AC TECH CONFERENCE
Coming together to help one another with our churches' A/V/Tech needs
The rapid pace of technological change, along with the advent of video streaming, is leaving some churches overwhelmed and needing advice.
And even if your church isn’t offering video yet, figuring out how to get quality sound, maintaining a website, using internet enabled devices for everything from baby room monitors to church security, trying to get good Wi-Fi throughout the building, as well as fielding questions about many other tech-related topics can make a guy weary!
If you can relate, you'll want to attend our first AC Tech Conference.
DATE
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023
Bloomington Apostolic Christian Church
In the Sunday School assembly room
AGENDA
9:45 AM Central
Welcome
Housekeeping, song, opening prayer
Jimmy Huber
10:00
A Christian approach to technology
A short message about Biblical principles to consider when using technology.
Ted Bachtold
10:25
Common audio problems and their solutions
A seasoned A/V systems designer with a heart for churches shares the typical audio challenges churches face and how to overcome them.
Kent Johnson, Pearl Technology
11:05
Example video setups
Brothers from several churches share their hardware, software, and workflow for video.
Rod Gerber, Bluffton North; Geoff Ginzel, Peoria; Chad Braker, Morton
11:50
Lunch, fellowship, and networking
Food provided by
Pearl Technology
12:40 PM
Tech trends and the implications for churches
By looking at what businesses are using now and new things that are beginning to catch on in society, churches can get a preview of what may be eventually coming to them down the road.
Jeremy Caldera, Pearl Technology
1:20
Using tech throughout the building
These days, technology is touching all parts of the facility (such as HVAC, building security, assistive listening, etc.) bringing potentially big benefits to trustees and members alike. We’ll consider two case studies: Bloomington and Peoria.
Jimmy Huber, Bloomington; Geoff Ginzel, Peoria
2:05
Advances in A/V equipment
Learn about recent improvements to mixers, soundboards, microphones, speakers and more.
Jeremy Caldera, along with others from
Pearl Technology
2:40
Q & A
Got a burning question that hasn’t already been answered? Here is your chance to ask some very knowledgeable, experienced people.
Panel: Byron Gerber, Geoff Ginzel, Jimmy Huber, Kent Johnson, Josh Stoller
3:20
Wrap-up
Dan Weerts
3:30
Dismiss
Learn from one another and get advice from professionals
Make plans to attend now! Bring your entire sound bench team, trustees, and anyone else in your congregation that deals with technology.
In-person attendance will be best, but a Zoom option is also available for those who cannot make it to Bloomington.
PLEASE NOTE: registration closes at 5pm Eastern on Thurs. Nov. 2
Featured A/V Professionals
Pearl Technology from Peoria Heights
Many AC churches in Illinois are familiar with Integrated Audio Solutions (IAS). Pearl Technology purchased IAS in 2021 and their experienced staff is now part of Pearl. We are grateful for their sponsorship of this conference.
Pearl experts who will be at the event:
List of Services
-
Kent JohnsonList Item 4
Senior Sales Consultant
Kent started with IAS in 2002 and focused primarily on churches and nonprofits doing system design and training. He is now an independent consultant for Pearl Technology, bringing his extensive knowledge and experience of the church market to the team. He has worked with numerous AC congregations over the years and is very familiar with their unique needs.
-
Jeremy CalderaList Item 1
Executive Vice President, Audiovisual Technology
Jeremy, CTS-D, CTS-I is an expert in the professional audiovisual industry with over 25 years of experience. Currently Executive Vice President at Pearl Technology, a leader in AV and IT services based in Peoria, IL, Caldera specializes in the planning and design of audiovisual systems, organizational management, employee motivation, and the development of corporate standards and business growth strategies. Caldera sits on the academic advisory board for the Audio Arts & Acoustics Department of Columbia College Chicago, is the former AVIXA CTS certification program chair, and is a recent inductee to the SCN 2021 AV Hall of Fame. Caldera is also a partner at BNCO Consulting and Top Shelf Digital Media.
-
Dale LewisList Item 2
Service Technician
Dale Lewis, CTS, handles the troubleshooting and repair of audiovisual technology systems.A service manager with IAS Technology for 18 years, Dale joined Pearl Technology at the time of the acquisition in 2021. He has completed AVIXA’s Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) program and received an associate degree in electronics from Heald Institute of Technology in California before that.
-
Pat VendittiList Item 3
Account Executive
Pat is responsible for providing the businesses in Central Illinois with the most appropriate technologies for their organization. He showcases the products at Pearl Technology and ensures each client has the technology needed to achieve their goals.