How to Disciple Your Team When You're Always On Stage | Conversations With a Worship Pastor Part II
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Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN How to Disciple Your Team When You're Always On Stage - Part 2 Episode Description In part two of this worship pastor conversation, Matt and Sean Bennett tackle the practical realities of leading volunteers, building sustainable systems, and avoiding burnout. They discuss how to disciple a team of 30 people when you can only really pour into 5 or 6, why production should enhance worship without becoming the focus, and why planning doesn't limit the Holy...
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Worship Pastor | Conversations With a Worship Pastor Part I
Churchfront Podcast
Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Worship Pastor - Part 1 Episode Description Matt sits down with Sean Bennett, one of the newest members of the Churchfront team and a 16-year worship ministry veteran, to talk about what it's really like to lead worship and production teams. In part one of this two-part conversation, they discuss what to look for when stepping into a new worship pastor role, navigating the tension between excellence and authenticity, and...
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From Solo to 10+ Staff: Leadership Lessons for Church Leaders
Churchfront Podcast
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Carey Nieuwhof - Churchfront Leadership Podcast
Churchfront Podcast
Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN Carey Nieuwhof Interview - Podcast Notes Overview Conversation with Carey Nieuwhof about the shift in modern church worship from entertainment-focused to encounter-focused experiences, live streaming strategy, and church growth in the digital age. Key Themes 1. The Shift: Entertainment vs. Encounter The Problem with Modern Church Production Social media created a "copycat phase" where churches could suddenly see what megachurches were doing Churches...
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The Surprising Connection Between Online Views and Church Growth
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Leading with Thick Skin and a Soft Heart with Kent Morris
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Live Streaming Mix SECRETS with Kent Morris
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How to Have HARD Conversations with Your Worship Team
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A Conversation with Josh Howerton and Chris Kuti of Lakepointe Church
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Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN Podcast Show Notes: The Future of Church Leadership with Josh Howerton and Chris Kuti Guests: Josh Howerton (Senior Pastor) and Chris Kuti (Worship Pastor) from LakePoint Church Hosts: Jake Gosselin and Matt Woltjer from Churchfront Key Topics Discussed AI in Ministry (00:02:15) Josh's approach: Uses ChatGPT weekly for sermon prep as a "high-powered research assistant" Prompt strategy: "Give me 20 interesting facts about [passage] that are historical,...
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Churchfront Talks: Modern Church Architecture
Churchfront Podcast
Podcast Notes - Jesus Image Church Construction Discussion Episode Overview Jake and Matt discuss Jesus Image Church's impressive $44 million building project in Orlando, featuring traditional Gothic-inspired architecture and innovative tilt-up construction techniques. Key Discussion Points Traditional Church Architecture Revival Jesus Image Church building actually looks like a church (rare in modern construction) Gothic architecture elements with arched windows Stone facade reminiscent of historical church construction Departure from typical strip mall/warehouse church designs Tilt-Up...
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Episode Summary
Jake Gosselin shares his experience at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2025, highlighting innovative broadcast technology for churches. He and Matt Woltjer also discuss church architecture trends and why thoughtful building design matters for worship spaces.
Show Notes
Timestamps
- 0:08 - Welcome and introduction
- 1:12 - Church Front hiring announcement
- 5:28 - NAB Show 2025 overview
- 6:43 - Hollyland cameras for vertical video
- 7:12 - Lyntec power sequencing systems
- 11:14 - Canon CR-N100 PTZ camera
- 12:33 - Church Front's studio camera setup (CR-N500 & CR-N300)
- 15:05 - Canon RC-IP1000 PTZ controller
- 17:40 - Canon C400 cinema camera
- 20:31 - Allen & Heath AHM matrix mixing system
- 24:18 - DiGiCo Quantum mixing console
- 25:39 - Blackmagic Design booth and new gear
- 27:47 - SMPTE 2110 IP video protocol benefits
- 32:16 - Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera
- 33:55 - ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2 switcher
- 36:01 - ATEM Constellation switchers
- 41:02 - PTZOptics Hive Studio for remote camera operation
- 42:07 - Meeting PTZOptics team
- 43:07 - Santa Barbara church architecture discussion
- 44:45 - Why modern churches favor utilitarian buildings
- 48:15 - Economic factors affecting church construction
- 52:49 - Revitalizing vs. building new facilities
- 54:16 - Church growth strategies and building acquisition
Key Topics
Church Front Job Opening
- AVL Technician position available at Church Front (Melbourne, FL)
- Apply at churchfront.com/avl-technician
- Responsibilities include equipment rack assembly and system deployment
NAB Show Highlights
Lyntec Power Sequencing
- Integrates power sequencing into electrical panels
- Offers motorized circuit breakers and remote control
- Provides flexibility for system automation in new church builds
Canon Camera Technology
- CR-N100: More affordable alternative to the CR-N300 (no SDI, but keeps NDI capability)
- CR-N500: High-quality PTZ now used in Church Front studio
- C400: Cinema camera alternative to the RED Komodo with Canon's color science and autofocus
Allen & Heath AHM
- Matrix mixing system for simpler audio control
- Perfect for events requiring basic microphone and playback functionality
- Can bypass the main console for volunteer-friendly operation
Blackmagic Design Technology
- SMPTE 2110 IP protocol for video distribution over CAT6 cables
- Saves money compared to expensive 12G-SDI cabling ($2/foot)
- Studio cameras with 10Gb ethernet for single-cable connectivity
- Pyxis 6K camera at just $3,200
PTZOptics Hive Studio
- Remote camera operation via internet
- Allows volunteers to control cameras from home
- Part of growing remote production trend
Church Architecture Discussion
- Critique of modern "black box" utilitarian church buildings
- Benefits of intentional, beautiful worship spaces
- Economic factors (inflation) making quality construction more difficult
- Strategies for church growth:
- Acquiring existing church buildings
- Building smaller (250-500 seats) beautiful spaces
- Multi-site approach vs. single large campus
- Community formation in different sized worship spaces
Resources Mentioned
- Church Front Toolkit: churchfront.com/toolkit
- Church Front job board: churchfront.com/job-board/
- Church Front Facebook Group (for discussions)
Connect With Church Front
- Website: churchfront.com
- Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and other platforms
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