AE Classes, Seminars & Materials

• In-depth technical discussions

• Pavilion Workshops and Hands-on training

• and much more!

• TECH TOPICS

• Introduction to Standardized Talkback Protocols

• Church vs. Theatre Lighting: What's the Difference?

• Producing A Worship Service- Create Content and Build Dynamic Drama Teams

• Communications Design 101

• Using Color to Enhance Your Services

• Safe Rigging Practices for Houses of Worship

TECHNOLOGIES FOR WORSHIP CONFERENCE at PLASA 2008


All PLASA08 registered attendees are invited to participate in the following Technologies for Worship Seminars, free of charge with admittance to the show floor. Please make sure you are registered first. 


Once you have confirmed your registration at PLASA08, click here to book your space for the seminars you are interested in. Simply find the session and click "Add to Cart", then follow the on-line instructions to confirm your spot.



Sunday 7th September


Video Projection: Displays in Worship
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm


How big and bright does my screen need to be? What are the appropriate light levels and contrast ratio? What is edge blending? What are multi-channel systems and repeater screens? What is digital signage? What should you know about projector noise level, and front/rear projection? These topics and more will be covered in this session.

Target audience: Church video techs and volunteers

Taught by TBA



Dynamic Worship by Design
Time: 1:15pm – 2:45pm


Transforming a room/auditorium into a sanctuary for worship. This seminar will teach you how to use the latest technology and innovative techniques to create a praise friendly environment. We will be concentrating on the role of the technical team and ways they can enhance the worship experience. Whether planning for a new building or trying to solve problems in a 100-year-old sanctuary this seminar is for you.

Target audience: Church staff, team members, pastors, worship leaders and technical people

Taught by Donnie Haulk, President, Audio Ethics, Inc.


• In-depth technical discussions

• Hands-on training

• TECH TOPICS

• Loudspeaker Maintenance: Knowing Your Room

• Keyboards in Worship

• What You Need to Set Up A Satellite HD Campus

• White Spaces: What You Need to Know

• Personal Monitoring for Your House of Worship

TECHNOLOGIES FOR WORSHIP CONFERENCE SEMINAR SCHEDULE


Class schedules to be listed later

TECHNOLOGIES FOR WORSHIP CONFERENCE INFOCOMM SEMINAR SCHEDULE, 2008

Conference: June 14-20, 2008 | Exhibition: June 18-20, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

Thursday June 19th
1:00 pm

Dynamic Praise and Worship

• TECH TOPICS

• Developing Content for Worship

• Coaching Actors

• Audio and Video for Dramatic Productions

• Streaming Video

• Beyond Powerpoint- Maximizing Video for Worship

• Making a Great Website

• LEADERSHIP TOPICS

• Recruiting the Right People for Tech Teams

• Relationships and Burnout

• Ministering to Your Teams

• Keeping Your Volunteers Happy

BUILD! People. Places. Policy. 
One Day Conference for Charitable & Faith-based Organizations
Thursday, March 6, 2008 ♦ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Kennedy-King College Great Hall ♦740 W. 63rd Street
*Free Parking on Union Street – North of 63rd Street *

 
A very wise woman once stated: “We cannot expect until we inspect.”  How often do we consider this?  Until the time is taken to consistently sharpen our skills and make self-assessments, we cause ourselves a disservice--as well as others.
The President of the new Kennedy-King College (KKC), in cooperation with Teamwork Englewood, the International Sunday School Broadcast program and the KKC Continuing Education Department invites you to Kennedy King College Thursday, March 6 for what promises to be one of the most dynamic conferences of 2008--BUILD! People, Places, Policy.  Learn best practices and innovative ideas in building economically sustainable organizations as you become a greater asset to your clientele and communities served.
BUILD! will be filled with inspiring national and local Charitable Foundation and Faith-Based Organization leaders. Breakfast and luncheon sessions will present an engaging and interactive forum in which attendees may gain a practicable understanding and techniques to build effective, enduring organizations.  Conference panelists who have led and cultivated thriving renowned organizations will share insights in: Legal Considerations for Not-For-Profits, Succession Planning, Leadership, Resource Development, Budgeting and the ubiquitous Digital Divide.
While good leaders learn from everyone, the March 6 BUILD! Conference presents the perfect opportunity for Leaders to learn from other Leaders.  Join your peers and give the future leaders of your organization the opportunity to attend this power-packed day with highly successful men and women.  Receive the tools necessary to inspect your Charitable or Faith-Based organization towards creating and implementing improved plans of action from which you might realistically expect and achieve greater results.
The BUILD! Conference fee is only $75 per person--a reasonable sum to pay to build a legacy. Space is limited so early registration is strongly recommended.  For your convenience a conference brochure with mail-in registration is enclosed or you may register on-line today at kennedyking.ccc.edu/buildconference.html. Please call the Department of Continuing Education at 773-602-5042 with any questions.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you March 6 at the BUILD! People, Places Policy. Conference. 

Roundtable Descriptions

Technology
The 21st century leader must be familiar with the appropriate use of technology in managing assets, membership requirement and development and training.  The presenters will provide information on website development, maintenance and expansion, affordable broadcasting, selection of management and marketing software, and creating and maintaining donor databases.  The presenters include:  Worship Anytime, National City Media Finance Corp, Audio Ethics, Churchwebworks, Logos Bible, Wordsearch.  Rev. Alvin Love will serve as the moderator.
Church / Not for Profit Law
Faith and not for profits are under extreme scrutiny by city, county, state, and federal agencies of government.  This roundtable will provide attendees with a checklist of legal and administrative issues that must be addressed when organizations are planning:  new construction, building remodeling, hosting events and activities with youth, providing spiritual counseling, engaging in for profit activities within a 501-3-c organization.  Attorneys James Greene and Rodney C. Howard will provide actual case examples of churches and not for profit leaders who have been indicted by IRS or sued by members.
Leadership Roundtable
National and Local not for profit and faith leaders will present models of succession planning, recruiting and keeping  competent program staff and developing long term strategic plans for community reinvestment.  Attendees will receive examples of successful recruitment strategies, neighborhood redevelopment projects and youth involvement.  The following persons will be presenting:  Dr. Robert Charles Scott, St. Louis, MO, Bishop Simon Gordon (Full Gospel), Dr. Ivan Douglas Hicks, Director African American Partnership United Theological Seminary, Bishop Cody Marshall (Presiding Prelate 1st Juris COGIC), Rev. Gerald Dew, Chicago, Bishop Phililip Cousin (presiding Prelate 4th Episcopal District AME)

• In-depth technical topics

• Hands-on training

• Sessions specific to pastors and worship leaders

• All-Day intensive workshops

• Dynamic Worship by Design classes by Donnie Haulk