Churchfront Show 2025 NAB Special

Release Date: 04/25/2025

Real (GOOD) Drums for churches - Churchfront Podcast | Joey Parish

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Carson Bruce | The Worship Keys - Churchfront Worship and Tech Podcast

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Podcast Notes: Interview with Carson Bruce of The Worship Keys Episode Overview In this episode of the Church Front Worship and Tech Podcast, Luke Jackson interviews Carson Bruce, founder of The Worship Keys platform—a resource dedicated to helping keys players in worship settings improve their skills and understanding of their role. About Carson Bruce & The Worship Keys Founder of The Worship Keys platform, which focuses on four main areas: music theory, gear/software, ministry, and industry Classically trained pianist who now lives in Nashville The Worship Keys podcast releases weekly...

The Songs Your Congregation Will Remember on Their Deathbed | Churchfront Conference | Ben Haley

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Churchfront Show 2025 NAB Special

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Church Front Show - NAB 2025 & Church Architecture Insights 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...

How to Mix Like a MUSICIAN Michael Curtis at Churchfront Conference 2024

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Active Mixing - From Boring to Baller Episode Overview In this episode, Michael Curtis shares practical strategies for creating more engaging, dynamic worship mixes. Drawing from his background as a professional bass player and mixer, he explores how intentionality and specificity can transform "boring" mixes into creative, engaging experiences that better serve worship environments. Time Stamps & Key Points Introduction [00:48] Michael introduces the concept of "active mixing" versus boring mixing The challenge: Moving beyond "it sounds fine" to creating engaging, dynamic mixes...

Our FAVORITE new wireless mic system The Churchfront Show

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Podcast Notes: Asking Better Questions in Worship Ministry - Kelsey McGinnis Keynote Episode Overview In this episode, we present Kelsey McGinnis' keynote from Churchfront Conference 2024. As a musicologist and researcher specializing in congregational music culture, Kelsey explores how transforming problematic worship ministry questions into deeper ones reveals important insights about community, belonging, and authentic worship. Time Stamps & Key Points Introduction [00:00] Kelsey's opening insight: "Whether someone sings in corporate worship probably has very little to do with how...

Why Modern Worship Feels Stale (And How to Fix It) David Santistevan - Churchfront Podcast

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Podcast Notes: The Future of Worship Leading with David Santistevan Episode Overview In this episode of the Church Front Worship and Tech Podcast, Luke Jackson interviews David Santistevan, a seasoned worship pastor, podcast host, and ministry coach. David shares insights from his 25 years in worship ministry, including his experience as a local church worship pastor, his five years traveling the country in an RV, and his current work helping churches develop healthy worship cultures. Time Stamps & Key Points Introduction [00:00] David opens with reflections on the current state of...

Revisiting Our Live Stream Tests The Churchfront Show

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Incredible Tool for Worship Keys Players, Rig breakdowns & Empowering Your Worship Band | Carson Bruce

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Church Front Show - NAB 2025 & Church Architecture Insights

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