This thread is great - there have been many thought provoking nuggets in it. I remember when I was younger and eager and bought into many of the myths of SR and acoustics (once in a while, one will still sneak up and bit me, which is when CSC has been such a blessing.) The fact that so many industry experts and long-established consultants and designers are willing to be patient and wade through our naive and loaded questions amazes me.

This forum, in combination with some qualified seminars, classes, books, and mentoring relationships has brought me a LONG way in a reasonably short amount of time. If you take the time to engage here, you WILL learn - it can't be helped! You have your assumptions challenged, your knowledge expanded, your ego (lovingly) bruised - and the best part of all - the Kingdom of God benefits! What a concept! Loving every minute of it!

Jeremy Carter
Technical Director
Oakbrook Community Church
Kokomo, Indiana

Welcome Patrick! You've found a great place to share and learn here, with lots of support in both technical and spiritual areas, which I think sets CSC worlds apart from most others. I've learned more in the last 5 or so years than the previous 15 of doing church tech and am continually amazed at how much more there is to learn. Quite a few porta-churches and touring groups frequent the list as well, so there's a lot of opportunity to learn new tricks and share what you've already learned. There's a great searchable archive as well, but feel free to ask new questions or clarifications...we all love to talk.

There's a lot of people who are in or have been in the same boat as you and love to share their knowledge and trials and errors. ... I have never before seen such a collective wealth of information and charity as this list provides, so hats off to Curt, Jeanna, and all who make this possible. My MoM and tech team have many times commented on how glad they are that I'm "so technically knowledgeable" on these things and I have to continually remind them that, while I do know a bit, I'm more blessed with "knowledge of where to look!" You guys are all tops in my book. 

Jeff Klein
Sound Committee Chairman
Faith Baptist Church
Glen Burnie, Maryland

I'm not sure what ministry I would be serving in today if it wasn't for Clarity and Soundcheck® [Magazine] many years ago.  Those mags were around when I first started doing sound (or became interested in it) -- in my pre-internet days.  I found them to be highly motivational and informative for learning the craft, and my increased education from those readings almost instantaneously led to leadership positions in the sound ministry (as there was a need), and multiplying my enthusiasm and knowledge into others.  No one else was around here to teach me when I started -- no other sources of information  seemed to be available -- except those magazines -- thanks again Curt!!   I still have quite a few of them, BTW.

Dave Hooker
Faith Baptist
St. Thomas, Ontario
Canada

I just want to say how much I appreciate this community. It's not just the excellent technical assistance and support - essentially it's the people - each one of you. You are a wonderfully diverse group of people - all part of the Body of Jesus. ... you are a great source of encouragement to me as together we seek to follow Jesus.

Thanks Curt and Jeanna for bringing us together. Thank you, each on of you, for who you are and your diverse contributions. I just want to bless you all in the Name of Jesus.

Richard Wilson
South Australia

The wonderful thing about this group is that we have people from small churches with limited resources, to people from the "mega-churches" which have a seemingly unlimited amount of resources and the "cool" toys. It brings a wonderful mix of experiences and solutions to problems that people bring forward. I am grateful that I found this group and for the knowledge and experience here!

Thanks one and all!

Ed Andrade
Head A/V Volunteer Guy
Grace Baptist Church
Merrimack, NH

This is the most interesting and full of resources listserv. It has heped me in the last few years to keep my sanity and I have learned a lot. Still bunches to learn. It is hard being a woman in a man's world, but be encouraged. Keep your eyes on Jesus as you are and you will be fine. I know you will enjoy the different topics addressed here, and you will glean from a vast amount of knowledge. Hold on and get ready for the ride! Thanks so much Curt and Jeanna :)

Agapao,
Myr.
"Facedown Worshiper"
Myrianne Reese
Calvary Chapel of Oxnard
Oxnard, California

I have been greatly blessed by this forum. I think it is fantastic that all sorts of people are represented here. Denominations run the entire spectrum of Christianity with Catholics, Pentecostals, Baptists, Seventh Day Adventists, and those whose churches are not affiliated with any denomination.  I have seen notes from people from all over America, to the UK, to Finland, and on down to Nigeria and South Africa. Experience ranges from people who have never seen a mixing board before to people who have been doing sound for a living for many years.  I feel that I have gotten a great deal of benefit from this forum because my experience is in between the two and I have been able to learn and to share both. May God bless each of you and may God continue to bless your hosts, Curt and Jeanna Taipale.

