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5 Things to Look for When Choosing an AVL Integrator for Your Church

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Selecting the right AVL (audio, visual, and lighting) integrator for your church goes beyond merely enhancing technical capabilities; it's about finding a partner who truly understands and aligns with the heart and soul of your worship community. This decision can profoundly impact how your congregation connects, communicates, and engages during worship services. An integrator that meshes well with your church’s mission can transform your worship experiences, making them more immersive and meaningful. This is why it’s crucial to choose a partner not only for their technical expertise, but for their ability to integrate their solutions into the fabric of your church’s operations and aspirations. This partner should be someone who respects your church’s culture, upholds its values, and seeks to enhance the communal spirit through thoughtful and effective AVL solutions.

In this journey, you’re not just looking for an AVL vendor, but for a relationship that will grow and evolve with your church. The right integrator will listen deeply, propose solutions that resonate with your specific goals, and adjust their approach based on your feedback and evolving needs. Their expertise in AVL integration—encompassing advanced audio systems, visual displays, and dynamic lighting solutions—becomes a powerful tool for fulfilling your church’s vision. By enhancing every sermon with clear sound, every worship song with immersive visuals, and every gathering with impactful lighting, they help deepen the connection between your leadership and the congregation. Therefore, this AVL selection process is not only about finding the right technology but also about securing a collaborative AVL partner who will support your church’s mission to inspire, engage, and connect more effectively.

 

1. Emphasize Experience in Similar Settings 

When searching for an AVL integrator, the importance of relevant experience cannot be overstated. An integrator that has worked with churches that share similar characteristics to yours will likely have a deeper understanding of your specific needs. This experience means they can anticipate common challenges and provide solutions that have proven effective in similar environments. Ask potential integrators for case studies or references from previous projects to gauge their familiarity and success in environments like yours.

In addition to technical skills, it’s important that the integrator grasps the spiritual and communal objectives of your setting. A good integrator should be someone who respects the ethos of your worship and seeks to enhance it through technology. They should demonstrate how their projects have supported the mission of other churches, helping to facilitate worship that resonates with congregational expectations and enhances spiritual engagement.

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What We Learned at FILO 2024

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Church technology professionals inspire us.  Many churches are working so hard to create engaging worship experiences; and it is a major motivation for us and an honor to serve Churches across the US.

 

Coming Up for Air at FILO

Many Church tech professionals are going it alone because of demanding schedules, lean staff, and strained resources. We could see the ‘coming up for air’ at FILO, and we are grateful for FILO’s role each year in making that possible and supporting the production tribe. At the same time, we encourage churches to carve time to connect with other churches in your area; reach out when resources are strained; and build a relationship with an AVL Integrator who can work ‘on it’ while your team is busy working ‘in it.’ These things can be the difference!

 

We Are a People Business First!  

We talked with over a hundred churches, and remain convinced that as you decide your tech journey; there is enormous value in consulting church tech peers who have been where you are, and who can encourage you in your journey. Pick up the phone, send an email, and you will be met halfway by others who get it and get you. As an integrator, one of our favorite things is connecting churches with each other, and then seeing relationships flourish. We are ALL in the people business. Let’s keep the spirit of the FILO community alive this year in our communities. Take the first step, and see what God does!

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Empower your Team to Enhance your Tech & Amplify your Message

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One of the most empowering insights for audiovisual (AVL) church integrators is understanding that technology alone cannot solve all problems. Church leadership, eager to boost engagement and amplify their message, might see technology as a “silver bullet” solution, hoping that an upgraded AVL system alone will get them where they want to be.

The reality is more complex: while advanced AVL technology can enhance worship experiences, the real impact lies in the people behind the systems. As AVL technology continues to evolve, it's crucial to understand the vital connection between cutting-edge technology and the skilled individuals who operate it.

 

Understand the Root of Your Challenges

When seeking to enhance engagement, church leaders often receive abundant advice from various sources about gadgets and equipment. Common issues include sound quality problems and challenges in managing live and online audiences. Often, these problems are mistakenly attributed to the current AVL system or individual pieces of equipment.

A lack of clear direction and communication often lies at the core of many challenges in worship experiences. When those setting expectations overlook the technical complexities, it can lead to unrealistic demands and confusion. This misalignment can result in misunderstandings, where technical issues are mistaken for interpersonal conflicts, and vice versa.

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Elevating Your Livestream Audio to Deliver an Engaging Experience

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In the digital age, livestreaming has evolved from a novel concept to an essential channel for churches. The pandemic accelerated this transformation, turning what was once an optional extra into a crucial part of any church’s function in reaching your congregation - wherever they are - and delivering a similarly impactful message and engaging experience. Today, both current and potential members of a church have high expectations for livestream quality, especially when it comes to audio. Where audiences may forgive poor lighting or video quality, they will swiftly check out if the sound is poor.

If you haven’t upgraded the audio of your livestream yet, you might want to consider it as your next project. By maintaining a high quality livestream, you can ensure that you’re connecting to your congregation no matter where they are geographically.

Wherever you are in your livestream journey, there are best practices that can help. Below, we discuss the five different levels from basic fixes to professional upgrades to help you improve your livestream’s audio quality and deliver your message, without distractions.

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