6 Steps to Set Your Microphone Input Gain for Clarity and Balance

  If you’re new to managing sound or wrestling with audio issues, you’re not alone. One of the foundational steps to mastering church audio is setting the proper microphone input gain. Understanding Input Gain Input gain controls the volume of the signal coming from your microphone before it hits any other part of the sound

True Deliverance Holiness Church

  True Deliverance Holiness Church was established in 1998 in Auburn, Alabama, by Pastor Nolan Torbert with support from faithful dedicated members. The church’s vision is to empower God’s people by unlocking the vast potential that is in every individual by teaching and preaching the word of God. The mission is to serve individuals and

Key Components of an Effective Church Security Plan

  Building and implementing a church security plan involves addressing critical areas that ensure the safety not only of the congregants but also of the staff and the property. Let’s look at the essential elements required to build a strong church security framework: Risk assessment If you build your security plan without first knowing your

Another 10 Lessons, This Time from Minneapolis

  There has been another church/school shooting. What is similar, what is different, and, more importantly, what can we learn from this tragedy? On August 27, 2025, a shooter opened fire on a Mass service at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, which was filled with children and other worshipers. The gunman, who died by suicide

Coffee in Church Spaces

  Across the country, churches are recognizing something coffee professionals have known for years: coffee connects people. Whether it’s a full-service café in the lobby or a simple drip station before Sunday service, coffee has become more than a beverage. It’s an intentional space where people come and connect. If you’re a church leader dreaming

How to Protect Your Ministry’s Assets

  When disaster strikes—a fire, storm, or act of vandalism—the steps your church takes in the first 24 hours can make or break your insurance claim. Churches are more than places of worship; they’re community anchors filled with cherished items, irreplaceable records, and specialized equipment. Accurate documentation before a loss occurs is essential. Whether you’re

Current Trends in Digital Signage

  At its core, digital signage refers to electronically controlled displays that present dynamic content images, videos, text, or live feeds across screens placed in strategic locations. In places of worship, this technology is bridging tradition with innovation, helping congregations stay connected, informed, and inspired. From sanctuaries to fellowship halls, houses of worship are increasingly

Monetizing Underutilized Church Space with Daycare Partnerships

  Walk into any church midweek, and you’ll likely find quiet hallways, empty classrooms, and fellowship halls waiting for the weekend to roll around. While Sundays remain central to most congregations, the reality is that many church campuses sit underutilized five or six days out of the week. In today’s economic landscape, where many congregations

Security Film: Fact and Fiction

  Over the past several decades, violence against churches, schools, and other soft targets in the United States has unfortunately been on the rise. In response, these institutions have turned to various security measures to protect their communities. From increased surveillance and controlled access to reinforced construction materials, the goal is always the same: buy

Love Your Flock Enough to Keep Them Safe

  Who can forget the heartbreaking events of June 17, 2015, at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina? At the conclusion of a Wednesday night Bible study, as participants bowed their heads in prayer, a man pulled out a gun and began firing. By the time it was over, nine innocent lives