Stageready Case study

INTRODUCTION

StageReady is a mobile-first training and preparation tool designed to support volunteer production teams within churches. The app addresses a widespread gap in technical training and service readiness by offering role-specific onboarding, interactive modules, and clear pre-service workflows.

DESIGN PROCESS

Challenge

Churches often rely on volunteers to operate complex production tools, yet most lack centralized training, clear expectations, or real-time preparation workflows—leading to confusion, stress, and inconsistent service execution.

Site Map

The sitemap for StageReady is organized around three core user flows—training, service prep, and communication—featuring key sections like the dashboard, training library, checklist view, service overview, messaging, and feedback, with additional planning tools available to coordinators.

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

Tools like Planning Center helps assign volunteers, but offers no built-in training or preparation resources.

Volunteers often feel nervous about making mistakes during live services, especially in tech-heavy roles.

Many first-time volunteers “figure it out on the fly” due to limited upfront guidance and role-specific expectations.

Training materials are often outdated, spread across multiple formats, or rely heavily on word-of-mouth mentorship.