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Church Video Systems That Volunteers Can Actually Run | Colby Griner
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Colby Griner serves at Compassion Christian Church in Savannah, Georgia, where he oversees broadcast video at the main campus and supports production across multiple campuses. His background includes leading production in a smaller church environment, building volunteer-friendly systems, and helping churches make practical decisions about video gear, cameras, switching, routing, and live production w...
The Missing Piece in Church AV Projects
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A great sound system, lighting rig, or LED wall can still fall short if nobody knows how to operate, maintain, and adapt it after installation. In this episode, Jake and Luke unpack one of the biggest things church leaders miss in AV projects: the ongoing need for training, support, system ownership, and engineering expertise.
They explain why AV is d...
You Don't Have to Know Everything to Lead a Great Production Team | Danielle Iselin
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Danielle Iselin serves at VIVE Church in Mountain View, California, helping lead production across a global church with 15 campuses. Her background in church production started at a young age, and her leadership experience gives her a practical, encouraging perspective for worship and production leaders who feel the pressure to know it all.
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How Not to Build a Church AV Budget
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In this episode, Jake Gosselin and Luke Jackson talk through one of the most common ways churches waste money on AV: starting with a budget number before defining the actual ministry needs, space requirements, and system design.
They unpack why rough percentages, contractor guesses, cheap local installs, and rushed timelines often lead to underbuilt systems, change orders, poor long-term s...
Your Church Livestream Probably Isn't Growing Your Church | Stephen Sheppard
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Stephen "Shep" Sheppard is a church production and broadcast leader with experience serving at Elevation Church, launching church campuses, supporting multi-site production teams, and helping churches improve their camera systems, video direction, and sermon capture workflows.
In this episode, Shep challenges the assumption that livestreaming is still the main growth strategy for churches. I...
Light Your Church Like a Pro | Pro Church Lights
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This episode features Frank and Wade from Pro Church Lights, teaching from the Churchfront Conference in Melbourne Beach, Florida. They help churches build practical, volunteer-friendly lighting systems that support worship, hospitality, and ministry impact.
Church lighting is not about manipulating emotion. It is about setting the table so people can walk into a space t...
Why We Don't Give Churches AV Bids
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In this episode, Jake Gosselin and Luke Jackson unpack why Churchfront does not start AVL projects by handing churches a quick bid or quote. They explain the difference between an estimate, bid, quote, proposal, and RFP, and why accurate pricing for church AVL work depends on design, engineering, site context, system goals, and clear specifications.
Jake and Luke also w...
The Church Production Debate Ends Here | Nathan Finochio
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Nathan Finocchio is a speaker, teacher, and longtime worship leader who brings a sharp, theological perspective to conversations about worship, church leadership, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the gathered church.
In this Churchfront Conference keynote, Nathan Finocchio makes a bold case for why church production matters. Rather than treating lights, sound, v...
Why is Church AV So Expensive?
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Why Is Church AV So Expensive?
In this episode, Jake Gosselin and Luke Jackson break down why professional church AVL projects cost more than many churches expect. They explain the hidden work behind a reliable system, including engineering, logistics, insurance, software, support, staffing, travel, procurement, and long-term operational stability.
Jake and Luke also talk about why Churchfront d...
Reggi Beasley Churchfront Conference Keynote Session | Getting a Graceful Rhythm
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About Reggi Beasley
Reggi Beasley is a worship leader and ministry builder who helps churches build healthy, thriving worship teams. In this Churchfront Conference keynote, he brings a pastoral word of encouragement for worship, production, and church leaders who are doing good work but feeling weary in the middle of it.
In this episode, Reggi reminds ministry leaders t...
Stephen Sheppard | Former Elevation Church Broadcast Engineer Teaches the Biggest Lessons He Learned
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Former Elevation Broadcast Engineer on Building a Healthier Church Production Team
About This Week's Guest: Stephen "Shep" Sheppard is a church production leader, content creator, and freelance broadcast/production specialist who has served in production roles at Elevation Church, Hope City Church, and multiple portable church environments. His experience spans volunteer leadership, broadcast engineering, campus launches, livestream systems, and c...
