Tool & Parts Planner
Planning guidance — no product endorsements
Church Tech Gear Readiness Planner
Plan basic church tech gear needs without overspending or buying the wrong thing.
A strong church tech setup does not start with buying everything. It starts with understanding the room, the need, the volunteers, and the safety limits.
Main ministry need
Room size
Volunteer skill level
Do you have existing gear?
Any safety concerns? (select all that apply)
Select a ministry need to generate your gear readiness plan.
Church Tech Gear Readiness Planner Checklist
0/11Identified the primary ministry need before purchasing any gear
Measured room size and noted audience size before choosing equipment
Listed existing gear that works before buying replacements
Identified what fails most often and why
Assessed volunteer skill level before choosing complex gear
Did not purchase mounted or rigged equipment without professional assessment
Checked for proper power/outlet capacity before adding new devices
Did not attempt permanent wiring or structural mounting without qualified help
Checked for hot equipment, buzzing, or burning smell before any work
Prepared a list of questions for a qualified audio-visual professional
No specific brand endorsement was used for decisions
This guide is designed to help volunteers prepare and troubleshoot basic issues. For permanent wiring, electrical loads, mounted equipment, rigging, livestream licensing, or safety-sensitive installations, consult qualified professionals.
Know When to Call a Pro
Call qualified help for mounted projectors/screens/speakers, rigging, permanent electrical wiring, overloaded circuits, hot or buzzing equipment, or any structural installation.