Training programme
Church Media Training
Most church media teams are volunteers who were handed a camera and a mixing desk and told to work it out. This programme replaces that with actual technique: how to get clean sound, a watchable picture and a stream that stays up, using the equipment your church already owns.
What the programme covers
Module 1 — Sound Foundations
- How a mixing desk actually works
- Microphone types, placement and gain staging
- Eliminating feedback in a live room
- Mixing for the room and the stream at once
Module 2 — Camera & Framing
- Camera settings beyond automatic mode
- Framing and shot composition for worship
- Camera placement in awkward buildings
- Working to a shot plan as a team
Module 3 — Live Streaming
- Streaming software setup and scenes
- Matching bitrate to real bandwidth
- Multi-camera switching during a service
- Diagnosing a stream that is failing mid-service
Module 4 — Lighting
- Lighting a stage so cameras can see
- Fixing the colour casts cameras hate
- Working with the building light you have
- Low-budget lighting that genuinely works
Module 5 — Editing & Distribution
- Cutting sermon clips that hold attention
- Editing workflow for a weekly turnaround
- Formats and sizes per platform
- Building a content rhythm the team can sustain
Module 6 — Running the Team
- Building a rota that survives volunteer turnover
- Documenting roles so training is repeatable
- Service-day checklists and dry runs
- Planning equipment purchases in stages
Common questions
Who is this programme for?
Church and ministry media volunteers and staff: the people running sound, cameras, streaming, lyrics and social media on a Sunday. No prior technical training is assumed, though people who have been improvising for a while tend to get the most from it.
Do participants need their own equipment?
No. We train on equipment provided during sessions. Where a church sends a team, we can run the training on that church’s own equipment instead, which most teams find more useful because they leave knowing their exact setup.
How long is the programme?
The full six modules run over several weeks, in sessions scheduled around church commitments. Individual modules can be taken on their own if a team only needs sound or only needs streaming.
Can you train our whole team at our church?
Yes, and it is usually the better option. On-site cohort training uses your building, your equipment and your actual service format, which removes the translation step between what was taught and what your team goes home to.
Is there a certificate?
Participants who complete all six modules receive a GradeGlider certificate of completion. It records what was covered and completed; it is not an accredited academic qualification.
Bring the training to your church
Tell us how many people are on your media team and what equipment you run, and we will propose a cohort that fits.
Enquire about a cohort