Can You Hear Me Now?
Auto is very important when doing streaming video! I would dare to say audio is more critical than video when it comes to streaming. But bridging the audio gap is often the hardest hurdle in church live streaming. Why? Because…
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The 5-Second Rule: Capturing the Attention of the Digital Drop-In
No, not that 5 second rule! I’m talking about when someone visits your physical building, they’re greeted with a friendly face, coffee, and clear signage. They feel welcomed right away. Now, imagine a first-time visitor landing on your live stream.…
Extending Sunday’s Message All Week Long: Why Your Church Needs a 24/7 Digital Library
As a retired pastor, I know Sunday services are the heartbeat of your church community, but a powerful message shouldn’t end when the final song is sung. Making your past services easily accessible on-demand ensures that your congregation can stay…
From Vacation Mode to Back-to-Church: Leveraging Your Streaming Video “Front Door” for the Fall Season
As August rolls on and the lazy, hazy days of summer start winding down, a familiar shift begins to happen in communities everywhere. Schedules are tightening up, back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and families are getting ready to slide…
25 Years of Ministry Tech
What does it take to build technology for the church that lasts a quarter-century in an industry defined by rapid turnover? In Episode 530 of the Church Solutions Podcast, co-hosts Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy celebrate a monumental 25-year milestone…
Beyond the “View” Count: 3 Keys to Leading an Online Congregation
Just before the pandemic lockdowns hit, very few churches had active streaming setups. Only around 22-27% reported streaming their church services. By April 2020, an astonishing 97% of churches had spun up some form of digital service to keep their…
Volunteer Burnout is Real: How to Simplify Your Tech Setup Without Losing Quality
If your Sunday morning stream feels like a high-stakes broadcast production that requires a seasoned crew of four, five, or six people just to keep the image on screen, it is time to have a hard conversation. The most common…
3 StreamingChurch.tv Admin Features You’re Probably Underutilizing
If you haven’t dug deep into your NEW StreamingChurch.tv admin panel lately, you are likely paying for third-party tools or doing manual work that your streaming backend can handle automatically. If you have bookmarked the old admin control panel login,…
The Myth of the “Total View” Count
As a former pastor I can tell you every Monday morning, pastors and church leaders look at numbers. We look at the giving reports, the physical attendance in the pews, the number of kids in children’s ministry, and—increasingly over the…
The Secret to a Great Live Stream
I have found from many years of streaming church services, the “secret” to a great church stream actually has very little to do with buying the most expensive $10,000 camera. Instead, it’s about eliminating the friction points that pull online…