Mary JahnkeLast week, I read an article arguing that live streaming doesn’t benefit the Church. But is that true? A sweet saint in my church recently had not one, but two, strokes. Her daughter cares for her at home. She’d be at church in person if she could...
This comment on a church’s recent live stream caught my eye: “Can’t hear anything. Is this user error?” Other viewers chimed in that the live stream audio had, in fact, gone missing. That live stream mistake isn’t all that common—and it could’ve...
Guest AuthorBy Jeff Chaves If we learned anything last year, it’s that the church live stream is an important tech tool. For many of us, the live stream is here to stay. If you’re like most church techies, you aren’t content with using the basic tools. You...
Faithlife StaffThis behind-the-scenes guidance uncovers which church live streaming equipment you need, what you can't go without, and more.
By James Wasem Volunteer sound techs are blessed with a calling to deliver great sound for their congregations week after week. It’s a big responsibility. And now that churches of all sizes are regularly live streaming, there are even more demands...
Beka JohnsonNow that church live streaming is here to stay, churches that want to engage Easter visitors must think through how to do invitations, welcomes, and follow ups digitally. It's not optional anymore. Is your church ready? Here are a few things you...
Adam ShaefferSo, your church has been live streaming for a while now, and you’re looking to step up your game. You’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’ll walk you through using overlays from Proclaim while live streaming. (Don’t love your live...
Hi there, elephant in the room. Let’s talk about you . . . “Live streaming church services on Facebook and YouTube is free. So why should we live stream from our church website?” To be honest, before COVID and the corresponding...
So your church is live streaming—or will be soon. Great! You can reach people anywhere and give them a taste of what your church is like. Church members who can’t be there in person will love worshipping with their church family as the service takes...
This year brought rapid change for churches. When physical doors closed, churches got creative as they swung open the digital doors to reach people where they were—on the phones, tablets, TVs, and computers they use daily. We’ve even heard stories...
Live streaming is alive and well for churches everywhere. Members are watching—and nonmembers are, too! How does your church’s live stream look? Give it a boost with these quick tips. If you’re live streaming with a camera or phone, use a tripod...
Live streaming is a must-have for church online, but the ins and outs of live streaming well can get frustratingly intricate. We’ve boiled it down to the basics! Successfully live stream your church services fast—and go back to focusing on sermon...
Since the coronavirus has prevented in-person church gatherings, many churches are thinking about how they should share their services online. The question pastors and church leaders are asking: is it better to live stream or to pre-record your...