David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries interviews Parnelli award-winning audio legend Buford Jones about his 47 year career as an FOH engineer. Topics in this episode include: Pioneering immersive sound mixing Using show tapes to improve quality of...
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Worship Facility Podcast: Buford Jones Part 1
David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries interviews audio legend Buford Jones about his 47 year career as an FOH engineer. Topics in this episode include: Buford being one of the first to use an audio console with parametric EQ Pioneering stereo mixing...
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?...
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:...
Worship Facility Podcast: Setting Up Your Volunteers for Success Part 1
In the first part 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:...
Worship Facility Podcast: How to Process Ideas from Your Production Team
David Leuschner, Executive Director of Great Commission Ministries and Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor of The Life Christian Church in Bridgewater, N.J., discuss how to incorporate ideas from your Production Team into your Worship service and your ministry. Topics...
How to Use Visuals to Increase Engagement
Join us for a webinar tailored for church pastors and leaders, where we explore the transformative impact of visuals on engagement within your congregation. Learn how to tailor messaging to your church’s DNA, maximize space for cultural impact, master lighting...
How to Protect Your Glass Against Forced-Entry, Bomb-Blasts, and Natural Disasters
As seen in the Sandy Hook and Nashville school shootings, glass doors and window are easily breached. What’s more, they pose a significant risk to life during bomb blasts and natural disasters when broken shards become airborne. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how...
Audio Console: Guide to Selection, Training, and Application
Join Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and audio engineer and lead instructor for Church Sound University Samantha Potter in a discussion of how to choose the audio console your church really needs, train your production crew in its use, and get the most out of it for...
Remodel or Build New? Accessibility and Your Plan
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and Nathan Parr, Facility Stewardship Specialist for Smart Church Solutions, discuss how Accessibility and ADA compliance can affect your decision to remodel your church or build a new facility. Takeaways include: The legal and moral...
Remodel or Build New? Accessibility and Your Plan
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and Nathan Parr, Facility Stewardship Specialist for Smart Church Solutions, discuss how Accessibility and ADA compliance can affect your decision to remodel your church or build a new facility. Takeaways include: The legal and moral...
Worship Facility Podcast: Service Planning – Creating Incredible Services 52 Times a Year
Over each of the 52 weeks in a year the production, worship and creative teams can start relying on past successes instead of crafting dynamic new ones. Executive Pastor Ben Stapley presents a number of approaches to develop dynamic church services. Takeaways Include:...
Funding Safety and Security Programs with Government Grants
There has been a dramatic increase in church & school violence across the country and our government is taking action. Conjointly, they are injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into church & school safety grants next year. Keep your Worship Community safe...
Worship Facility Podcast: Write Above the Noise – 4 Keys to Developing Compelling Content in Your Communication
The digital age with its increased demand for content has placed an incredible burden on church communications and media teams. With the average person exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day, messaging in all forms requires skillful writing to land on the radar of our...
How Different Types of Loudspeakers Can Help in Challenging Church Spaces
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and Dale Shirk, Senior Applications Engineer, Loudspeaker Solutions Group for Biamp discuss how to overcome acoustical challenges of different church spaces. Takeaways include: Types of audio challenges How Sanctuary architecture can...
Worship Facility Podcast: In-Ear Monitors 101
In-Ear Monitors are a great way to reduce additional sounds on your stage while providing personalized monitor mixes for the worship band. However, do you know how and why to use them? In this episode, featuring Greg Shields, Director of Media and Artist Relations for...
Lighting Design Concepts for Live and Streaming
Live production veteran Bill Di Paolo discusses how to arrange your lighting placement for the best results for live production and streaming. Topics will include proper light intensity, selecting the correct type of fixtures for your needs, and using LEDs vs....
Worship Facility Podcast – Evaluating Lighting Fixture Output: CMI vs. TM-30
Stephen Ellison, Technical Sales and Trade Show Manager for The Light Source, discusses the metrics for comparing different fixtures. Discussion will focus on using the new method for evaluating light source color rendition, and other data, Takeaways...
How to Edit Video for Your Broadcast and Streaming Worship Service
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and video expert Graeme Spencer present the best tips for editing video for broadcast and streaming worship service. Discussion will include necessary equipment and key techniques to make your service look polished and professional....
Worship Facility Podcast – Display Screen Options: LED, Multi-screen, and Environmental Projection
LED Video walls are becoming the new standard for displaying video, but are they best option for you? Choosing the right display option for your church is a huge decision that can “wow” your audience and build a connection. With endless options available to all types...
Worship Facility Podcast: Using Color in Your Lighting to Maximize the Worship Experience
Using color allows for the ability to tell a story while creating harmony or visual interest in your space. Join Tom Stanziano, Lighting Volunteer for Harborside Church, as he discusses techniques in using color to enhance church productions. Takeaways include: 1...