Gear & Tools
Everything I Actually
Use.
No paid placements. No tools I don't personally use at Fervent Church or in my own workflow. If it's on this page, I've used it and I recommend it.
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Livestream, Repurpose, and Polish
OBS is the industry-standard free and open-source software for livestreaming and recording. This is what we use at Fervent to produce our Sunday stream — scene switching, overlays, audio mixing, and more. No cost, ever. Just download and get to work.
Download Free →Restream lets you go live to 30+ platforms simultaneously — Facebook, YouTube, X, and more — from a single stream. Pair it with OBS and you're broadcasting everywhere at once. This is how Fervent reaches people on every platform every Sunday.
Get Restream →Opus Clips uses AI to turn long-form sermons and livestreams into short clips automatically — captions, zooms, and highlight detection included. Upload your Sunday stream and get a week of social content in minutes.
Get Opus Clips →The best source for Final Cut Pro templates, motion graphics, and transitions. I use Motion VFX graphics in our sermon bumpers and title sequences at Fervent. Professional quality without needing a motion designer on staff.
Get Motion VFX →This is what I edit all our sermon videos and content in. Final Cut Pro is fast, powerful, and purpose-built for Mac — magnetic timeline, background rendering, and a one-time purchase price that beats a subscription. If you're on a Mac and serious about video, this is the move.
Learn More →The industry standard for church presentation software. This is what we run at Fervent for lyrics, Bible verses, sermon slides, and video playback during service. Incredibly reliable, deeply customizable, and built specifically for the live church environment — not a workaround from PowerPoint.
Learn More →Music, Editing, and Audio Tools
From royalty-free tracks to professional audio editing — what we use at Fervent to produce clean, quality sound.
Royalty-free music built for content creators. A solid free plan is available, and premium unlocks the full library. I use it for background music in tutorial videos and sermon bumpers — clean tracks that won't trigger copyright claims on YouTube.
Get Uppbeat →Professional audio editing and music production for Mac. I use Logic Pro to edit our podcast episodes — clean up room noise, level tracks, and produce the final mix before upload. One-time purchase, no subscription, and it runs circles around most DAWs at any price point.
Learn More →The companion app for Rode wireless microphone systems. We use it at Fervent to pull audio files directly off our Rode Wireless PRO transmitters after service — no cables, no hassle. If you're running Rode wireless mics, this app is how you manage and export your recordings.
Download Free →Tools Built for the Work of Ministry
The most comprehensive Bible study and sermon prep software available. I use it for research, original language study, and building sermons. Deep library of commentaries, lexicons, and theology books — all cross-referenced and searchable.
Get Logos →YouVersion for Churches lets your congregation follow along with your sermon, view reading plans you create, and engage with Scripture directly from the Bible app they already use. Free to set up and connects your church to over 500 million YouVersion users worldwide.
Set Up Free →Build Your Church Online
The platform this site is built on. I recommend Squarespace for most church websites — clean templates, built-in podcast support, and easy to maintain without a developer. No coding required. Affiliate link coming soon.
Coming SoonStay Connected With Your Team and Congregation
This is what Fervent runs on for internal communication, scheduling, and file sharing. Gmail for church email, Google Calendar to coordinate the team, Google Drive to share files between volunteers and staff — all in one place. Google offers a discounted Workspace plan for nonprofits that's worth applying for.
Apply for Nonprofits →Mailchimp is the email platform I use for list management and campaigns. Free up to 500 contacts, easy to use, and has everything most churches need — templates, automations, and analytics. A solid starting point for any church building an email list.
Get Mailchimp →Get Your Sermons Everywhere
RedCircle is a podcast hosting platform with a generous free tier — distribute your sermon podcast to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more at no cost. Clean dashboard, easy upload workflow, and no episode limits on the free plan. A great starting point for churches launching a podcast.
Get RedCircle → 📡 Our RSS FeedWhat We Actually Use at Fervent
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📹 Cameras & Video
Cameras, tripods, bags, and capture gear for Sunday services and content creation.
🎙️ Audio
Microphones and audio gear for Sunday services and podcast recording.
💡 Lighting
Stage lighting, DMX gear, and lighting for video and content creation.
🖥️ Computers & Displays
Laptops, monitors, TVs, and streaming hardware for our production setup.
Tools Worth Knowing About
No affiliate links for these yet — but they're genuinely useful for church media teams and worth knowing about.
The easiest design tool for church teams without a graphic designer. Templates for social posts, bulletins, and event graphics. Nonprofits can apply for Canva for Nonprofits — it's free and significantly more capable than the basic plan.
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