Paul Booth

Let me be among many who thank you for running the ChurchSoundcheck listserv with integrity and a sincerity toward the vision God has given you. I have taken much information away from this and applied it with success. Thanks again for your perseverence!

Cory Kent
Victory Christian Center
Lafayette, Indiana

Dion, welcome to the list! This is perhaps the best thing after the invention of mixing consoles in the whole world. =) Seriously, I can't imagine my life without you guys and gals, you just rock!

Olli Rajala "Quite normal guy"
Main Sound Technician:
the Finnish Pentecostal Church
(Assemblies of God)

Since January of this year I have been working as a volunteer at the sound mixing console at my Church. Through a former Pastor's son, I found out about CSC. I signed on to CSC lists in February on March. I do not have the words to express how important and valuable this has been to me and our Church family. I would like to thank Curt and Jeanna for this website and all of you for sharing your knowledge everyday.

Thank You and God Bless You All

Jerry Kemme
Turner Christian Church
Turner, Oregon

There have been quite a few prayer requests on the list over the past few weeks and I, for one, feel very blessed to have found the CSC.  Yes, the access to the technical expertise is great, but it's the Godly hearts that I appreciate the most...what a great community!  :-) Curt, thanks for making the investment!

Jeffrey W. Speegle
Caretaker & Chief Sound Geek
All Mighty Sound * Wide Band Ink Studios
Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Raul wrote:
"To mix when your eyes are filled with tears and the words to express your joy and love simply don't exist becomes an act of faith that God will guide your hands and that you actually don't even remember what you did or how'd the WL's mic got switched back on.  But it's not going to happen if you don't put your pride on the shelf as Robert teaches.  When your heart is right, there is no comparing the spiritual joy with the fleshly satisfaction of pride. Wow! It is easy to just run on with this one."

Amen, brother!

Gentlemen and Gentlewomen,

I would like to submit for your consideration that this one thread- in and of itself- has made all of the Curt's efforts and investments in this list worth it! I have never felt less alone in all my 46 self-tortured years on this earth.  To see hearts open and hear the multitudes loudly and proudly proclaiming TRUTH, has been a very fortifying experience for me personally.  And, I have used quotes from this thread to break down barriers, and start crucial discussions -  in the ministry teams on which I serve at my church.  This is all just absolutely thrilling, gratifying and amazing. I often tell people that I am the most blessed person I know, as well as the least deserving.  Now, when I say that, they tend to cock their heads side-ways, stare at me a minute and slowly start to smile.  I can fell God's hand on my shoulder even as I type this.  Don't take this wrong, but I would not trade places with any of you :-)  Thank you again, Robert for starting this thread. Thank you again, Curt for starting this ministry (yes, ministry).

God bless you all,
Randy Goldman
Nesbit, Mississippi

Curt: Blessings to you and Jeanna for all you do in this ministry...not a day goes by that you aren't a part of...years ago you were on an evening web show and you answered my concerns in ways that you can't imagine...you saw that what I thought were the issues were really the symptoms of a life out of balance with how God tells us we should be...the Lord really used you that night and my life has never been the same. Thank you always for your words of wisdom...

Thanks,
Rob Ward
Markham, Ontario
Canada

There are web forums out there... But I find that I love having this locally in my email so I can just there whenever I want to check it out. I personally learn a lot more following it as it streams in... Than if I had to go out to a forum. Active (it comes to you) vs Passive (you have to go to it) But it is personal preference as to what format you like and what community you like to interact with.

Greg Taylor
Sound Tech Director
BTC Parish
Woodinville, WA

If it went to [HTML web style] forum I doubt I would read it as much. I have been in audio professionally for 20+ years, so I don't run into many technical problems. What I still struggle with though is being human. It keeps me in check to see others pro and am throw their struggles out their and see the wonderful responses and accountability. I need that. It helps to keep me thoughtful, and humbles me before him.

T Peirce Baker
The Woodlands, Texas

My take on this is that the list is useful *because* it is email-based and thus *because* so many people provide useful and interesting and helpful input. IMO that would decline dramatically in a forum format.

David Armistead

You never know how you are going to influence people’s lives. I received an email the other day from a gentleman who monitors the list and was in our youth department when we (my family) were at Jersey Village (Houston) many years ago.  I was just learning about sound for HOW's and making plenty of mistakes as we were trying to ramp up the quality of technical support at JV.  This was the same era when I first became acquainted with Curt & Jeanna's ministry in St Louis and they were putting out the magazine back then.  This goes back to the pre-internet days for you young-en's.

