About Us
We specialize in AVL consulting and integration for churches, schools, and organizations who care about excellence. Our approach blends technical expertise with intentional training so your volunteers, staff, and leaders can operate with clarity and confidence — not confusion.
Sunday morning shouldn't be a scramble. You have a powerful message to share, but technical glitches and stressed-out volunteers often get in the way. Whether it’s muffled audio, confusing lighting cues, or a livestream that feels like an afterthought, we help you remove the technical barriers between your people and the Gospel.
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Stewardship-First: We optimize what you already own before recommending upgrades.
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Volunteer-Focused: Every system we design is built for usability and confidence, not complexity.
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Expert Training: We don't just "drop and go." We stay until your team is fired up and ready to lead.
Our Services
Most companies sell boxes. We build people. At Ignite, we believe your gear is only as good as the team operating it. We aren't here to sell you the biggest system; we're here to build the right one for your room, your budget, and your unique team.
While many of our partners are churches looking to empower their volunteers, we also serve schools, performance venues, and nonprofits across the Great Lakes region. Whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing setup, we'll meet you where you are and guide you forward.
AVL System Design & Installation
Custom Solutions. Clean Installs. Reliable Performance.
From ground-up builds to retrofits, we deliver AVL infrastructure that serves your message.
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Acoustically-aware sound layouts.
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Clean cabling and labeled systems for total clarity.
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Livestream and video routing built for usability.
Production Director Pro
Your Fractional Production Leader.
A 12-month hybrid program designed for churches that can’t justify a full-time tech staff but want professional results every weekend.
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2-Day On-Site Launch: System tuning and intensive team training.
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Weekly Coaching Calls: Solve issues and review your weekend with an expert.
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Mid-Year Tune-up: On-site reinforcement to keep your team growing.
Volunteer Training
Achieve operational excellence with tailored solutions that prioritize people over gear.
We provide specialized support to streamline your production processes and drive cost efficiencies. This isn't just about technical help; it's about intentional training so your leaders can operate with total clarity.
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Staff Mentorship: One-on-one leadership coaching for technical directors and worship leaders.
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Workflow Optimization: Designing repeatable processes that reduce Sunday morning stress.
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Custom Success Plans: Long-term roadmaps to help your production quality grow alongside your mission.
We’re not here to sell you the biggest system—we’re here to build the right one.
Every project starts with an honest assessment of what you already have. We prioritize stewardship, recommending new equipment only when it's the best way to serve your mission.
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Stewardship-First Consulting: We optimize and "clean up" your current gear before suggesting new purchases.
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Reliable Gear Selection: Proven equipment choices focused on long-term reliability and ease of use.
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Mission-Aligned Upgrades: Whether it's a ground-up build or a critical retrofit, we ensure every dollar spent moves your vision forward.
Why Choose Us
Professional Production Meets a Ministry Heart
Most integrators focus solely on the gear. At Ignite Sound & Stage, we focus on your mission. We understand that in a church, every dollar is a mission dollar and every volunteer is a vital part of your community.
Mission-First Strategy
Stewardship Analysis
Confidence Development
Reliable Implementation
We don’t just look at your stage; we look at your vision. Our strategy ensures your technology supports your message instead of distracting from it.
We start by auditing what you already own. Our goal is to optimize your current setup and only recommend new equipment when it is the best way to move your mission forward.
Training is our core differentiator. We empower your volunteers with repeatable workflows so they can lead with total confidence every Sunday.
Whether it's a new install or a system cleanup, we deliver clean, labeled, and volunteer-ready systems that are built for long-term reliability.
Meet Our Team
Your Partners in Production
We aren't just contractors; we are in the relationship business, just like you are. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in church production, engineering, and strategic growth to your project.
Irving Arjona-Salazar
President & Relationship Leader
Irving focuses on building long-term partnerships with our clients. He ensures that every church we serve feels heard, supported, and equipped to reach their unique goals.
Ian Springer
Operations & Systems Leader
Ian oversees the engineering design and internal operations. He is dedicated to ensuring that our systems are technically sound, quotes are transparent, and projects are executed with precision.
Chris develops our training models and customer experience philosophy. He focuses on solving the real problems your team faces, ensuring our solutions are as practical as they are professional.
Chris Eslinger
Service & Strategy Leader
John Funtik
Marketing & Growth Leader
John ensures that our message stays focused on you. He leads our brand's positioning in the market, making sure that when churches need a partner, they find a clear path to help.
Our Clients
Serving Those Who Serve Their Communities
We don’t just work for churches; we partner with them. At Ignite Sound & Stage, we’ve had the privilege of supporting a diverse range of worship teams and organizations across the Great Lakes region. From optimizing existing setups to designing new systems from the ground up, we are honored to help these local leaders lead their communities with confidence.
Testimonials
"A huge thanks to you guys for all that you did to make this (audio project) happen before summer! I hope that we can continue this relationship in the future!"
Max Aper
“Our church recently hired Chris to come in and fine-tune our church's PA system and train our sound volunteers on a new soundboard, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Chris went above and beyond, adjusting aspects of our setup that I hadn't even considered, and he did it all while thoroughly explaining the reasoning behind each adjustment. His ability to teach at a level suitable for volunteers with limited experience was truly impressive. Thanks to Chris, our sound team now feels more confident and capable, and our church's audio quality has improved significantly. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Chris again to continue elevating our sound to the next level. Highly recommended!”
Chris Bancroft
“ 5 out of 5 stars! We had Chris come to our church for a System Optimization and Training with our Volunteers. He made a huge impact on our sound - both in the room and on our Stream, simply using the tools we already had. He helped us keep things organized and clean, his questions helped me prioritize and realize I had a lot of clutter that I wasn't even using - it was just there because it had always been there! After our System Optimization, we could immediately hear the difference - so much more clarity! Then Chris did training with our volunteers, he was very patient and professional, great at working with volunteers from different experience levels and personalities. He kept a great pace - covering a lot of ground, but making sure it all came together once they got some hands on time. In our planning emails, Chris made sure I had all the information I needed to prepare for a successful weekend. And in his follow up, Chris was able to give us some great resources, contacts, and recommendations - he didn't make us feel like we needed to spend a bunch more money but let us know where our budget could make the greatest impact.”
Katie Winstanley