[ WM ] What is the main goal of your lighting in the sanctuary?
[ Sheldon ] Our goal is to create an engaging, immersive environment where people can truly worship. I keep things simple but impactful— using contrast and depth and building dynamically as the congregation engages. At the same time, we design with our live stream in mind so that the experience translates well online, too.
[ WM ] Can you name a few Worship albums that inspire you? or explore new ones. Every month or so, I like to design a“ just for fun” project and use it as a chance to experiment with new features or workflows. Over time, you’ ll become faster, more creative, and more confident in your abilities.
Photo Credits: Steven Estes, Leandro Lozada, Geoffrey Busse, and Ashton Payne.
GEAR LIST:
Lighting Consoles:
• GrandMA3 Full Size
• GrandMA3 on PC
Power Source:
• Whirlwind 250A Power Distros( 2)
• Motion Labs 250A Power Distro
• Applied 250A Power Distro
• ETC 48ch Dimmer Rack( 1)
Communication headphone system:
• Clear-Com Intercom
Lighting programs:
• Vectorworks
• Depence R4
• CuePoints
• Pathscape
[ Sheldon ] When Wind Meets Fire by Elevation Worship. Old Church Basement by Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music. Honestly, pretty much anything by Brandon Lake!
[ WM ] Words of encouragement or advice for other lighting teams?
[ Sheldon ] Keep designing— and keep investing in your craft. Take time each week or month to focus on one area you want to improve and really dig in. If that’ s drafting, take the time to draw something using the tools you have
Fixtures:
• GLP JDC 1 Strobes( 26)
• Martin Viper Profiles( 6)
• Martin ERA 800 Profiles( 13)
• Martin Quantum Wash( 10)
• TMB 2-lite Blinders( 16)
• ETC SolaHybeam 3000’ s( 8)
• MDG AtMe( 2)
Media Server:
• Mbox Designer V5
• Absen PL 3.9
Any gear you use that we left out?
• Brainstorm Electronics SR-112- Time Code Distripalyzer
• ETC Paradigm Architectural Control Processor
• Pathway DMX Nodes
Sheldon Peterson Blankenbaker Lighting Director Southeast Christian Church Instagram: _ sheldon _ peterson _
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