Sound Boards
- Behringer Wing — Full Size Top-tier features and flexibility for the price.
- Behringer Wing Compact Same features, smaller footprint.
- Yamaha TF1–TF5 Good 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 Communication Help
Useful Resources
Recommended AV, audio, graphics, and software resources for church communication teams.
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 SD16 16 inputs and 8 outputs.
- Behringer SD8 8 inputs and 8 outputs.
- Yamaha Tio1608-D2 Required stage box option for Yamaha systems.
Microphones
- Shure SLX-D Best wireless microphone system.
- Sennheiser EW-D 835-S Good second option.
- Shure SM57-LC Best wired instrument microphone.
- RODE NTG2 Shotgun Best choir, room, audience, or piano pickup option.
Speakers
- QSC LA 108 Best installed sound option for larger churches.
- QSC K12.2 Portable and also good for smaller church installations.
- JBL EON712 / EON715 Affordable option that still performs well.
Video Equipment
Video Switcher
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme Great for livestreaming and recording.
Cameras
- Canon Vixia G70 Easier to use, though the sensor is not as strong as cinema options.
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Best image quality option, but requires buying a lens.
- Canon PTZ CR-N300 / CR-N500 Higher-end PTZ camera options.
- PTZOptics Move SE 20x Good PTZ option for simple controlled camera setups.
Tripods
- SmallRig AD-50 Best budget option with a fluid head.
- SmallRig FreeBlazer Taller option.
Lighting
- CHAUVET DJ EVE P-140 Best white/key light for the price.
- CHAUVET DJ COREpar Q60 ILS Best color light for the price.
Production Computer & Displays
Graphics Computer
- Apple Mac mini M4 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. Excellent price and performance for ProPresenter and livestream use.
Monitor
- 1440p Monitor Recommended, though any 27-inch 1080p monitor is fine. LG and Acer often have affordable options.
Projectors
- Epson PowerLite L890E High brightness, 8K lumens, and true 4K.
- ViewSonic LS740HD Best value option, 5K lumens, Full HD.
TVs
- Hisense U7 Series Available in multiple sizes up to 100 inches.
- Hisense QD7 Series Similar option depending on availability and pricing.
Music & Sound Resources
Audio Resources for Churches
Recommended music resources for worship services, announcement videos, livestreams, social media, and other church content.
Subscription Note
Some options are free and some are paid. Before purchasing a subscription, please contact us because the conference may already have access that can be used for your project.
Free Music
- YouTube Audio Library Free music and sound effects for videos, presentations, and online content. Always review the license listed for each track.
- Free Music Archive A collection of free and Creative Commons music. Licensing requirements vary by track.
Paid Music
- Soundstripe Royalty-free music and sound effects for video production, livestreams, and social media content.
- Artlist High-quality curated music and sound effects with creator-focused licensing options.
Design & Backgrounds
Graphic & Background Resources for Churches
Recommended design resources for worship visuals, social media, sermon graphics, print materials, and church announcements.
Subscription Note
For paid resources, please contact us first. The conference may already have a subscription or licensed asset that can be used for your project.
Adventist-Specific Resources
- Adventist Hymnal Text Files Hymnal text files and utilities that may help prepare lyrics for presentation software.
- NAD Branding North American Division branding guidelines, logos, and communication resources.
- Adventist Identity Guidelines Global Adventist identity, logo, typography, color, and design guidance.
Free Graphics
- DaFont Free fonts for graphics and print materials. Check each font's license before use.
- Church Motion Graphics Free Free motion backgrounds, still backgrounds, and worship visuals.
- Unsplash High-quality photography for presentations, websites, social media, and print.
- Freepik Free Free vectors, photos, templates, and design assets with plan-specific licensing requirements.
Paid Graphics & Media Libraries
- Envato Elements Graphics, templates, video, presentation designs, music, and stock assets.
- ProContent by Renewed Vision Premium worship media and backgrounds designed for ProPresenter.
