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The ChurchGear PodcastAuthor: Toby Walters [Church Tech Advocate]
Are you a church tech director? If so, this podcast exists to serve you specifically. Each week we pull the tech director out of the booth and place them onto the stage to share their most outlandish stories and hidden wisdom from the tech trenches. Hosted by Toby Walters and Blake Hodges. Language: en-us Genres: Christianity, Music, Music Interviews, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Cheap LED Walls, Minimum Budgets & Live Stream Strategy [People's Church | Eduardo Rivera]
Episode 214
Monday, 30 March, 2026
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 WorshipThe hidden costs of cheap LED wallsDefining production excellence without comparing your church to othersGear and setups currently used at People's ChurchLeading and coaching tech volunteers who suffer from "Gear Acquisition Syndrome"In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Stop Paying to Store Used AVL Gear5:55 Eduardo Rivera from People's Church Joins8:15 Eduardo’s Start in Church Tech13:30 Defining Production Excellence at People's Church15:45 The "Church Down the Street" Comparison Trap19:45 Gear Talk: What is People's Church Using?23:00 Budget Strategy: Live Stream vs. The Auditorium25:00 Should You Buy a Cheap LED Wall?34:15 Where to Start When Your AVL Budget is Zero36:45 Coaching Techs Who Always Want New Gear39:49 Church Tech Disaster Story44:44 Tech Takeaway: Always Carry a FlashlightGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here. Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
