Sound, lighting, temperature control, and video are essential elements of design when it comes to creating an environment conducive to congregating, learning, and worshiping. Many small churches and new church plants find themselves converting spaces not originally designed for worship meetings as an interim solution to church growth.
With the right technology and integrations, these transitional houses of worship can be transformed and create environments conducive to worshiping and learning. If your church is currently on the crossroads of growth and you’re trying to identify functional interim solutions to challenges such as proper illumination, acoustics, projectors, and room comfort, consider the following:
Sound Management
When it comes to musical worship, sound truly matters. A proper installation of speakers that take into account the acoustical qualities of your current building and seek to make physical or digital corrections is very important in setting the stage for excellence in worship. Solutions do not need to be permanent installations that change the infrastructure of your building. It is entirely possible to overcome your audio challenges using minimally invasive installation methods. When working on your sound installation, your installer will advise you of the adjustments needed via the sound board for different types of listening experiences such as preaching, praying, and music ministry.
Room Comfort
Your multi-purpose room might not have been designed to handle large crowds. In areas with extreme weather your professional installer can recommend temporary solutions, such as ductless second-generation air conditioners, and the possibility of installing smart thermostats to effectively manage energy resources.
Audiovisual
The use of a projector or a feed into remote rooms can help expand the reach and capacity of your small church by allowing you to divide your congregation into different rooms. A proper installation will ensure quality and seamlessness in the way images and sound is transmitted. Professional installers can advise you on your best equipment choices to achieve the most affordable audiovisual solution for your small church.
Alarms, Monitoring, and Surveillance
Many small churches make sacrificial investments in really costly musical equipment, computers, and other assets, making them a major target for burglary. A well designed and well integrated wireless alarm and monitoring system can significantly reduce losses associated with theft, and provide you useful evidence to prosecute anyone vandalizing or stealing from church property. Most modern monitoring systems provide the user with the ability to monitor the facility directly from their own phone, giving them access to web cams as well as reports associated with actions such as lights on and off, or doors that may not have been secured.
Hiring a professional installer for your interim church building is an investment that makes sense, and should be high on your list of priorities.