- Igniter Media Church video illustrations, countdowns, worship media, and design assets.
- Motion Array Video templates, stock footage, music, graphics, and editing plugins.
- Adobe Stock Professional stock photos, vectors, templates, and video assets.
- Freepik Premium Premium vectors, photos, templates, icons, and design resources.
- 123RF Stock photos, vectors, footage, and audio with flexible purchase options.
Apps & Communication Tools
Essential Software Guide for Churches
Recommended software for worship presentations, communication, administration, collaboration, creative work, and ministry workflows.
Contact the Conference First
Before purchasing paid software, please contact us. We may have access to nonprofit discounts, educational pricing, existing licenses, or the documentation needed to apply correctly.
Free Powerhouses for Churches
Canva for Nonprofits + Affinity
Strong design and publishing options for social media, flyers, newsletters, presentations, and print materials.
DaVinci Resolve
A professional-grade free video editor for sermons, announcements, testimonies, and promotional videos.
Core Productivity Tools
Office Suite
- Recommended Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and LibreOffice.
- Use Word processing, spreadsheets, slides, bulletins, reports, calendars, and shared documents.
- Why It Is Useful Cloud-based options simplify collaboration while offline tools provide reliable local access.
Presentations & Worship Display
- Recommended ProPresenter.
- Use Worship lyrics, scripture, sermon points, announcements, stage displays, and livestream graphics.
- Why It Is Useful Designed for live church presentations with integrated media, scripture, and multiple-screen support.
Note Taking & Idea Organization
- Recommended Evernote, Google Keep, and OneNote.
- Use Sermon preparation, communication planning, meeting minutes, content ideas, and project notes.
- Why It Is Useful Keeps ministry ideas, plans, procedures, and long-term projects organized in one accessible location.
Communication & Collaboration
Team Communication
- Recommended Microsoft Teams and Slack.
- Use Keep pastors, staff, communication teams, ministry leaders, and volunteers connected.
- Why It Is Useful Combines group chat, file sharing, channels, calls, and organized team communication in one place.
Video Conferencing
- Recommended Zoom and Google Meet.
- Use Committee meetings, training, small groups, interviews, and remote volunteers.
- Why It Is Useful Reliable and familiar platforms for remote meetings, online studies, and team check-ins.
File Sharing & Cloud Storage
- Recommended Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox Basic.
- Use Store and share documents, photos, graphics, videos, logos, templates, and ministry files.
- Why It Is Useful Keeps files organized, backed up, and accessible to authorized staff and volunteers from multiple devices.
Creative & Media Production
Graphic Design & Communication
- Recommended Canva, Adobe Express, and Affinity.
- Use Flyers, sermon series graphics, announcements, bulletins, newsletters, signage, and social media.
- Why It Is Useful Provides approachable tools for producing consistent, professional church communication materials.
Video & Streaming Tools
- Recommended OBS Studio and DaVinci Resolve.
- Use Record, edit, and livestream church services, announcements, testimonies, and promotional content.
- Why It Is Useful OBS is a free livestreaming standard, while DaVinci Resolve provides professional editing at no cost.
Music & Audio Editing
- Recommended Audacity.
- Use Edit sermons, podcasts, voiceovers, interviews, and simple music recordings.
- Why It Is Useful A free tool for trimming recordings, adjusting levels, reducing noise, and exporting finished audio.
Printing & Publishing
- Recommended Canva and Affinity Publisher.
- Use Create bulletins, newsletters, posters, brochures, reports, and print-ready materials.
- Why It Is Useful Templates speed up routine work while publishing tools provide more control for detailed print layouts.
Ministry & Administrative Tools
Forms & Surveys
- Recommended Google Forms and Microsoft Forms.
- Use Registrations, prayer requests, surveys, volunteer sign-ups, communication requests, and feedback.
- Why It Is Useful Simple tools for collecting and organizing information without requiring custom software.
Projects & Content Planning
Caleb Durant
Communication Director
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