Once upon a time, churches had no sound systems. The congregation sang their lyrics and sight-read their vocal parts from hymnals. Fast forward to today; most churches are using current technology including sound systems, lighting, presentation software, cameras for...
Another frequent question I was asked at CFX in Dallas was “How to grow your church tech team”. Having a church tech team is essential to every church. Unfortunately most churches don't know how to grow their tech team. Let me help guide you on how to build a church...
How in the world can the metaverse be a place for churches to connect with people? It may be a more viable option than you think!
Surrounded by the scenic views of Alamogordo, the 800-seat Christ Community Church was struggling to provide quality audio with their aging and original PA. With the decision made to upgrade their system, the task of finding a modern solution capable of delivering...
Over the last few years live streaming church services and special events has become easier than ever and pretty much expected from followers. I get weekly calls from houses of worship that still have issues with broadcasting, mostly because they are missing a single...
Since its founding in 2001 by pastor Chris Hodges and a core group of 34 people, the growth of Church of the Highlands has been nothing short of astounding. In that time, the multi-site megachurch has grown to two dozen campus locations, mostly in central Alabama and...
ElektraLite’s lighting fixtures have long been reliably making tours, studios, installations, and other professional environments a brighter place—and for a fraction of the price that many might expect. Carrying that same mission forward, the company is pleased to...
NSCA, the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industry, released updated Labor Installation Standard guidelines to help members improve and maintain project profitability. Because labor units are the biggest factor...
When the University Park United Methodist Church in the Dallas suburb of Highland Park, Texas, suffered flooding last year, it was decided to repurpose some of the affected spaces as part of the larger renovation, adding two new classrooms, a gathering area and a...
The new Focus Hybrid, is a flexible fixture that functions interchangeably as a piercing beam, sharp spot, or soft-edge wash. Packed with features and affordably priced, it is the perfect choice for maximum versatility and permanent installation projects that require...
Every musician knows the secret to sounding good in a performance is to put in the time to practice and rehearse. But worship performers are typically volunteers with other full-time jobs, so there's limited time to spend rehearsing before each Sunday's performance....
The pandemic changed the way everything is done forever, with distance learning, video conferencing, and working from home the new norm, and livestreaming of church services becoming mandatory first for survival, and now to both grow and maintain church membership. To...
Worship Facility had the unique opportunity to take a guided tour of the Chauvet Lighting Pop-Up Demo last month at Barbizon Lighting's Woburn, MA facility. The sensory observation featured a suite of lighting fixtures, on-air panels and "ChamSys" Consoles which are...
As an audio, video, livestreaming, and lighting solutions provider, Medianet AV installs and supplies production services and equipment to a variety of organizations―most commonly churches throughout Ohio and the surrounding areas. To deliver the high-quality image...
Why is it important to include IT and AVL integration into the planning process of any new build or renovation project your church is undergoing?
Last week at CFX 2022 in Dallas TX, I had the privilege of sitting in on a few talks. The topics varied greatly, but centered mostly on the future of technology in the church world, and overall attendees were warm toward technology but a few themes stood out as...
Sony’s latest addition to its PTZ camera line-up, the SRG-X40UH, is now available for shipping in the United States and Canada. The camera is an ideal choice for remote communication and monitoring in a wide range of markets which have seen strong growth in...
So you're thinking about either adding or switching to wireless DMX? Great. For those who don't know, wireless DMX simply replaces DMX 512 cables in a lighting system. The data from the controller goes into a DMX connector on a wireless transmitter, and...
Established in 1871, mainly by the diaspora of Danish farmers flocking to Cedar Falls, Iowa, for the territory’s fertile soil, Nazareth Lutheran Church has undergone various changes in the past 150 years. Like many other houses of worship, one of those updates was a...
DELTACAST, leader in live video transport and processing solutions, and intoPIX, leading expert of innovative video compression solutions, offer developers support for JPEG XS & SMPTE 2110-22 using DELTACAST IP Virtual Card. The IP Virtual...
