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How to Select the Best Church Translation System

With our communities changing before our eyes, all of us are faced with the question of how do we reach and serve those in our society that speak a different language. A translation system for the church is a great way to meet that need.

The Audio-Technica AT2021 – One Mic, Many Uses

Any musician or church praise band looking to sound their best on stage will want to consider an Audio-Technica microphone, with the AT2021 being one of the top contenders in their lineup.

Front of House Mixing Tutorial With James Attaway

Mixing is mixing, right? Well, no. For anyone who runs sound on Sunday mornings, front of house mixing of live sound presents special challenges. 

Creating Video on Demand for Your Church – The “How” and “Why”

We figured out how to set up a ring light, plug in a decent mic and make eye contact with the camera. Well done church! But, when it comes to creating video on demand content we really haven’t improved our game.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Sound Techs

How well we work determines the results of our work. Here are habits all sound techs need to adopt and develop.

10 Best Mother’s Day Church Videos That’ll Make Your Emotions Explode

From heart-felt (grab the tissues) to funny, these church videos help set the tone for Mother's Day ministry this year. #MothersDay #ChurchVideos

Expensive New Sound System – and Lousy Sound?

The state-of-the-art new sound system is rolled into the new church, and on the grand opening they end up with music that sounds like it came out of a tin can.

10 of the Best Church Websites in 2021

Each year the folks at Churchjuice post their selections of the best church websites. This year it's even more important, because we can all learn something to improve our digital game.

We Recorded a DIY Live Worship Album. Here’s How We Did It

The idea came up to record a live worship album. While the worship director and I had been involved in countless past recording projects, we’d never done anything like this before. It would be an incredible challenge, but we were up for it.

Journey Through the Steps of an Online Scam

Journey through the steps of an online scam, an attempted hack that was foiled (hopefully before any unsuspecting “winners” entered their credit card information). 

It’s Time: Use an iPhone as Your Video Camera

Today, we carry around a TV studio in our pocket and more and more filmmakers are embracing the idea of producing projects on mobile phones. That's right: an iPhone as your video camera.

Tech Gear and the Story of “For Just $10 More”

If we’re not careful, our good stewardship can turn into being cheap. And when it comes to tech gear, that's not good.

Everything You Need to Know About a Personal Monitoring System

A personal monitoring system takes an individual’s monitor mix and sends it directly to the ears of that musician or singer. Here's everything you need to know, all in one location.

How To Create A Great Church Website (4 Steps)

Potential visitors are coming to your website to learn more about your church—to gather information, and see if your church is the right fit for them. The takeaway? You better have a great church website. 

Analog Vs. Digital Mixer – The Great Debate

Analog Vs. Digital Mixer? Both an analog mixer and a digital mixer can deliver fantastic sound, but they represent different ways of thinking about the process and...

7 Things to Do After You Look at Pornography

A lot of Christian advice about pornography addicts is not helpful—meaning, it doesn’t contribute to real progress in repentance, healing, restoration and recovery. Most of all, it fails to address the issues that underlie porn use.

Thom Rainer – Nine Tech Trends Every Church Should Master

Tech trends aren't just news, they should be part of a church's tool kit. Churches today must be aware of tech trends -- and they should master them.

Great Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Church Musicians

Whether you are a worship leader looking for great last minute gifts for your team or you know a church musician, check out this list to bring something bright to the end of their year.

Review: Optoma EH416 Projector – Power, Not Price

While some 1080p projectors claim to offer impressive features, they tend to be overpriced and to fall flat. The Optoma EH416, however, is packed with great features which make it one of the most valuable projectors on the market today.

Apple’s Big Sur and M1 Chipset Upgrades: Proceed with Caution

There’s a lot of excitement about Apple‘s Big Sur and M1 Chipset upgrades. I recommend ‘caution’ on moving forward too quickly on adopting either one. Here’s why.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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