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2025 Schedule

Schedule at a Glance

Day 1   |   Day 2

Registration & Technology Showcase

We can’t wait to meet you! Please stop at the registration table to pick up your badge, mix it up with other attendees, and check out all of the great gear brought by our partners.

Main Session 1
►Worship
►Coming soon

Join us as we kick off the summit by worshiping and learning together before heading to your specialized breakout sessions.

Technology Showcase

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

Hope is Not a Plan: The Value of Pre-Production

Planning Center is set for the weekend, now what? Have you ever found yourself staring at the plan for the weekend and wonder how you will take that and turn it into an excellent production. This breakout is for you. Dave will share how he approaches live production at Cottonwood Creek Church (Dallas), and the tools he has effectively implemented based on Dave’s Emmy award winning career in the professional sports world.

Presented by Dave Evans, Cottonwood Creek Church

Cinematography

Description coming soon.

Presented by Josh Etheridge and Eli Perdew, JE Films

INTERACTIVE: Church Communications Audit: AI-Powered Insights for Ministry Excellence

Is your church’s communication strategy reaching its full potential? In this interactive session, I’ll guide participants through a comprehensive communications audit framework enhanced by AI analytics. Using practical worksheets and AI tools, we’ll evaluate current strategies across digital platforms, print materials, and in-person touchpoints. Participants will leave with a customized improvement plan generated through AI insights that aligns with their church’s unique mission and goals. ** Please copy this file, complete the worksheets, and bring them to the session for the best experience

Presented by Katie Allred, Church Communications Group

Revitalizing Church Streaming: Moving Beyond Covid Fatigue

Discover the importance of sustaining live streaming as a vital element of your church’s online content strategy, even after the height of the Covid pandemic. Learn how to prayerfully engage your congregation and leverage digital tools to maintain a thriving, connected community.

Presented by Will Chapman, Cottonwood Creek Church

The Buy-In Blueprint—Earn Trust, Solve Problems, and Secure Resources for Impact

You have the ideas, but do you have the strategy to get leadership to support them? Creativity without influence leads to frustration. In this session, you’ll discover how to earn trust with decision-makers, solve leadership pain points, and secure the buy-in and budget you need to take your church to the next level.

Presented by Brittany & Patrick Clark, Bell Shoals Church

Lunch

Pre-purchase your box lunch when you register for the event.

Technology Showcase
►Demos

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

TBD: Coming soon

Coming soon.

Mission Trip Filmmaking Made Practical

Great mission trip films don’t happen by accident. Learn how to plan ahead, pack the right gear, and capture stories in less than ideal conditions that demonstrate what God is doing in your church and around the world.

Presented by Tim LaPointe, Bell Shoals Church

Less Clutter, More Impact: How to Clarify and Elevate Your Message

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, capturing attention on social media requires a focused and strategic approach. This session offers a top-down view of digital strategy, helping you navigate competing priorities and create a clear communication framework for your church’s platforms. Learn how to simplify your messaging, avoid overwhelming your audience with multiple core messages, and craft posts with a single, impactful focus. We’ll discuss developing a priority system for digital content, cutting through clutter, and building meaningful relationships with ministry teams to ensure their messages resonate. Discover practical tools for creating attention-grabbing hooks, adding value, and maximizing engagement—while avoiding common pitfalls like jargon and billboard-style content. Gain the insights needed to refine your message, elevate your ministry, and connect more effectively with your audience.

Presented by Brittany & Patrick Clark, Bell Shoals Church

Navigating Copyrights and Streaming

Streaming a film clip or other copyrighted material? This session will provide you with the tools and understanding to manage licensing, CCLI, and streaming copyright issues effectively. You’ll explore the major players in the licensing industry, learn how copyrights are enforced, and gain practical knowledge about securing permissions for using copyrighted material. The session will also highlight how platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and others handle copyrighted content, offering insights into their processes and protections. You’ll leave equipped with clear guidelines on the dos and don’ts of working with copyrighted materials.

Presented by David Leuschner, Digital Great Commission Ministries

Tell The Story: Building and Empowering a High-Level Volunteer Capture Team

Visual media, social media, and digital platforms carry your first impression to your community. Are you giving them a good one? In this session, we’ll cover the basics of building a volunteer communications capture team for your church. We’ll dig into how to equip them and empower them to tell your community the story of what God is doing through your church. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with free tools and high-level resources used by top churches to build, train, and grow volunteer teams that create industry-standard quality content.

Presented by Zac Morgan, Keystone Church

Technology Showcase
►Demo

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

TBD: Coming soon

Coming soon.

The Church Filmmaker Workflow: Pre-Production to Final Product

From concept to completion, learn how to approach your filmmaking process for maximum impact. This workshop covers essential steps in pre-production, shooting, editing, and final delivery, helping you create powerful films that engage and inspire your congregation.

Presented by Tim LaPointe, Bell Shoals Church

Strategies to Reach the Next Generation

Younger generations live online. Their connections and worldview are formed based on their social media consumption. We, the body of Christ, MUST engage them where they are to show them the truth of God’s Word and bring them into a loving relationship with Jesus Christ. This session will go over best practices for building a brand, creating relatable content, and implementing the best strategies to effectively reach our future generations.

Presented by Dave Evans, Cottonwood Creek Church

Mastering Church Podcasting for Your Pastor’s Success

In today’s demanding church environment, pastors need efficient ways to share their messages of encouragement and hope. Discover how to set up an affordable, high-quality podcasting system that even non-technical users can operate seamlessly. Learn from real-life experiences and creative problem-solving techniques that address common challenges in audio and video recording, lighting, and user-friendly operation. Join us to explore practical solutions that empower your pastor to easily record and share uplifting content with the church.

