Kent Morris

Moving Beyond I Do to I Am by Kent Morris

While vital, tech harbors the dark obverse of self-importance. As such, it becomes a simple step to move from using our gift to relying on our gift. The result can be a turn inward toward self-reliance, bolstered by pride. Eventually, we can change from a person used by God to a person with god illusions.

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Technically Speaking: Reaching Out to a Disillusioned World

By Kent Morris Patterson is an energetic, resourceful audio tech based in Ivory Coast. We met when I was in his country to set up and run a large outdoor…

New Releases: Must-Have Gear for 2021

Shure SLXD Wireless Fitting nicely between music store and tour-grade quality, the new SLXD line has all the trademark Shure reliability at an approachable price. The 24-bit digital circuitry and…

Technically Speaking | Light-Bearers in the Dark: Building Tech Community in Isolation

By Kent Morris FILO, meaning “First In, Last Out,” is a way of life for church techs around the world. Arriving before the facilities team and staying after the pastor,…

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Technically Speaking: Congregational Connection in a Covid World…and Beyond

Today, online church services have a tendency to look and feel isolated. However, even when the congregation is remote, is there a way to see and hear their reaction? Are there techniques to use in order to create a more immersive experience? Yes, there are some tools we can use to restore the two-way communication between the servers and those we serve and thus thrive, not just survive, today’s challenges.

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Technically Speaking: Lessons from the Empty Room

As live streaming has taken on the primary role of communication and convergence in the local church, several iterations of progress have passed as milestones in our collective learning process.…

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Technically Speaking: Leading With Streaming

Technology has developed a reliable, cost-effective solution in the form of live streaming and it is tailor-made for churches who want to reach their congregations and the community at large. Live streaming represents an excellent way to broaden the reach of ministry at a reasonable expense and will be an essential tool as the church moves forward.

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Leading with Streaming

Churches have always sought better ways to engage the community beyond the walls of the sanctuary. Whether through outreach ministries handing out food in a city park or providing needed…

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KENT MORRIS’ MUST HAVES FOR 2020

We asked some of our contributors what their must have items for 2020 are, here’s what they had to say!

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In-Review: Sennheiser XSW-D

The contemporary worship center stage often requires guitarists to emulate a myriad of tones to cover everything from Bethel to Chris Tomlin. Thus, pedalboards are practically ubiquitous in a worship leader's arsenal.