http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/rss/bblackmore by Brian Blackmore en info@worshipfacilities.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-27T13:31:06+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11887 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11887#When:23:24:45Z Lots of great sounding loudspeakers could be seen and heard at InfoComm 2010. Loudspeakers from InfoComm 2010-07-10T04:24:45+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11886 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11886#When:23:10:45Z Hardly noticed by most in the A/V press at InfoComm, Aviom's new Wall Frame 6 promises to save on labor and infrastructure costs. By digitizing audio signals at the wall connection, churches can realize huge savings by reducing costs associated with large conduit runs. Even More Images from InfoComm 2010-07-10T04:10:45+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11668 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11668#When:16:07:55Z Roland and Edirol introduced a range of new products that offer excellent features for small- and medium-sized churches. See photos from the Roland Systems Group press conference at InfoComm 2010 More Images from Church Production’s Experience at InfoComm 2010 2010-06-12T21:07:55+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11634 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11634#When:12:14:05Z Products galore for houses of worship were introduced at this InfoComm 2010. Here are just a few... Images from Church Production’s Experience at InfoComm 2010 2010-06-12T17:14:05+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11260 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11260#When:11:36:53Z I once attended a church where a host of percussive, electronic and wind instruments were shoved through a loudspeaker system designed for speech-only. The result was never pleasant, and often downright painful. Is Your Church Sound System Performing As Intended? 2010-05-04T16:36:53+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11259 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/11259#When:11:25:09Z Sure the best way to save money is to simply not spend it. But that mentality can only last so long --- even for a modest church technical budget. Saving Money By Going To NAB, InfoComm, LDI, and of course, WFX… 2010-05-04T16:25:09+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10864 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10864#When:09:15:20Z "Cuts and dissolves to a professional television director are like periods and commas to a writer," says writer, speaker, filmmaker and media consultant Phil Cooke Phil Cooke on Video Production for Easter Pageants 2010-03-26T14:15:20+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10854 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10854#When:13:19:35Z If you have an opportunity to speak openly, honestly (dare I say anonymously?) to your church's senior leadership about your working environment, your working relationships, the quality of your interaction, the sentiment and culture in which you work, what would you say? Are there things that need to improve, or is your situation one that you'd like to share so that other churches can grow and learn from a creative solution you've discovered? Does your senior pastor make your job easier or harder? 2010-03-23T18:19:35+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10628 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10628#When:10:02:52Z The extent to which churches rely on wireless communications (microphones, monitors, inter-coms etc) is something FCC administrators in Washington may not completely grasp. Does the FCC Know Churches Exist? 2010-02-15T15:02:52+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10601 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10601#When:23:12:30Z Congratulations to Drew Brees, Sean Payton and the Saints Nation. The most amazing photo from Super Bowl 44 2010-02-08T04:12:30+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10436 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10436#When:11:59:09Z Marty O'Connor reports in on the day two and three, at Willow Creek's Global Leadership Summit in Karlsruhe, Germany. "Your prayers have helped write the history of the church in this part of the world… thanks for being a part of the team," he says. Day 2 and 3, and Final Wrap-up from Germany 2010-01-30T16:59:09+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10434 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10434#When:12:36:23Z An uplifting update from Willow Creek's Marty O'Connor, technical director, international events. Day one was a great success. Read on to learn more about the day's event's and what's ahead. Live from Germany Day 1, Willow Creek’s Global Leadership Summit 2010-01-29T17:36:23+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10432 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10432#When:11:47:50Z Prayer request and a quick behind the scenes peak at Willow's Global Leadership Summit in Karlsruhe, Germany featuring Bill Hybels, John Ortberg, Craig Groeschel, Larry Crabb and more... Live from Germany, Willow Creek’s Global Leadership Summit 2010-01-28T16:47:50+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10365 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10365#When:13:02:26Z The showfloor was open less then half an hour before I saw the first of many products that I would consider potential “game changers” for the house of worship market. NAMM Wrap-up 2010-01-18T18:02:26+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10227 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10227#When:12:35:36Z A bit of levity about the current economic straits..... The Economy Is So Bad….. 2010-01-08T17:35:36+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10224 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/10224#When:11:07:13Z The event, sponsored by Christian Musician Magazine, Worship Musician Magazine and the Worship Arts Summit, will include an all-star line up of Lincoln Brewster, Kirk Whalum and Friends, and Paul Baloche. All artists will perform with full bands --- some including star performers themselves. Winter NAMM 2010 Presents First Ever “Night of Worship” 2010-01-06T16:07:13+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/9885 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/9885#When:10:15:54Z Many “black box/performing arts center-style churches” are designed with such reliance on technology that if a church suddenly chooses to go “low-tech” for a service, the impression communicated to the audience is that “something is missing”. It’s a fascinating conundrum for churches, architects and A/V system designers. Simplicity With Excellence 2009-11-11T15:15:54+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/9319 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/9319#When:15:22:09Z Why are so many technical directors left feeling isolated from the plans of senior leaders? Why do so many senior leaders consider technology to be a money pit? Bridging the “Technical Divide” Between Senior Ministry Leaders and Technical Personnel 2009-09-14T20:22:09+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/9093 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/9093#When:13:03:40Z Conferences, seminars, a tradeshow, and other educational opportunities abound. What does it mean for church technical directors? The Maturing A/V Sector of the House-of-Worship Market: Good News for Churches and TD’s 2009-08-12T18:03:40+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/8654 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/8654#When:22:21:45Z The current economic downturn is spurring a range of new innovations that I believe will greatly change the way we do A/V in churches “Scarcity Brings Clarity” to WFX, Willow Arts and InfoComm 2009-06-23T03:21:45+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7780 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7780#When:10:17:14Z even more good stuff from reverendfun.com Godly Humor 3 2009-03-26T15:17:14+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7779 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7779#When:10:13:35Z more good stuff from reverendfun.com Godly Humor 2 2009-03-26T15:13:35+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7778 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7778#When:10:03:14Z Great stuff from reverendfun.com Godly Humor 2009-03-26T15:03:14+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7552 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7552#When:13:42:42Z These interesting’ economic times are not an anomaly, but a natural evolution of capitalism. So why not the same for religion? The Creative Destruction of Christianity 2009-02-19T18:42:42+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7538 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7538#When:22:34:33Z World-class, Biblically based film content is being produced at the 168 Hour Film Project Christian Filmmaking Project Aims to Influence Culture 2009-02-13T03:34:33+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7481 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7481#When:10:21:20Z American Institute of Architects (AIA) data shows worship market to outpace all other segments Religious Buildings Top Construction Forecasts for 2010 2009-02-09T15:21:20+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7434 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7434#When:23:31:29Z Style trumps capacity as the market matures Coolest Thumb Drive Ever 2009-02-04T04:31:29+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7323 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/blog_entry/7323#When:00:32:57Z Leadership Network's two-day innovation fest delivers motivation, conviction, new ideas and the opportunity to meet and mingle with hundreds (maybe thousands) of incrediable church leaders Innovation3 Gathering 2009-01-29T05:32:57+00:00