Instructor-Led • In-Person • Built for Church Volunteers

CTP Academy
Real Training. Real Results.

We know the reality of church tech ministry. Your team shows up every Sunday giving everything they have — and most of them never had a single day of formal training. We're here to change that.

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We See You. We Built This for You.

Most people serving on a church tech team didn't sign up to become broadcast engineers. They said yes because someone needed help — and now they're responsible for the sound, the cameras, the livestream, and the slides every single Sunday.

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The Willing Volunteer

You love your church and you stepped up when they needed you. You're figuring it out week by week — and you deserve proper training to do this job well and with confidence.

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No Time for Hours of Videos

You have a job, a family, and a life. You can't spend 40 hours watching YouTube tutorials. Our sessions are focused, practical, and built around what you actually need for your specific role.

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The New Broadcast Operator

Your church started streaming and someone handed you the keys. Live broadcast has real ins and outs that take time to learn — mistakes happen in front of your entire online congregation. Let us walk you through it right.

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The Untrained Tech Director

You were the most tech-savvy person in the room, so now you're in charge. You're managing people, gear, and a whole production — often without formal experience in any of it.

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The Ministry-Minded Servant

You're not in it for the title or the pay. You're in it because you believe technology is a tool for ministry. We share that conviction — and we want to make sure you have everything you need to serve well.

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Church Leadership

Pastors and administrators who want to invest in their tech ministry team, reduce Sunday morning stress, and give their volunteers the tools and knowledge to succeed.

A lot of people who are serving in tech roles at churches are volunteers who haven't had professional training and don't have the free time to invest hours watching videos to learn how to operate equipment or understand the ins and outs of live broadcast. We want to help.

— LeMont Marshall, Founder • Church Tech Pros

Two Ways to Learn. One Goal.

Whether you want to train by role or by tool, we have a track for your team. All sessions are instructor-led, in-person, and tailored to your church's actual equipment and workflow.

🎭 Role-Based Training Tracks

🎚️ Audio Operator

Gain structure, EQ, mixing fundamentals, monitor mixes, and running your specific console from soundcheck to service end.

📹 Camera Operator

Shot composition, PTZ control, following the action, and operating your specific camera system cleanly and confidently.

🎬 Video Director / Switcher

Live switching decisions, calling shots, and managing a live production from start to finish.

💡 Lighting Operator

Console operation, cue building, and live execution during worship — understanding how lighting serves each moment.

📡 Broadcast / Stream Operator

Encoder setup, stream health, platform management (YouTube, Facebook), and what to do when something goes wrong.

🧭 Tech Director / Team Lead

Leading a volunteer tech ministry — team communication, service planning, troubleshooting, and volunteer development.

🖥️ Software & Equipment Training Tracks

Planning Center Online

Full platform onboarding — Services, Check-Ins, Giving, People, Groups, and more.

ProPresenter

Building slides, managing media, templates, and live operation during services.

Yamaha Digital Consoles

Scene management, routing, EQ, compression, and building templates for repeatable Sunday setups.

Shure Wireless Systems

Frequency coordination, system setup, gain structure, and managing a full wireless system during a live service.

Blackmagic Design / ATEM

ATEM setup, camera input management, and live production workflow for broadcast-quality results.

Custom Equipment Training

Have gear we didn't list? We provide hands-on training on virtually any professional AV or broadcast equipment.

Flexible. Practical. Built Around You.

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We Come to You

Our most popular option. We come to your church and train your team on your actual equipment, in your actual space. No logistics headaches.

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Central Training Facility

Prefer a dedicated training environment? We offer sessions at our training facility for a focused, distraction-free setting.

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Your Schedule, Your Format

One-time workshops. Multi-session courses. Ongoing monthly programs. We build around your team's availability.

What to Expect in Every Session

Instructor-led, hands-on learning

Real instruction with real equipment, guided by an experienced professional.

Tailored to your church's setup

We train on what you have. Your console. Your cameras. Your workflow.

Volunteer-friendly pace

No assumptions, no intimidation — just clear, practical instruction anyone can follow.

Q&A and ongoing support

Every session includes time for questions. We're available after the session as you apply what you've learned.

Ready to Invest in Your Tech Ministry?

Contact us to schedule a free consultation and build a training program around your team's needs.

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