The Audio Visual Ministry

of The Chapel in North Canton

The Audio Visual Ministry of The Chapel in North Canton is an important function during worship services and other events held in the Main Sanctuary, Family Life Center and Youth Building. We are always looking for members or regular attenders willing to serve in this growing area of the church. The AV ministry is made up of two primary areas: sound and lighting/slides. "Professional" expertise is not necessary (but accepted!) in either area, but some familiarity with the basic technologies are desired. Primarily, a willingness to learn and a servant's heart are the most important assets to possess.

Sound

The area of sound can involve a wide variety of responsibilities to ensure that "God's Word is heard". These include setup and mix of an array of wired and cordless microphones, mixing and monitoring output levels for numerous monitors as well as house speakers, controlling pre-recorded accompaniment playback (both tape and CD), orchestra microphone setup and balance, mix and tape/CD recording of services and events, and control and monitoring of assistive listening devices, to name just a few. A sound technician is also on-hand to support the mid-week evening choir rehearsal. The sound system is manned on a rotating basis for coverage of Sunday services, rehearsals and other events where use of the system is required. A background in music and/or experience with mixing/recording is preferred but not absolutely necessary.

Lighting/Slides

A primary function of the lighting and slide technician is control of light settings throughout the worship service or other gathering. These programmable settings vary to enhance or highlight a particular portion of the Sunday service, and are coordinated in advance. The slide function involves control of the worship visuals, such as hymns, which run from a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation through a video projection system, again in coordination with the order of the service or event. In addition to PowerPoint® slides, the projection system is used for display of video presentations, through DVD, VHS tape and the church's SkyAngel DBS satellite downlink. Prospective lighting/slide technicians must be "PC literate" and PowerPoint® experience is preferred.

If you are a member or regular attender of The Chapel and feel led to become involved with an area of Audio Visual Ministries, please contact the church main office at (330) 494-3419. We will be glad to get in touch with you!