Posts by Van Metschke

My first memory of actual outrage against bad production was when I was asked to run sound for a church event around age 19. There

One of the best parts of being a TD in a church is the diversity of things that must be done to support the ministry

I have written quite a bit about getting and keeping quality volunteers but not what to look for in a new volunteer. Are there traits

Take a little break these days in December and re-center yourself with these devotions from the Sunday| Mag contributors. Remind them to be submissive to

Most church tech teams are volunteers. That?s no secret. Even large churches staff their tech team with a majority of volunteers. Since most of those

Over the last two years, our church has remodeled our auditorium. The project was driven by the need to upgrade and modernize the audio, video,

If you are a tech leader, you?ll have to lead volunteers. Volunteers are the lifeblood of making church happen?especially in the worship and tech areas.

Recently, I saw video of a pastor who decided, for whatever reason, to use his pulpit to make an example of his video director. Now,

We?ve all heard that tech people have the reputation of saying no all the time. Personally, I think that is an unfair stereotype. I believe

Train wreck. Car crash. Awkward moment. Bumpy ride. Kludge. These are just some of the phrases many a technical professional has uttered under their breath

So much of what we do as church techs revolves around communication between those we work with and us. Clarity and alignment of the overall

I will never forget my first electronic gaming system purchase. It was 1989 when I plunked down my $149 plus tax and purchased what was,

?Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.? ? Benjamin Franklin It?s safe to say shiny things

As the technical complexity of church production has increased over the last two decades, the need for a qualified Technical Director (TD) or possibly even

I am blessed to serve at a church that values volunteers. At South Hills, we couldn?t do what we do without our volunteers showing up

I have a confession to make; I have seen the ?Nick Burns? of Church Tech on many occasions lurking in my church. He is real!

In last month?s issue Zac Marcengill discussed how to add creativity to the mix. As a tech who has spent most of my career as