Welcome to the Worship Facility Podcast! Worship Facility is your online source information about church facilities and operation, production, security, and leadership. In each episode of our podcast, we provide church volunteers and personnel with practical education, training and connection with experts serving their church’s ministry. Visit our home page at worshipfacility.com to read our articles and learning series, or view webinars on-demand. We also sponsor the Church Facilities Expo ...
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David Leuschner talks to Nick and Marcus of Pro Lights about the skills and equipment needed for effectively lighting a worship service. Key points include: Lighting basics Budgeting White balance and color balance Using a light meter www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 http…
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Beam Steering in Worship Faciliites
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Worship Facility Editor in Chief Gene Lass talks to Ivan Schwarz of Atlas IED about how beam steering can be used to improve audio quality of a church's worship service. Key points include: Unique challenges of house of worship (HoW) acoustics Do HoW AV requirements differ from other sectors What unique challenges does HoW pose for integrators and …
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Recruiting and Training Volunteers
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David Leuschner talks to Stephanie Lippi, Manager of Church Facilities Expo, to learn what makes CFX 2024 different and better than ever, such as more sessions and hands-on training. Then David discusses church volunteers with Justin Firesheets of Church of the Highlands. Key points include: Recruitment Helping volunteers learn church production. w…
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David Leuschner concludes his discussion with award-winning audio legend Buford Jones, who reflects on his 47-year career. Topics include: Line checks, sound checks, and rehearsals. Buford's faith journey. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 https://twitter.com/worshipfacili…
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David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries interviews Parnelli award-winning audio legend Buford Jones about his 47 year career as an FOH engineer. Topics in this episode include: Microphone technique Mixing on PAs The importance of listening to outside opinions. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.…
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David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries interviews Parnelli award-winning audio legend Buford Jones about his 47 year career as an FOH engineer. Topics in this episode include: Pioneering immersive sound mixing Using show tapes to improve quality of live performances. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.f…
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David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries interviews audio legend Buford Jones about his 47 year career as an FOH engineer. Topics in this episode include: Buford being one of the first to use an audio console with parametric EQ Pioneering stereo mixing Being the first to mix in quad Being one of the first to mix in surround sound. www…
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What Does it Mean to Shoot Your Service in Cinematic Style?
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David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries talks to Skylark's Jeremy Bagwell about how shooting your streaming worship service in cinematic style can affect the quality of content. Points include: How does this relate to IMAG? Do you need different gear? How does your broadcast switch play into your cinematic switch Frames per second Th…
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David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries talks to Tiago Costa of Ultimate Ears about the benefit of in-ear monitors (IEMs). Points include: How to mix for IEMs Why IEMs are important Why IEMs may be right for your team. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 https…
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Networking and Lighting
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David Leuschner and AC Lighting's Anthony Stofflet discuss How you should set up your network Using haze Using databases to help your lighting techs How to set up your lighting console How to bring organization to chaos. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 https://twitter.co…
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Setting Up Your Volunteers for Success Part 2
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In the conclusion of this two-part episode, David Leuschner of Digital Great Commissions Ministries talks to Matt Larson and Ryan Shelton of DigCo about how to help your tech team volunteers succeed, leading to the success of your worship service. Takeaways include: What's more important - PA or console What is Foyer and how does it work? How to pl…
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Setting Up Your Volunteers for Success Part 1
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In the first part of this two-part episode, David Leuschner of Digital Great Commissions Ministries talks to Matt Larson and Ryan Shelton of DigCo about how to help your tech team volunteers succeed, leading to the success of your worship service. Takeaways include: The best way to set up your console How to find training opportunities as a volunte…
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How to Process Ideas from Your Production Team
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David Leuschner, Executive Director of Great Commission Ministries and Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor of The Life Christian Church in Bridgewater, N.J., discuss how to incorporate ideas from your Production Team into your Worship service and your ministry. Topics include: Perfection Excellence, and How to effectively pastor production and tech direc…
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Carl Barnhill and Gene Lass discuss the key takeaways in facilties management tips from this year's podcasts. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 https://twitter.com/worshipfacility https://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-facility-13ab9b239/…
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Worship Facility Editor Gene Lass and TwelveThirty Media founder Carl Barnhill discuss the most interesting and informative Production takeaways from the 2023 season. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/Worship-Facility-110355098336978 https://twitter.com/worshipfacility https://www.linkedin.com/in/worship-…
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Creating Incredible Services 52 Times a Year
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Over each of the 52 weeks in a year the production, worship and creative teams can start relying on past successes instead of crafting dynamic new ones. Executive Pastor Ben Stapley presents a number of approaches to develop dynamic church services. Takeaways Include: 1 – My top 10 list of avoiding predictable services from 20 years of experience 2…
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Write Above the Noise: 4 Keys to Developing Compelling Content in Your Communication
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The digital age with its increased demand for content has placed an incredible burden on church communications and media teams. With the average person exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day, messaging in all forms requires skillful writing to land on the radar of our communities. In this podcast featuring writer and producer Laura Woodworth, you’l…
