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Can you save money by doing integration projects yourself?
Terry Rhodes joins us this week to discuss wireless mics, integration dos and don'ts and he gives us a chilling cautionary tell unlike any story we've ever heard on the podcast before.
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 – Funny Church Tech Stories: Toby's Mic Antics
4:30 – Interview Begins: Meet Terry Rhodes
8:15 – Church Audio in the Analog Days: What Was It Like?
14:15 – Mixing Philosophy: Is Less Really More in Church Sound?
15:30 – Top Church Production Problems We're Seeing Right Now
17:00 – Should Your Church Use Wireless Mics? Pros & Cons
19:00 – How Churches Should Budget for AV Integration Projects
24:30 – What NOT to DIY in Church Production (Bring in the Pros)
29:30 – Baffle Blake: Rapid-Fire Church Tech Questions
36:00 – Is YouTube Actually Good for Learning Church Tech?
42:15 – AVL Fail Story: When Patching Goes Horribly Wrong
45:30 – Tech Takeaway: Why “It Depends” Is the Right AnswerWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
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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.
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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Have you ever wondered what production it takes to pull off the Super Bowl?
Brandon Broussard joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to tell us all about the broadcast, camera work and prep that is required to make the biggest moment in sports each year!
In this episode you'll hear:
00:00 – Intro + Super Bowl Production Recap for Church Techs03:30 – Meet Brandon Broussard – Former Super Bowl Crew & Church TD05:11 – How Brandon Got Started in Church Production08:25 – Brandon’s Role in Super Bowl Production – Behind the Scenes10:00 – How Many Cameras Are Used for the Super Bowl Broadcast?12:25 – The Highest-Paid Camera Operator Position at the Super Bowl21:00 – Gear Talk: What Production Equipment Brands Were Used at the Super Bowl?23:40 – Baffle Blake – Church AVL Trivia (Sponsored by HouseRight Integration)30:30 – Translating Secular Touring Productions to the Church Stage32:00 – Should Churches Use Non-Name Brand Lighting Fixtures? Pros & Cons41:00 – Church Production Disaster Story – Lessons Learned in Live AVLWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
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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.
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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How will AI impact church production?
Brad Hill joins us from Gloo to discuss how the church can be out in front of the AI revolution to make our services more accessible to everyone.
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 – Toby & Blake Dive into Church Tech Mindsets (Behind the Curtain)
4:30 – Brad Hill from Gloo Joins the Conversation (Church Data & Tech Insight)
8:15 – Brad’s Journey in Church Technology (From Strategy to Software)
14:30 – Should Churches Use AI to Translate Services? (Tech Meets Ministry)
18:30 – Are Christians Ready for AI in Church? (Trust, Tools, and Tension)
24:30 – Baffle Blake: Church Tech Trivia Returns
31:00 – What’s the Next Big Shift in Church Technology? (Future Forecasting)
35:15 – What Should AI Replace in Church—And What Should Stay Human?
40:30 – Church Production Fail Story (Lessons from a Sunday Gone Sideways)
44:00 – Tech Takeaway: Ride Along with Your Pastor (See Church Through Their Shoes)Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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 church production challenge come from a congregation that has a 150 year old history?
Craig Rowley is the church tech of White's Chapel Methodist Church and he joins us this week to discuss how to keep your team healthy
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 Why Houston’s Churches Use Studer Vista Mixing Consoles for Worship Audio4:30 Meet Craig from White’s Methodist Chapel — Church Production Director9:45 What It’s Like Attending Rupert Neve’s Birthday Party as a Church Audio Tech14:45 Craig’s Journey Into Church Production & How He Got Started in Church Tech23:30 How to Change Your Church Production Culture When You’ve Been There a Long Time29:00 Balancing Modern Worship Production in a 150-Year-Old Church Building34:00 How to Fight the Room & Improve Your Church Sound System in Challenging Spaces37:45 How to Keep Your Church Production Team Healthy & Avoid Burnout41:00 Building a Strong Church Tech Team Through Fellowship & Community44:00 Church Tech Horror Stories: Production Fails & Lessons Learned50:55 Tech Takeaway: Why Your Church Tech Team Should Always Pray Before ServiceWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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Is immersive audio helpful for churches or just needless hype?
Caleb Loeppky joins us for our final Five Year Anniversary Celebration episode and we discuss our first, big gear pickup ever, immersive audio, and the reason to have two mics for your pastor.
