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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In a recent non-scientific poll held by Resi during Part 3 of their Digitally Resilient Church Online Event, a surprising 55% of church respondents said they don’t follow up with their new online viewers from their livestreamed church services. That percentage seemed surprisingly high to me. After all, potential guests to your physical buildings will …
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Livestreaming services can often face numerous disruptions. From internet drops to audio problems, these issues can be frustrating for both the church and its viewers. Those relying on these broadcasts for their spiritual growth may feel disconnected during such interruptions. It’s crucial for churches to be prepared to handle these common issues. By anticipating potential …
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Getting perfect acoustics for livestreams can be a tough nut to crack for many churches. With those high ceilings, church spaces are often designed to amplify sound for in-person services, but that can spell trouble for digital broadcasts. You might be wrestling with echo, reverb, and uneven sound levels, which can make it hard for …
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Though video quality often takes center stage when evaluating a livestream, let’s not forget the importance of great audio. Clear, high-quality sound is crucial. Every word, song, and prayer needs to come through clearly, as this enables the congregation to fully participate, whether they’re there in person or watching from home. Investing in the best …
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You want to use your church’s livestream to connect with new people in your community. That’s a great idea. Fortunately, there’s a simple solution. The best resource your church has is currently sitting in your pews. Lifeway found that teaching pastors spend 8-10 hours preparing weekly sermons. Sadly, all that research and prep time is …
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A video compressor is a software that reduces video file sizes by eliminating some data. An uncompressed file can be hundreds of gigabytes in size, which would be prohibitively expensive to store or transfer. That’s why compressing video is crucial for over-the-top (OTT) streaming or delivering video content directly to viewers using the Internet. There …
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Over the last few years, livestreaming has become an essential tool for churches. It serves the dual purpose of connecting churches with their congregations and broadening their outreach beyond physical walls. Yet, the misconception that professional-quality church livestreaming necessitates a substantial budget often deters smaller churches from pursuing this option. The encouraging news is that …
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When you’re broadcasting Sunday services, having the right sound system setup is necessary for delivering clear, high-quality audio that brings your church service into the homes of your congregation. A well-designed church sound system has to do two things: However, choosing the right equipment and configuration can be daunting, given the myriad of options available. …
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