Brayden and Joel are joined by Jamie who makes his first appearance on the podcast as they continue our mini-series on the Arts Service Team at Soul Revival Church—this time focusing on the often-unseen but essential work of tech ministry, including sound, slide presentations, and livestreaming.
They begin by reminiscing about the early days of church tech—think overhead projectors and the high-stakes task of getting the lyrics right. It’s a lighthearted entry into a deeper conversation about serving in a ministry that’s usually only noticed when something goes wrong. Together, they reflect on how a focus on excellence, teamwork, and humility helps keep the goal clear: to point people to God’s word.
They explore how tech ministry can sometimes walk a tightrope—striving to do things well without falling into the trap of performance or perfectionism. They speak about the relational challenges that can arise between teams (like music and tech), and how grounding everything in a servant-hearted attitude—because we follow a servant Saviour—helps the church grow in unity.
They also outline the structure of Soul Revival’s tech teams across different gatherings, share how tech can be a gateway into ministry for youth and new volunteers, and encourage those serving to remember that even behind-the-scenes roles are vital in leading others to Jesus.
They finish on a helpful reminder: we don’t have to be perfect to lead. In fact, our imperfections often reveal the grace and goodness of God more clearly those new or old to church.
Timestamps
00:00 – First encounters with church tech & OHP nostalgia
04:57 – Tech ministry: only noticed when a mistake is made
18:26 – Excellence vs relationships, avoiding burnout
26:44 – Tech team structure & entry points into ministry
33:39 – Serving imperfectly but faithfully, centred on God’s word
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