Articles about Livestreaming, gear and equipment, how to craft your Online Expereinces and more.
More churches than ever are sharing their worship services with live video streaming. Houses of worship have several requirements that make it critical to find the right equipment for the job. Few churches have large budgets set aside for equipment, and even fewer have staff to set up and operate... read more
Exclusive Interview with Nate Anderson from Resi: This article was originally published here and used with permission. Engage Your Community Through Church Live Streaming Virtual Events in Light of Coronavirus Faced with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), churches around the world are finding ways to continue ministry in unique ways.... read more
Observing the ministry of Jesus, most of His sermons were made out and about with the people He came across. While Jesus could have kept to the synagogues, I believe this was intentional. Why? Because He knew one thing — no matter how good the truth He had to offer... read more
When YouTube started in 2005, it took its slogan, “Broadcast Yourself” to heart. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world, competing with traditional viewing platforms like film and television. And one of the main ways it competes with movie and TV experiences is through YouTube Premiere.... read more
Vimeo Livestream is one of, if not the premier livestream platform for churches. A couple years ago Vimeo Purchased the Livestream platform. This merger has become an ultimate solution for churches. It’s a one stop shop for all your live video content. What I also love is that so many... read more
I’ve spent the day dreaming big about my content plans for Switcher and then scheduling them out for the upcoming quarter, so what better time for me to explain how you can create a content calendar of your very own? If, as they say, a goal without a plan is... read more
Here are some helpful scripts for you to use in your Online Worship Experience. These tips will help you connect with your online audience and engage with them. Here is a simple welcome script for your teaching pastor to use on stage in the room and for the stream. “Hey... read more
Today’s Church Online Tip is this: Send Text Reminders I want to give you a quick idea from my friend Tyler Smith at Text in Church where you can see a 10-15% bump in your Online attendance. Here’s what Tyler suggests and has seen work with. Send... read more
Today’s Church Online Tip is this: Utilize your Pre-Show You might start your Livestream a few minutes early to allow people to log on, jump in the chat and start talking and get settled. I would do this 5-10 minutes before your service starts. I’ve also suggested before... read more
Today’s Church Online Tip is this: Use Watch Parties to Boost Your Viewership My friend Jason Moore wrote a blog post on our site walking beginners through how to host watch parties. We’ll link over to the blog and the video at 1230.media/ChurchOnline Jason suggests that sending... read more
There are primarily 3 different types of microphones used to capture audio for video productions. The type of microphone you need will vary depending on your situation. Below is a description of how each microphone can be used and the types of events they are best suited for. XLR... read more
Today’s Church Online Tip is this: Prepare Your Online Host One of the most important elements of enhancing your Online Worship Experience is utilizing Online Hosts. Using Hosts would be similar to a Campus Pastor. When launching a new campus, the first hire you would probably make... read more