Presented by Will Chapman, Cottonwood Creek Church

Women in Church Tech: Stories of Creativity, Faith, and Impact

 Step into an engaging and heartfelt panel discussion showcasing the remarkable journeys of women in church tech roles. From leading communications strategies to crafting meaningful stories through filmmaking, managing live production, and shaping digital outreach, these trailblazers bring faith, innovation, and dedication to their work in the church community.

Our panelists will introduce themselves and share their experiences, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of their paths—whether it’s breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated roles, overcoming resource limitations, or balancing their faith with the demands of their work. Through their stories, they’ll inspire us to embrace our creativity and calling in church technology.

This session invites you to participate, with an open Q&A giving attendees the chance to explore the unique intersection of church tech, women’s leadership, and faith. Whether you’re involved in church tech, aspiring to be, or simply curious about the impact of technology in ministry, this session will leave you encouraged and equipped for your own journey of faith and creativity.

Presented by Brittany Clark, Bell Shoals Church & Katie Allred, Church Communications Group

Networking Reception / Technology Showcase
►Demos
►Catered Small Bites
►Door Prize Raffles

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Join us and connect with other church techs over delicious small plates. Build community and spark meaningful conversations. Bon appétit!

What’s on the menu?

  • Caprese skewers
  • Baked Brie Bites
  • Twice-Baked Potato Bites
  • Mini Empanadas

Main Session 2
►Church Filmcraft Festival
► Presented by Worship House Media

Join us as we watch and discuss selected entries from the filmcraft festival.

Technology Showcase

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Main Session 3
►Worship
►TBD: Coming soon

Join us as we kick off the summit by worshiping and learning together before heading to your specialized breakout sessions.

Technology Showcase
►Demo

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

We’re Better Than This: Taking Your Production from Good to Great

No matter what size your church is or how much equipment you have (or don’t have), your production has room for improvement.  This session will look at how preparation, an effective workflow, and an emphasis on quality can elevate your production – and it all starts with understanding your mission.

Presented by Dave Evans, Cottonwood Creek Church

Directing

Description coming soon.

Presented by Josh Etheridge & Eli Perdew, JE Films

AI Alchemy: Transforming One Sermon into a Content Ecosystem

Discover how to multiply your sermon’s impact using AI tools. In this hands-on workshop, I’ll demonstrate how to transform a single sermon into a dynamic content ecosystem including video clips, social graphics, devotionals, reflection questions, and more. Participants will learn practical AI prompts and workflows to repurpose content efficiently while maintaining theological integrity. Ideal for church communications teams looking to maximize their message’s reach without multiplying their workload

Presented by Katie Allred, Church Communications Group

Does Your Church Still Need a Livestream?

Discover the importance of sustaining live streaming as a vital element of your church’s online content strategy, even after the height of the Covid pandemic. Learn how to prayerfully engage your congregation and leverage digital tools to maintain a thriving, connected community.

Presented by Will Chapman, Cottonwood Creek Church

Managing Big Workloads with Small Teams

A small team doesn’t have to mean small results. Learn how to strategically plan, set clear boundaries, and optimize workflows to increase productivity while maintaining a healthy balance between work and home life.

Presented by Brittany & Patrick Clark, Bell Shoals Church

Lunch

Box lunches will be provided on-site for those who pre-purchased a lunch ticket during registration.

3 Mindsets of Success

This session will guide you through the key attitudes that shape our approach to success. From the Prideful Mindset, rooted in worldly wealth, power, and prestige, to the Personal Mindset, which highlights growth, purpose, and learning from failure, and ultimately the Eternal Mindset, focused on humility, heavenly treasures, and fulfilling the Great Commission. Participants will leave equipped to reflect on their own perspective of success and anchor their efforts in faith and values.

Presented by Dave Evans, Cottonwood Creek Church

Crafting Documentaries That Inspire Change

A great documentary does more than inform—it inspires change. Learn how to craft and select powerful narratives that connect with your audience, blast through barriers, and drive your congregation to meaningful action.

Presented by Brittany & Patrick Clark, Bell Shoals Church

Master Church Communications: Drive Growth Without the Burnout

Building momentum in your church community means strategically engaging your three key groups: Your Core, Your Crowds, and Your Community. In this session, we’ll walk step by step through a proven church communications road map that will help you build your overall strategy, create your creative assets, and implement effortlessly. You’ll walk away from this session with free tools and high-level resources used by top churches to streamline their communications processes, amplify their reach, and fill their seats with new guests every week.

Presented by Zac Morgan, Keystone Church

TBD: Coming soon

Description coming soon.

Presented by Coming soon

What is the Most Important Tech Position?

In this session, we will explore the critical tech position that serves as the cornerstone of your team and discuss strategies for structuring your team around this pivotal role. We’ll also examine the potential challenges and systemic issues that arise when this role is missing, hindering team growth and development. By the end of the session, you’ll gain valuable insights into integrating your tech team seamlessly into the fabric of your church, fostering positive and productive relationships.

Presented by David Leuschner, Digital Great Communication Ministries

Main Session 4
►Ask the Tech Director
►Capture Summit Door Prizes
►Worship

Do you have a burning question that you want to ask an experienced technical director? This is the session where those questions will be answered, and you can learn from the mistakes and successes of others.

We will also raffle the Capture Summit Door prize. You won’t want to miss this!