Balancing 250 Years of Systems and Ministry with Tech with Peter Christiansen Ep. 10

In this conversation, Peter Christensen shares his journey into church technology, emphasizing the importance of volunteers, the challenges faced in production, and the impact of technology on ministry. He discusses the setup for live streaming services, budgeting creatively for technology, and the significance of training staff and volunteers. Peter also highlights the need for strong people skills in church leadership and the balance between operational systems and ministry work.

TAKEAWAYS

Peter's journey into church technology began from a different career field.
Volunteers play a crucial role in church production and technology.
Challenges in technology can lead to humorous stories, like 'Dante's Inferno.'
Live streaming services require careful setup and management.
Budgeting creatively for technology can save costs significantly.
Training volunteers is essential for effective church production.
People skills are as important as technical skills in church leadership.
Investing in people is vital for a thriving ministry.
The balance between systems and ministry is crucial for success.
Community engagement is enhanced through technology and personal connections.

CHAPTERS

01:27 Peter's Journey into Church Technology
03:15 Building a Strong Church Tech Team
04:49 Nightmare Stories in Church Tech
06:51 God's Work Through Technology
07:45 Live Streaming Services
08:38 Innovative Live Stream Setup
11:08 Creative Financing for Church Technology
13:26 Training Staff and Volunteers
15:44 People Skills in Church Tech
18:12 Passion for People and Technology