Nick

Nick is the owner of Open Box Technology. He has been a church sound guy for as long as he can remember. He has worked in the AV industry since leaving school, while also completing a degree in Audio Engineering. He has worked at many events including the London Olympics, and can also be regularly seen helping out at many Christian events and conventions. Nick is excited about using his knowledge and expertise in the professional AV world to assist, develop and enhance Christian Ministry.

The Robo-Pastor Part 2

November 6, 2017April 14, 2016 by Nick

Robo-Pastor

In Part 1 of our series on the Robo-Pastor I discussed what it looks like to include technology in the life of the ministry staff. It is evident that technology is advancing at a rate that significantly changes workplaces and what is expected from employees. Tasks can be automated or eliminated, reducing the required output from staff. This can lead us to fear for our jobs. This fear is not valid, however, particularly when it comes to clergy. Technologically assisted ministry staff (or Robo-Pastors) have more time to invest in people and the life of the church.

How does this happen? What kind of tools are available for the Robo-Pastor?

The Robo-Pastor Part 1

April 6, 2016 by Nick

The 21st Century has well and truly arrived, and with it comes technology only previously seen in science fiction. We still have not seen artificial intelligence of the ilk of The Jetsons and 2001: A Space Odyssey, but surely these are not too far away. Many of the tasks that took up our time in the past have been replaced by much less time consuming technological processes. Soon many jobs will be threatened by technological advancements. So what does this mean for ministry staff? Are our pastors going to be replaced by Robo-Pastors?

2001: A Space Odyssey

What We’ve Done: Northside Conference Centre

April 7, 2016March 30, 2016 by Nick

Northside Conference Centre is a highly professional, purpose built venue offering state of the art audio visual facilities for major conferences, cocktail functions, AGMs and corporate events. Clients from all over Sydney turn to Northside to host their events. Open Box Technology provides AV technicians and managers for many of the events in the facility. We look after a large and professional AV system in the Auditorium, as well as a few small and mobile systems and projectors.

Northside Conference Centre Sound Desk

What We’ve Done: Elvanto Migration, Setup and Training

August 5, 2016March 29, 2016 by Nick

Over the last few years Open Box Technology has worked with a number of churches to provide migration assistance, setup help and training for the Church Member Database called Elvanto. We have helped transition from previous member databases; online, software based or even old excel spreadsheets. We have assisted in thinking through how Elvanto should be set up in the specific context of the church, as well as the training of staff or volunteers in how to use the database.

Elvanto Group Shot

Lecterns

July 20, 2016March 25, 2016 by Nick

Finding a good lectern can be difficult. Often something practical, easily moveable and stylish is required but hard to find. However, there is a solution! Enter Procson Pulpits.

“Your kind of service is rare these days”

Nick, you were amazing on Saturday night at the Carols on the Colonnade!

Thank you for the generosity of your time and enthusiasm. As you know, I was very anxious as to the quality and experience of the guests. You allayed my concerns with your positive attitude and ‘all good’ approach.

Thank you, your kind of service is rare these days.

I so value what you contributed to our purchase of a Sound System and will look forward to working with you in the future.

Wendy McDermott, Tara Anglican School

“The kind of consultants you want in your corner”

Open Box Technology has done two things for Barneys. Firstly, they have stopped us from repeatedly making dumb, reactive - and, ultimately, costly - decisions, by helping us to develop a single vision for the integrated use of enabling technologies across ministries, without redundancy or false economies. Secondly, they have equipped Barneys volunteers to use our technology to the best of its capacity and rescued us when needed.

Open Box has a great passion for Christian organisations to be as effective as possible. They are practical about our financial realities. Open Box Technology is efficient, honest and hard-working: the kind of consultants you want in your corner.

Rev Mike Paget, Rector, St Barnabas Anglican Church Broadway

“Clear communication, integrity and honesty”

I have had the privilege of knowing Nick Utber (Open Box Technology, Owner) during the past couple of years. During this time, we have worked together on a number of projects in a range of situations. Nick has shown himself to be a very competent audio engineer across a variety of projects ranging from large outdoor events to small indoor gatherings. He is a good planner, wanting to ensure that all necessary equipment and personnel are in place in order to achieve a desired outcome.

In addition, I have observed Nick present several training courses. He is able to communicate clearly, understand the competence level of those in the group and answers questions to the satisfaction of the target group. On a personal level, I know Nick to be a person of integrity and honesty. I warmly commend Nick to anyone requiring expertise in the areas mentioned above.

Steve Williams, Crosstalk Technical Services

It’s a relationship

We really value our relationship OBT because it is just that—a relationship. They listen to our challenges and desires and help manufacture solutions that don't break the bank and can be implemented in a relatively short space of time.

Chris Booth - Assistant Minister, Guildford Anglican Church