Breakouts
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Audio
Beyond the Console: Mentoring Skills, Attitudes & the Future of Church Audio
You’re already mentoring someone—you just might not know it. Someone is watching how you handle pressure, how you speak about leadership, how you serve when no one’s looking. The question isn’t whether you’re transferring knowledge; it’s what kind of knowledge you’re transferring. This session explores the responsibility of intentionally mentoring one audio engineer on a deep level—not just teaching them to mix, but shaping how they relate to the church, handle conflict, and view their calling.
Gene Kim
FOH Engineer, Lauren Daigle
Audio
Think Out Loud: Building a Mix from Scratch
Ever wonder what’s actually going through an engineer’s head while they’re mixing? This session lets you see and hear it in real time. Gene will mix a multitrack he’s never heard, on a console he hasn’t programmed, in a room he doesn’t know, narrating every decision along the way. You’ll get direct access to the thought process behind each move as the mix builds from an empty session to a finished product. Watch real-time decision-making unfold as we explore EQ choices, compression, and the “why” behind every move. This is mixing without a safety net.
Gene Kim
FOH Engineer, Lauren Daigle
Audio
Mixing for Broadcast Audio
In this session, we will cover concepts that apply to a FOH broadcast mix, studio broadcast room, or mixing in the box. We’ll explore the art of the mix, from LUFS and parallel compression to bussing and techniques that help your mix translate well across platforms. Whether you’re part of a small church or a large production team, this class will help you better understand the world of broadcast audio.
Scott Ragsdale
Audio Director, The Crossing
Audio
Creating a Consistent Sound Every Week
Creating a consistent sound week to week can be challenging, especially with different engineers mixing or changes on stage. This session will walk through practical ways to maintain consistency, no matter who’s at the console. We’ll explore key strategies like building a show file that works for everyone, training engineers to use that template and stay “in the sandbox,” and preparing your stage consistently each week. You’ll walk away with repeatable systems that help your team deliver a reliable, high-quality mix from week to week.
Tyler Kerpsack
FOH Mixer / Creator, Black Box
Video
Understanding & Implementing the Blackmagic Ecosystem
Blackmagic Design’s ATEM switchers, cameras, converters, and distribution systems have become ubiquitous in today’s video production world. In this session, you’ll discover how to effectively utilize the Blackmagic ecosystem in your church and learn how to choose the right tools for your specific needs.
Brandon “BT” Thompson
Freelance Engineer and Consultant, bTec
Video
Cameras, Lenses & Sensors: Picking the Right Hardware for Live Video or Content Creation
When it comes to selecting the right camera for the right use, more than just the price needs to be considered. Whether it is a traditional broadcast camera package or a cinema kit, understanding the pros and cons of camera styles and lenses is critical not only to get the right shot in a live or post production environment, but also to ensure you are ready for future growth in the industry. Join this panel discussion of church tech veterans to better understand the dos and don’ts of camera purchases, usage, and deployment.
Adam C. Erickson
Filmmaker, Seacoast Church & Smartphone Storytellers
Brandon “BT” Thompson
Freelance Engineer and Consultant, bTec
Jeff Watkins
Broadcast Lighting Director, Long Hollow Church
Video
Creating Next-Level Sermon Visuals
Take your sermon visuals beyond basic slides and discover practical ways to bring your message to life both in the room and online. This class will walk you through approaches like using super sources, touch screen sermon TVs, and dynamic lower-third sermon slides. You’ll walk away with practical, repeatable ideas that help communicate the message more clearly and effectively.
Ryland Russell
Worship & Media Arts Pastor, Central Baptist Owasso
Video
Composition & Video Direction for Worship
This session will focus on the technical details of directing worship video and capturing IMAG. How do we take leadership vision and reflect it through the shots we capture of what God is doing in the room? We’ll explore how shot composition, the rule of thirds, framing, and other visual principles help us capture what’s happening in a space with clarity and intention. You’ll also learn practical ways to lead, train, and build systems that support your team in executing this vision effectively.
Jeff Watkins
Broadcast Lighting Director, Long Hollow Church
Lighting
Special Events: From Inspiration to Reality
Great moments start with an idea. In this session, we will trace the full creative journey, from where inspiration comes from to how to implement it into lighting, and how to keep your ideas fresh season after season.
Alex Fuller
Church Production Coach & Experience Designer, One Place Church
Lighting
Panel Discussion: Solving the Real Challenges of Church Lighting
A panel of four highly respected lighting professionals will tackle the real world challenges of church lighting. Topics include choosing the right console, stretching tight budgets, creating depth on stage, working with video teams, and implementing special effects.
No question is too basic or too technical. This is your chance to ask anything and walk away with practical next steps, leadership strategies, and fresh confidence to elevate both your lighting and your team.