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In-Ear Monitors are a great way to reduce additional sounds on your stage while providing personalized monitor mixes for the worship band. However, do you know how and why to use them? In this episode, featuring Greg Shields, Director of Media and Artist Relations for InEarz Audio, we’ll go over a breakdown of required equipment as well as the impo…
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Evaluating Lighting Fixture Output: CMI vs. TM-30
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Stephen Ellison, Technical Sales and Trade Show Manager for The Light Source, discusses the metrics for comparing different fixtures. Discussion will focus on using the new method for evaluating light source color rendition, and other data, Takeaways include: Gaining and understanding of color rendition evaluation, as well as other useful data abou…
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Display Screen Options: LED, Multi-screen, and Environmental Projection
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LED Video walls are becoming the new standard for displaying video, but are they best option for you? Choosing the right display option for your church is a huge decision that can “wow” your audience and build a connection. With endless options available to all types of environments and budgets, it can get overwhelming. AE Global Media CEO and Pres…
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Using Color in Your Lighting to Maximize the Worship Experience
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Join Tom Stanziano, Lighting Volunteer for Harborside Church, as he discusses techniques in using color to enhance church productions. Takeaways include: 1 – The importance of positioning lighting fixtures 2 – Concept 3 – Application 4 – Color 5 – Texture 6 – Psychology www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com https://www.facebook.com/W…
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How Beam Steering Loudspeakers Can Improve Your Church Audio
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Brandon Heinz discusses the challenges of delivering quality audio to every person attending a service in Houses of Worship, and how Beam Steering technology can help. Takeaways include: Most common problems in Houses of Worship Principles of Audio Steering How Audio Steering improves audio quality and ease of use. www.worshipfacility.com www.churc…
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LED Video Displays: What to Look For When Purchasing One
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Are all LED Video Walls created equal, and do they all perform equally well for every church worship space? In this episode, you’ll learn from AVL integrator Daniel Gourley of Five Words Media how to choose the right one for you. Takeaways include: – How LED Video Displays can enhance your worship experience – The pitfalls and problems with poor LE…
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A growing church is a great problem to have, but at what point is it time to grow your physical building to facilitate your growing ministry? Join the Churches by Daniels team as they discuss preparing for a renovation or expansion, new construction, and the ins and outs of budgeting to have a successful project that helps you reach your community …
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Communicating Tech Needs with Leadership: Finding Common Ground
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Working as a tech or volunteer can often lead to a sense that church leadership just doesn’t understand the struggles we live with every week. When we bring up issues, leaders can seem aloof, uncaring or worse, indifferent. How can technical personnel communicate effectively with church leaders so they not only understand the critically important f…
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Maximizing Worship Band Rehearsals
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Learn how to make your worship band rehearsals as effective as possible, with audio expert and worship band member Andy Swanson. Takeaways include: The difference between practice and rehearsal Time management Managing sound checks Working with the tech team The effect of rehearsals on Worship Service performance. www.worshipfacility.com www.church…
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7 Steps to a More Secure Computer Network
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Roger Blalock, IT Security Director for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, details seven simple actions that every church should take to reduce their risk of becoming a victim of accidental or malicious computer security incidents. Many of these improvements can be completed at low or no cost to an organization but will increase th…
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Tommy Lozure, Music Production Department Chair at Visible Music College, discusses how to train volunteers so that they feel comfortable behind a console or running audio from a tablet during worship services and other events. An essential component to effective audio volunteers is establishing a culture where the volunteers know that they are an …
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Copyright and Streaming Licensing Essentials
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Want to stream a film clip or other copy-written material? Learn what to do when it comes to licensing, CCLI and other streaming copyright issues. Digital Great Commission Ministries Executive Director David Leuschner will dive into the different licensing companies, what they protect you against, and what you can and cannot do. Takeaways include: …
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Delayed maintenance is a frequent problem for all facilities managers who are faced with routine and seasonal tasks, as well as emergencies, while having limited staff and restricted budgets. Building Burro founder Tina Breckenfeld discusses how to keep up with these tasks to keep your church in top shape. Key takeaways include: Prioritizing tasks …
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Online streaming has become a pivotal part of ministry these past few years, whether to keep a church’s congregation engaged while physically unable to be present, or to reach more people locally or around the globe. From maintaining a high quality stream, to dealing with unexpected technical problems, churches have their work cut out for them. In …
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Security Planning : How to Leverage a Building Emergency Plan to Protect Your Church
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With an increase in mental illness, workplace violence, cyber attacks and internet outages, churches are starting to ask, ”Are we ready, even for what we can’t yet imagine happening?” If your church has put off action planning, you’re not alone. Your peers are asking themselves the same thing. In this presentation, church security expert Simon Osam…
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The Role of Video Director for Broadcast and Livestreaming
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In this episode, Another Jones Production CEO and broadcast professional Andre Jones will go over the role of a director and how to tell a story with the cameras while supporting the crew (volunteers). Takeaways Include: 1 – Tools to take back to your church and be an effective Director immediately 2 – Tips to help make your volunteers better 3 – I…
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How Not to Hate Your Church Management Software
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Ask any ten Church Management Software (ChMS) users if they hate their ChMS, and chances are, you’ll get several yeses. No matter which ChMS product your church uses, a good percentage of your users are likely to be unsatisfied. In this episode, Eliott Wood, elder of Christ Community Church will talk about the root causes of this dissatisfaction an…
