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Are you a church tech director? If so, this podcast exists to serve you specifically. Each week we pull the tech director out of the booth and place them onto the stage to share their most outlandish stories and hidden wisdom from the tech trenches. Hosted by Toby Walters and Blake Hodges.

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How does production bring souls to Christ?

Bryan Bailey joins us from Prestonwood Baptist Church to tell us how excellence in production brings people closer to the Kingdom.

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1:00 Did ChatGPT Write Toby’s Church Produc... more

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Did church production only start in the past few decades during the worship wars?  Or did church production start centuries ago instead of decades?

Kent Morris of Sweetwater joins us this week to school us in the history of church production.

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How do you pull off a massive event like the Passion Conference?

Makenzie Collins has worked on the Passion Conference multiple years and joins us this week for the principles it takes to execute a big event well.

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How much should you prioritize live streaming?

Resi's Steve Kaminsky joins us to discuss live streaming, multisite streaming and the pro/cons of 4k.

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1:00 Toby’s “friendly gesture” gone wrong 

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Recent Guests

Kent Morris
Live sound market manager at Sweetwater
Sweetwater
Episode: History of Church Production [Sweetwater's Kent Morris]
Makenzie Collins
Freelance producer and former staff member of Passion Conferences
Episode: Passion Conference Principles & Stories [Makenzie Collins]
Steve Kaminsky
Channel manager at Resi Media
Resi Media
Episode: Should Every Church Live Stream? [Resi's Steve Kaminsky]
Carl Huell
Executive Pastor of Ministries and Teaching Pastor
Southeast Christian Church
Episode: Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Getting Approvals [Southeast Church Pt3]
Brad Bramer
Worship and Creative Arts Producer
Southeast Christian Church
Episode: Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Getting Approvals [Southeast Church Pt3]
Brian Coleman
Executive Pastor of Administration at Covenant Church
Covenant Church
Episode: Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Budget [Covenant Church Pt2]
Zach Stone
Media Director at Covenant Church
Covenant Church
Episode: Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Budget [Covenant Church Pt2]
Kyle Ransom
Lead pastor of Crossroads Church
Crossroads Church
Episode: Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Trust [Crossroads Church Pt1]
Patrick Boucher
Technical lead for Crossroads Church
Crossroads Church
Episode: Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Trust [Crossroads Church Pt1]

Hosts

Toby Walters
Co-host, tech director, and contributor, offering insights on church technology and production.
Blake Hodges
Co-host and contributor, specializing in church tech and production insights, particularly from a creative standpoint.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Always good for a laugh.

    Being a church production guy myself, I enjoy the the buffoonery of the Church Gear podcast. It’s always informative and entertaining. Good job guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike_Y
    United States3 years ago
  • Helpful & Humorous!

    I love these guys and the content they’re putting out!

    Great guests sharing a ton of insight and wisdom. Very well done ChurchGear!👏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharlieEhowery
    United States3 years ago
  • YES!

    You need this in your life! These guys rock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajrucker_
    United States3 years ago
  • Great church tech podcast

    Check it out and see for yourself how cool it is

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daytonlivin4
    United States3 years ago
  • I’ll be honest

    I’ll be honest. I am not a religious person, but I love tech of all kind. So when I found a podcast on church tech I was curious. Found this out of curiosity but stayed for Blake and Toby.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FetCast
    United States3 years ago

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Many enjoy the practical advice offered, especially regarding church production and community engagement.
Listeners appreciate the humor and relatability of the hosts, finding the anecdotes both informative and entertaining.
The podcast is highlighted for its broad appeal to both tech enthusiasts and church staff, regardless of their religious adherence.
The insights shared by guests are often praised for their applicability in real-world situations encountered in tech ministry.

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Passion Conference Principles & Stories [Makenzie Collins]
Q: How did you get your start in production?
I actually fell into production without planning or training. I began as a stage manager and worked my way up.
Passion Conference Principles & Stories [Makenzie Collins]
Q: Makenzie, did you end up getting married because you were mad at your parents?
I don't know that I got married because I was mad at my parents, but I did meet my husband at church.
Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Budget [Covenant Church Pt2]
Q: What's kind of your lead pastor's vision for production at Covenant or the church's vision?
Zach Stone explains that the vision includes honoring the church's past while incorporating modern elements to maintain excellence in services.
Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Budget [Covenant Church Pt2]
Q: Can you give us just a little bit of your background, how you got into your ministry role today, and also just a little bit of background on Covenant Church?
Brian Coleman shares his journey from a member to the Executive Pastor at Covenant Church, highlighting the church's founding in 1976 and its evolution into a multi-site organization.
Prioritizing The Right Parts [Lakepointe Church's Blaine Johnston]
Q: How do you advise smaller churches to replicate what larger churches do without overstretching their resources?
Blaine encourages churches to understand their unique context, avoid comparisons, and communicate effectively with leadership about necessary resources for their vision.

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2. Makenzie Collins
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4. Carl Huell
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7. Zach Stone
8. Kyle Ransom

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