Every seat is the best seat in the house at Fellowship Bible Church in Pearland, TX. The congregation enjoys high resolution visuals, sings loud and clear from projected lyrics with sharp bright backgrounds, and experiences videos and events in high definition on three large screens around the sanctuary.
Each of the front 9 x 12−foot screens and the rear screen (for the Pastor and singers) can receive different images simultaneously. Two TVs provide additional monitor views for the band and singers. The audio/video system’s flexibility is the result of Kramer Electronics switchers, scalers and scan converters. The Kramer equipment manages the video sources and converts the varied input signal resolutions to the same high quality video output. Those sources are then distributed throughout the church.
The Kramer products were recommended by Industrial Audio/Video, Inc., a local audio/video system integrator, when Fellowship Bible Church began its search for a high resolution system. “The existing system could not support higher resolutions, so we worked with the church team to create one that would,” said Jason Staples, CTS, Account Manager at Industrial Audio/Video, Inc.. “The projectors had taken up much of the budget, but they still needed a cost−effective way to manage their video sources. Kramer had all the tools to help them create a quality system,” Staples noted.
A Kramer VP−8X8 Computer Graphics Video Matrix Switcher manages the video sources, allowing multiple images to be directed to each screen. The church’s sources often include multiple computers, a DVD player, video cameras and high definition TV. Housed in a rack in the central control room are two Kramer VP−420 digital scaler/format converters, four Kramer FC−32 DVI to Computer Graphics Video/HDTV format converters, two VP−409 digital scalers, and two VP−501XL Computer Graphics Video scan converters. These video products scale or convert video sources to the same resolution so that all video images projected on the giant screens are sharp and crystal clear. The system also includes Kramer cables which ensure the signal maintains superior image quality.
In addition to audio and video for church services, Fellowship Bible Church also uses the system for youth and community programs, movie nights, and televised sporting events. According to Steve Wylie, the church volunteer who spearheaded the A/V installation, “Industrial Audio/Video, Inc. and Kramer worked with us to come up with a system that would fit both our technical and budgetary needs. We were thrilled at how much support we got from Kramer and the great product solution they offered.”
From songs to sports − church attendees can be sure Kramer will serve their needs with high−resolution audio and video solutions.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
