TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

This edition of the Digital Ministry Journal recaps news of interest to the digital ministry community. Church Tech Today shares tips on YouTube Shorts. Churchfront shares the advanced tech setup at Experience Church and general audio, video and lighting equipment news. Finally, Church Production shares First Baptist Rogers Church’s experience with a Riedel wireless intercom system.

Using YouTube Shorts

Church Tech Today shares “Basics Of Using YouTube Shorts For Your Church” (2-minute read) outlining tips for maximizing YouTube shorts for channel growth, best practices for creating Shorts and an invitation to join the author’s Church YouTube Lab.

Ultimate Audio & Video Over IP Setup

Churchfront shares “The ULTIMATE Audio and Video Over IP Setup | Worship Tech Tour at Experience Church” (57-minute watch). Gerald Cummins, Technical Director at Experience Church in Puyallup, Washington, walks through the church's advanced tech setup highlighting the seamless integration of audio and video over IP systems, utilizing network-based audio distribution and high-quality video production to enhance worship experiences. Key features include mobile screen sharing, live translations, synchronized devices, innovative lighting, and an efficient intercom system for team communication.

Audio/Video/Lighting Equipment Reviews

Churchfront shares “Waves Stream for Church Mixing, KVM, and PTZ Camera Review | The Churchfront Show” (47-minute watch). focusing on the Waves Stream for seamless mix streaming, the potential of Apple Vision Pro in worship settings, and the utility of PTZ Optics 4K Move cameras for live streaming. They also discuss the versatility of KVM extenders in church setups and the anticipation around new Behringer gear and lighting fixtures for stage design.

Wireless Intercoms Transformed Services

Church Production shares “Behind the Scenes: How Riedel Bolero Wireless Intercoms Transformed Services at First Baptist Rogers” (6-minute watch). As part of the Church Production Road Test User Experience, Riedel sent Geoff Hartley of First Baptist Rogers in Rogers, Arkansas the Riedel Bolero Wireless Intercom System. The First Baptist Rogers team shares their experience and assessment of the system’s impact on communication and production quality.

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