Doug was always a part of any production, as much as his mom & dad would let him, and has continued being involved in sound through college, other fellowships and even some recognizable pro gigs.  As Doug wrote to thank me, I want to in turn thank Curt & Jeanna, though we've never met, for your influence in mine and countless other lives, along with numerous other people on this list who are more educated and experienced but yet share a common vision.

Mike Urich
Houston, Texas

Thanks so much to Curt, to Bob, to Ken, to Ray, to Dave, to Dale, and to everyone else who I'm forgetting to name who make CSC the invaluable resource that it really is.  An amazing group of people, with amazing hearts

Kirk Longhofer
Director, Communications and Technology
First United Methodist Church
Wichita, Kansas

Mike Garozzo
Praise Team Leader
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Yardley, Pennsylvania

At last...after many, many months of planning and building, our sound booth is finished!!! We should be commissioning it this week! I feel the need to thank the list and its "advisers" for their timely and expansive knowledge, particularly when it pertained to advice regarding splitting our mic lines to drive two mixers. All is working effectively ... which suited our church budget ($very little)! The information gleaned from this list has been an invaluable tool and aid for us in our service to the Lord through the Sound Ministry at our church. To the multitudes that offered advice, profound thanks...to our hosts Curt and Jeanna...God Bless You...I don't think we could have bought the info we got from this list.

Jon Griffin
Technical Ministries
Salvation Army
Parramatta, NSW
Australia

Right in the middle of our first of 3 services celebrating our Lord and Savior.  What a job it has been!  Long rehearsals, changes to the program and a lot of personalities to deal with.  I'm looking out over a sea of people and listening to our fantastic choir and traditional musicians combined with out contemporary singers and the band.  What a blessed event.  Hard to believe we pulled it off. We are using just about every mic we own and 38 of our 40 channels.

I could go on for a lot longer, but I needed to thank everyone on the board for all the help and support.  I seem to pick up something from almost every post and thread.  Wanted to especially thank Curt and family for this great resource and their blessings to each and every one of us.  This community gives me reason to go on each week and continue my work for our Father.

Blessings to all!

Lee Hoyt

I just want to take a moment to thank everyone on this list for all the useful advice over the last couple years. I've had a few experiences the last couple weeks that have really driven home my appreciation for this group.  So, thanks Ray, Tom, Dale, Keith, Bob, Paul, Jeff, Bruce and all you others there isn't space to name. Thanks to the manufacturer reps who assisted offline and take the Kingdom's work seriously. Thanks especially to Curt for hosting this site … You all have helped me be not just a better sound man, but a better servant and witness for the Lord. It has been a humbling and uplifting experience here.

Calvary Baptist could not have had these successes without CSC.  The mission of this list includes glorifying our Lord, edification, and the pursuit of excellence.  You have met that goal not only with myself personally, but through the gifts and talents you have freely shared with me, you have done likewise for my entire congregation. I cannot give you the praise or honors you all deserve.  All I have are my most heartfelt thanks and prayers for all of you to be blessed. …

God bless,
Raul Ybarra
St. Louis, Missouri

This message is to thank everyone for their help. Your help taught me things about wireless that I didn't know, identified the problem, identified the culprit, put me in touch with those who can provide further assistance and provided the justification needed for buying new stuff. Knowing that there is a place I can go for help when things get over my head. Priceless.

Thanks, Thanks, Thanks

Gary Pinckert
Sights & Sound
Wasilla Assembly of God
Wasilla, Alaska

Thank you for your obedience to the Spirit of God in creating and maintaining this list.

Thanks,
Chris E. Echols,
Chief Audio Visual Engineer
Faith Chapel Christian Center
Birmingham, Alabama

Curt -- thanks always for setting up and moderating CSC!  It's always a great, friendly, CENTERED place to visit, and it very much reflects your personality and vision.  Below is a note I sent my Tech Team, encouraging them to subscribe. All of them are laypeople, and it will do them a world of good to see that there are others like them out there. We're moving into a brand new sanctuary in a week, and it would be absolutely TERRIFYING for me as volunteer head of the Tech Team to be specifying new gear, overseeing installation and eventually running the whole shebang if I didn't have CSC'ers to rely on. My best to you and Jeanna;

Greg Leslie
Faith UMC
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Hi Gang!

