As the holiday season approaches, many churches face unique challenges in connecting with their congregation, especially online. With increased seasonal depression and grief, the role of online hosts becomes more vital than ever. In this episode of the Church Solutions…
Why don’t more people watch our live stream? That’s a common question I hear from some churches. If I dig a little deeper with the person telling me this, I also begin to learn their in-house attendance is not very…
Simply streaming your services online is not enough to fully engage and nurture relationships with your virtual congregation. Here are some effective strategies for following up with people watching your online church streaming: 1. Create an Engaging Live Stream Experience…
If you are in ministry, you know it can be overwhelming at times and especially when you add in managing your church’s online platforms. Here are 5 ideas to keep in mind when it comes to taking care of your…
School is starting again and families are looking for a church that can meet the needs of everyone in the household. This means that people will be checking out your church’s website and videos, both live streaming and archives. Here…
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…
If you’re streaming your services live and you have a chat feature, you assign at least one online host. The role of the online host is more than just monitoring the chat and making sure nobody says anything out of…
Doing church changed in March of 2020 and although we are in a new year, the effects of Covid -19 are still evident and will continue through this year and probably to some degree the years to come. Streaming video…
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 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…