Crosstalk’s founder, Steve Williams, began technical ministry whilst still in High School. This ad-hoc ministry grew until the late 1980’s when Crosstalk Technical Services was set up to offer specialist production, technical advice and training services to churches, schools and Christian organisations predominantly in Sydney and the surrounding suburbs.
Whilst working as a teacher, Steve spent many holidays and weekends doing tech related ministry as well as undertaking a number of school-based productions. It was during the late 1990’s that it became obvious there was a clear need for a ministry-based approach to the provision of technical services in a way where training, skill-sharing and partnership underpinned the ministry.
Identifying a significant need for production and event services offered specifically within a ministry framework, Steve left his school teaching career to focus entirely on Crosstalk Technical Services from 2004. Since then, Steve and a more than 20-strong team of like-minded “techies” have built Crosstalk into a reputable provider, trusted by high profile schools, churches and conference organisers to deliver professional events, training and technical support with honesty and integrity.
Crosstalk Technical Services is made up of a skilled team of over 20 technicians, all having had extensive experience in various aspects of event lighting, sound, video and production management. Having been involved in sound, lighting and event management for over 40 years, Steve manages our day-to-day operations and also has a large network of trusted partners who are brought on board to help execute larger events or those with particularly tight timeframes.
Fully insured, Crosstalk Technical Services’ team members are “Working with Children” checked and key production personnel are “White Card” trained. Various other training accreditations held by our staff include operating scissor-lift, boom-lift, man-lift and forklift machinery, as well as testing and tagging accreditation.
SMBC has had a very satisfying long-term relationship with Steve and the Crosstalk team, marked by friendship, professional expertise and partnership. The team readily capture the vision and mission of SMBC and our myriad of activities and events and deliver quality, supportive, cost effective outcomes for this Kingdom work.
Crosstalk have been a key partner in the work of ReachOut Missions Conference for over 30 years and make the technical side of the conference run without a problem. The volunteers and staff who serve us with their expertise always go above and beyond and nothing is too much trouble for them. Crosstalk not only provide sound and lighting but are a key part of the ReachOut Missions family, making the weekend a challenging and enriching experience for our delegates.
It is always a pleasure to partner with Crosstalk. I have worked with them on 10+ events and each time I have appreciated and been thankful for their experience, professionalism and desire to work with us to do a great job.
We have used Crosstalk at Logosdor functions for six years. Audiences only notice tech stuff when it doesn’t work. The audience NEVER notices Steve and his team. Everything ALWAYS works. They are prompt and efficient in setting up and packing down and all the sound, lighting and visuals always work. If there is ever any stress you wouldn’t know, they just get on with the task with complete professionalism. Additionally, they are courteous and work well with different venues. A pleasure to work with and recommend.