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 – Almost Died Waiting for the Train (Church Tech Confessions)6:25 – Meet Caleb Loeppky from Amplio Systems (Church AVL Expert Joins)20:00 – ChurchGear’s First Big Gear Haul (Behind-the-Scenes Church Tech)24:45 – Are SSL 550 Consoles Church-Worthy? (Christ Community Church Setup)32:06 – Baffle Blake! Sponsored by HouseRight (Church Tech Trivia Time)38:45 – Amplio’s Latest Church Tech Installs (Production Upgrades You’ll Love)43:20 – Is Immersive Sound Worth It for Churches? (Hype vs. Help)45:30 – Will Immersive Sound Confuse New Mixers? (Real Talk for Techs)50:00 – Church Production Fail Story (What NOT to Do)54:45 – Tech Takeaway: Always Double Mic Your Pastor (Pro Tip)Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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How can you fast track your development as church production leader?
Spencer De Young, CEO of MxU, joins us to talk about leadership, the value of mentorship, and how MxU is equipping church tech leaders through intentional training.
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 – ChurchGear’s Worst Church Visit 6:00 – MxU's CEO Spencer Visits the Podcast16:15 – Spencer’s Path to Leading MxU 26:00 – How MxU Creates Church Tech Training Videos33:15 – Baffle Blake (Presented by HouseRight)38:30 – Church Tech Leadership Lessons with Spencer46:30 – Real-Life Church Production Fail Story49:45 – Tech Takeaway: Why You Need a Church Tech MentorWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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Gear vs. Talent.
Simple Tech vs. Fancy Tech.
Murder Mountain vs. a Warehouse.
Jake Gosselin joins us for our second 5 Year Anniversary episode to discuss all of this and more!
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 Murder Mountain aka “The ChurchGear Barn” 5:15 ChurchFront’s Jake Gosselin joins us! 11:15 How did Jake get into church production? 26:15 Church production disaster story 36:30 Church Production Hot Takes: Keep it simple as possible for as long as possible 42:15 Is it better to pay for skilled church techs or fancy church production gear? 45:00 “We’re creating solutions to problems that shouldn’t exist”47:15 Tech Takeaway: Bring it back to the first principlesWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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We’re celebrating our 5 year anniversary with a crazy story round up!
2 Gas mishaps. 2 Lighting strikes. And our favorite pastor knows who we are?!
Join us on the ChurchGear podcast to hear the 7 wildest moments that have happened over the past 5 years.
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 Can we fix Blake? 6:45 “Five Truths and a Lie” about ChurchGear history 16:45 Story 1: “They see me rolling!” 20:45 Story 2: “Lighting Strikes” 23:40 Story 3: “Evacuate the Warehouse” 26:00 Story 4: “I hear a nuclear bomb” 33:30 Story 5: “I want to introduce you to my dad!” 36:00 Story 6: “The battery was dead” 40:45 Story 7: “Lighting killed our console on Thursday” 47:00 Tech Takeaway: The amount of money we’ve put back into church budgetsWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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How do you keep services on schedule while still keeping your team healthy and energized?
Jared Olson, Production Director at Elevation Church, joins the ChurchGear podcast to share how Elevation Church upholds both a high standard of excellence and a healthy team culture
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 – Super Bowl Halftime Show: Production & AVL Breakdown
5:15 – Jared Olson (Elevation Church) Talks Church Production
20:30 – Keeping Your Church Tech Team Focused & Healthy
28:00 – Super Bowl Audio: Different Broadcast Mixes for Each Network?
31:30 – Church Production Disaster Story
33:55 – Balancing Grace & Excellence in Church Tech
37:15 – Tech Takeaway: Reducing Stress in Church ProductionWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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How can you care for your volunteers well?
Ryan Wenzel joins us this week to tell us how they honor their volunteers at Christ Church of the Valley.
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 Church Tech Fail: The “Butt Smack” Incident
4:15 Ryan Wenzel (Christ’s Church of the Valley) Joins the Show
13:20 Ryan’s Journey into Church Production
25:00 First Steps for Training Church Production Volunteers
29:00 Honoring & Valuing Your Church Tech Volunteers
32:15 Prioritizing Sabbath as a Church Production Leader
40:00 How to Lead Your Church Production Team Effectively
45:45 Church Production Disaster Story
51:30 Tech Takeaway: Key Lesson for Church TechsWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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How do you build a strong production team?
Christina Pendleton joins us to discuss how we can build strong production teams by focusing on the community we are building in our teams.
