Across platforms like YouTube, Facebook Live, and even Instagram or TikTok, creators and churches alike are turning to live stream giveaways as a way to deepen connection, drive engagement, and reach people who might otherwise scroll right past. It’s not just for influencers or big brands. Churches, artists, indie creators, and nonprofits are all seeing …
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Every week, pastors research, study, write, and deliver sermons to their congregations. Then, just mere hours after they finish one sermon, they begin writing a new one for the next Sunday. In fact, 36 percent of pastors say they start sermon writing on Monday. Pastors spend a ton of time preparing their sermons, but for …
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Live streaming lives or dies by the strength of its connection. If you’ve ever watched a stream that stutters, freezes, or suddenly drops in quality, you’ve seen packet loss in action. Packet loss happens when data traveling from your streaming setup to your audience’s screens doesn’t make it all the way. Instead of a smooth, …
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Live streaming has never been more important. Churches, businesses, and organizations across industries rely on it to connect with audiences in real time. But not all streaming providers deliver the seamless experience viewers expect. Lag, buffering, and low video quality can turn an otherwise powerful message into a frustrating experience. A high-performance streaming provider should …
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In today’s world, live streaming has become a vital way for churches to connect with people, whether they’re in the sanctuary or watching from home. It’s a powerful tool for reaching members who can’t attend in person and engaging a broader online community. A well-executed live stream allows your church to share its message far …
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Connecting with your audience means showing up where they already spend their time. And let’s be real—it’s not just one place anymore. Think Facebook, YouTube, your church’s website, and more. Live streaming across multiple platforms isn’t just a trend—it’s a smart way to reach more people and keep them engaged. Of course, managing streams on …
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Have you noticed your church’s live stream seems to freeze or buffer when the service is at its most powerful? You’re not alone. With more congregations moving to digital worship, managing performance during peak times—like Christmas Eve or Easter—has become a real challenge. These are the moments when you want your message to reach every …
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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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