Since volume is such a highly debated issue for most every church, one of the essential items for every tech team is a Decibel Meter. A simple device, or even a free program on many smartphones and tablets, that scientifically and objectively measures the sound level. These devices then output the information into a number[…]
Spent some time this week mastering the audio for our Portuguese album that has long been in the works. Somewhere around 5 years ago a Brazilian friend of mine encouraged us to translate some of our favorite songs into his native language of Portuguese. That night we got started and quickly had a large chunk[…]
So a metal drummer, folk guitarist, and a classically trained pianist walk into a church… While that sounds like the opening line to a joke, I’m actually describing the real life situation for the average worship team around the world. At your church the instrument and style differences may vary but the results are the[…]
I sat down to write the annual “Read Family Goals” in my usual “be specific with a deadline and a budget” manner. But as I began to fill in the blanks of my spreadsheet for this year I heard a still small voice ask, “What’s the difference between a goal and a task?” Which was[…]
Can’t is a powerful word. It stops people, often before they even begin. It’s an idea that get’s passed around pretty freely, is rarely challenged, and too often sets the course of our lives. Personally, I have come to dislike the word or others similar to it (i.e. have to, impossible). It grates on me[…]
It’s no secret that we are not fans of using karaoke style multi-tracks in worship. Partly because they are the opposite of discipleship, partly because they don’t help YOU get any better, and the rest are other reasons that I will not dive into here. However, there is a redeeming quality about them that has[…]
It’s taken me a long time to figure out how to give people advice in a way that doesn’t make them angry. Still haven’t got it down 100% but I’m getting better. While in the past I used to try and win people over with my solid logic and pervasive conviction but now I have[…]
Special guest post from the very talented songwriter Jess Cates of jesscatesmusic.com. I know staring at a blank page or google doc with a guitar in your hand can seem intimidating. Even after all these years, it seems like a step of faith to make the leap from nothing, to inception, to a full-blown[…]
Sometimes you just need a shot of motivation to keep moving forward. Here are some things that help us. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” The Apostle Paul from Phillipians 4:16 “They conquer who believe they can.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “All things are possible to him who believes.” Jesus from Mark 9:23[…]
You do a sound check and can hear yourself just fine but then, like a mysterious cat burglar, it seems as if someone stole the sound from your instrument the moment everyone else starts playing. The music stops and much to your surprise, your equipment is still working – so you motion to get[…]