David Leuschner talks to Nick and Marcus of Pro Lights about the skills and equipment needed for effectively lighting a worship service. Key points include: Lighting basicsBudgetingWhite balance and color balanceUsing a light meterwww.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfacilityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

Worship Facility Editor in Chief Gene Lass talks to Ivan Schwarz of Atlas IED about how beam steering can be used to improve audio quality of a church's worship service. Key points include:Unique challenges of house of worship (HoW) acousticsDo HoW AV requirements differ from other sectorsWhat unique challenges does HoW pose for integrators and manufacturersHow beam-steering worksDescribe the benefits of beamsteering solutions over line arrays in HoWDoes the type of church (traditional vs. co...

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 Highlands. Key points include: RecruitmentHelping volunteers learn church production.www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfacil...

David Leuschner concludes his discussion with award-winning audio legend Buford Jones, who reflects on his 47-year career. Topics include:Line checks, sound checks, and rehearsals. Buford's faith journey. www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfacilityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

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:Microphone techniqueMixing on PAsThe importance of listening to outside opinions.www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfacilityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

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 mixingUsing show tapes to improve quality of live performances.www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfacilityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

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 EQPioneering stereo mixingBeing the first to mix in quadBeing one of the first to mix in surround sound.www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfacilityhttps://www....

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?How does your broadcast switch play into your cinematic switch Frames per secondThere is also discussion of volunteers, includingWhen should you retrain your volunteers, andShould kids be volunteers?www.worshipfacility.comwww.ch...

David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries talks to Tiago Costa of Ultimate Ears about the benefit of in-ear monitors (IEMs). Points include:How to mix for IEMsWhy IEMs are importantWhy IEMs may be right for your team.www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfacilityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

David Leuschner and AC Lighting's Anthony Stofflet discuss How you should set up your networkUsing hazeUsing databases to help your lighting techsHow to set up your lighting consoleHow to bring organization to chaos.www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfacilityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

In the conclusion of this two-part episode, David Leuschner of Digital Great Commissions Ministries talks to Matt Larson and Ryan Shelton of DigCo about how to help your tech team volunteers succeed, leading to the success of your worship service. Takeaways include: What's more important - PA or consoleWhat is Foyer and how does it work?How to plan for system growthwww.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https...

In the first part of this two-part episode, David Leuschner of Digital Great Commissions Ministries talks to Matt Larson and Ryan Shelton of DigCo about how to help your tech team volunteers succeed, leading to the success of your worship service. Takeaways include:The best way to set up your consoleHow to find training opportunities as a volunteerFirst-hand stories from worship and tour productions.www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facil...

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 include:PerfectionExcellence, andHow to effectively pastor production and tech directors. www.worshipfacility.comwww.churchfacilitiesexpo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978https://twitter.com/worshipfaci...

Carl Barnhill and Gene Lass discuss the key takeaways in facilties management tips from this year's podcasts.  www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 https://twitter.com/worshipfacility https://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

Worship Facility Editor Gene Lass and TwelveThirty Media founder Carl Barnhill discuss the most interesting and informative Production takeaways from the 2023 season. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 https://twitter.com/worshipfacility https://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

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: 1 – My top 10 list of avoiding predictable services from 20 years of experience 2 – Practical suggestions for churches sized 50, 500 and 5,000 3 – Inspiration to bring your best as you go back to your...

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 communities. In this podcast featuring writer and producer Laura Woodworth, you’ll learn to develop compelling content quickly and effectively, while strategically engaging your audience. If you’ve been tasked with communicating...

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 InEarz Audio, we’ll go over a breakdown of required equipment as well as the important functions of each unit in the signal chain: earpiece, wireless transmitter/receiver, RF Antenna, splitter snake, network switch, and the...

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 include: Gaining and understanding of color rendition evaluation, as well as other useful data about the light output produced by a...

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 of environments and budgets, it can get overwhelming. AE Global Media CEO and President Donnie Haulk breaks down the mystery behind the different options on the market today, and how to make them work with your existing or new...

Join Tom Stanziano, Lighting Volunteer for Harborside Church, as he discusses techniques in using color to enhance church productions. Takeaways include: 1 – The importance of positioning lighting fixtures 2 – Concept 3 – Application 4 – Color 5 – Texture 6 – Psychology www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 https://twitter.com/worshipfacility https://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/

Brandon Heinz discusses the challenges of delivering quality audio to every person attending a service in Houses of Worship, and how Beam Steering technology can help.  Takeaways include: Most common problems in Houses of WorshipPrinciples of Audio SteeringHow Audio Steering improves audio quality and ease of...

Are all LED Video Walls created equal, and do they all perform equally well for every church worship space? In this episode, you’ll learn from  AVL integrator Daniel Gourley of Five Words Media how to choose the right one for you. Takeaways include: – How LED Video Displays can enhance your worship experience – The pitfalls and problems with poor LED Video Walls – How you can avoid costly mistakes before they...

A growing church is a great problem to have, but at what point is it time to grow your physical building to facilitate your growing ministry? Join the Churches by Daniels team as they discuss preparing for a renovation or expansion, new construction, and the ins and outs of budgeting to have a successful project that helps you reach your community with your ministry vision. Takeaways include: 1 – How to assist pastors and ministry leaders in knowing the steps to take for a successful...