First Baptist Church Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Project Type
- Houses of Worship
Services
- Audio
- Scenic Elements
- Video
- Lighting
- Acoustics
- Rigging
- Staging
Location
- Springfield, MO
Crossway Baptist Church
Crossway Baptist Church—one of the fastest-growing churches in Springfield, Missouri—once again turned to Paragon 360 in late 2025 for a full replacement of its original audio system, continuing a long-standing partnership built on trust and performance.
That relationship dates back to 2012, when Crossway relocated to Barnes Avenue and engaged Paragon for audio, video, and lighting systems in the new facility. Since then, our team has been a consistent part of the church’s growth, contributing to a major acoustical upgrade in 2020 and a complete sanctuary renovation in 2024 featuring Paragon’s signature modular, scenic, and architectural elements.
*Some images shown were captured prior to the 2025 audio upgrade.
“If someone asked me about using Paragon, I would 100% give the green light to do it. The feel of our room has changed for the better since Paragon came into this project.”
Platform Redesign
The goal of this project was simple: unlock the full potential of Crossway’s platform. By removing the permanent choir loft, the space was transformed—opening up valuable real estate and creating a clean, flat stage built for flexibility. To support that flexibility, Crossway invested in Paragon’s signature custom modular choir riser system, allowing their team to quickly configure the platform for any need while maintaining the proper scale for the choir.
With the platform opened up, Paragon 360 reimagined circulation entirely—introducing discreet, center-stage entry points hidden from audience view. A custom “blinder wall” further conceals the new upstage access while doubling as an elevated performance element, adding both function and production value.
Modernizing the Space
Paragon 360 delivered a completely modern look and feel to the platform, anchored by a collection of custom, self-illuminated modular architectural elements. Every detail—from baptistery treatments and back wall features to screen surrounds, modesty walls, camera platforms, front-fill speaker enclosures, and a custom drum enclosure—was designed, built, and installed by Paragon.
What sets this project apart is Paragon’s modular fabrication approach. By manufacturing architectural infill elements in a controlled environment and delivering them as ready-to-install components, we dramatically accelerated installation—cutting months off the overall project timeline while maximizing efficiency and value.
AVL Upgrades
Upgrades across audio, video, and lighting elevated both performance and flexibility throughout the space. LED technology now drives the platform and house lighting, enhanced by additional moving fixtures and fully motorized rigging over the stage. A new center screen with custom motorized control was added, along with upgraded confidence monitors, floor pockets, and AVL infrastructure to support seamless connectivity.
The audio system saw key enhancements with new front-fill speakers, relocated subwoofers, and the addition of Paragon’s signature choir monitoring system, while targeted acoustical treatments—featuring our FabriTrak system—improved clarity without compromising the room’s aesthetic.
In 2025, Crossway once again partnered with Paragon 360 to take the next step forward, replacing the original system with a powerful Martin Audio line array supported by Powersoft amplification—delivering a new level of performance for the future.
