Many years ago, my wife and I would take turns tucking our young son into bed by reading a story or praying with him. One evening, he walked into our living room and demanded in an innocent 4 year old’s…
According to Barna Group research, 1 in 3 Christians have stopped attending church (both in-person and online) during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source] When churches first “closed their doors,” some thought it would be a quick break — but now, it…
When interacting with online visitors, remember the goal is to make them feel as part of the church service as those who are attending in-person. Have one or more designated virtual hosts who watch the live stream and actively participate…
One thing the past few months has made painfully clear is the importance of maintaining meaningful relationships with others when we cannot meet in-person. While some churches have opened their physical doors once more, we must be mindful of those…
There was a 70% increase in Facebook & Instagram usage in the month of March. People are turning to apps to keep themselves entertained, connected, and informed while they’re spending more time at home. This is a huge opportunity to…
With 12+ years of helping churches live stream, our techs have heard it all! One of our main missions at StreamingChurch.tv is educating church leaders about online ministry. Keep reading for 7 misconceptions regarding video streaming: 1. MYTH: “If I…
One of the most important elements in helping people feel connected while doing video is having a host to virtually “greet” people as they log in to your online streaming service. This person can interact with the viewers during the…
A reported 72% of Americans say they’ll hit a mental breaking point if stay-at-home orders continue into June. The same survey found 16% of people have already reached their breaking point. That is very alarming. People are hurting. Your congregation needs…
As we find ourselves in quarantine due to COVID-19, we are presented with an opportunity to get creative, stay connected with loved ones, and find new ways to do ministry. Surprise, you’re not only a pastor, now you’re a videographer!…
Social distancing and stay at home orders are not stopping pastors from reaching millions of households at one time, and there’s a boom in church leaders taking their ministries to the world wide web. If churches aren’t live streaming, they’re…