Sometimes the best-laid plans require knowing exactly what kind of plan you're laying. Here's the thing: there's no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to multisite technology. And frankly, that's exactly how it should be.

2020 taught us all something important: every church can stream. The question that's been haunting church leadership is whether their church should keep streaming. And if they do, what exactly are they trying to accomplish?

Picture this: You're halfway through your church's AV installation when someone in a hard hat and a clipboard walks in with four words that'll ruin your week: "Cease work order." Turns out your integrator isn't actually licensed to work in your state. Oops…

Walk into any church technology conference, scroll through any integrator's website, or sit through any sales pitch, and you'll hear it: "We're not just vendors – we're your partners." Right. Sure you are….

Remember when IT and AVL teams couldn't be in the same room without someone's metaphorical knuckles getting scraped? Those days are gone – and good riddance.

"Everything rides on this thing," our engineer Matt Strong reminded us recently. He was talking about church networks – and he wasn't being dramatic.

It looks purple in the room but blue on camera. Your LED wall displays perfect white, but your pastor's shirt looks yellow under the key lights. Welcome to the complex world of color temperature management – but here's the good news: it's actually not as complex as it seems once you understand the fundamentals.

Your stage looks incredible in person. But when you watch the video back, everything looks flat, washed out, and disappointingly two-dimensional. Welcome to the challenge of creating depth for cameras – where what looks great to the human eye doesn't always translate through the lens.

You've invested in that shiny new Sony camera. But there's one problem – your pastor still disappears into shadows. Here's the truth many churches don't want to hear: your lighting matters more than your camera.

What does nearly 20 years at Summit look like? For Tyson Wiens, it’s been a journey of growth, grit, and big transitions.

Let’s be real — planning services can feel like an endless game of Whac-a-Mole. Balancing worship, production, and a hundred other moving parts? It’s a lot. But what if there’s a smarter way to make it all happen?

Let’s be real — planning services can feel like an endless game of Whac-a-Mole. Balancing worship, production, and a hundred other moving parts? It’s a lot. But what if there’s a smarter way to make it all happen?

Looking to take your church services to the next level? Check out these five ways to elevate your services and make a lasting impact:

So, here’s the question I keep getting: “Can I stream with $200, or do I need to sell a kidney?”

We know team dynamics can sometimes feel like juggling flaming swords while blindfolded. But don’t worry — we’ve been there, and we’ve got a few tips to help you build trust, foster some serious leadership street cred, and create an impactful culture that makes everyone go, “Wow, they really know what they’re doing!”

Acoustics are the secret sauce that ensures sounds in a lobby or auditorium are clear and pleasant, whether it's talking, singing, or clapping.

Ready to upgrade your AVL gear? Before you make a decision, here's a few things to consider: