Here we have another warmly welcomed guess post from our friend Kenny Lamb who works with the Baptist State Convention in North Carolina, USA.
Just to say from the outset – just because this talks about transitioning to a contemporary style of sung worship it doesn’t necessarily mean you HAVE to have this level of equipment or budget. Please take it more as some practical thoughts to work through if your church is considering something similar.
Andy
East City Church has begun a journey of worship transformation. In my previous post on transitioning worship styles, I introduced the church and the summary of steps that would be needed. This week, I will explore the need for technology improvement to support the desired changes.
East City Church has a reasonably good audio system already in place. However, the demands on the system will be much greater as the church begins to incorporate a worship band and vocal team in addition to their current offerings. Additionally, the church does not have a video system at all in the sanctuary; so much is to be done to provide video support.
Providing the infrastructure of audio and video support can take quite a bit of time to get into place, so start this area early on in the process.
The church plans these action steps:
Your church may require additional or fewer steps. It is imperative that you prepare your audio and video systems to provide the needed support for your new format.
Next time, I will discuss the benefits of putting together a worship leadership team to help lead in the transformation and to plan worship services.
Kenny Lamm, senior consultant for worship and music for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, is a frequent worship conference leader with a strong focus on equipping leaders in North Carolina (USA) and Southeast Asia. His blog, Renewing Worship, features posts that explore ways to renew–impart new life and vigor to–the worship in the local church.
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