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 – Nonsense Opening
5:45 – Meet Christina Pendleton from Grove Church
15:45 – Christina’s Journey into Church Production
19:00 – Finding Community in Church Production
22:45 – Getting More Women Involved in Church Production
25:15 – Why Building a Strong Production Team Matters
25:55 – How to Recruit More Women for Your Tech Team
30:00 – Volunteer Training: Building a Skilled Tech Crew
32:00 – Can Non-Christians Serve on the Production Team?
38:00 – How to Let a Production Volunteer Go (the Right Way)
39:00 – Tech Fail Story: Confetti Disaster & Timing Gone Wrong
43:30 – Tech Takeaway: Don’t break your neck!
Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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After more than 150+ episodes, the ChurchGear podcast finally landed a pod with the most elusive guest we've ever had: DiGiCo's Ryan Shelton!
Come for the heck the hosts give him for finally recording with them. Stay for the expertise Ryan shares on essential soft skills, top AVL mistakes he is seeing and a fun update on all things DiGiCo.
In this episode you'll hear
1:00 🎤 Inside the “Exclusive” DiGiCo Lounge at FILO Conference
4:25 🎧 Ryan Shelton from DiGiCo Joins the Podcast!
13:30 🔧 Breaking Into Church Production: How to Get Started
16:30 🎚 Training New Church Production Volunteers: Best Practices
21:15 🛠 Essential Soft Skills for Church Production Volunteers
25:30 ⚠️ Top Church AVL Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
33:40 🎛 What’s Next for DiGiCo? Inside Their Latest Church AVL Innovations
45:30 🎶 Tech Takeaway: Why You Should Invite Secular Touring Artists to Church
Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
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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.
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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Is live streaming still a must for churches in 2025?
In this episode, we sit down with AVL pro Tyler Kerpsack to tackle the big questions. Who should stream their services? How can your church stream on a budget? Could remote mixing be in the future church tech toolbox?
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 Crazy ChurchGear driving adventures 5:00 Meet Tyler Kerpsack – Church AVL Pro14:00 Tyler’s Journey into AVL Production19:00 How to Tell If Your Church Mix Is Good21:00 Pro Tips for Better Live Audio Mixing23:15 Perfecting Your Mix With Time Limits24:10 The Worst Audio Mixing Mistakes to Avoid26:30 Can FOH Audio Work for Broadcast?34:00 How to Stream Your Church Service on a Budget40:00 Remote Mixing for Church Services – Is It Wise?45:30 Church Production Nightmares & Lessons Learned50:45 Tech Takeaway: Stay Passionate, Not JadedWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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Touring Life + Willow Creek Production + Christ's Church of the Valley = A Production Pro.
Ivan Talamantes (Christ’s Church of the Valley, Willow Creek) shares his journey from touring pro to church tech leader. He gives us insights on volunteers, gear, and the best (and worst) audio consoles in church production!
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 🎙️ Toby never set a lineup in the CG Fantasy Football League4:45 🎛️ Special Guest: Ivan Talamantes from Christ’s Church of the Valley10:00 🎚️ How Ivan got started in church production12:00 🎤 Behind the scenes of Willow Creek Church’s production team18:00 🎟️ Ivan’s journey from touring production to church production25:00 🏛️ How Christ’s Church of the Valley keeps its production spaces clean and organized28:45 🙌 Best practices for caring for and retaining church tech volunteers32:00 🎛️ What’s the go-to audio console for church production?33:00 🎧 Live sound vs. studio: Which does Ivan prefer?34:00 ❌ The worst audio console Ivan has ever mixed on35:00 🎛️ Favorite outboard gear for church production36:00 🔌 Must-have plug-ins for church audio engineers43:15 🎯 Tech Takeaway: Always leave the space better than you found it🔥 Whether you’re a church production director, worship pastor, or audio engineer, this episode is packed with insights to level up your church AVL game! 🎚️🎛️🎤 #ChurchProduction #WorshipTech #ChurchAudio
Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
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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.
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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How can you connect with fellow church production friends to navigate the journey of church tech together?
Todd Elliott joins us to share church tech disaster stories, tips for effectively communicating with leadership, and how to build meaningful friendships in the church production space—so you never have to walk the journey alone.
1:00 What happened to the back tracks at the inauguration?7:00 Todd Elliott joins us! 9:00 Five Truths and a Lie for FILO 2025 16:00 What is the FILO conference? 23:20 Disaster Story: “I prayed to God and my prayers were answered” 33:00 How did the church production team produce Willow Creek services?40:50 What’s happening at the FILO conference in 2025? 47:00 Tech Takeaway: How to communicate mistakes to leadership
In this episode you'll hear:Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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’s it like to marry someone from your church production team—and then keep working side by side every Sunday? Let’s talk about it!"
