SCTV Team

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Easter, Holidays

How Streaming Can Increase Your Easter Impact Webinar!

A diverse group of people sits around a wooden table, holding hands in a circle. Open books, including Bibles, suggest a moment of prayer or study. A pen lies on the table while some use smartphones to stream an Easter Impact webinar.

This 30 minute webinar will bring clarity & simplicity on how to use streaming video to make your Easter service impactful and beyond. The free webinar is Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 PM EDT (11:00 AM PDT) Click here to…

SCTV Team
March 26, 2019

Easter, Holidays, Pastors

Easter is Coming – Grow Your Church Congregation!

Colorful background with abstract lights. A cross is at the top, and the text "He Is Risen!" in bold, energetic lettering below celebrates Easter with joy, inviting the congregation to rejoice.

Easter is April 21 and if you love your church, you should take advantage of this great opportunity. Chances are far more people will attend your church service Easter weekend than normal. And chances are a good number of them…

SCTV Team
March 20, 2019

Pastors

5 Ways to Maximize Your Sermon’s Impact

A diverse group of people sits in a church, engaged in conversation and reading. Two children in the front hold books, maximizing their understanding, while adults in the background, including a man in a suit and a woman with a scarf, reflect on the impact of the sermon as they interact warmly.

As a pastor, you invest hours over the course of a week to preach a single sermon. You pour your heart and soul into it. You want your sermon to have the most impact possible. With today’s technologies, your sermon…

SCTV Team
March 12, 2019

Church Marketing, Communications

Boring Church Announcements & How to Fix Them!

A man in a black clergy outfit is enthusiastically speaking into a red and white megaphone, aiming to improve church communication. The blurred background suggests a bright indoor setting, emphasizing the importance of clear church announcements.

Announcements at your church do not have to be boring. There is a right way and a wrong way to make church announcements. Personal opinions differ, but the truth is: announcements are important for the people of your church. Here…

SCTV Team
March 4, 2019

Church Marketing, Pastors

You’ve Got 10 Minutes | Keys to Get First Time Visitors to Come Back

A person in a gray suit sits in a church pew, facing the altar. The ornate interior suggests it's welcoming to first-time visitors, with blurred figures in the background near the altar, possibly during a ceremony or service aimed at building visitor retention.

It may be hard to believe, but studies say first-time guests to your church make up their minds whether they’re coming back or not in the first ten minutes of their visit. Pause and consider that for a moment. Before…

SCTV Team
February 26, 2019

Church Marketing, Streaming Features

Follow Up is the Key to Your Church Growing

Red lanyard with a white badge displaying the bold text "DON'T FORGET TO Follow Up!" in gray and red lettering, a perfect reminder for staying proactive in church growing efforts.

It’s pretty obvious if you want your church to grow, you need to attract new visitors. Every week people attend Sunday Church services for a variety reasons. Some might attend “just this once” because of an invitation from a friend,…

SCTV Team
February 18, 2019

Encoders, Hardware, Software

Hardware or Software Live Encoders – Which Should I Use?

On the left, a hand holds a black Webcaster X2 hardware encoder with various cables connected. On the right, a computer screen showcases video editing software with multiple small video thumbnails and control panels.

If you stream video, you’re probably familiar with live encoders to some degree. Encoders are either hardware or software devices that convert data from one format to another. They’re essential to converting the feed from your camera to streamable data…

SCTV Team
February 5, 2019

Encoders, Hardware, Software

Hardware or Software Live Encoders – Which Should I Use?

Close-up of a hand holding a Webcaster X2, a hardware encoder, on the left. On the right, a computer screen displays live video editing software with multiple clips, sound levels, and controls—perfect harmony between live encoders and software for seamless streaming.

SCTV Team
February 4, 2019

Tech Tips

PTZ Cameras – Are They Right For your Church?

Two PTZ cameras are positioned on a wooden surface, one white and one black, facing slightly toward the left. The background is blurred, with a glimpse of a window or bright area reminiscent of church interiors.

Paul Richards is our guest on the Church Solutions Podcast as we talk about PTZ Cameras for church as well as his new book, Helping Your Church Live Stream. Learn more: Listen in iTunes or your favorite podcast provider or…

SCTV Team
January 11, 2019