For the last couple of years I've subscribed to an email-based discussion group called ChurchSoundcheck. It's made up of all kinds of folks -- professionals, amateurs, volunteers -- with one goal: to help each other by sharing experiences, ideas and information. If you've ever been involved in internet discussion groups, you probably know that some of them are very "noisy" -- that is, lots of useless chatter and mis-information. ChurchSoundcheck (CSC) is NOT one of these, although the volume of messages is pretty high -- sometimes 50 a day.

For example, here are some recent discussion topics:
Video cameras in worship
How to mic drums
Super Bowl half time show
Recording worship services on CD
CD duplicators
How to run a good sound check
Alternative web browsers
Dead cats

I learned that "dead cats" is a euphemism for sound-absorbing panels that some inexperienced sound consultants recommend for churches with hard flat walls.

I found a microphone vendor on CSC who donated two new mics to Faith, and from whom we recently purchased our new headset and pulpit mics. I also got recommendations for a CD duplicator that I eventually got for Faith. It's kinda like an AV Club for grownups, and it's always open!

The list is free, and the only advertising you might see is from the list owner, Curt Taipale, a consultant who offers church audio "boot camps" and training materials. Curt and his wife Jeanna are Good People, and have been moderating this group since 1997. Their motto is "communicating technical excellence to the church."

Jeanna,
 
Hello I have just been introduced to your site and find it AMAZING. I would like to thank you for allowing God to use you and your husband in this way! It is refreshing in the world today to find someone who is willing to do this for Christians. Once again thanks and may God continue to bless your Family and business

In Christ Love and Service,

Alan S. Brackett

Thanks for hosting the list, I learn more here than anywhere on the net.  This is a GREAT service.

James

Thanks for everything.  You and the list have been a great source of inspiration in times of trouble, and an incredible resource when a question needs to be answered.

Dave Marks
Dallas, Texas

Curt,

Just a quick note again to thank you for CSC. I was first introduced to CSC at a Maranatha sound workshop that Kent Morris did here in Kansas City. I have learned so much in the last several years. I have also had the opportunity to meet a few members off list. A couple of years ago, I got to spend a day with the audio crew at Willow Creek (Mike Eiseman) to meet, talk shop, and watch them behind the scenes. This was made possible because of CSC.  I was also fortunate to attend a workshop you did in Dallas. 

This past week, I spent a lot of time (several days) with Bill Thrasher Sr. in Kansas City at the Billy G. crusade. I simply sent an email to Bill asking for a tour and offering to do what ever type of gopher work they might need done. Bill responded by providing a stadium pass (I could go anywhere but on top the platform). He, Mike Bell, Jim Carey and others let me attend rehearsals, sit with them at all the mix positions, ask questions and just soak it up (no gophering required).  I also got to meet and talk a lot to Randy Weitzel (sp?) from Yamaha (he ran monitors at the crusade for most of the groups - MercyMe, Third Day, Tait, Smitty).

I could not have been treated better - I am just an average (or a little above average ;->)  sound guy that runs FOH and monitors on a Mackie SR40 for a church that runs only 500 in attendance. They treated me like family. Basically what you see happening all the time on the listserv happened in person.

All of this is the result of you graciously providing CSC

Thanks Again,

Mark Fanara
Kansas City, Missouri

Thank you so much for the service you provide for all of us. I cannot begin to tell you how much I have learned from the people on this list.  Not just about the technical aspects but also the human aspects of our involvement in this ministry field.
 
Greg Rachal
Audio Team Captain
Valley Baptist Church
Bakersfield, California

… many thanks for the continuing effort and dedication you and your team put into maintaining what has become a 'lifeline' for many of us. It's amazing how quickly we miss it when it stalls... anyway it did enable me to get on with some real work for a while! ;-) Your newsgroup is a fine example of how the Internet can get people to work together sharing experience and knowledge. It is certainly my early morning coffee break read!

All the best,
Carey Davies
United Kingdom

I just wanted to let you know how blessed I have been lately by reading the CSC list.  It's not only filled with a wealth of technical information, but the heartfelt spiritual counseling and guidance from you and others on the list is just tremendous.  Thank you again (and Jeanna) for hosting such a wonderful forum!  I just wanted to let you know I am praying for you and your ministry, specifically that God will give you the physical strength and endurance while you burn the midnight oil.
 