The Biggest AV Mistake Churches Make During Construction Projects
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The Biggest AV Mistake Churches Make During Construction Projects
In this episode, Jake and Sean explain why church AV should not be treated like gear you add at the end of a construction project. AV is a specialty construction trade that affects structural planning, electrical requirements, HVAC coordination, sightlines, cabling, equipment racks, control systems, and long-term volunteer usability.
How to Build a Thriving Worship Ministry from Scratch
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Spirit, Skills, and Systems: The Formula Behind a Thriving Worship Ministry
Key TopicsThe three pillars of a healthy worship ministry
Jake explains why thriving ministries are built...
Ryan Visconti | Leading Through Growth, Culture, and Conviction
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Guest background: Ryan Visconti is the Lead Pastor of Generation Church in Mesa, Arizona. A former Army officer who served in Iraq before entering ministry, Ryan brings a unique leadership perspective shaped...
Lee Fields Churchfront Conference Workshop | Building Volunteer Mixing Systems That Actually Work
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Churchfront Conference Workshop ā Lee Fields | Building Volunteer Mixing Systems That Actually WorkGuest background: Lee Fields is a front-of-house engineer, audio educator, and one of the most respected voices in live sound fo...
Josh Kelsey | How AI Is Transforming Church Ministry
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Guest background: Josh Kelsey is the Lead Pastor of Vineyard Church in California. In this conversation, Josh shares how his church is actively using AI across nearly every departmentāfrom sermon preparation an...
Reggi Beasley | Leadership Lessons from Elevation Church and Building Healthy Worship Teams
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Guest background: Reggi Beasley spent eight years on staff at Elevation Church, serving in multiple worship leadership roles before becoming Worship Pastor overseeing worship ministry across Elevation's multi-site campuses. In...
AI in Ministry | A Discussion With Josh Kelsey From Vineyard Church, California
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Churchfront Podcast ā Josh Kelsey | How AI Is Transforming Church Ministry
Guest background: Josh Kelsey is the Lead Pastor of Vineyard Church in California. In th...
Introduction to PA Design with Spencer Trefzger
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In this episode, Matt sits down with Spencer, Churchfront's Director of Engineering, to break down the most common PA system problems churches face and how to design sound systems that actually serve...
Erwin McManus on Leadership, Communication, and Building a Church That Lasts Churchfront Podcast
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Churchfront Podcast ā Erwin McManus Lead Pastor, Mosaic Church (Los Angeles) | Author, The Seven Frequencies of Communication
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How to Disciple Your Team When You're Always On Stage | Conversations With a Worship Pastor Part II
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How to Disciple Your Team When You're Always On Stage - Part 2
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In part two of this worship pastor conversation, Matt and Sean Bennett t...
What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Worship Pastor | Conversations With a Worship Pastor Part I
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Worship Pastor - Part 1
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Matt sits down with Sean Bennett, one of the newest members of t...
From Solo to 10+ Staff: Leadership Lessons for Church Leaders
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Podcast Notes: Leadership & Scaling from Solo to 10+ Team Members with Jake Gosselin Overview
Matt interviews Jake Gosselin about growing Churchfront from a one-person YouTube channel into a 10+ person church AVL...
Carey Nieuwhof - Churchfront Leadership Podcast
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Carey Nieuwhof Interview - Podcast Notes Overview
Conversation with Carey Nieuwhof about the shift in modern church worship from entertainment-focused to encounter-focused experiences, live streaming strategy, and church growth in...
The Surprising Connection Between Online Views and Church Growth
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Episode TitleThe Surprising Connection Between Online Views and Church Growth
Episode DescriptionMatt and Jake dive into The Unstuck Group's Q3 2025 report analyzing 252 churches to uncover surprising connections between...
Leading with Thick Skin and a Soft Heart with Kent Morris
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How to Have HARD Conversations with Your Worship Team
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Live Streaming Mix SECRETS with Kent Morris
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The Secret Chords Your Worship Music is Missing
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Live Streaming Mix SECRETS with Kent Morris
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A Conversation with Josh Howerton and Chris Kuti of Lakepointe Church
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Podcast Show Notes: The Future of Church Leadership with Josh Howerton and Chris Kuti
Guests: Josh Howerton (Senior Pastor) and Chris Kuti (Worship Pastor) from LakePoint Church Hosts: Jake Gosselin...
