Podcasts about worship team

Taking risks in church production is terrifying. If you try something new and it fails, everyone notices. But if you never take risks, your production gets stale. So, how do you find the balance?In this episode, we sit down with John Williams, Production Director at Church of the King, to discuss how to push your church forward with strategic risks. We cover how to approach the first few months of a new church tech role, the safest ways to test new gear or workflows on a Sunday, and how to have difficult conversations with your pastor when a volunteer makes a mistake.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Intro: The Biggest Risks We've Ever Taken5:00 John Williams (Church of the King) Joins6:15 John's Origin Story in Production15:00 Starting a New Role: The First 90 Days Strategy18:30 Taking Strategic Risks on Sunday Mornings22:00 Safe Ways to Test New Gear & Workflows35:30 Handling Volunteer Mistakes with Your Pastor38:45 Disaster Story: A Squirrel Destroyed Our Service43:45 Tech Takeaway: Keep the Main Thing the Main ThingGet Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Watch On YouTubeJonathan Wolliston is back, also known as "Jdubb". In today's episode, Jonathan will share his journey as music director at Calvary Christian Center and lessons on stewardship, mentorship, and building real connections within a worship team. We discuss leadership decisions, including vetting processes, eliminating midweek rehearsals, and fostering community through small groups, as well as an insight into what inspired his upcoming book and his investment in the next generation of church musicians.Legacy United MusicThe Worship Keys WebsiteSupport the showThanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

In Season 3: Episode 19 of The Jessica Koulianos Podcast, Jessica talks about pure worship with some of the Jesus Image worship team. Jessica hopes that through the candid conversations she hosts about life, ministry, and family, that you will be pointed back to Jesus. There is no greater joy than loving Jesus with all of your heart — may you fall more in love with Him than ever before!More resources at jessicakoulianos.comJessica Koulianos is the Co-Founder of a church, international ministry, and school with her husband, Michael Koulianos.  You're invited to join them in person or online every Sunday at Jesus Image Church. For more information on Jesus School, local and nationwide events hosted by Jesus Image, and resources, visit jesusimage.tv.Watch podcast episodes on YouTube! Connect with Jessica: Jessica's Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Michael's Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Jesus Image Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Jesus Image Church Website | Instagram | Facebook Jesus School Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok...

Most churches don't measure their worship or tech teams — they just feel when something is off.That's the problem.In this episode, we break down why worship and production ministries struggle with inconsistency and how to fix it using three measurable pillars: Quality, Consistency, and Care.Check out our FREE Team Night Guide: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=qsFREE RESOURCES

In this episode, we explore the rare but inspiring career path from Production Director to Executive Pastor.We are joined by Dave Clark of Fellowship Church (Grapevine) to discuss how he transitioned from technical leadership to executive leadership. We break down the difference between treating ministry as a "job" versus a "calling," and Dave shares practical advice on how tech directors can build trust with senior pastors and get "unstuck" when they feel stagnant.In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Toby's Church Planting Story6:30 Dave Clark (Fellowship Church Grapevine) Joins14:30 Defining Ministry: A Job vs. A Calling17:00 Career Path: From Tech Director to Executive Pastor21:45 How to Minister to Production Volunteers27:00 Getting "Unstuck" in Your Ministry Career29:00 Building Trust with Senior Leadership38:00 Pastor Ed Young's Wildest Production Requests48:00 Staying Calm During a Tech Disaster53:00 Avoiding "Imaginary Arguments"54:15 Tech Takeaway: Ask Questions to Understand55:45 C3 Conference PreviewYou can sign up for the C3 Conference with this link to get a special rate discount from $229 to $99. https://brushfire.com/fellowship/c3conference2026/598770/register?typeCode=C3COMEBACKGet Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Take a trip down memory lane with us this Monday! Want to see God move more deeply through your church's worship team? In this episode, Josh Brown, Worship Pastor at Radiant Life Church in Sturgis, Michigan, emphasizes the impact he has seen by intentionally discipling his worship team. Josh emphasizes the vital importance of this discipleship process and shares what has worked for him, from initial onboarding to teaching the true meaning of worship and establishing what a culture of worship on and off the stage looks like. Notes From the Show & Resource Links: https://bit.ly/EP082-SpiritAnointedLeadership

Christina Campbell and the Worship Team provide us with some music we can share together on this snowy Sunday.