In His service,
 
Andrew Mundy
Woodbridge, Virginia

God bless you and your precious family

Langston
Soundscapes <><
Florida

While I have the opportunity, allow me to thank you for your graciousness in offering us CSC.  I couldn't begin to imagine all that's involved, but it has to be burdensome from time to time and I appreciate all the knowledge and training I've received thus far.  If I never learned another thing, what I know now is worth a fortune.
 
Thanks again,
 
J.D. Green
Minister of Music
Faith Tabernacle Church of God
Northwood, Ohio

I am thankful for this list, because it makes us virtual neighbors even though we are physically scattered all over the world.  I find that many of the other audio professionals on this list share my passion for *good* sound, and have a heart to serve the Church with excellence.

I greatly appreciate this discussion forum, as it allows me to learn from the wisdom of many others. While I volunteer my time to my church for sound, video, and other technical matters, I am also in the sound- and video-system design business.  Learning from others' experience helps me avoid mistakes and do a better job, whether for the profit of my business or for my church body.  (Incidentally, I have encouraged church clients to join the CSC discussion group, and passed along the URL of the CSC website.)

Sincerely,
Kenneth W. Reighard
Owner, Studio 2000 Sound and Electronics
McMurray, Pennsylvania

Randy wrote:
<< I need ya alls input on how much control the MOM has over the sound booth in your church. >>

Ten years ago my church task was in chaos. We had a poorly designed system in a live auditorium. Standing waves and comb filter problems galore with very uneven sound throughout the auditorium. My ears (and I am an engineer by degree and vocation) said the spoken word was clearest when not run overly loud. But staff members insisted the louder the better, and even reoriented speakers during the week when I was not present. This led to not only a lot of personal frustration, but also much disrespect of me from the church family. I was once presented with a letter of reprimand from a staff member stating the musicians had 100% say on FOH. I refused to accept it stating I could hear the music, the musicians could not, and that I would gladly work with the musicians to give them the artistic impact they desired.

Both my team and those of the musicians are all volunteer. One music team leader did not know what she did not know. Once a vocalist in the worship team who had intermittent hearing problems kept asking for more monitor. I complied, but then this leader publicly lambasted me for poor balance. It was obvious to me the leader was hearing the monitor wash overpowering the FOH, but my explanations were not accepted.

My breakthrough came with a change of music leadership. The new man had three years of physical science in college, but more importantly wisdom. He was the one who told me about this listserve and suggested I subscribe. He subscribes and lurks. Two years ago there was an extensive discussion on monitors and the problems they cause with wash. He could not believe such a simple thing as a monitor could be so complicated. But he also recognized that what this group's consensus was on that issue was consistent with my insistence of certain monitor placements. He has since trusted my judgment completely. He had always tried to retain an open mind, but previously did not understand my issues. Today he is pushing for a Hearback system to allow all musicians to have their own mix while minimizing monitor wash.

Bottom line is that this ChurchSoundcheck list was instrumental in developing a loving cooperative relationship between musicians and techs. That and a Worship Leader who lives his love of Christ.

Since January of this year I have been working as a volunteer at the sound mixing console at my Church. Through a former Pastor's son, I found out about CSC. I signed on to CSC lists in February. I do not have the words to express how important and valuable this has been to me and our Church family. I would like to thank Curt and Jeanna for this website and all of you for sharing your knowledge everyday.

Also special thanks go to my friend Brad Peyree, from Monmouth Christian Church in Monmouth Oregon, who answered my call for help through the CSC lists. Brad is very knowledgeable in Sound Reinforcement and has given much of time to a lot of us in the area who are working in the Sound Ministry.

Thank You and God Bless You All

Jerry Kemme
Turner Christian Church
Turner, Oregon

First of all, I would like to tell you that I really appreciate the time and effort you put into making sound a ministry and not just a chore we do every Sunday. It’s really frustrating sometimes when no one seems to understand the amount of work sound techs put into a service, yet the first time anything is remotely “wrong” we become the scourge of the earth.  Thanks for using your talents and gifts to help others!

I typically learn better visually than I do by audio, so that’s why I am interested in a video or even a live conference.

Thanks!

Jason Phelps
Sound Tech
Timberlake Baptist Church

... I started in the tech ministries, my motivation and desire to learn came from the discussion board at Churchsoundcheck.com, and that is where my confidence rests (just behind our Lord of course!).
 
God bless you and the ministry,
 
Bill Christensen
Parkview Church

Curt,

Your articles are killer!!!!!! You really look at both sides. Every sound tech AND church member should have to read you articles before they can even join the church!!!!!! LOL.