Churchfront Talks: Modern Church Architecture
Podcast Notes - Jesus Image Church Construction Discussion Episode Overview
Jake and Matt discuss Jesus Image Church's impressive $44 million building project in Orlando, featuring traditional Gothic-inspired architecture and innovative tilt-up construction techniques.
Key Discussion Points Traditional Church Architecture Revival Jesus Image Church building actually looks like a church (rare in modern construction) Gothic architecture elements with arched windows Stone facade reminiscent of historical church construction Departure from typical strip mall/warehouse church designs Tilt-Up Construction Technique Industrial/commercial construction method adapted for church use Process: Pour concrete walls as slabs on ground ā Frame windows/openings ā Let cure ā Use cranes...What is the best live stream mix strategy for churches?
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Podcast Episode Notes: Choosing Church Broadcast Audio Systems Episode Overview
Discussion about switching from Logic Pro to other broadcast audio solutions including Waves LV1, Studio One, and Pro Tools for...
Who's still watching YOUR church livestream in 2025?!? || Churchfront Podcast
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Podcast Episode Notes: Church Live Streaming Reality Check Episode OverviewMatt and Jake react to Pro Church Tools' recent discussion about the current state of online church, diving deep into questions about...
Real (GOOD) Drums for churches - Churchfront Podcast | Joey Parish
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Church Front Worship and Tech Podcast - Episode with Joey Parish Guest: Joey Parish - Founder of Parish Drums Episode Description
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Carson Bruce | The Worship Keys - Churchfront Worship and Tech Podcast
Podcast Notes: Interview with Carson Bruce of The Worship Keys Episode Overview
In this episode of the Church Front Worship and Tech Podcast, Luke Jackson interviews Carson Bruce, founder of The Worship Keys platformāa resource dedicated to helping keys players in worship settings improve their skills and understanding of their role.
About Carson Bruce & The Worship Keys Founder of The Worship Keys platform, which focuses on four main areas: music theory, gear/software, ministry, and industry Classically trained pianist who now lives in Nashville The Worship Keys podcast releases weekly on Wednesdays, featuring interviews with keys players Or...The Songs Your Congregation Will Remember on Their Deathbed | Churchfront Conference | Ben Haley
Pastoring Your Congregation Through Worship with Ben Haley Episode Summary
In this powerful session from the Church Front Conference, Ben Haley shares three essential foundations for effective worship ministry that truly shepherds congregations. Drawing from scripture and personal experience, Ben explains how worship leaders must know their hearts, know their Bibles, and know their people to lead worship that transforms lives.
Show Notes Key Timestamps 00:00 - Opening quote and introduction 00:59 - Ben shares the moving story of his father's final moments 03:18 - The profound influence of worship music and responsibility it brings 05:35 - What should be the foundation...Churchfront Show 2025 NAB Special
Church Front Show - NAB 2025 & Church Architecture Insights Episode Summary
Jake Gosselin shares his experience at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2025, highlighting innovative broadcast technology for churches. He and Matt Woltjer also discuss church architecture trends and why thoughtful building design matters for worship spaces.
Show Notes Timestamps 0:08 - Welcome and introduction 1:12 - Church Front hiring announcement 5:28 - NAB Show 2025 overview 6:43 - Hollyland cameras for vertical video 7:12 - Lyntec power sequencing systems 11:14 - Canon CR-N100 PTZ camera 12:33 - Church Front's studio camera setup (CR-N500 & CR-N300) 15:05 - Canon RC-IP1000 PTZ controller 17:40 - Canon C400 cinema camera 20:31...How to Mix Like a MUSICIAN Michael Curtis at Churchfront Conference 2024
_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> Active Mixing - From Boring to Baller Episode Overview
In this episode, Michael Curtis shares practical strategies for creating more engaging, dynamic worship mixes. Drawing from his background as a professional bass player and mixer, he explores how intentionality and specificity can transform "boring" mixes into creative, engaging experiences that better serve worship environments.
Time Stamps & Key Points Introduction [00:48] Michael introduces the concept of "active mixing" versus boring mixing The challenge: Moving beyond "it sounds fine" to creating engaging, dynamic mixes Creativity as the antidote to boring mixing Creativity Through Structure [01:41] Biblical concept of creation: bringing...