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…
On Episode 510 of the Church Solutions Podcast, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy interviewed Dustin Dozier, author of the bestseller, The Connected Church. Dustin says if churches want people to move from simply attending to actually belonging, they need more…
If you’ve ever asked, “What camera should our church buy?” you’ve probably discovered the annoying truth: There isn’t one perfect answer. It’s a little like asking, “What kind of car should I get?” A pickup, a minivan, a Prius, and…
If your church’s Instagram feels like a digital bulletin board that nobody reads, you’re not alone. In Episode 508 of the Church Solutions Podcast, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down with Jonathan Malm (founder of Sunday Social) to unpack…
Whether you’re battling a seasonal cold like Steve Lacy or you’re in full-throttle “Easter Prep” mode, the struggle for church tech volunteers is real. In Episode 507 of the Church Solutions Podcast, hosts Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down…
Why Online Hosts (and Chat) Matter More Than You Think I’m Phil Thompson and I was a Church Online Pastor for several years. I can tell you your church livestream is your “digital front door,” and your online host is…
If you’ve ever walked out of a Sunday service thinking, “The music was fine… but I couldn’t understand half the message,” you are not alone. On Episode 505 of the Church Solutions Podcast, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down…
How to Use the “Front Door or Bulletin Board” Checklist to Improve Your Church Website If you’ve ever wondered whether your church website is actually helping guests take a next step, you’re not alone. Most church websites aren’t broken.They’re just…
How churches can reach spiritually curious people before Sunday and start real relationships online Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy kicked off episode 504 of the Church Solutions Podcast the way they usually do: a little friendly banter, a little truth,…
If you’ve ever felt like your church’s live streaming setup is a “house of cards”—where moving one cable or missing one volunteer causes the whole system to crash—you aren’t alone. On Episode 503 of the Church Solutions Podcast, hosts Phil…