Christina Campbell and the Worship Team provide us with some music we can share together on this snowy Sunday.

How do you lead when you don't make the final calls?Matt shares his personal story of reaching his breaking point and how to know when God is releasing you from your current church tech job.In this episode you'll hear:0:00 The Cost of Bad Acoustics in Big Halls6:15 Matt Kotthoff (Wooddale Church) Joins8:30 Debate: Is an AVL College Degree Worth It?10:45 Inside Production at Wooddale Church15:30 Essential Tech for Traditional Services17:25 Upgrading Gear for Choir & Orchestra20:45 Can One Room Do Both Traditional & Modern?24:25 Using "Choir Flex" for Better Audio27:30 Prioritizing Spoken Word Intelligibility36:30 Navigating Leadership When You Aren't in Charge43:00 The Breaking Point: When to Leave Your Church Job50:30 Discernment: Has God Released You?57:15 Matt's Moment of Clarity (Why He Left)Come Hangout With Your Tech Community at The Mix! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Potesta, System Engineer for artists like Lauren Daigle and Tate McRae. We dive deep into the high-stakes world of touring production, covering everything from how to land your first big road gig to the critical lessons every local church can learn about PA system tuning and system design.Whether you're looking to upgrade your sanctuary's sound or considering a jump into the professional touring industry, Matt shares the "real-world" costs of professional audio services and how to protect your health while working in a high-demand industry.In this episode you'll hear: 01:00 Banter: Surprise Parties and Tech Interventions05:50 Guest Interview: Matt Potesta (Lauren Daigle & Tate McRae Tour)08:00 Career Roadmap: Landing a World-Class Touring Production Job13:00 Church Production vs. Touring: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences19:00 How to "Pay Your Dues" and Break into the Pro Audio Industry23:30 Touring System Design: Applying Road Lessons to Local Venues26:50 Budgeting for Sound: How Much Does Professional PA Tuning Cost?30:50 Should Churches Hire Independent Vetting for System Integrators?38:30 Career Advice: When to Transition from Church Tech to the Road43:20 Mental Health in Production: Prioritizing Health and Avoiding Burnout45:30 Pro Touring Disaster Story: Lessons from the Road48:00 Tech Takeaway: How to "Condition" Your Audience for Better ServicesCome Hangout With Your Tech Community at The Mix! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Dillan Howell has run many large scale events. From corporate ballroom events to managing the artists for the Charlie Kirk Memorial, Dillan's see it all. What lessons has he learned from his time in large scale events that he would bring back to church production if he returned to a church tech role? In this episode you'll hear: 01:00 Field Trip: Behind the Scenes of a Weird Open House05:30 Guest Interview: Dillan Howell (Evnt Ready)11:30 Realities of Church Live Event Budgets14:30 Can You Run a Major Church Event on $50,000?17:00 How to Pitch Live Event Tech Budgets to Leadership22:30 Production Disaster Story: The Music Festival Fail25:30 Event Industry Lessons for Church Production Teams29:30 Common Mistakes Churches Make with Live Production33:45 Where Churches Waste Money on Production Gear42:45 Artist Management & Logistics for Large-Scale Events: Charlie Kirk Memorial50:45 Church Tech Takeaway54:35 Church Tech Confessional: Bad Live StreamsCome Hangout With Your Tech Community at The Mix! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Church techs confessed some absolutely wild things to us in 2025. -Volunteering so you can marry the tech director-The worst TV stage rollout possible -Deciding to "kill" the file for the spicy "Marriage Conference Talks" In this episodes you'll hear: 1:00 Toby's little story: Nate Bargatze stand up 5:15 Why you should have a billionaires kid on your volunteer team9:15 “Lemons into Lemonade” Award 14:50 “Funniest Moment of the Year” Award 20:15 “Awkward Moment of the Year” award24:30 “Hero of the Year” award30:00 “Worst Sin of the Year” award 33:20 “The Toby Award” award 36:45 Church Tech Takeaway: Guard your audio console from water38:45 2025's Church Tech Confessionals! Check out their projects and job opportunities here!  Come Hangout With Your Tech Community at The Mix! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Stop us if you've heard this one: Leadership has a massive vision, but the tech budget doesn't match the dream. This week, we sit down with Justin Hume from Cross Church to discuss how to bridge that gap without losing your mind. From planning your next console upgrade to the 'mission-critical' gear you should never buy cheap, we're covering the practical side of church production—plus a spicy hot take on why Ableton-run lyrics might be a mistake."In this episode you'll hear: 01:00 Church Tech Community Trends05:00 Guest Interview: Justin Hume (Cross Church)07:00 How to Start a Career in Church Production12:15 Aligning Church Leadership Vision with Tech Budgets18:45 Church Broadcast Workflow: How Cross Church Does It24:45 Audio Console Upgrade: How to Plan for New Gear26:20 Essential Church Tech vs. Budget Production Gear28:30 Are Gear Warranties Worth It for Churches?30:26 Hot Take: Why You Shouldn't Use Ableton for Lyrics36:00 Live Production Disaster Stories & Lessons Learned40:15 Networking: Finding Your Church Production Community43:50 Church Tech Confessional: Behind-the-Scenes StoriesCheck out their projects and job opportunities here!  Come Hangout With Your Tech Community at The Mix! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Leslie sits down with Rob Cameron who plays guitar on Narrate's Worship Team. Hear Rob's story, his heart for worship, and catch him on the stage every other Sunday at Narrate!