Alexa and Daniel join us for a special Valentine’s Day episode! Hear how their shared passion for church production led them to find love—not just in their work, but in each other. Plus, all the unique challenges and surprises that come with being married to your church production co-worker!
In this episode you'll hear:
1:00 How Church Production Led Toby to His Wife5:00 Special Guests Alexa & Daniel from Fellowship Bible Church (TX)12:00 The Journey Into Church Production: Alexa & Daniel’s Story15:40 Church Production Love Story: Marrying Your Production Team Partner18:30 The Ultimate Tech Proposal: How a Church Production Person Pops the Question19:45 Who’s in Charge? Leadership at Church vs. Leadership at Home25:00 The Newlywed Game: Church Production Team Edition31:45 How to Build Stronger Relationships with Your Church Production Team33:00 Can You Find Love in Church Production?39:00 Church Production Horror Story: Control Room Upgrade Gone Wrong41:15 Tech Takeaway: Supporting the Vision of Your Church42:30 Tech Takeaway: Staying Grounded in Your Purpose in Church ProductionWhether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
Apply for ChurchGear Tech 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.
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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How do you do church production in Las Vegas?
1:00 Toby’s first Vegas trip 6:20 Ryan Fuller joins us from Central Church in Vegas 12:20 How did Ryan get into church production at Central Church? 15:30 What AVL productions do you watch for inspiration? 16:30 How do you do church production in Las Vegas? 20:00 Why is Central Church moving from Red Cameras to Cannon?22:45 How does Central Church in Vegas use cameras on a Sunday? 25:15 How do weekly baptisms affect church production? 27:15 How would you do a church live stream as a 50-200 person church?29:30 Should churches prioritize audio or video first? 31:10 What productions are you liking in Las Vegas? 33:40 How do you structure your volunteer team at Central Church?39:50 Church Production Disaster Story: “I forgot to cut it”42:00 Church Production Disaster Story: “Hey, there is a fire” 44:42 Tech Takeaway: “Stop only watching churches, get inspiration everywhere”
Ryan Fuller joins us this week to discuss Central Church's gear setup, approach to production and sources for inspiration.
In this episode you'll hear:Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
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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.
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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How do you balance expectations and budgets simultaneously?
1:00 What games did ChurchGear play at the annual retreat? 4:15 Chase Donald joins us! 13:00 How did Chase get a job in church production at Red Rocks Church? 14:45 How does Red Rocks do so much production on a tight budget? 32:00 How do you balance budget and expectations? 35:30 What should production people focus on improving? 40:50 Church Tech Disaster story45:15 Tech Takeaway: Don’t chase the shinny things
Chase Donald works in production at Red Rocks church and he joins us to discuss balancing expectations, maximizing gear, and focusing on your church's unique production goals.
In this episode you'll hear:Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
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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.
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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How do you pick the perfect conference to further your skills and networking?
1:00 Toby causing chaos at SALT and the Amplio Golf Tournament 10:45 How did Jerod get into church production ministry? 12:24 Planning and Budgeting for Conferences18:30 NAB and InfoComm conference 29:37 Maximizing Conference Benefits for Church Techs27:30 What will you takeaway from a church production conference?32:00 How do you get invited to the after conference hangouts? 33:30 How many church production conferences should you go to each year? 38:42 Conference Attendance Benefits and Tips41:45 Church Tech Disaster Story
We run through the list of conferences to consider in 2025, the various reasons to go and end on some tips to pitch for budget to attend.
In this episode you'll hear:Whether you're looking for your next job opportunity or looking for an integrator partner for your next project, you have to check out our friends at HouseRight.
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How do you draw inspiration from other churches without also bringing expectations to make your church service be just like theirs?
0:30 Toby’s new favorite church production celebrity 3:30 Shep joins the podcast! 14:30 How did you get involved in church production? 17:40 Who does Shep look to for inspiration? 20:45 How are you making the Elevation Livestream right now? 26:30 What advice would you give to a smaller church trying to do Elevation? 32:20 Where should a church with a small budget start with live streaming? 34:24 If you were launching a church tomorrow, where would you start? 39:30 Can a church recruit from another church? 43:15 Disaster story: “Worst call I’ve ever received” 46:18 Disaster story: “The scariest thing that has happened at Elevation for me was”49:00 Tech Takeaway: “Be nice to people”
Stephen Sheppard is the Broadcast Engineer for Elevation Church and he joins us this week to discuss gear, live streams and the importance of staying true to your church's vision.
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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.
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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