An afternoon of education, conversation, and connection for the church production communities. Tech Talks brings together industry experts, emerging technology, and real-world applications in an intimate and engaging environment.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12 | 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr. Suite 501 Franklin, TN 37067
ABOUT:
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
SPEAKER & PANEL DISCUSSIONS
EQUIPMENT DEMOS
NETWORKING
COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE & LUNCH
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AUDIENCE:
CHURCH PRODUCTION LEADERS
VENUE TECHS
AV INTEGRATORS
STUDENTS & EARLY CAREER TALENT
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WHY ATTEND:
STAY AHEAD OF CHURCH PRODUCTION TRENDS
TEST OUT THE LATEST VIDEO EQUIPMENT
CAREER AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES
BUILD COMMUNITY WITH INDUSTRY PEERS
PANEL DISCUSSION:
BRIDGING EXECUTIVES & TECH TEAMS: ALIGNING VISION, WORKFLOW & WORSHIP CULTURE
Great worship experiences don’t happen in silos. They require strategic alignment, clear communication, and a shared heart for ministry. This panel brings together leadership voices from across the church. Executive pastors, tech directors, and worship pastor will explore how to bridge the gap between big-picture vision and day-to-day execution.
Together, they’ll unpack what it really takes to balance ministry goals with technical demands, communicate effectively across departments, align on budgets, staffing, and scheduling, and build trust between worship, production, and leadership. It’s a real-world look at cultivating a unified team culture. One that’s rooted in mutual respect, shared purpose, and a mindset for collaboration. Whether you're on stage, behind the board, or leading the charge, this conversation is about working better together.
MEET THE PANELISTS FROM FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH - BRENTWOOD
MATT MCELRAVY
Project Manager, Executive Initiatives
Matt McElravy is a PMP-certified project manager with over a decade of experience across nonprofit, creative, construction, and IT sectors. He currently serves as Project Manager for Executive Initiatives at Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN, where he leads strategic efforts that align ministry vision with operational execution, including two major construction projects. Matt previously served as a Worship Arts Director in Central Pennsylvania and holds a BA in Music Business & Technology and an MA in Christian Leadership. He is also an active stage and studio keyboard player in the Nashville area, with over 20 years of experience working with artists such as Keb’ Mo’, John Berry, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Julio Iglesias.
DAVID MILLS
Director of Production Technology
David Mills brings over 30 years of experience in audio, video, and lighting, with nearly 20 years as the Production Technology Director at Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN. His background includes similar leadership roles at churches in Arkansas and South Florida. Before entering full-time ministry, David worked as a recording engineer in Miami and taught audio engineering at Full Sail University, the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, and as a guest lecturer at the University of Miami. In addition to his church role, David continues to consult with and train other churches and organizations through freelance engineering work. He offers a practical perspective on bridging ministry and technology, building trust across teams, solving production challenges, and creating systems that serve both vision and execution. David and his wife, Renée, have been married for 28 years and have two adult children.
BRIAN YAKABOSKI
Pastor of Worship & Arts
Graduating with a Bachelor of Music from Belmont University in 2010, Brian Yakaboski enjoyed three years on the road as a professional musician playing bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and singing background vocals before being called into vocational ministry as a worship leader in the local church. From serving on staff at Willowbrook Church in Huntsville, Alabama, The Chapel in Buffalo, NY, and now Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN, Brian brings twelve years of experience leading worship to the team at Fellowship. In addition to his role at Fellowship, Brian teaches Songwriting for the Church, gives private songwriting lessons, and teaches a worship ensemble at Lipscomb University. He and his wife, Christa, also travel, release original music, and share their testimonies as an acoustic worship duo called For the Fatherless.
FEATURED EQUIPMENT DEMOS:
CAN’T MAKE IT?
SHARE THE EVENT WITH YOUR TEAM!
See flyer below—feel free to share it with your tech crew or display it during services over the following weekends leading up to Tech Talks. The more the merrier!