Month October 2024

AI, Ministry, Tech Tips

Bridging Ministry and Technology

A person interacts with a cutting-edge holographic interface, featuring technology-rich graphs, charts, and a world map. In the foreground, an open book rests on a wooden surface, seamlessly blending traditional and modern elements of information access.

I recently did a fascinating interview on the Church Solutions Podcast with two remarkable guests: James Denman and Jeremy Allison, founders of PressOn. Together, we explored their innovative approach to helping churches develop robust worship experiences with the power of…

SCTV Team
October 30, 2024

Streaming Process Documentation

Church Live Streaming Process Documentation – Overview and Purpose

A diverse group of six people engages in a collaborative work meeting, leaning over a table as they streamline the process documentation. A woman in the center writes while others watch attentively. A laptop and coffee cup are visible, enhancing productivity in the bright, window-lit room.

As churches continue expanding their reach through live streaming, maintaining a high-quality, engaging experience for online attendees has become essential. To support church teams in delivering consistently excellent live streams, we’re launching a series of guides designed to walk you…

SCTV Team
October 29, 2024

Podcast

Do’s and Don’ts Of Church Mergers

Four hands holding puzzle pieces that fit together to form the silhouette of a house on a light blue background symbolize the careful alignment in church mergers, considering do’s and don'ts for successful collaboration.

Recently, on the Church Solutions Podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Jim Tomberlin, the well-known expert on church mergers and multi-site strategies. In this conversation, Jim shared some profound insights about why churches are merging today, the key…

SCTV Team
October 21, 2024

Cameras, Encoders, Hardware, Software, streaming for church, Streaming Tips, streaming video, Tech Tips, Tuesday Tech Tips

10 Easy Improvements for Your Church Live Stream

A camera on a tripod captures a live stream of a religious service in the church. Stained glass windows and people seated in pews are visible, with an altar illuminated by sunlight in the background.

Church live streaming is more than just a trend—it’s an essential tool for modern ministry. Whether your goal is to reach homebound members, extend your message to new viewers, or create an archive of your services, live streaming can be…

SCTV Team
October 15, 2024

Empowering Communities Through Technology: AI in Suicide Prevention

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Today we interviewed David Thorne from the Suicide Bridge Project on the Church Solutions Podcast. Below are the highlights from the recorded podcast on October 8, 20204. Welcome to another insightful episode of the Church Solutions Podcast! Episode 447 brings…

SCTV Team
October 8, 2024

Streaming Tips, Tech Tips, Tuesday Tech Tips, Volunteers

Church Volunteer Step By Step Livestream Checklist

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Download and Print Version Download, print and share this checklist for your volunteer teams to use for your live streaming services. Contact us if you need any help with the checklist or anything with your streaming setup and tech. If…

SCTV Team
October 8, 2024

Tech Tips, Tuesday Tech Tips, Video Buffering

10 Tips to Bulletproof Your Church Live Stream

A modern church live stream is underway. In the foreground, a laptop, microphone, and mixer create a bulletproof setup on a desk. In the background, a speaker stands at a podium in a church filled with seated attendees as a large cross is illuminated.

Top 10 Strategies for Churches to Avoid Streaming Issues In today’s digital age, live streaming church services has become essential for reaching congregations. However, technical difficulties can hinder the worship experience. Here are ten best practices churches can implement to…

SCTV Team
October 8, 2024

AI, Ministry

Instant Translations: A New Era for Church

A person sits on a couch, watching a virtual meeting unfold on screen, where a speaker in a suit heralds the new era. The room exudes warmth with a table lamp glowing by the window, draped with red curtains.

If you missed the latest Church Solutions Podcast, you can listen to it here or watch it here. Here is a brief summary of our conversation about instant translations that can soon happen for anyone’s sermon! Meet Corey Alderin from…

SCTV Team
October 1, 2024