Alex Fuller
Church Production Coach & Experience Designer, One Place Church
Matt Hemmele
Owner/Operator, Mammel LX LLC
Jeremy McKee
Pastor of Production, VantagePoint Church
Alec Takahashi
Co-Founder, bkd Creative
Lighting
Lighting Control Protocols: What They Are and Why We Use Them
A basic dive into control protocols like DMX, ArtNet, and sACN, and why we use them. We will also explore utilizing MIDI and timecode to automate lighting and other production elements.
Jeremy McKee
Pastor of Production, VantagePoint Church
Lighting
Previsualization: More Than Imagine
More Than Imagine is about moving from vision to visible reality. Previsualization brings clarity to teams, alignment to process, and intention to every decision before anything is built.
When we can see it together, we can make great decisions and execute with clear direction.
Matt Hemmele
Owner/Operator, Mammel LX LLC
Systems
Setting the Temperature: Leading & Producing Services Through the Chaos
What if your Sundays felt peaceful, prepared, and powerful instead of rushed and reactive? This session will help you become the kind of leader who sets the tone for service flow and execution.
Through process, people, and presence, you’ll learn how to build healthy systems as a service producer, lead teams with trust, and create a culture where both your team and your church can flourish in a distraction-free environment.
Lyndsey Hull
Event Producer, Soul City Church
Systems
Demystifying NDI & the Future of AV Over IP
NDI has been around for a while, but it can still feel intimidating for many. In this session, we’ll walk through what NDI is, how to use it, and when not to. Whether your ministry is running a single network switch or expanding toward ST 2110, you’ll gain the understanding you need to set your ministry up for success, both now and in the future of AV over IP.
Will Chapman
Online Minister, Cottonwood Creek Church
Systems
Stream Deck, Companion & Automation
Join us as we explore the power of automation in church production. With the reality of volunteer shortages, it is more important than ever to find ways to streamline your AVL workflows.
In this session, we will show you how to run an entire church production with just one person using Stream Deck and Companion. You will also be introduced to the new Bitfocus Buttons and Stream Deck Studio for even more automation options. Learn how to optimize your AVL workflows and empower your production teams for consistency regardless of volunteer team size.
Jason Olson
Campus Engineer, Faith Chapel
Systems
Making the Most of Your Wireless Systems
From frequencies and equipment to antennas and cabling, there are many factors that can make a wireless setup difficult. As more devices rely on wireless frequencies, the need to understand and maintain RF integrity becomes even more critical. In this session, we’ll walk through practical steps for building consistency, creating structure, and troubleshooting to help you achieve a reliable wireless experience, no matter the size of your setup.
Brandon “BT” Thompson
Freelance Engineer and Consultant, bTec
Leadership
Clarity, Communication & Kindness: Creating a Culture Your Team Can Feel
Pastoral care isn’t just about being available—it’s about being intentional. When expectations are unclear and systems are missing, people can feel overlooked, even when leaders care deeply.
In this breakout, we’ll explore how clarity, communication, and culture work together to create a team culture where people feel genuinely seen, supported, and cared for.
Alec Rees
Weekend Experience Pastor / Creative Pastor, Central Church + Water's Edge Network
Leadership
More Than a Position: Serving and Leading from Your Calling
Have you struggled with the significance and impact of your role in ministry or wondered if you are really making a difference? Have you felt stressed, overwhelmed, or exhausted and doubted whether you are truly living in your ministry calling?
This session will give you a Biblical framework for why your creativity matters, how the Spirit fuels it, and how to build boundaries that protect your calling from burnout, whether you are running production in a room of 200 or leading worship in a room of 2,000.
Jeremy Van Valkenburg
Live Experience Pastor, Cross Point
Leadership
Becoming a 360-Degree Leader
Whatever your position, you have the opportunity to shape culture, inspire teams, and drive vision from every angle. Discover how to become a 360-degree leader by leading up to senior leadership with clarity and trust, leading alongside peers with collaboration and excellence, and leading down by investing in and empowering others. We’ll unpack practical strategies to grow your voice, steward your creativity with purpose, and lead beyond the limits of your title—so you can make a lasting impact in your church and beyond by leading with the posture of influence, not just the position of responsibility.
Sarah Gerald
Artist, Storyteller,
Leadership
Wearing Multiple Hats Without Burning Out
If you’re in ministry right now, chances are you’re not just “one thing.” You’re the worship leader, and the planner, and the content creator, and the emergency tech support, and somehow, also the therapist.
This workshop is for multi-hat leaders—the ones building something meaningful while juggling a lot behind the scenes. We’ll explore practical ways to manage multiple roles, set healthy boundaries, and sustain your calling without burning out.
Johnny B
Worship Pastor / Content Creator, Fresh Wine Records