What happens when you bring 9 Emmys and a background with the Dallas Mavericks into the church control room? You get a masterclass in production excellence.On today's show, we're joined by Dave Evans of Cottonwood Creek Church. We're diving into the Broadcast vs. Cinema style debate, how AI tools are changing ministry, and practical ways to make your church production budget go further. Plus, stay tuned for a QR code disaster story that every tech director needs to hear."In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Painful Story: Integrator Woes 4:30 Dave Evans (Cottonwood Creek Church) Joins 10:20 The Evolution: Analog to Digital 20:30 AI Impact on Church Tech 24:30 Tips for Stretching Your Budget 29:45 Engaging Gen Z Through Production 34:15 Broadcast vs. Cinema Style Production 37:50 Disaster Story: The Wrong QR Code 45:15 Dave's Emmy Awards 50:00 Church Tech ConfessionalCheck out their projects and job opportunities here!  Come Hangout With Your Tech Community at The Mix! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

In this episode, Will Compton from Cottonwood Creek Church joins us to explore the changing world of church production. We cover Crossroads Church's LED wall vision, Gen Z's worship preferences, and how AI, AR, and VR are shaping the future of Sunday services. A must-listen for church techs, worship leaders, and production volunteers looking ahead.In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Crossroads Church's LED wall vision + the future of church production6:50 Guest intro: Will Chapman from Cottonwood Creek Church9:45 Breaking into church production: first steps and career tips13:30 Are megachurches losing momentum? Trends in church growth14:45 Does Gen Z want less production in worship?23:00 How AI is entering church production workflows28:30 Can AI live-translate sermons in real time?42:00 AR + VR in future church production and worship environments49:30 Tech Takeaway: key lessons for church techs53:30 Church Tech Confessional: stories from the boothCheck out their projects and job opportunities here! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Your worship team isn't just playing music. You're teaching theology and shaping hearts. So why are we settling for cover versions of songs when the church should be leading the world in creativity?  For centuries, the church birthed the world's greatest art: Bach's masterpieces, Handel's Messiah, hymns that shaped nations. But somewhere along the way, we stopped creating and started copying. Steele Croswhite, who toured with Foo Fighters and Maroon 5 before Jesus transformed his life, believes it's time to reclaim our creative calling.  After 20 years of ministry, Steele has built something revolutionary: a church where worship teams don't just play songs, they craft theological experiences that connect hearts to truth.   In this episode, discover:  Why worship leaders are actually theology teachers (and how your arrangements matter)  How the church went from creative pioneer to cultural follower and how to reverse it  The "Love God, Bless Saints, Win Lost" framework that transforms both music and hearts  The practical steps to help your musicians find their God-given voice  Listen now to hear what happens when creativity meets theology.   "The best bands in the world should come from the local church, because we're not just making music. We're making disciples." - Steele Croswhite  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!   Mentioned in the Episode  The Rock Music  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN. 