Thanks again,

Bryan Jordan
Riverside Musical Servives
Columbia SC

I just want to thank you and all the others for a very educational thread. I have not one doubt in your personal and business integrity. As I read in an old post of yours, titled something like "Y'all are so Cool", it is so obvious that through this ministry God has brought together a fantastic and unselfish group of professionals, amateurs and lay ministers. All of which seem eager to help one another out.

Jeff Martin
A/V Dept Head
Pikeville PFWB Church

guitars and vocals (and new Media Ministry leader)
Friendship Worship Center
Abbeville, SC

This is a rare list, indeed, and it's good to pause and remember and appreciate now and then!

Brad "all y'all are cool" Walker
Flamingo Audio
Poulsbo, WA

Curt wrote:
<< Y'all are such a major blessing. Thank you to everyone in the group for what you bring to the table. >>

Thanks for planting the seeds of this ministry, Curt. Without someone to step out on faith and follow God's leading, blessings such as this list wouldn't be around for us to enjoy and learn from.

Jeff

Jeff Klein
Head Volunteer Sound Geek
Faith Baptist Church
Glen Burnie, Maryland

Curt -

I echo both your comments and Jeff and Mark - This list is a great thing and you have blessed a lot of us by following the Lord's leading in creating it!

Bob
Highlander Media

Chris Good

Today, I sang in the grand mass of the Southwest Catholic Liturgical Conference (27 diocese across 7 states). The mass was at a nearby church, (my first visit there was the rehearsal just a few days prior).

Due to the lurking and learning from this forum, I was able to help optimize sound - repositioning (mostly eliminating - less is more) numerous mics to effectively cover a 30-person choir (in 5 rows of pews); cover an ensemble of piano, organ, 4 brass, 2 flutes, a violin, two guitars, a guitarrsn (mariachi bass guitar); and ensure separation from the trap set (yes acoustic drums) and the mics. During the run-through tonight, we were able to confirm that all for vocal parts came through with plenty of gain and no feedback. After the mass, so many people commented on the wonderful music and a few local parishioners commented on the improved clarity of sound.

Additionally, at the rehearsal a few days prior there was a ringing tone that would hang for a millisec originating at the lectern (ambo in Catholic terminology) mic and the song leader's (cantor's) mic. Thanks to a technique learned here, I was able to isolate the tone (by first increasing the gain on the low-mid EQ and then sweeping until the frequency was dialed in. Now, we could lower it just enough to make it not activate at all. A little tweak to the neighboring mid high and bass and we were back to a pleasing tone on the mics! In talking to the local sound guy, they had been struggling with that ringing tone for months and had no clue how to fix it.

Thanks to all for the little tips that you share each day here. They do get consumed by so many of us and their benefits reach far beyond this forum.

Thanks be to God,
Todd Leach

Bruce Weeks

Just wanted to drop in as a new member of CSC and say hey from Cincinnati, OH. I am the worship leader of a Vineyard church here in town, and I come from the land of studio engineering and producing as well as some fairly serious hours put in behind the FOH desk around the country. I'm 36 with a wife-that-I-don't-deserve and two really cool kids.

You can usually find me on the back deck reading something and drinking dark roast, vacuum-brewed coffee or riding my old motorcycle around town with a guitar strapped to the back.

I want to say that I love the "heart" of this list, and I'm floored by the helpful attitudes of all you guys (and gals) - and with such a range of experience too.

Tyler Brown
Cincinnati, Ohio

Tim Cowan
Tillsonburg Alliance Church (TAC)
Tillsonburg, Ontario
Canada

Bob Laubach
Director of Technical Ministries
Cedar Grove B.I.C. Church
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania

Storm Bailey
Decorah Covenant Church

Paul E. Kealy
www.MediaExcellence.com

You mentioned bbs format, you can certainly go to the archives, but of all the BBSs I've been on, I've never been on one such as CSC that is so personal and friendly. I believe the email format helps to keep it very friendly and personable.

Mark Huber
Dallas, Texas

I think the same. Those who invest in others in a Christ-like manner are investing in ministry -- this is a ministry, and all who contribute will be blessed for what they give. And according to scripture, people are blessed to receive as well!

"... to give is a greater blessing than to receive" (Acts 20:35)

With all the great gifted people in this discussion group, I tend to be more on the receiving end! :>) What would ministry be like today without CSC throughout the years? Thanks Curt and Jeanna, and to all.

Dave Hooker

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