Church Podiums

All of our podiums are designed to have an attractive professional appearance. We have a number of different styles and materials so you can choose the model that matches your sanctuary and style. If you prefer a more modern appeal, our acrylic lecterns have a light and airy feel that will frame your speakers beautifully. If you prefer a more traditional wood finish, wooden lecterns are available in wide selection of hues.

Not all podiums have the same features. An angled reading surface is helpful to speakers because it makes it easier to read notes. Most reading surfaces include a book stop which prevents materials from sliding off. Some models even include a slide-out side shelf where you can put a laptop or audio-visual equipment.

Shelves are another useful thing to have in your podium. Some clergy members might like to bring books and other source materials, and shelves provide an excellent place to keep everything. Without shelves, the alternative is to stack everything on the reading surface which will distract the congregation and might even block the speaker as well.

Any house of worship can benefit from an excellent sound system. Great speakers enable everyone to hear, whether there is a small crowd or a packed house. A church lectern with a built-in microphone and sound system ensures that speakers have a comfortable place to stand while addressing the congregation, and enables them to reach everyone without straining their voices.

Sound lecterns become even more convenient when endowed with extra features. To ensure that clergy members and congregants of any age are heard, consider an adjustable-height sound podium. Our models also include hands-free microphones which are mounted to lecterns so speakers don’t have to worry about clip ons falling off of shirts or holding anything throughout their speeches.

While full-height podiums are great, they can sometimes take up a considerable amount of space. Our tabletop lecterns can transform any table into an attractive and functional speaker podium. Lightweight portable lecterns are another great choice if you need something that is easy to move from place to place. Both of these options are great for occasions when a sermon is given in the middle of the service, because they are easily set up and whisked away.

If you want to keep up with the times and really impress your members, consider a multimedia lectern. These convenient pieces enable you to utilize laptops, slide projectors and more for a truly technological production. Even if you usually prefer frontal speeches, multimedia lecterns are good to have around for slideshows and special presentations.

A great church podium can really help a speaker stand out and draw the respect they deserve. Hertz Furniture has a great selection of lecterns that will provide clergy members with a comfortable platform for sermons. The Hertz Design Center is here to help you if you have any questions about particular models, or you need help choosing the right podium.