Great sound doesn’t happen by accident — it’s the result of knowledgeable volunteers working together to create a seamless worship experience. Unfortunately, many churches overlook the importance of ongoing training for their audio teams, leading to common mistakes that disrupt services and diminish the overall worship atmosphere.
In this episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson sheds light on the #4 mistake churches make with audio: Lack of Volunteer Training. From mismanaged soundboards to poor mic control and feedback issues, untrained teams can unintentionally create audio problems that frustrate both the congregation and leadership. But the good news? These challenges are entirely preventable with the right guidance.
Join us as we discuss:
🎚️ The Consequences of Poor Training — Why your church’s sound suffers when volunteers are underprepared.
🔊 Real-Life Scenarios — Common audio issues caused by untrained teams and how they impact the worship experience.
🛠 Practical Training Solutions — Steps to build a well-equipped audio team, including hands-on training, mentorship, and educational resources.
📖 Investing in Your Volunteers — How fostering growth and confidence in your team leads to better sound and stronger community.
🎵 The Value of Continuous Learning — Why even experienced sound techs should embrace ongoing education.
Whether you're a pastor, worship leader, or sound technician, this episode offers actionable advice to empower your volunteers and elevate your church’s audio quality. Remember — a trained team is a confident team, and confidence leads to excellence in ministry.
Tune in, take notes, and discover how to build a thriving, knowledgeable audio ministry!
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