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With a focus on helping houses of worship navigate the tricky world of AVL and production, Technologies for Worship Magazine offers educational articles, product reviews, product and industry news, and training opportunities for worship volunteers, technical directors, worship leaders, pastors and anyone else with a passion for excellence in worship production.


Understanding Broadcast in Church Settings
by Scott Vegte Reaching a broader audience with your message requires understanding your audience and creating compelling video content tailored to their preferences and consumption habits. I invite you to gain insights into the various configurations of camera...


Re-evaluating Our Communications and Emergency Backups, Part 2
by Peter Blue In a previous article we discussed the importance of understanding potential failure points in your emergency and communications systems. By outlining important questions you should be asking yourself, you can take a closer look at the equipment your...

Stewardship: A Case Study
By Tim Adams I know that you have heard me talk about stewardship a fair amount over the last few years, but it continues to be a recurring issue in modern churches. My wife and I recently had a call to come help with a brand-new sound and live streaming system that...

The Stool, the Brain, and the Stage
by Matt Hemmele Years ago, my process for doing a stage design was sitting on a stool downstage center staring at the stage and waiting for an idea. I would scroll through my mental Rolodex of designs I liked, materials I could use, and a running wish list of fixtures...

Cottonwood Creek Church expansion sonically covered by TT+ Audio
Cottonwood Creek Church, based in Allen, Texas, has recently concluded its “Make Room” campaign which most notably increased the size of its main worship center by 800 seats to near 3000. As a result of the expansion, the existing sound system was inadequate to cover...

L-Acoustics Kara IIi Professional Audio System Connects University of Maryland’s XFINITY Center with Exceptional Sound and Control
Audio and video have long been the dynamic duo of immersive experiences, and the University of Maryland’s XFINITY Center arena has just orchestrated their perfect harmony. In a notable industry collaboration, Daktronics, renowned for its cutting-edge video displays,...

Willow Creek Leads Worship Audio Innovation with L-Acoustics L Series Professional Sound System Installation
Clark installs cutting-edge L2 and L2D loudspeaker enclosures in one of North America's largest auditoriums, setting a new standard for house of worship audio Willow Creek Community Church, a pioneer in contemporary worship, has set the bar for audio excellence in...

Montana’s Journey Church Upgrades Production Capabilities with grandMA3 light CRV
Journey Church, part of the Western Conference of the Evangelical Church, has invested grandMA3 light CRV (Control Room Version) console, provided by Bozeman’s Jereco Studios. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in North America. The...

GLP JDC Burst 1: The next evolution of the legendary JDC1
With the brand new JDC Burst 1, GLP continues its success story with a significantly more powerful strobe/wash hybrid. Inspired by the innovative technology of the new JDC2 IP, and building on the success of the legendary JDC1, the JDC Burst 1 delivers an impressive...

Edmondson Design & Production: Pioneering Event Design and Technical Direction
Since Graham Edmondson launched Edmondson Design & Production in 2024, the Boston-based firm has become a go-to for production design, technical direction, and lighting design for a wide range of highly complex projects. Among them was a major national corporate...

Magewell to Showcase Newest Innovations at 2025 NAB Show in Stand N1971
Several new products in USB Capture and Pro Convert lines will be unveiled Magewell, developer of innovative, high-performance video I/O and IP workflow solutions, will be in Las Vegas, NV from April 6th to 9th with new additions to their USB Capture and Pro Convert...

NAB Show 2025: FOR-A Introduces Software-Defined Live Production Platform
In response to the global increase of live video production and the desire for cost-effective, flexible production platforms, FOR-A will introduce FOR-A IMPULSE during the NAB Show in April. The next generation solution consolidates functions provided by FOR-A...