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10 A/V Technologies for Transforming Your House of Worship

  Using online social media platforms such as YouTube and Facebook to expand your audience can be very beneficial. Many churches are integrating audiovisual solutions not only to grow their audience but to maintain an enlightening atmosphere for all members and ages. Follow along to read the top 10 church A/V technologies for a better

Does Your Church Need an Upgraded Sound System?

  Yes! Make Your Sermons More Accessible with Advanced Technology Systems Churches and other houses of worship rely heavily on their congregation, but did you know that your congregation relies heavily on you, too? Spreading the word requires more than standing at the pulpit and sharing your sermons. Worshippers of all walks of life need

5 Multimedia Mistakes Churches Make

  In churches today, visuals aren’t just accessories to your service, they’re part of the message. Whether it’s worship lyrics on a screen, motion backgrounds behind your pastor, or sermon slides that support scripture, your visuals shape how people experience church. Here are five of the most common visual media mistakes churches make and how

What Is an Audience Microphone or Room Microphone?

  Because of live-streaming and/or in-ear monitors, there is a microphone in many churches that isn’t quite intuitive. There are a few similar ideas that go by a few names: the audience microphone, the ambience microphone, the congregation microphone, a room mic… So, what is this? Why would we want to mic the congregation, or

Why Mobile Stages Are Transforming Outdoor Ministry

Across America and beyond, ministries are stepping out of church buildings and onto the streets. Whether it’s a worship night in the park, a revival meeting in a rural town square, or a pop-up outreach in an urban neighborhood, today’s mobile ministries are meeting people where they are – literally. And one powerful innovation is

Benefits of Streaming with Facebook Live

Facebook Live has made an incredible impact for churches. Going Facebook Live is totally different than signing up for a traditional livestream service. Why is it so different? Two words: social reach. Connecting and interacting is so easy on Facebook Live. Facebook will notify you when your church has gone live, so you won’t miss

The Power of Showing Up Early

I’m convinced that the majority of our tech issues at church (and many other issues as well) could be resolved or alleviated if we did one simple thing each week: show up early. Whether you’re serving as A1 (audio engineer), L1 (lighting engineer), V1 (video switcher) or  any other position, your role is integral to

Trends in Church Staging and Modular Solutions

As churches continue to adapt to modern worship needs and outreach possibilities, staging solutions have evolved to accommodate design and structural flexibility, technology integration, and aesthetic harmony within sacred spaces. Whether a congregation is upgrading an existing static platform or investing in a new dynamic stage solution, key trends in church staging prioritize maximizing space

Embracing Technology With Digital Displays

  With three decades of experience as a former church worship director and Christian music artist, I’ve had a front-row seat to the way technology can amplify the worship experience. From leading worship services to working behind the scenes, I’ve witnessed the impact that thoughtful integration of technology can have on a congregation. Yet, despite

Tennessee Church Gets Large-Scale AVL Renovation

Paragon 360 was contracted in 2023 by Germantown Baptist in Germantown, Tennessee, for a large-scale, sanctuary and lobby renovation project that would include audio, video and lighting (AVL) systems, custom scenic and architectural elements, custom rigging and acoustical work. Paragon was originally connected with Germantown via Todd Foster at Fulcrum Audio in March of 2022