Reasons to Attend WFX

Whether you are planning a facility expansion, renovation or new construction project, looking to enhance your church audio/video and lighting, optimize your IT infrastructure or better manage your facility, WFX provides you with the environment, education, and experience to learn what will work best for your facility - no matter the size, no matter the budget.

Find architects, builders, designers, service providers and more who speak your language and provide solutions
Secure advice, solicit bids and develop relationships with key industry vendors
Compare services on the expo floor and determine which providers can fulfill your church’s unique needs
Discover the top reasons for ‘going green’ in your new building
Learn 25 easy steps to be on your way to a greater facility
Network with church teams to learn from their experiences and share ideas
Learn how green design can increase a congregation’s cultural relevance, reduce upfront and long-term costs, and demonstrate love for God and his creations
Understand how, through design, your church can be a leader and set examples in all areas of community life
Learn how becoming efficient in the use of your building’s resources can make your church more effective in ministry endeavors
How to meet the public’s expectations of quality Children’s Ministry through effective policies, procedures and interior design
Ideas to consider to take multi-purpose worship centers to a level beyond the gymnatorium
What building committees need to know about auditorium design to enhance your church’s audio/visual production – before you build
How to design and theme-out your Youth Ministry for an immersive, experiential and successful program
Is relocation the best option for your church?
How to design an expandable worship center to meet current capacity needs and allow for cost-effective expansion down the road.
Hear research on what the un-churched would like to tell you about how to design your next facility
How to make your existing facilities more engaging and connective
Learn 10 factors to consider before building your next children’s facility
How to best plan your building project from the get-go, from building the team before the project gets underway to questions to ask
Understand the fundamentals of a church capital campaign
Find out how you can keep the congregation engaged, motivated and excited throughout the duration of your project
Learn practical approaches to master planning your facilities expansion
Can you afford it? What is your church’s debt capacity? What are all your financing options and which will work best for your church
Learn how to successfully develop your church’s building team before the project gets underway
Find out what makes an environment compelling in the digital age
Hear what 6 of the most innovative pastors in America shared in a recent study about facility appeal
What are all your financing options and which will work best for your church
When is intelligent design and re-purposing of your existing space your best option
Determine specific ‘third place’ options that will fit best in your church community
What are critical tips for selecting a lendor
Demo hundreds of A/V products on the WFX expo floor
Compare audio, video, and lighting products; ask questions and determine what will work best for your church’s unique needs
Find tech integrators to design and install your systems; solicit bids and start building relationships
Meet other tech teams; share stories and solutions
Learn how to get the best possible video quality from your video system
Learn practical, proven advice on overcoming tech challenges in a multi-site/multi-venue church
Fader jockeys be gone! Compare audio mixing philosophies and get real-world tips to improve your performance - Understand the ‘why’ behind the ‘how’ of audio mixing
Learn the ins-and-outs of video venues from a panel of experts
Review the fundamentals of loudspeakers and lighting systems and how to get your money’s worth
Understand essential management skills for tech directors; from budgets to planning and communication skills
Learn from experts how to upgrade the A/V production in your church’s worship service
Develop an in-house training program for volunteer technicians to increase the production value of your services
Learn to identify specific room acoustic needs and apply basic acoustical principles for maximum performance
Synchronize audio, lighting and visual effects for multi-sensory worship experiences
Creative ways to use technology to create impactful environments far less expensively than ever before
When IMAG is a good investment for your church
Refresh yourself with Audio Fundamentals
Create a ‘user needs analysis’ for your church’s conceptual design, planning and budget development
How to work within your A/V budget to ensure the intended scope of your project is being met
If you want to include IMAG, make sure your church is prepared to do it right. Know what’s involved (personnel, equipment, etc.) before you make the leap!
Understand lighting system fundamentals for houses of worship
Learn how to create impact with lighting
Reach the media-saturated/savvy generations with enhanced digital efforts
Learn how to leverage web 2.0 technology, online social networking and other digital technologies to increase membership and build community
Discover the current and future technology trends and learn how will they impact our culture
Prepare your tech infrastructure to properly support a digital church
Maximize the effectiveness of your podcasts, recordings or audio streams with simple solutions
Understand the 10 commandments for church websites – the single most important communication tool for the local church
Learn how to incorporate ‘green’ practices into your day-to-day operations for cost savings and efficiencies
Review the fundamentals of Facilities Operations and Maintenance with the NACFM
What are money-saving steps you can take now for your church
How to develop a security plan balancing manpower with technology
Learn the leadership skills necessary for effective facilities management