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Joe Precup, Director of Operations at DTK Facilities, discusses challenges to facility maintenance needs, whether janitorial or staff management, in an ever-changing and unpredictable economy. During this episode, Joe will outline an acronym that will help your team grow. The acronym “S.W.E.E.P.” represents the corners and edges of “business as usu…
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The Metaverse & The Church
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Most likely, you’ve heard about the metaverse, and you may have heard that there are churches participating in the metaverse. What does it look like to do this? Why would a church consider having space in the metaverse? How do you do it from a technical perspective? Discover the answers to these questions and more as we listen to Nate Anderson and …
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IT & AVL Integration in Construction Planning & Projects
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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? There are countless stories of how things went wrong and extra money was spent to incorporate these things after the construction was done. Tim Adams, Elliott Wood, and Rodney James discuss how to plan at…
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Why Focus Groups Are the Essential Communications Tool
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Most churches have probably never considered using focus groups to help them discover where their church is and where they need to go in the future, but these can be valuable tools! Mark MacDonald and Keith Ferrin discuss exactly what focus groups are and how they can benefit churches. Discover how to create one and how to use the information glean…
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You Can't Have Good Tech Without the Training
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If you’ve ever worked with AVL technology, you know that it’s an ever-changing world. Making sure the staff and volunteers in your church who work with it every week have the training they need to keep their skills at levels of excellence is vital. Listen in as Graeme Spencer and David Leuschner discuss how to determine what training is needed and …
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Safety & Architectural Design in New & Old Church Buildings
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Over the last 20 years, America has faced a growing number of attacks on public buildings, schools, and churches. When planning for any upgrade to a church’s existing facility or for a new building project, there are fundamental things churches need to consider regarding the safety of their congregants and community. Join Jacquelyn Block and Simon …
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Tools for Mental Health
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Poor mental health can take a toll on not just you, but on every single person in your family and in your church. We’re in a time where more and more people are acknowledging that mental health issues and challenges exist, and there are more ways than ever to stay mentally healthy. Join Michelle Berndt and Eric Byrd as they discuss some of the uniq…
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Making a Video on a Shoestring Budget
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Video has become one of the biggest ways to communicate with your congregation and community, but it can quickly get expensive. Ben Stapley and Michelle Makariak discuss ways on how to create videos, find and create content, and choose the right gear to make excellent videos without breaking the bank. No matter what size your church may be, there a…
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Facilities Management & Today's Church
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Churches today have changed in how their facilities are managed. Join Tim Cool and Patrick Hart as they discuss what’s involved with facilities management and stewardship. They’ll discuss the biggest challenges facing today’s Facilities Manager and how to adapt to changes that come your way. Whether you’re brand new to facilities management or you’…
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The Value of Social Media and How to Grow It
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Whether you have a thriving social media presence or not, there’s always more to learn about this unique resource we have. Social media can be a valuable outreach tool if used properly. Ben Stapley talks with Justen Overlander about how he helped to build The Chosen’s social media presence and how we can use that wisdom and adapt it to our churches…
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Lighting Design for Beginners
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Lighting design is a complex art form that intertwines science and art, but there are some fundamental elements that every plot design and environmental look requires. Delve into the basics of lighting design (and a little history of how it has evolved in houses of worship) with Duke DeJong, Van Metschke and Ellen Lampert-Gréaux. Plus, you’ll disco…
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Choosing a Church Management System
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You may be aware that church management systems can help you store information about your congregants, but did you also know it can do so much more? Join Scott Miller and Jordan Dillon as they discuss what a church management system is and how to evaluate your needs to find the right one for your church. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilities…
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Supporting Your Administrative Staff
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Finding and keeping the right support staff for your church is a vital part of helping you stay on mission. Join William Vanderbloemen and Carl Barnhill as they share how to find the right person for your administrative support roles and how to help them through the challenges they may be facing. www.worshipfacility.com www.churchfacilitiesexpo.com…
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Audio for Special Events
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Whether you’re in a small church, medium-sized church, or megachurch, there are extra events that take place in your building throughout the year. How does audio differ for those special events? How do you plan to make them excellent? What’s the most important thing about being the audio tech for all of those events that happen outside of the weeke…
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Is Interior Design Important for Your Church?
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Interior design isn’t just about paint colors and furniture. There’s so much more to designing interior spaces and there’s a reason to do it well. Listen in as Jodi Otto from National Community Church and David Shanks from Shanks Architects discuss what interior design is, the challenges churches face when doing it well, and what you should conside…
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Christmas Planning Sanity for Production Teams
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Christmas is often the hardest part of the year for everyone, but it can be even more challenging for church tech teams. Listen in as Dennis Choy and Todd Elliott discuss how to keep yourself and your team healthy through the Christmas season, from the planning phase to execution to post-Christmas…and even year-round! www.worshipfacility.com www.ch…
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