If you want to stream your church services to your own website, (and other platforms as well), you need a live encoder. The encoder has one simple job in a live stream: to take all the sources that you send…
Stress in ministry is unavoidable but we don’t have to succumb to it. The problem comes with how we respond. To understand this, self-awareness is the vital tool. Without it, addressing stress and avoiding burnout is like trying to mend…
Problems with video buffering can be frustrating and have a negative impact on your live video streaming experience. There are several ways to stop and prevent buffering on your network. 1. Do a speed test on your…
Far too often when there’s a ministry gap in our churches, we focus on leadership placement over leadership development. We settle for warm bodies instead of weekly volunteers. After all, Sunday is coming and we need someone to fill the…
Unfortunately, most churches fall victim to the 80/20 rule, where 80 percent of the total giving is done by just 20 percent of the people. If you want more people to give to your church, you need to understand and address…
Whatever new thing you are going to introduce to your church members, it’s important to remember just mentioning it for a week or two will not get the results you want. It takes strategy and planning for outstanding results. If…
Working on staff in a church is hard work. There are always more needs for staff and volunteers to meet than time or resources to deliver. It’s very easy, and usually smart, to find ways to consolidate time and effort.…
Live streaming church services has become a necessity. About 2 years ago, many churches weren’t in a position to have an existing media ministry with tons of equipment and the means to deliver quality broadcasts. So Facebook Live and YouTube Live…
While 70% of volunteers at faith-based organizations will continue to serve from one year to the next, they are susceptible to burn-out. One of the main reasons volunteers stop serving is due to a lack of connection or passion for their…
Consumers are turning to them more often to make purchasing decisions, they trust them more, and they’re actively reviewing businesses on a more frequent basis. A recent 2019 study by BrightLocal on local customer reviews backs these findings up (and much more). The survey…