Ask anyone who has served on a portable church setup team, and you’ll hear the stories: missing cables, mystery bins, and a Sunday morning scramble that leaves volunteers exhausted before the service even starts. Some call it a “Goat Rodeo.”

This church set out to avoid that from day one. After more than a year of portable church operations, Kyle Visconti, Executive Pastor of Generation Church, shared how investing in a complete Portable Church Industries system changed Sunday mornings for their team. Here’s their story, in their own words.

The Temptaton to DIY

“We couldn’t be more satisfied with Portable Church Industries!

Before we launched our portable campus, we had a big vision. We wanted to deliver an excellent church experience, which meant investing in high-quality audio, video, and production equipment. That vision came with a significant price tag, and we initially considered whether we could save money by piecing together our own portable church package. Looking back, that would have been a huge mistake.”

Setup is Ministry

“After more than a year of portable church operations, we’ve learned that setup and teardown isn’t just a logistical necessity—it’s an essential ministry team. Having equipment that is intuitive, organized, and easy to set up has made all the difference in recruiting and retaining volunteers.”

“Setup and teardown isn’t just a logistical necessity—it’s an essential ministry team.”

Well Organized and Better Equipped

“Our team regularly comments on how smooth and organized everything is, especially those who have served at other portable churches where setup and teardown felt like a ‘Goat Rodeo.’ We simply made a great investment in a system designed to make portable church work.”

The Real Takeaway

“And that’s the biggest takeaway: With PCI, you’re not just buying equipment. You’re investing in an organized, repeatable system that makes having church every week easier for your team and better for your people. It was a significant investment, but one we’d make again without hesitation.”

— Kyle Visconti, Executive Pastor, Generation Church

Ready to Leave the Goat Rodeo Behind?

Every portable church has a big vision. The right system helps your team carry it out week after week without burning out. Whether you’re planning a new portable campus or rethinking the setup you have now, our team would love to help you design a system that works for your church.