Church Construction: Should You Build Your Field of Dreams?
It is easy and desirous for some to grab on to the simple thought, “all that is needed for church growth is a new or bigger building.” It is easy and desirous for some to grab on to the simple...
View ArticleDoes a Great Facility Equal Great Growth?
Having a well-kept, nice facility is just expected. Also having the proper technology to carry out your ministry is a total must… Does a great facility = great growth? Having a well-kept, nice...
View ArticleChurch DNA: Who are you? Who?
Along the way it has become an idea, that if the big, cool churches are doing something, then everybody feels like they need to copy them and do the same thing. A good friend of mine Jeff Abbott,...
View ArticleHow Loud is Too Loud?
Your congregation’s perception of what is “too loud” during your services can be heavily influenced by quality of mix, sound system, acoustics and musical dynamics. Sitting in the tech booth during a...
View ArticleInsuring Consistency From Service To Service
The benefit of keeping everything in its place and in working order Talking with worship technicians and worship leaders, I often hear the complaint that from week to week, the quality of Sunday...
View ArticleCommunication Can Make All The Difference In Making A Ministry Much More...
Over the years I’ve worked with churches, the problems I find often have foundation in basic communication, organization and administrative skills — or more precisely, the lack thereof. Over the years...
View ArticleCan A Small Church Be A Great Church?
Why is it that large congregations seem to garner the majority of attention and accolades? Are small churches any less valuable to the Kingdom’s efforts? Our culture often gets caught up in the bigger...
View ArticleA 5 Step Framework To Building
Five key points are involved when a church is ready to embark on a building program. Often I find myself consulting or giving advice as to what steps a church should take when they are ready to...
View ArticleGetting A Handle On Church System Maintenance, Upgrades & Lifecycles
Get people on board, start the discussion early and have a plan. Do you replace production/system equipment based on it being worn out or for new features and functionality? When we get a new system or...
View ArticleA Word To The Wise When Thinking DIY
I’ve seen and heard some really scary things done with a “do it yourself” AV systems approach Often when I’m working with churches (particularly smaller congregations), the issue of installing things...
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Wayfinding, Which Way is Which?
One of the most difficult tasks for a church is making visitors feel comfortable. Here’s what you can do to help visitors – before and after – they enter your doors. I believe one of the most difficult...
View Article5 Elements of An Engaging Church Facility
One of the activities that a church facility needs to facilitate is creating an active sense of community. It is true that buildings are basically what we call brick and mortar, however we must also...
View ArticleWorship Leaders On Important Traits Of Sound Operators
Mix skills and system knowledge can be undermined… According to worship leaders, what are the most important aspects of being a church sound operator? I’ve been doing an informal survey on this...
View ArticleGoing With What You Know When The Pressure’s On
Several years ago, I was invited to be a presenter at an audio industry trade show, and while there, I greatly enjoyed meeting some fellow presenters. In fact, after the convention center hall closed,...
View ArticleThe Power Of Music & Technical Responsibilities
The emotional attachment to music that we humans have amazes me. I can hear a song that I listened to in junior high school, and boom—my mind goes back there. I can remember where I was, see who was...
View ArticleThe Dynamics Of Dynamics
Sitting in the tech booth during a service on a recent Sunday, I had an “a-ha” moment. Not a big one, but still a good lesson. We had traded worship bands for the day with our sister church. Our band...
View ArticleThe Extra 10% Really Matters
Why do so many churches talk about middle of the road when it comes to system upgrades? I recently had two experiences, unrelated on the surface, that really got me thinking. The first happened at a...
View ArticleThe Kick Drum Is Too Loud? Says Who?
Sometimes my first reaction to something isn’t always my best reaction. Recently I was mixing a group that I’d handled a few times before, and after about 30 minutes of rehearsal, the leader walked out...
View ArticleR-E-S-P-E-C-T “just a little bit” between Tech and Talent
I had the privilege of doing front of house sound for a sitting President of the United States. It was one of the simplest and easy gigs I have ever done. It was also one of the highest paying gigs I...
View ArticleUnderstanding the “Why” in Church Planning
The recognition and praise of numerical size can drive some to emulate what Large/Successful churches are doing. American culture leads us to the false assumption that bigger is always better. This...
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