For years, the headlines about Gen Z and religion were predictable: “The Rise of the Nones,” “The Great Dechurching,” and “Empty Pews.” But as we move through 2026, the narrative has taken a fascinating turn. Data from Gallup and Barna…
As a church online pastor, I would get emails with information on the latest and greatest streaming equipment with new bells and whistles! It’s easy to get caught up in the “gear race.” We often think that a better stream…
In our latest episode of the Church Solutions Podcast(Episode 517), hosts Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy dive into a topic that has shifted from science fiction to a Monday-morning reality: Artificial Intelligence in the Church. As we settle into 2026,…
As a retired pastor I can tell you in just a few short weeks, your church will likely experience one of its highest-attendance Sundays of the year. Mother’s Day brings a unique energy—new faces, visiting families, and unchurched guests who…
We just wrapped up a busy Easter season—Steve was busy holding down the fort with a small army of grandkids while his kids hit the Final Four in Indy, and Phil was busy dodging yard-work by “planting” flowers still in…
As a former Church Online Pastor, I have been there! It’s five minutes before the service begins, the sanctuary is filling up, and suddenly the stream goes dark. HELP!! While we often chalk these moments up to “tech gremlins” or…
🎬 “It Was Working Yesterday… So It Must Be StreamingChurch’s fault.” “We’ve been using the same settings for YEARS… why is it buffering today out of nowhere??” We understand, things have been working well…until now. At StreamingChurch.tv we have been…
As Easter approaches, churches across the country are gearing up for one of the biggest opportunities of the year. If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s this: People are already looking for a church—and your website is where…
If you’ve ever sat in a sound booth or media suite on a Sunday morning, you know the feeling: you hit “Go Live,” say a quick prayer, and hope for the best. Usually, you only find out something is wrong…
The Data Churches Already Have (But Often Ignore) How People Actually Watch Church Livestreams (And Why It Should Change Your Stream Settings) Direct Answer Most church livestream viewers watch on phones, not computers or TVs. Because of this, churches should…