When money is tight, is it ever a good idea to buy a cheap, imported LED wall?

In this episode, we sit down with Eduardo Rivera from People's Church to tackle the harsh realities of church tech budgets. We discuss how to start upgrading your gear when your budget is basically zero, and how to coach volunteer teams who yearn for new gear.

Topics Covered:

Prioritizing budgets: Live Stream vs. In-Person Worship

The hidden costs of cheap LED walls

Defining production excellence without comparing your church to others

Gear and setups currently used at People's Church

Leading and coaching tech volunteers who suffer from "Gear Acquisition Syndrome"

In this episode you'll hear:

0:00 Stop Paying to Store Used AVL Gear

5:55 Eduardo Rivera from People's Church Joins

8:15 Eduardo’s Start in Church Tech

13:30 Defining Production Excellence at People's Church

15:45 The "Church Down the Street" Comparison Trap

19:45 Gear Talk: What is People's Church Using?

23:00 Budget Strategy: Live Stream vs. The Auditorium

25:00 Should You Buy a Cheap LED Wall?

34:15 Where to Start When Your AVL Budget is Zero

36:45 Coaching Techs Who Always Want New Gear

39:49 Church Tech Disaster Story

44:44 Tech Takeaway: Always Carry a Flashlight

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