We've seen the disastrous effects of picking the wrong integrator for your church: over budget projects, late projects and even firings. How do you pick the right integrator for your church so your church body is served well? Luke Hesher joins us with 7 Tips to pick the right integrator for your church. Follow this playbook and you'll be setup for success when you start interviewing integrators. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Inside Toby's Life.Church Production Tour5:45 Luke Hesher Joins the Conversation8:30 Luke's Path Into Church AVL Integration13:45 Tip #1 How to Choose the Right Church AVL Integrator19:40 Tip #2 How to Build a Strong Relationship With Your Integrator21:30 Tip #3 Church AVL Integrator Red Flags to Watch For33:45 Tip #4 What to Expect From Your Integrator After the Project Ends38:45 Tip #5 Who to Call When Gear Fails: Questions Every Church Should Ask44:25 Tip #6 How Ignoring Your Integrator Could Cost You Your Job46:15 Tip #7 HouseRight's Growth Through Quality Feedback55:00 Tech Takeaway: How to Develop Your Team58:00 Church Tech Confessional: This Week's StoryCheck out their projects and job opportunities here! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

If you increase your skills, can you get by with lower quality gear?Jesse O'Brien joins us this week to reveal the Red Rocks playbook for stretching a gear budget and still delivering excellent production quality.In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Toby crawls under the stage to fix church AVL integration issues7:30 – Jesse O'Brien from Red Rocks Church joins the podcast9:00 – How Jesse got into church production at Red Rocks Church12:15 – The production gear Red Rocks Worship brings on tour17:25 – Inside Red Rocks' broadcast campus gear + setup21:15 – How Red Rocks Church maximizes their production budget23:20 – The best way to save big on your church tech budget30:00 – Do speaker brands actually matter for church sound?36:45 – Doing church production when expectations exceed budget40:00 – Using event budgets to get new gear approved44:00 – Disaster story: When the broadcast feed goes down49:45 – Church Tech Takeaway53:30 – Church Tech ConfessionalCheck out their projects and job opportunities here! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Join Pastor Jason and Bo McGee as they discuss the Worship Team at East River Park. 

How important is it to have fellow church tech friends? Justin Firesheets joins us to discuss how production friends can help improve your church's production, your morale and keep you sane! In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 – Intro: Why church techs need church production friends and community1:00 – How many friends do you actually need in church production?5:36 – How Toby's church tech connections saved the day7:00 – Justin Firesheets on building relationships in the church tech world22:00 – Why connecting with other church production leaders is up to you27:00 – Practical ways to reach out and network with other church techs42:25 – Church tech disaster story: awkward guest speaker walk-out music47:20 – Tech Takeaway: Why everything in church production is harder when you're alone50:30 – Church Tech Confessional: Real talk from the production boothCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Preorder Toby's new book, "Sacred Spaces. Modern Production." here! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

How do you produce the largest Gospel presentation in history with less than 10 days?Brad McCraw joins us to discuss how his team produced the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service with no time and the highest of stakes. In this episode:1:00 — Moments When Time Stood Still in American History5:45 — How Brad McCraw Became the Production Lead for Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service11:00 — How Secret Service Affected the Production and AVL Setup12:00 — How Mosaic  Pulled Off the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service in Record Time23:00 — Balancing Production Excellence While Grieving a Loss26:00 — The Technical Workload Behind Producing the Charlie Kirk Memorial on Short Notice27:30 — Behind the Scenes: Production Days Leading Up to the Memorial Service34:45 — What Gear, Lighting, and Audio Equipment Were Used for the Memorial Service38:45 — How Secret Service Protocols effect on the AVL and Broadcast Production46:25 — When the Emotional Weight of the Event Finally Hit1:05:00 — Finding Purpose: How Every Church Tech Role Can Serve the GospelCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Are churches allocating their church production budget in the right places?Church Tech Consultant, Jerod Togger, joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to discuss In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby's thrifty upbringing shaped his gear buying habits 6:00 Jerrod Togger joins us!10:10 What's the first place to start in church production in AVL20:00 Where should you spend and save money on church production lighting? 32:30 Does anyone watch the church broadcast? 33:30 Should churches only broadcast the message? 36:00 Do you know your church's broadcast purpose? 44:00 Church production disaster story 45: Tech Takeaway: Think about your stage first47:15 Church Tech ConfessionalCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. You could win an X32! Enter to win here! We will announce the winner the first week of November. Preorder Toby's book here!Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

