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Gifts
By Ray Rayburn
As we celebrate God’s gift of His Son to the world and give presents to each other, let’s not forget all the other things God has given us.
A certain radio personality says he has “talent on loan from God”. Well so do all of us! We would not be able to live our lives as we do, work to support our families, and help our churches in the technical ministries without the talents and other gifts we have been given by God. >>>Full Story.
It’s Not About the Gear
By Curt Taipale
In August 2003, we held one of our ChurchSoundcheck Church Production Conferences. Our friends at Cross Timbers Community Church in Argyle, Texas, graciously offered to host our conference. And we were so blessed when we learned that their senior pastor, Toby Slough, had requested the opportunity to speak to our audience.
What he shared was encouraging and uplifting to all who attended. We believe it will bless you as well. Here’s what he shared: >>>Full Story.
SoundPress
Keep an eye on this section for brand new product releases and resources from trusted content providers.
Educational Resources for Church Sound
• Technologies for Worship Magazine
• The Heart of Technical Excellence
• Church SoundCheck
• Guide to Sound Systems for Worship by Jon F. Eiche
• The Sound Reinforcement Handbook by Gary Davis and Ralph Jones
• Sound System Engineering, Third Edition by Davis and Patronis
• Handbook for Sound Engineers, Fourth Edition edited by Glen Ballou
• How to Do Church Sound (DVD) by Mark & Phil Jenkins
• ChurchSoundCheck email discussion group
• Audio Engineering Society
• TFWM Conferences
• Synergetic-Audio-Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con)

In Our December Issue:
COVER STORY
An Overview of Soft Edge Blending Technology
LIGHTING
Sleek Lighting Design Tips
AUDIO
Confounding Acoustical Problems
GENERAL
Worship Team Check Up: Building Healthy Teams
MUSIC
In The Muse
PLUS...
• 5 Minutes with... Paul Jackson, VP, MediaComplete LLC
• Product Highlights from LDI 2009
• Review of the Roland Systems Group M-48 Live Personal Mixer
...and much more...
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