Two years ago at about this time live streaming video for churches became a must! Church doors were forced to close as COVID-19 precautions shut down in-person church gatherings across the US and around the globe. Churches did whatever they…
Most churches are all about helping people go from lost to found and becoming fully-devoted followers of Jesus. That being said, very few churches have a clear, defined, and intentional process for helping people go from where they are to…
Alexa is Amazon’s cloud-based voice service available on hundreds of millions of devices from Amazon and third-party device manufacturers. With Alexa, you can build natural voice experiences that offer a more intuitive way to interact with the technology people can use every…
“Sit back, relax and enjoy the show,” goes the old movie trailer maxim. But when it comes to streaming your church services and events, sitting back can lead to disinterest, distraction, and a desire for something more immersive from your…
If you are streaming your services live and you have a chat feature, you should have at least one online host on whenever you have an event. The role of the online host is more than just monitoring the chat…
Having a video player on your church website is okay but if you really want to connect with your viewers, live interactive chat as well as other features on your platform is very important. 15 Things a Great Streaming Video/Chat…
I’m amazed how difficult it can be when I visit some church websites to find their live stream. Many times it is hidden in some menu that forces you to make multiple clicks to get to the streaming platform. This…
When someone visits your church, whether online or in-person, you want to see them. You want to know their name. You want them to know that you’re glad they showed up. And you don’t want their first visit (or first…
Happy New Year! This is the perfect time to look at the equipment you use at your church to make sure it’s ready for 2022. This is especially true for your churches’ computers and especially if you use a computer…
If you are involved in leadership or volunteer at your church, the joy of Christmas can be overshadowed by a never-ending “to do” list for stuff at the church. The holidays can heighten anxiety and depression, which can negatively impact…