Program Overview

The WFX Charlotte conference program offers over 60 sessions across five tracks, providing the tools and techniques to help teams of church decision-makers successfully plan and manage building projects, technology projects, and digital outreach to connect with the unique missionary objectives of their church.

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Educational Tracks from WFX California included:

Designing, Building and Upgrading Your Facilities

Sessions in this track will help you plan your ministry and outreach objectives using the latest trends in facility design, construction, planning, and project management. Learn how to cover the costs of your projects through various fundraising options and financing tips. Track sponsored by Ziegler

Your Facilities: Optimizing Functionality

Do you have a great facility and want to make sure you’re getting the best use out of it? Or are you in the process of planning for or building a new facility but need to make the existing one work for a while longer? This track features classes that address tips for proper oversight of the current facility and ideas to help you maximize that space.

Tech Essentials: A/V & Lighting Technologies

Don’t miss these critical classes packed full of ready-to-use advice, techniques and tips on how to powerfully project your church’s message with today’s technology. With sessions specific to audio, video or lighting as well as overall production, WFX has something for every member of your tech team.

Digital Church: Websites & New Media

Cutting-edge classes in this track address your most pressing questions about church websites and new media applications that can help to develop and enhance church communities. From designing your website to creating a Facebook community, you will learn the latest means of to bring your church into the Digital Age.

New for 2009! Professional Development & Team Building

Regardless of whether your church is in the planning for a building project or A/V installation or in the throes of one, having a dedicated team in place and keeping them happy is essential. Sessions in this track touch on how to recruit, hire, train and keep your staff and volunteers happy as well as management and growth tips to help you succeed.

Educational Spotlights

For Smaller Churches - Several dedicated classes within the WFX Conference Program will specifically address the growth and A/V needs of the smaller church.

Green Practices - Explore ways to increase energy and cost efficiencies for your church through the WFX conference program. Many classes will include discussion on environmentally friendly designs, products and practices have been highlighted in the programming.

Money $avings - New for 2009! In today’s economy, every organization is seeking means of trimming the fat or getting more “bang for the buck.“ WFX will highlight classes that offer tips for doing just that without sacrificing your production or facility goals.

Multi-site & Satellite Churches - A common need for many churches is additional space to accommodate growing congregations. Several classes will touch on the increasingly popular trend of moving to one church with multiple locations.

Hands-On Training

Hands-on Tech Training is back by popular demand, and the WFX California program will feature more opportunities to get up close and personal with the latest tech equipment! Hear from industry-leading audio, video and lighting consultants on the tips and techniques you need to know to master your gear.

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