Selecting the best live video production set up!

I am currently an art director but have worked with television and video depts. in the past. I have been asked to head up a new dept. at my church. I am looking for the best set-up for doing live video to record and do all the media, lighting, projection and sound also. This would fall under the current "House of worship" industry but I also will be doing full video and short film, and instructional video.
I would really like to be at a professional level but keep the budget at a doable amount.
I have been having trouble searching this online.
I would really appreciate the opinions of any professionals in video production at this level.
I will be giving recommendations to purchase the necessary equipment and software for this endeavor.
Thanks.

I simply meant configurations that include Apple as the CPU and software of choice. I realize the other components involved basically but I am trying to get the biggest bang for the buck.
I am having trouble finding a consultant in my area.
My concern is buying into something that will become obsolete and not be scalable.
With Mac I know scalability is no an issue. With the other needed equipment I'm not so sure. I have to start fairly small and add to the set up as I go.
I need to start with the ability to switch between 3-4 cameras. We are using old Canon XL1's at the moment so most likely we'll run analog cable. We are looking at a Videonic M4 digital switcher. (I'm not sure of it because it's prosumer and maxes out on sources fast. What I would like to do is be able to switch between 4-6 cameras and have a worship music presenter with the ability to run mpegs and control lighting.
Any ideas on getting this up and running at a smaller level and then working up? I could start with 3 cams but would like to do the rest as stated.
Thanks.

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