Houses of Worship Challenges We Solve
Every industry has unique requirements. Here's how Show Tech addresses the specific challenges of houses of worship LED production.
Stewardship & Budget Accountability
Every dollar comes from tithes and offerings. Over-specifying wastes congregation resources; under-specifying means revisiting the building committee in two years asking for more money. You need to get it right the first time.
Volunteer Technical Teams
Most churches run services with volunteer tech teams who have day jobs. Complex systems with professional-only maintenance become expensive liabilities. Simple, reliable setups that volunteers can operate and troubleshoot save thousands annually.
Multi-Purpose Facility Demands
The same room hosts Sunday worship, Wednesday youth group, Saturday weddings, and community events. LED walls must handle lyrics, sermon graphics, IMAG, and event content without requiring reconfiguration that volunteers can't manage.
Phased Implementation Reality
Capital campaigns rarely fund full vision in year one. Churches need to start with what they can afford while ensuring Phase 1 integrates with Phase 2 and 3—without expensive rework or stranded equipment.
Purpose-Built Solutions
Right-Sized Specifications
Calculate exactly what your sanctuary needs based on seating distance, lighting conditions, and content types. No over-engineering, no disappointing compromises—just appropriate technology for your space.
Committee-Ready Documentation
Export PDFs that building committees and church boards can understand. Clear visuals, plain-language explanations, and budget breakdowns that support capital campaign presentations.
Phased Growth Planning
Design the full system, then document phases. Show exactly what Phase 1 delivers, what Phase 2 adds, and ensure processing and power infrastructure support future expansion.
Volunteer Operation Focus
Specifications prioritize reliability and simplicity. We help you avoid complex processor configurations that require professional technicians for every service.
Common Use Cases
- Main sanctuary center-hung or stage-mounted LED walls
- IMAG side screens for 500+ seat venues
- Lobby and gathering space welcome displays
- Multi-campus broadcast origination and receive sites
- Youth and children's ministry spaces
- Outdoor LED for community events and Easter services
“Our building committee needed to see exactly what we were getting for a $180K investment. Show Tech's documentation made the case clearly. We got approval on the first presentation.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I determine the right pixel pitch for my sanctuary?
Pixel pitch depends on viewing distance. For sanctuaries with 30+ foot front row distance, 3.9mm-4.8mm provides excellent quality at lower cost. Closer viewing (under 20 feet) benefits from 2.9mm or finer. Our calculator includes viewing distance guidance specific to worship environments.
Can Show Tech help with phased capital campaign implementations?
Absolutely. Design your full vision, then we document phases with specific budgets. Show leadership exactly what Phase 1 ($80K) delivers versus Phase 2 ($50K addition). Each phase is self-contained but builds toward the complete system without rework.
Our volunteers aren't AV professionals. Will they understand the documentation?
Our church documentation avoids unnecessary jargon. We explain concepts in plain language and include operational notes. Building committees get specs they can evaluate; volunteers get setup guides they can follow.
How bright does our LED wall need to be for worship?
It depends on your lighting environment. Sanctuaries with controlled stage lighting typically need 800-1200 nits. Spaces with significant ambient light or windows may need 1500+ nits. We include brightness recommendations based on your described environment.
Should we plan for streaming/broadcast from the start?
If multi-campus or online broadcast is in your future, plan processor infrastructure for it now. Adding broadcast capability later often means replacing processors. We can spec initial equipment that supports future streaming integration without over-buying today.
What about outdoor Easter and Christmas services?
Outdoor LED requires higher brightness (5000+ nits for daylight visibility), weatherproofing, and different power/rigging considerations. We can help you evaluate whether dedicated outdoor LED or portable rental for annual events makes more financial sense.