Manage the Process." As a companion piece, I thought it would be good to share some thoughts on this forum. Having spent many years working within church AVL integration...
Making the Transition from Floor Wedges to In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)
As both a musician and worship leader, I have personally navigated the transition to in-ear monitors (IEMs) and understand the challenges performers face during this process. Additionally, as an experienced audio engineer, my perspective from both sides of the stage...
Exploring the Masterclasses at CFX 2024
Responding to popular demand, CFX will again be offering special masterclass sessions in the areas of Audio, Video, Security, and Leadership. These sessions take place on October 21, the day before the expo and general sessions, and require separate registration. The...
Discover the Church Safety Conference at CFX
This year, the Church Facilities Conference and Expo, held in Chattanooga, TN October 21-23, will consist of four separate conferences at one location, with attendees of each conference having access to the Expo, with more than 160 exhibitors. The Church Safety...
Navigating Election Day Tensions: How Churches Can Prepare as Voting Stations
In today's polarized climate, where a simple difference of opinion can spark conflict, how does a church, especially one serving as a federal voting station, prepare for the heightened tensions that accompany a presidential election? A few weeks ago, I was assisting a...
So You Had a Bad Day
Whether you're a church audio engineer—Broadcast, Front of House, professional, or volunteer—this article is for you. I know my content occasionally stirs up controversy; after all, I’m just one voice sharing my experience. Disagreement is fine, but here’s one thing...
Say Goodbye to Audio Tech Shortages
Why is it that so many people are eager to participate in the worship band, yet skilled audio technicians are so difficult to find? I've observed a trend in medium to small churches where there is often a shortage of experienced audio techs. In many cases, the audio...
Planning for Safety in Children’s & Youth Ministries
Protecting the next generation is one of the most sacred responsibilities we hold within our church communities. The Bible speaks to this in Mark 10:14, Luke 18:16, and Matthew 19:14, where Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to...
The Facility Stewardship Conference at CFX: Building a Community of Facility Managers
This year, the Church Facilities Conference and Expo, held in Chattanooga, TN October 21-23, will consist of four separate conferences at one location, with attendees of each conference having access to the Expo, with more than 160 exhibitors. The Facility Stewardship...
Why the Tech Arts Conference at CFX 2024 is a Must-See Destination for Your Tech Team
This year the Church Facilities Expo (CFX) will actually be the site of four separate conferences, rather than one conference with different learning tracks. This enables attendees to pay to attend just the conference they're interested in, or get an all-access pass...
Shining a Light on Darkness: Steps to Shield Children from Abuse in Churches
Imagine being a child experiencing sexual abuse by someone from your church. Maybe even while you are at church. You’ve told people in your own, scared way, what is happening to you. No one seems to understand. Maybe it’s something they can’t bring themselves to think...
What Audio Engineers Need Singers to Understand
As a follow-up to my previous feature, What Audio Engineers Need Drummers to Understand, I would be remiss if I didn’t address an even more important topic: vocals. As audio engineers, we obsess over creating great sounds – the perfect snare, full, wide mixes, just...