The Church Sound Podcast

23/12/2025

Having a 'Sound' Faith (with Prentiss Thompson)
Jun 27, 2023 • Mike Moffitt
It's not magic -- it's the media team!

Prentiss shares his background from the earliest days of hip hop in Harlem to leading the media team at a 12,000-member church. Whatever church context you're in, someone is flipping switches and pushing buttons to make it possible to see and hear what's happening on a Sunday morning. Prentiss and I had a blast talking music, tech, and church culture.

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16/12/2025

In Part 3 of the One Vision, One Service Christmas series, Prentiss L. Thompson brings the focus to one of the most powerful—and most needed—leadership qualities during the holiday season: compassionate leadership.
Christmas ministry is beautiful, but it’s also demanding. Volunteers are stretched, staff are balancing heavy workloads, and emotions run high as the season amplifies both joy and personal challenges. In this episode, Prentiss breaks down what it truly means to lead not just with strategy and excellence, but with heart. He explores how compassionate leadership creates healthier teams, smoother services, and a stronger sense of unity across the entire ministry. From understanding team fatigue to managing expectations and communicating with clarity, Prentiss emphasizes the difference between pushing people and pastoring people.

Listeners will learn:
How compassionate leadership strengthens trust and collaboration Why emotional awareness is vital for Christmas service preparation Ways to support volunteers and staff who may be overwhelmed or grieving How to balance excellence with empathy Practical steps leaders can take to cultivate a caring, resilient team culture With storytelling, wisdom, and real ministry experience, this episode challenges leaders to slow down, see their people, and lead in a way that reflects the heart of Christ—especially in the busiest season of the year.
If your church wants to serve with unity, grace, and intentional care this Christmas, Part 3 of the series is a must-listen.

In Part 3 of the One Vision, One Service Christmas series, Prentiss L. Thompson brings the focus to one of the most powerful—and most needed—leadership qualities during the holiday season: compassionate leadership.Christmas ministry is beautiful, but it’s also demanding. Volunteers are stretch...

09/12/2025

In Part Two of the One Vision One Service Christmas series, Prentiss L. Thompson dives deeper into what it truly takes to build a unified, high-performing ministry team during the most emotionally and operationally demanding season of the year. Christmas is often the church’s Super Bowl—yet behind the lights, rehearsals, and joyful celebration, many staff and volunteers are quietly carrying real-life weight.

This episode explores the heart-level truth that excellence in ministry isn’t only about production—it’s about people. Prentiss breaks down the shared responsibility of volunteers, staff, and leadership to support the whole house with one mission and one spirit. He highlights how every department—from media and worship to hospitality, operations, and children’s church—contributes to creating a seamless, Spirit-led Christmas experience. But he also exposes the real pressures: the burnout, the miscommunication, the last-minute pivots, and the gap between expectation and preparation that can make or break a service.
And this time, he brings in a perspective too often overlooked during the holidays:

In Part Two of the One Vision One Service Christmas series, Prentiss L. Thompson dives deeper into what it truly takes to build a unified, high-performing ministry team during the most emotionally and operationally demanding season of the year. Christmas is often the church’s Super Bowl—yet...

04/12/2025

Collaboration is the most important element for a amazing Christmas service

03/12/2025

Tech and media is a translator to all departments

03/12/2025

The media ministry is the communication source for all departments. We make the language normal for every department.

03/12/2025

One Vision, One Service kicks off part one of a powerful three-part Christmas preparation series designed to help your ministry unite, sharpen, and execute with excellence during the biggest weekend of the year. In this foundational episode, Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down what it truly means for every department—Media, Worship, Pastoral, Hospitality, Logistics, and Production—to operate under one shared vision during the Christmas season.

Prentiss highlights why collaboration is not optional, especially during a high-impact service where thousands of moving parts must function as one body. He explores the communication gaps that often derail holiday services, the unspoken expectations that create unnecessary pressure, and the importance of shared planning, shared language, and shared purpose.
You’ll hear real-world insight into aligning teams, establishing pre-Christmas workflows, and defining roles so everyone—from the lighting operator to the greeter—understands how their piece connects to the full worship experience. Prentiss’s signature storytelling brings clarity and encouragement as he shows how unity in preparation leads to unity in ministry.
This episode sets the stage for what’s coming—deeper dives into leadership, ex*****on, and team synergy as Christmas approaches. Whether your church is large, mid-sized, or just building its production team, this series will give you practical steps to create a Christmas service that is seamless, impactful, and rooted in excellence.
Prepare your team. Align your vision. Let’s build together for the greatest weekend of the year.

One Vision, One Service kicks off part one of a powerful three-part Christmas preparation series designed to help your ministry unite, sharpen, and execute with excellence during the biggest weekend of the year. In this foundational episode, Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down what it truly means...

02/12/2025

11/11/2025

Leaving a ministry position—especially one rooted in creativity, service, and faith—can be one of the hardest professional and spiritual decisions you’ll ever make. In this episode, we dive deep into the how and when of resigning from a ministry media role with integrity, clarity, and peace.
Host Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the emotional, practical, and spiritual dimensions of stepping away from your post—whether you’re a volunteer, contractor, or full-time staff member. This isn’t just about walking away; it’s about transitioning well, preserving relationships, and ensuring the ministry continues to thrive long after you’ve handed over the keys.
We’ll unpack:
The warning signs that it may be time to move on
How to prepare your exit spiritually and emotionally
Communicating your decision with grace and professionalism
Creating a transition plan to protect the ministry and your legacy
Healing from burnout and rediscovering your “why” after resigning
This episode isn’t about quitting—it’s about leaving well. Because sometimes obedience doesn’t mean staying; it means trusting God with your next season.
🎧 Tune in, reflect, and learn how to close one chapter with faith and open another with freedom.

Leaving a ministry position—especially one rooted in creativity, service, and faith—can be one of the hardest professional and spiritual decisions you’ll ever make. In this episode, we dive deep into the how and when of resigning from a ministry media role with integrity, clarity, and peace.Ho...

04/11/2025

In this insightful and entertaining conversation, David Jordan—AVL technician at First Baptist Orlando and the dynamic leader of the highly active Church Sound & Media Techs Facebook group—joins the show to unpack the evolving world of church technology.
From his years of hands-on experience in audio, video, and lighting, David brings a grounded yet forward-thinking perspective on how technology can strengthen ministry, improve worship experiences, and empower volunteer teams. Together, we dive into the challenges and breakthroughs that churches face as they adapt to modern tools, automation, and digital transformation.
💡 Expect real talk, relatable stories, and plenty of laughs as we explore:
How AI, automation, and training are reshaping church production
The importance of mentorship and structured tech team development
Overcoming resistance to new tech in traditional ministry environments
The role of community and collaboration in growing healthy media ministries
Whether you’re a church tech, worship leader, or ministry creative, this episode will help you listen, laugh, and learn as we walk through the process of building better systems, stronger teams, and smarter ministries for the next generation of the church.

In this insightful and entertaining conversation, David Jordan—AVL technician at First Baptist Orlando and the dynamic leader of the highly active Church Sound & Media Techs Facebook group—joins the show to unpack the evolving world of church technology.From his years of hands-on experience in.....

28/10/2025

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