If you are truly keen to improve the quality of your contribution to the ministry of your church, then you need to rate yourself objectively. Better still get a friend to rate you as well – if you are game!
This is a great resource from behindthemixer.com.
http://www.behindthemixer.com/content/interactive-church-audio-scorecard
I found this interesting article on how to set a stage.
I don’t think I was ever “taught” how to do it, I just followed the lead of others.
From prosoundweb.com
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/print/stagecraft_wiring_a_stage_efficiently_neatly_safely
When a system contains two or more pieces of equipment that are grounded, whether via power cords or other ground connections, a “ground loop” will likely be formed.
This post from prosoundweb.com explains what they are and how to get rid of them.
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/pesky_ground_loop_problems …
The proper use of EQ is a fundamentally simple yet often a misunderstood and critical aspect of the mixing process.
This article from prosoundweb.com runs us through the different types of equalizerrs and how they can be used.
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/improving_your_sound_with_eq