How can churches retain church tech talent when the secular world can offer them so much more financial compensation? Todd Elliott joins us to discuss the importance of valuing your church tech, finding your calling as a church tech and the theology of church production. In this episode you'll hear:1:00 — Are church tech directors still treated poorly? 4:45 — Todd Elliott on leadership and church production11:00 — Finding your calling as a church tech18:00 — The theology behind church production24:30 — When church techs feel valued by their pastors36:50 — How churches can retain church tech talent48:40 — Church production disaster story: Portable church gone wrong51:00 — Why every church tech should attend the FILO ConferenceCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. You could win an X32! Enter to win here! We will announce the winner the first week of November. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Pastor Sean Azzaro gets firsthand info from our friend Reuven Doron, sharing firsthand experiences from the ground during the recent peace agreement and the return of hostages in Israel.Plus Sean shares insights into multi-generational ministry at River City Community Church and the importance of bold, authentic prayer.To support Reuven Doron's ministry, the direct giving link is here: https://pushpay.com/g/reuven00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap00:48 Worship Team and Family Ministry03:39 The Power of Bold Prayer08:17 Upcoming Sermon and Service Times08:39 Interview with Reuven Doron on Israel's Peace Deal26:07 Supporting Reuven's Ministry27:00 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSubscribe for more episodes and visit reallife.org to connect with our community!#Israel #PeaceDeal #Faith #Prayer #Ministry #ReachingForRealLife #RiverCityCommunityChurch

Pastor Sean Azzaro gets firsthand info from our friend Reuven Doron, sharing firsthand experiences from the ground during the recent peace agreement and the return of hostages in Israel.Plus Sean shares insights into multi-generational ministry at River City Community Church and the importance of bold, authentic prayer.To support Reuven Doron's ministry, the direct giving link is here: https://pushpay.com/g/reuven00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap00:48 Worship Team and Family Ministry03:39 The Power of Bold Prayer08:17 Upcoming Sermon and Service Times08:39 Interview with Reuven Doron on Israel's Peace Deal26:07 Supporting Reuven's Ministry27:00 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSubscribe for more episodes and visit reallife.org to connect with our community!#Israel #PeaceDeal #Faith #Prayer #Ministry #ReachingForRealLife #RiverCityCommunityChurch

How can we recruit church tech volunteers beyond a preservice slide?Alexa has recruited a full army of volunteers and joins us this week to discuss how your team can finally recruit the church tech volunteers you need. (And even more importantly, how to train them up!)In this episode you'll hear:1:00 – Challenges of Recruiting Church Tech Volunteers6:30 – Guest Interview: Alexa Paige on Church Volunteer Culture12:00 – How to Recruit and Keep Church Tech Volunteers19:25 – The First Role to Place a New Church Tech Volunteer In25:25 – How to Show Church Volunteers They Matter37:30 – Developing the Skills of Your Church Tech Volunteers49:10 – Church Production Disaster Story1:00:30 – Church Tech ConfessionalCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. You could win an X32! Enter to win here! We will announce the winner the first week of November. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

How does production bring souls to Christ?Bryan Bailey joins us from Prestonwood Baptist Church to tell us how excellence in production brings people closer to the Kingdom. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Did ChatGPT Write Toby's Church Production Book?4:00 The Most Overlooked Element of a Successful Church Production7:25 Creative Church Outreach Idea: Build a Fence for Your Community15:45 How to Cast Vision That Inspires Your Church Production Team24:00 Maintaining Excellence with a Large Volunteer Production Team52:00 Counting the Cost: Balancing Budget and the Gospel in Production56:00 Tech Takeaway: Learn from Other Churches, Don't Copy Them1:01:40 Church Tech Confessional Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. You could win an X32! Enter to win here! We will announce the winner the first week of November. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Did church production only start in the past few decades during the worship wars?  Or did church production start centuries ago instead of decades? Kent Morris of Sweetwater joins us this week to school us in the history of church production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Toby's new church production book release6:20 – History of church production and how it evolved26:00 – Theology behind church production and worship tech29:20 – Why church production is essential ministry35:00 – Future trends in church production and AVL ministry44:00 – Church tech takeaways for production teams48:25 – Church Tech Confessional: real stories from the boothPreorder the book "Sacred Spaces. Modern Production" here! Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

