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...
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Inside the Church Buildings Conference at CFX 2024
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 Buildings...
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...
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...
Lavalier (Lapel) vs Headset Microphones
Ok, hopefully that question got your attention. However, when deciding between a lavalier (lav) (lapel) or headset (headworn) microphone the better question to ask is, "Which mic is best for the application?" If you were to ask me or most pro audio sales engineers on...
Worship Facility Podcast: What Does it Mean to Shoot Your Service in Cinematic Style?
David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries talks to Skylark's Jeremy Bagwell about how shooting your streaming worship service in cinematic style can affect the quality of content. Points include: How does this relate to IMAG? Do you need different gear?...
CFX 2024 Will Be Bigger and Better Than Ever
In a new city, with a new format, the 2024 Church Facilities Conference and Expo, taking place October 21-23, will have more sessions, and more special features than ever before. Now in Chattanooga, TN, within easy access of Nashville, Memphis, Clarksville,...
How Poor-Quality Church Sound Will Ruin Your Live Stream
As a person driven by visuals, I am passionate about creating top-notch video content for churches. However, I am also aware that the most crucial aspect of any church livestream is the quality of your church sound. It is the top priority to focus on if you want to...
Why Don’t Leaders Preach Church Safety and Security from the Pulpit?
As a father and a Christian, I’ve often thought it would be invaluable for senior leaders at my church to preach about social media safety to teenagers or situational awareness to kids heading off to college. However, like many of you, I’ve never heard these important...
What No One is Telling You About Live Streaming and Why It’s Crucial
In today's digital age, communication isn't just about talking – it's about connecting. Think about it like this: Jesus adjusted his talking style based on whom he was speaking to. When hanging out with his disciples, it was different from when he was talking to...
Preventing Embezzlement in Houses of Worship
Embezzlement can strike anywhere, even in places we hold sacred. In May, a former employee of Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa admitted to stealing $775,000. This shocking case highlights the need for stringent financial controls in houses of worship. What...
Church Health and Safety: Building a Better Medical Kit
Every church should have a medical kit. It's a simple way for us to be prepared to take care of those who walk into our buildings each week. Let’s take a look at some recommendations on what should be in those kits. We’re going to look at 2 ideas: first aid kits and...
What is the Role of the Tech Director?
I grew up in the music industry. My dad, Evan Williams, taught audio engineering and record producing at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA for 30 years. He became somewhat of a local legend as many of his students went on to be well-respected audio...
Are Facility Management & Facility Maintenance the Same?
Over the years, I have met with dozens of administrators, executive pastors, operations directors, and facility personnel. Through my experience, I have seen a discrepancy between how people define these two phrases: facility management and facility maintenance. While...
Guidelines for Creativity in Digital Ministry
It is commonly believed that creative individuals thrive when they have freedom. However, from my experience, creativity is most effective for organizational requirements when there are clear parameters within which it must operate. Surprisingly, creatives often...
Beautiful Lighting Makes Everything Look Better
OK, warning, if you are a lighting specialist please look away now or I am sure you will be rolling your eyes by the end of this article – I can hear them moving already... So, now we have eliminated our lighting specialists let me talk to you about lighting (I am NOT...
Make the Jump to Multi Camera Production
This article will walk you through all you need to consider when you decide to go from a single camera to a multi camera set up. For many churches at the start of the pandemic who were not already engaging in online media, the priority was to get something started to...
Worship Facility Podcast: Setting Up Your Volunteers for Success Part 2
In the conclusion of this two-part episode, David Leuschner of Digital Great Commissions Ministries talks to Matt Larson and Ryan Shelton of DiGiCo about how to help your tech team volunteers succeed, leading to the success of your worship service. Takeaways include:...
A School Security Wake-Up Call
Imagine walking into an elementary school and noticing a classroom door permanently unlocked, secured not by a lock but by several layers of duct tape. This is exactly what my team encountered during a recent vulnerability assessment at a high school in Minnesota....