Sound Boards
- Behringer Wing — Full SizeTop-tier features and flexibility for the price.
- Behringer Wing CompactSame features, smaller footprint.
- Yamaha TF1–TF5Good quality, but simpler and less feature-rich for the price.
Communication Department
Department Responsibilities
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Produces articles and curates news content for the Union Outlook Monthly Magazine, ensuring our conference stories reach the broader Seventh-day Adventist community
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Develops engaging content that highlights ministry activities and events throughout the Conference, sharing stories of faith in action across Iowa and Missouri
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Collaborates with all Conference departments to maintain consistent branding standards, ensuring our visual identity reflects our mission and values
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Oversees Conference social media platforms and maintains current website content, keeping our community informed and connected through digital channels
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Develops and integrates video content across all communication platforms, expanding our reach through dynamic multimedia storytelling
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Facilitates ongoing connection and communication among Conference members, strengthening our church community through effective information sharing
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Church Media Help
Useful Resources
Recommended tools, hardware, software, graphics, and audio resources for churches.
Hardware & Production
AV Hardware & Production Guide
A starting point for common church purchasing decisions in audio, video, lighting, production computers, and displays.
Before You Buy
Please contact us before purchasing. We may be able to help you choose the right option and access non-profit pricing through B&H Photo Video, typically 15%–20% off MSRP, sometimes more.
Audio Equipment
Stage Boxes
- Behringer SD1616 inputs and 8 outputs.
- Behringer SD88 inputs and 8 outputs.
- Yamaha Tio1608-D2Required stage box option for Yamaha systems.
Microphones
- Shure SLX-DBest wireless microphone system.
- Sennheiser EW-D 835-SGood second option.
- Shure SM57-LCBest wired instrument microphone.
- RODE NTG2 ShotgunBest choir, room, audience, or piano pickup option.
Speakers
- QSC LA 108Best installed sound option for larger churches.
- QSC K12.2Portable and also good for smaller church installations.
- JBL EON712 / EON715Affordable option that still performs well.
Video Equipment
Video Switcher
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini ExtremeGreat for livestreaming and recording.
Cameras
- Canon Vixia G70Easier to use, though the sensor is not as strong as cinema options.
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4KBest image quality option, but requires buying a lens.
- Canon PTZ CR-N300 / CR-N500Higher-end PTZ camera options.
- PTZOptics Move SE 20xGood PTZ option for simple controlled camera setups.
Tripods
- SmallRig AD-50Best budget option with a fluid head.
- SmallRig FreeBlazerTaller option.
Lighting
- CHAUVET DJ EVE P-140Best white/key light for the price.
- CHAUVET DJ COREpar Q60 ILSBest color light for the price.
Production Computer & Displays
Graphics Computer
- Apple Mac mini M416GB RAM and 256GB storage. Excellent price and performance for ProPresenter and livestream use.
Monitor
- 1440p MonitorRecommended, though any 27-inch 1080p monitor is fine. LG and Acer often have affordable options.
Projectors
- Epson PowerLite L890EHigh brightness, 8K lumens, and true 4K.
- ViewSonic LS740HDBest value option, 5K lumens, Full HD.
TVs
- Hisense U7 SeriesAvailable in multiple sizes up to 100 inches.
- Hisense QD7 SeriesSimilar option depending on availability and pricing.
Music Licensing
Audio Resources for Churches
Recommended music resources for worship services, videos, social media, and church content.
Subscription Note
Some options are free and some are paid. For paid options, please email us first because the conference may already have access.
Free Music
- YouTube Audio LibraryFree music and sound effects for videos and presentations.
- Free Music ArchiveCurated royalty-free and Creative Commons music collection.
Paid Music
- SoundstripeRoyalty-free music and sound effects for video production.
- Artlist.ioHigh-quality curated music library with simple creator licensing.
Design & Backgrounds
Graphic & Background Resources for Churches
Recommended design resources for worship visuals, social media, print materials, and sermon graphics.
Subscription Note
For paid options, email us first. The conference may already have a subscription that can be used for your project.
Adventist-Specific
- Adventist Hymnal Text FilesPre-formatted hymnal text files and utilities for presentation software.
- NAD BrandingNorth American Division branding guidelines and assets.
- Adventist Identity GuidelinesGeneral Adventist identity, logo, and design system guidance.
Free Graphics
- DaFontFree fonts for graphics and print materials.
- Church Motion Graphics FreeFree motion backgrounds and worship visuals.
- UnsplashHigh-quality free photography.
- Freepik FreeFree vectors, photos, and design assets.
Paid Graphics
- Envato ElementsGraphics, templates, video, and audio.
- ProContent by Renewed VisionPremium ProPresenter worship media.
- Igniter MediaChurch video illustrations, countdowns, worship media, and design assets.
- Motion ArrayTemplates, stock footage, music, and graphics.
- Adobe StockProfessional stock photos, vectors, and videos.
- Freepik ProPremium vectors, photos, and templates.
- 123RFAffordable stock photos, vectors, videos, and audio.
Apps & Admin Tools
Essential Software Guide for Churches
Recommended software for presentations, administration, collaboration, creative work, and ministry workflows.
Before You Buy
Contact us before purchasing paid software. We may have access to non-profit discounts, educational pricing, or existing licenses.
Free Powerhouses for Non-Profits
Canva Pro for Nonprofits + Affinity
Excellent alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for church graphics, publishing, and print design.
DaVinci Resolve
A professional-grade free video editor for sermons, announcements, and promotional videos.
Core Productivity
- Office SuiteGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365, LibreOffice.
- Worship DisplayProPresenter for lyrics, scripture, sermon points, and announcements.
- Notes & PlanningEvernote, Google Keep, and OneNote.
Communication
- Team CommunicationMicrosoft Teams and Slack.
- Video ConferencingZoom and Google Meet.
- Cloud StorageGoogle Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox Basic.
Creative & Media
- Graphic DesignCanva and Adobe Express.
- Video & StreamingOBS Studio and DaVinci Resolve.
- Audio EditingAudacity for sermons, simple recordings, and podcasts.
Ministry Admin
- Printing & PublishingCanva and Affinity Publisher.
- Forms & SurveysGoogle Forms for registrations, prayer requests, and volunteer sign-ups.
Caleb Durant
Communication Director
Meet the Director
I would love to hear from you. Please send me an email below. Sharing a news article or story with the public is even better.
