How to choose the best live streaming service for your church

Churches have always been about connection—whether it’s bringing people together in person or reaching those beyond the walls of your building. Live streaming is an essential way to extend that connection and share your message with more people.  But with so many streaming platforms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options. The good news? …

3 Reasons Your Church Should Launch An Online Campus

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 …

Your Church’s Live Streaming Strategy Requires Intention

I never take for granted how privileged I am to use my experience and passion for digital video in a way that serves the Church. I’ve been blown away by the wide variety of clever streaming strategies that ministries execute. Some churches deliver a constant flow of fresh video content to their platforms; I’ve also …

Making Disciples of All Nation: How to Take Your Live Stream Global

Consider this: How can your church reach the nations without digital tools? While possible, leveraging digital technology is undeniably more cost-effective and scalable. As church leaders, you likely have Matthew 28’s The Great Commission burned into your psyche. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and …

What Are Guests Looking For When They Watch An Online Church Service?

Lifeway has released some fascinating stats regarding visitors and online church services in recent months. One of the most interesting stats to me is that potential guests will watch online church services up to six times before they come to the physical building for that first visit—six times! Why are potential visitors watching so many …

Finding and Equipping Your Tech-Savvy Church Volunteers

We hear it all the time from Pastors. “We’re too busy doing physical ministry to put much energy into online.” And so they will broadcast their online services, which is easy. But leaning into the relational aspects of online, much less the discipleship concepts, even… few churches have taken that step. That being said, I …

What Church Sound System Setup Is Best for Livestreaming

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. …

How Broadcasting Church Services Live Can Grow Your Physical Congregation

Your online church service is an incredible opportunity to connect with new people! According to Lifeway, some first time guests will watch your online service up to five times before they actually come to the building! But what are people looking for when they’re watching your church service livestream? What elements are people looking for …

How Online Engagement During Church Service Broadcasts Leads to Discipleship

Online engagement, for the church, is the beginning of discipleship. This may seem like a foreign concept, how dialoguing with someone online can lead to discipleship. For many, our conversations in our online service chat rooms, or even in social media, can lead to lifechange. The Engel Scale, created back in 1975, actually details this. …