Can You Hear Me Now?
I’ve occasionally been in churches where things would have sounded better if they had just turned off the sound system. I have a passion to help pastors and churches build a sound system that works. Clear, clean, simple to use. Maybe it’s just me, but bad sound is everywhere. My friend, it’s worth it to put in a good sound system. You labor in the Word and bring a message from the Lord to your people. But can they hear it? Does your sound system actually muddy the preaching of the Word instead of bringing your voice clearly to the hearers? Does your personal aversion to the look of a headset microphone stop people from hearing more clearly? Does your objection to recommended speaker placement mean that some people can’t hear clearly? I’m not beating up on you, but a good sound system can be a vital tool for your ministry. I’m not an equipment salesman. I have no sales goals to reach. My heart is to help your ministry. It’s to help your people hear clearly. It’s to help you as a Pastor communicate God’s Word to your people. Bad sound is everywhere, loud, muffled, distorted. Let your church be that place where God’s Word is clearly heard. I’m not advocating that you hire the most expensive company. Because, while throwing money at it works sometimes, it is not a guarantee that you will get a good result. Some companies just want to install what I call “The Really Big Stereo.” It sounds amazing when they play music tracks but it doesn’t work for the important things. Every service is different, every auditorium is different, every pastor is different, every church is different. Find someone who will take the time to understand what you want, what you need and how to get there. It’s worth it. I’ve had people come up and hug me after a job and say, “Thank you! We can hear Pastor now.” and that sums up exactly what I’m trying to say.
