By Marshall Young Mount Paran Christian School is located right on the border of Kennesaw and Marietta, just a bit northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. This devout non-denominational Christian school educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade and has...
By Stephen Ellison I promised to talk about worship lighting in this article, which brings up an examination of the light plot. I like the term systems to define fixtures being focused for general lighting. The “General” lighting systems provide the basic...
In today’s worship environments, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing the spiritual experience. Audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems have become integral to delivering impactful messages and creating immersive atmospheres. Choosing the right equipment...
By Adriaana Corkum Do you ever hear music in your mind, like whispers of a song that hasn’t been written yet? I always have. Melodies and lyrics seem to emerge from nowhere, weaving themselves together in quiet moments. Sometimes, I’ve written them down; other...
By Matthew Smith Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a time to gather with family and come together for a celebration of love, hope, and the fulfillment of God’s promise. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate Easter with three generations—my...
By Zachary McCrorey Struggling to build your volunteer roster? You are not alone—for a very long time, I did as well. Success for me was realized once I released some negative engrained behaviors and adopted an incredible and simple process to build an epic...
By Tony Staires Staying curious about how to manage a growing number of audio and video signals more efficiently will necessarily lead heads of audio and video departments in churches to the conclusion that networking their infrastructure offers a lot of benefits....
When using in-ear monitors (IEMs) in a worship setting, it's crucial to prioritize factors that enhance the worship experience for musicians and vocalists while ensuring technical reliability. Here's a top 10 list of what to look for:Sound Quality: High-quality...
In modern worship, congregations extend beyond physical boundaries through broadcast services and the art of cinematography plays a pivotal role. The choice of camera shots can transform a remote worship experience, bringing congregants closer to the divine...
By Matt Hemmele When I was first getting started in my career, the church I was working at had a couple of work trucks for hauling dirt, gear, supplies, and just general work truck tasks. My boss at the time asked me to grab the truck and go pick up some supplies...
