With its theological roots in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, and a sanctuary that seats around 1350 people, Lifegate's technical production values need to match that of a concert like atmosphere.
Currently in the process of moving to a multi-site model on a new campus, the church recently took the decision to remodel its existing stage and lighting, and upgrade its video delivery system from SDI to HD.
This included the installation of state of the art Spot One and Wash One LED moving heads from GLP in an investment driven by the Church' Executive Director, Creative Communications and Technology, Robert Wilson.
It was local GLP dealers Heartland Scenic - who meet around 80% of the Church's lighting needs - that steered Wilson towards the GLP solution.
"I was looking for yoke fixtures because of their capability to enhance our worship experience," he explained. "I was focused on several features: brightness, colour range, gobo options, flexibility, ease of use and maintenance." He attended a demo at Heartland - whom he describes as "a major player in the Omaha market who have always done an excellent job" - and also witnessed a video demo of the impression Spot One. Instantly impressed with the attributes of GLP's innovative LED head, he ordered four of these and a further pair of Wash Ones.
Installed by the Church's technical team, the four Spot Ones are mounted on truss towers flanking the stage, with the Wash One fixtures positioned downstage on the floor, with all lighting (including over 30 LED battens) controlled from the front of house booth.
(Jim Evans)
