Bits & Bytes Nov. 04, 2024
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From Storefront to Sanctuary: Hope Church’s Journey with Pro Church Lights
by Frank Schabell
A common misconception for many churchgoers is that “going to church” means exciting music, messages from charismatic teachers, and cutting-edge technology that rivals concerts…even though church CAN have these aspects, the act of gathering together as a body is an opportunity for the Church to worship God in Spirit and Truth (John 4:23).
We at Pro Church Lights (@prochurchlights) care deeply for serving and equipping ministries to create environments where people can experience the almighty God. Our team provides unique lighting solutions for churches, and recently we had the privilege to partner with Hope Church, a vibrant community that found its new home in a once-vacant storefront. With the support from our team, Hope Church was able to transform this space into a place for authentic worship. This story is just one of the many hundreds of churches we have served since our company's founding. We at Pro Church Lights understand the challenges of ministry and specialize in equipping churches to reach their communities for Christ.
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AI and Your Church
by Tim Adams
The rise of AI has been nothing short of meteoric, to be sure. However, there are serious concerns that need to be considered before starting to implement this myriad of technology.?
I intend to dive into several aspects of the concerns myself and many others have, and those are much more than just copyright infringement, but the very real ethical and moralistic lines that we should be abiding in.? The world we live in today is what I call “post-Christianity.” We seem to be moving past the need for a God, or Heavenly Father. Look around and we see people living the life they want, regardless of consequences and our society is allowing them to do so.?
We only need to look at the rampant crime that has spread across this country since the pandemic, the blatant invasion and attacks on sovereign countries without international intervention and the epidemics of famine, disease, and terror spreading around the world.?
This attitude of do what I want when I want has also started permeating our churches, as well. Regardless of your church size, denomination, or location, I am confident that we have all had requests come from leadership that asked for the seemingly impossible. Because church tech tends to draw people pleasers, we generally have a bad habit of not saying, “No.”?
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Building a Global Streaming Presence
Building a global audience for your church livestream requires a strategic approach that leverages digital platforms, engages with viewers across different time zones, and fosters a sense of community and connection. Here are some steps to help you expand the reach of your church livestream to a global audience:
Choose the Right Livestreaming Platform
Select a reliable livestreaming platform that offers the features and functionality you need to broadcast your church services and events. Platforms like YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch, and Vimeo Livestream are popular options that provide tools for scheduling broadcasts, interacting with viewers, and reaching a global audience.
Optimize Your Livestream Setup
Ensure that your livestream setup is optimized for quality and reliability. Invest in high-quality audio and video equipment, including cameras, microphones, and lighting, to deliver a professional viewing experience. Test your equipment and internet connection before each broadcast to minimize technical issues and ensure smooth streaming.
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by Brandon White
A videowall is an incredibly impactful and flexible AV design element. Videowalls offer bright, vibrant colors and crisp contrast on an immersive scale that neither video projection nor standard displays can rival. Today’s displays also offer an array of flexible configurations, allowing designers to create not just large-format displays, but screens of any shape or size, with coordinated content that creates stunning dimension and dynamism. Now, we’ve reached a point where the total cost of ownership (TCO) for a videowall system is often lower than that of a comparable projection solution. The time has come for church technology leaders to seriously consider whether their next display system should be a videowall.