How do you pull off a massive event like the Passion Conference? Makenzie Collins has worked on the Passion Conference multiple years and joins us this week for the principles it takes to execute a big event well. In this episode you'll hear:1:00 – How Toby and Blake landed their wives (Church Meet Cutes) 5:45 – Interview with Makenzie Collins (church tech & AVL insights)10:00 – What AVL gear and production does it take to run Passion Conference?15:15 – Principles for pulling off massive church AVL events19:45 – Why your church AVL production team needs women24:30 – “Baffle Blake” segment sponsored by HouseRight30:45 – Transitioning from church tech to full-time mom (Makenzie's story)38:00 – Church tech disaster story (when things go wrong)42:00 – Church production disaster story: The Giant Hand47:00 – Tech Takeaway (practical AVL tips for churches)50:00 – ChurchTech Confessional (behind-the-scenes stories)Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

How much should you prioritize live streaming? Resi's Steve Kaminsky joins us to discuss live streaming, multisite streaming and the pro/cons of 4k. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby's “friendly gesture” gone wrong 7:15 Steve's journey into church production10:30 Does church need to be in person vs. livestream church services?22:00 Should a new church livestream at launch?26:45 How Resi helps churches stream to multisite campuses29:30 What's new and upcoming with Resi church streaming37:00 Should my church stream in 4K? Pros & cons42:40 Church production disaster story45:40 Tech Takeaway for church production teams50:15 ChurchTech Confessional: Stealing the church vanCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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What were the key takeaways for the XP and Church Tech relationship series? We give our top 10 takeaways for the series here!In this episode you'll hear:1:00 Toby's Hot Water Moment on a Podcast9:15 Takeaway #1: Building Trust in Church Production12:50 Takeaway #2: Shorter Presentations for Pastors16:15 Takeaway #3: Avoiding “No” in Tech Conversations18:30 Takeaway #4: Why 90% Is Enough in Church Production22:00 Takeaway #5: Presenting Options to Leadership25:30 Takeaway #6: Why New Gear Won't Fix Production Problems28:20 Takeaway #7: No Surprises 33:15 Takeaway #8: Predictable Emotional Responses in Worship34:35 Takeaway #9: Filling the Gap37:45 Takeaway #10: Bringing It All Together for Church TechsCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

How do you get your executive pastor to give a "yes" to all your requests?We're joined by our Southeast Church friends today to continue our Executive Pastor and Tech podcast series. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Blake's hilarious church tech mic moment4:55 Southeast Christian Church team joins the podcast6:50 Five Truths and a Lie: church production edition16:00 What an executive pastor really does in church leadership18:30 How church techs can build trust with their executive pastor23:15 How to get a “yes” from your executive pastor as a church tech33:15 The right way to ask your executive pastor for resources or budget41:30 When church gear fails (and you warned it would)45:45 System failure stories in church production52:00 Why the church tech–integrator relationship matters1:01:00 Handling tension with your executive pastor as a church production leader1:07:10 Why church techs should talk about non-work things with pastorsCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 05:54)Public Broadcasting Loses Federal Funding: How Did This Happen and Why Does it Matter?Part II (05:54 – 12:02)The Rise and Decline of Late Night Television: The Cancellation of the Stephen Colbert Show Indicates Important Cultural Shifts in EntertainmentPart III (12:02 – 18:21)Is It Wrong for a Prisoner of War to Take a Cyanide Pill to Protect National Secrets? What About If It's to Protect Civilian Lives? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSpycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History: A Conversation with James Olson by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and James Olson)Part IV (18:21 – 23:04)What Do We Do with the Books of Ministry Leaders Who Have Now Fallen Away from the Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:04 – 27:35)Is It Wrong to Applaud During Worship Services? Who is Receiving Praise, God or the Worship Team? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.