Churches across the globe are facing a significant challenge: declining in-person attendance. This trend has been accelerated by the pandemic and the increased reliance on digital engagement. But, there’s a solution — live streaming. Live streaming is a powerful tool that, when used thoughtfully, can deepen engagement and draw people back into your church community, whether …
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Live streaming has become a cornerstone of church outreach, connecting congregations in ways we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago. But producing a seamless, engaging live stream takes more than just the right technology—it requires a well-prepared and confident video production team. Whether you’re working with pros or volunteers, these strategies will help your church’s …
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For those who’ve not yet set up a livestreaming solution, there are now a ton of questions to address. For instance, should I livestream or simply record and then stream; what cameras do we need; how much will this eat into our budget? In this post, we’re providing the foundational elements needed to get sermon live streaming off the …
Churches have found a lot of success through launching online campuses. These virtual campuses offer a space for people who want to learn about and connect with a community in an online environment. It could be that they’re not comfortable attending a church yet or they are physically incapable of making it to church every …
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Can live streaming your church services help solve one of the greatest public health crises of our time?
Do you want to know the ONE thing that will draw people to your church? A key human desire. That’s it. Just that one thing. Tada! If this theory holds true, then what drives people away from your church is also a key human desire that remains unfulfilled. Churches have a visceral desire to serve …
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Chances are that as a pastor or ministry leader, the two most common types of people that you’re engaging with are those interested in Jesus for the first time or those that are looking to grow in their faith. You’ll get questions such as: What’s your mission statement? What’s discipleship? Why should I consider Jesus? …
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Years ago, when I was an online pastor at a church, I talked with the executive pastor. As we were doing sound checks for the weekend service, the executive pastor said, “Jeff, I don’t know how you do this online church thing, and I don’t care. But I love the numbers you’re pulling in. I …
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Church streaming has become an essential tool for sharing sermons beyond the church walls. Church live streaming services allow those who are homebound, traveling, or living at a distance to remain part of the church community, no matter where they are. As a pastor, your role in this digital ministry is vital. Beyond leading your …
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Imagine Sunday morning, your online congregation is waiting to connect online and join an exciting worship service. The anticipation builds, but suddenly the stream buffers, the audio cuts out, and the connection is lost. Frustration mounts as technology fails to deliver on its promise – that the digital service can be just like the in-person …
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