The use of creative technology - audio, video, and lighting - is critical for the success of reaching today's media-saturated society. Perhaps Andy Stanley says it best: "If I could do miracles, I'd do miracles. But since I can't, I use visual aids." Today's successful churches have grasped the importance of creative technology - but they didn't do it alone.
And that's where Signature Sight and Sound comes in.
I serve as Lead Church Development Consultant for JH Batten, a church design builder located in Winston-Salem North Carolina. It is my privilege to recommend the services of Signature Sight and Sound to churches who are considering upgrading technology in existing facilities or designing new facilities with technology as a primary component of the project.
The strength of SS&S is that they are not only experts in their field; they are practitioners of their "arts. The key team members are regularly involved in worship experiences in their churches, and are veterans of the front lines in working with volunteer technical crews that most churches utilize. They listen intently, and speak your language.
Our most recent experience with SS&S was the relocation of Huntersville UMC to a new campus. The church tech team had a clear idea of what they were looking for in the new facility, but needed the help of experts to deliver it. JH Batten actually engaged the services of SS&S before the architect was chosen. SS&S provided valuable design assistance to our staff as a 38,000 + square foot Phase 1 plan was developed.
The primary AVL work on the project took place in the multipurpose/worship center, where a complete audio/video/lighting system was installed. Secondary systems included a distributed audio system to all hallways and classrooms; distributed video system to key locations; infrastructure and planning for future A/V connections to overflow rooms; and consultation on future expansions. Complete system specifications can be obtained from SS&S - that's another document entirely!
Let me sum up my recommendation of SS&S this way: I've been involved in the AVL aspect of church ministries since high school. My first full time ministry position was as Media Minster of the largest Baptist church in Kentucky. I've been a part of countless tech teams, productions, and events. I've dealt with many firms over the years. Signature Sight and Sound not only sets the bar high, they raise it for you - and challenge you to raise it again yourself.
Looking for good advice and guidance along the AVL path? Look no further - contact the great team at Signature Sight and Sound. And feel free to give me a call anytime for more information about their team.
Bob Adams, FCBA, CCC
Lead Church Development Consultant
JH Batten, Inc.
badams@jhbatten.com
336-414-8111