by Matt Hemmele Whenever you enter an organization there is this internal pressure, drive, initiative, etc., to contribute as fast as possible and help push the organization forward. It’s natural, it’s healthy, and it should be something we embrace; however,...
Grace Church, located just outside of Erie, PA, was founded in 1895 in Erie, PA. In their nearly 130-year history, Grace has outgrown their building a couple of times, embraced a multi-site strategy, and continued to adapt and change for the purpose of spreading...
by Tim Adams Recently, we were contacted to audit designing and installing new audio system into a brand-new church in the greater Seattle area. The church had a budget to work with which seemed adequate and, as we always do, we arranged a time to meet with the...
In the digital age, worship services extend beyond the physical confines of a church building, reaching global audiences through live broadcasts. Audio plays a critical role in translating the spiritual essence of a worship service to online viewers. In this...
When live-streaming worship, the seamless control and manipulation of cameras play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality visuals. Camera Control Units (CCUs) serve as the unsung heroes behind the scenes, providing operators with the tools needed to optimize...
By Matt Hemmele Given the time to think, I bet we could come up with dozens of stories we have read, movies we have seen, or TV shows we have binged that have moved us emotionally. Stories that had such an impact on us that we are able to, without much...
Repurposing old audio and lighting equipment for worship settings can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to enhance the worship experience and expand the creative possibilities within a church or worship space. Tips for Repurposing Audio Gear...
Chris Phillips has spent over 20 years in the industry working in Product Management, Market Development, and Project Engineering roles after graduating with a degree in Commercial Music Business from Missouri Western State University. His integration experience...
by Andres Caamano After spending months (or longer) doing research on a new audio system, there comes a time to begin buying. As with most house of worship gear, it’s likely done heavy lifting in the space for eight years or longer. Even if it’s tempting to get...
by Ben Wagner ”Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 (ASV) “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” is obviously one of the most baseless phrases ever...
