Mike and Van are joined by Duke Dejong. It's a big week for tech announcements what with PLASA happening across the pond and all. The three talk about some of the more interesting announcements and discuss the future of remote control. Now that more companies are coming out with remote apps, the future of mixing, lighting and presentation will definitely be via remote.

MIke is joined by Van Metschke and Bill Swaringim. The trio discuss various options for doing multi-site (including a very cost-effective way for getting video to remote venues), the future of tech in church and list their picks of the week.

Bill tells us about their first new campus launched in Nov. of 2009, Van talks about their second campus. All three discuss how technology is changing and how the church needs to keep pace with it.

CTW goes live from South Hills Church in Corona, CA. Following a CTDRT Meet Up, Mike is joined by Van Metschke, Duke DeJong and Rob McInteer. The group discusses the many possibilities enabled by the Roland M-48 personal mixing system and the importance of meeting with and getting to know other tech guys, both local and natinoally.

CTW goes live from South Hills Church in Corona, CA. Following a CTDRT Meet Up, Mike is joined by Van Metschke, Duke DeJong and Rob McInteer. The group discusses the many possibilities enabled by the Roland M-48 personal mixing system and the importance of meeting with and getting to know other tech guys, both local and natinoally.

Mike is joined by Bob Nahrstadt of Next Creative Media. The two discuss some of the mistakes churches make during renovation or building projects with regard to A/V/L systems and lay out some best practices for successful projects. Some of the key points discussed include the abosolute need of getting the A/V contractor in the discussion early, planning for more infrastructure than you think you need and how to handle times of friction during the buildng process.

Mike and Van are back together and live "in studio." The two start off talking about ways to make your weekly production department more efficient and end up talking about organizational changes that will make your life easier. Like any successful venture, planning is imperitive for a smooth weekend of church services. Both Mike and Van share various ways of planning and improving your services.

Mike and Van are joined by new guest, Rob McInteer. The trio discuss the recent Willow Creek Association's Global Leadership Summit and the importance of developing leadership skills as a TD. More than focusing soley on the technical aspect of our jobs, it's important to continue to develop our leadership skills, but up and down.

Mike and Van are joined by new guest, Rob McInteer. The trio discuss the recent Willow Creek Associations Global Leadership Summit and the importance of developing leadership skills as a TD. More than focusing soley on the technical aspect of our jobs, its important to continue to develop our leadership skills, but up and down.