52 Creative

07/17/2025

Meet the team: Naomi Canady 🎉

She is the 52 Creative Office Manager and works hard behind the scenes to support each of our team members and the company as a whole. Naomi’s creativity, thoughtfulness and heart for ministry help us serve our clients with excellence.

In her free time, you can find her sipping coffee, writing worship music, and spending time with her family.

07/16/2025

Meet the team: VJ Thompson 🎉

Our in house Visual Display Specialist! He is leading the way in our sister company, , to bring the best LED technology to churches and businesses everywhere. With over a decade of experience in the AVL and production industry, VJ is a wealth of knowledge and an asset to our company.

VJ is a loving husband and father to his three children- making every effort to be an encourager and supporter. He loves listening to good music, relaxing with his dogs, and going fishing from time to time.

07/15/2025

Meet the team: Eli Woodward 🎉

He’s our resident Audio Engineer- Aka the sound guy. With a degree in music production from Berklee College of Music and years of experience, he helps us tune spaces with precision. Eli has keen eyes and ears you can trust to make the most out of your audio equipment.

He’s also the go-to guy when buying a new pair of shoes or choosing a pickleball partner. We are so grateful to have him on our team!

07/11/2025

Meet the team: Dalton Hukowski 🎉

He is the lead installation technician for 52 Creative. He enjoys rigging equipment and lighting, knowing it supports ministries in creating impactful worship experiences. Dalton is especially good at engaging one-on-one with people from multiple churches and denominations, learning their unique needs and building relationships rooted in faith.

Outside of work, you can find him serving in his own church, being a father and devoted husband, and spending time outdoors whenever he can (and even more during duck season!)

07/11/2025

07/11/2025

🎤 That Buzzing Isn’t the Holy Spirit... 😅

This week, we visited a local church that was dealing with a mysterious buzzing sound coming through one of their microphone channels. The worship team had been wrestling with it for a few Sundays, thinking it might be a bad cable or even interference. But after a little tech detective work, we traced the issue all the way back to… 🧯a wall plate.

Turns out, the solder joints and wire connections behind the plate had deteriorated over time...nothing major, but enough to cause signal noise and disruption. Thankfully, our install team came to the rescue, re-terminating the wires and laying down some fresh solder. A quick fix for us, but a big relief for the team trying to lead worship without distractions!

🔧 Here’s the takeaway:
Tech systems need regular check-ups! Small issues like this often fly under the radar until they cause real headaches. That’s why system optimization and routine maintenance are a big part of what we do here at 52 Creative.

📸 We’ll be sharing a few pics from the fix to help illustrate the issue, and the solution.

Whether it’s buzzing mics, aging components, or outdated routing, we can help bring clarity back to your worship experience.

📞 Reach out to 52 Creative today for all your church AVL needs. Let’s keep your message loud, clear, and buzz-free.

07/10/2025

Meet the team: John Beasley 🎉

He is one of the Technology Specialists here at 52 Creative. Drawing on over a decade of experience, he brings visionary solutions to life through expertly crafted AVL systems. He is passionate about solving problems, building systems that scale, and helping organizations make meaningful connections through technology.

Outside of work, John is a devoted husband and proud father of three. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, making music, and serving his local church and community through creative and technical ministry.

We are so glad to have him on our team!

07/08/2025

Meet the team: Braydon Woodward 🎉

He’s the lead software developer here at 52 Creative, bringing years of hands-on experience in AV systems and a lifelong passion for technology. With a background in real estate and a degree in Computer Science, he thrives on designing solutions that blend innovation, efficiency, and real-world practicality.

Outside of work, Braydon enjoys spending time with his family, exploring new ideas in tech, and perfecting his golf swing or Valorant aim. Whether he’s tackling a complex install or creating software to make life easier, Braydon is all about helping people do more of what they love.

07/07/2025

Meet the team: Ben Woodward, our CEO and Founder 🎉

52 Creative started in 2018 out of his passion to help churches make the best impact with their production technology. The company has grown a lot since then, but the heart is still the same because of Ben’s leadership.

If you know him, you love him. Can be spotted on his front porch, the golf course, or an Atlanta Falcons game!

07/02/2025

We love partnering with churches who dream big and leverage technology to reach people; like our friends at Stevens Creek Church in the Augusta, GA area. As a forward-thinking Church of God congregation with multiple campuses, they’ve been a joy to work with on several exciting AVL projects.

From remodeling their main production room, to integrating technology across their multiple campuses, to installing Taylorleds video walls and ChamSys lighting consoles, the Stevens Creek team has embraced innovation every step of the way.

We’re honored to help bring their vision to life and make the tech behind their ministry seamless and powerful. Big thanks to their incredible staff for always being collaborative and creative. We’re proud to be a part of what God’s doing at the Creek!

06/30/2025

🟢 What Went Right / What Went Wrong: Sunday Tech Edition 🔴
Brought to you by the crew who believes Jesus saves... but technology sometimes doesn’t.

🎚️ What Went Right:
We finally nailed that seamless transition between worship and announcements: no audio dropouts, no awkward mic handoffs, and for once, the background slide wasn’t still stuck on “Verse 2.” 🙌

🔌 What Went Wrong:
The pastor's mic decided to go into "underwater scuba mode" right before the altar call.
Was it a loose pack?
Was it the enemy?
Was it the volunteer who said, “I think I fixed it last night”?
All of the above. 😅

🎥 Honorable Mention:
The livestream ran perfectly... except for the part where the camera operator forgot to pan off the empty stage during prayer. Shoutout to the back wall for its 3 minutes of unexpected fame.

📣 Tech teams: what worked for you this weekend? What had you praying over the audio console?
Drop your wins and woes below; we’re in this together.