In the past, many pastors saw live streaming church services as optional—not a must-have, but something that might be nice. But it’s now become clear that live streaming is an essential part of twenty-first-century ministry. Now more than ever, we know that live stream church services reach people who want to be in church but can’t, won’t go to church because they’ve been scarred or scared, or are searching for a good church.
Live streaming your services can yield significant growth in your ministry. It’s important to ensure your church offers the best live streaming experience for your audience, so here are some valuable tips!
We have witnessed generational changes in numerous areas of our lives and every week there seems to be something else to adapt to. The most interesting changes during this period have been seen in the acceleration of technology and its adaptation and adoption of things that we thought would take years to manifest.
Giving online has been a lifesaver for many ministries. However, setting up a system to properly handle online donations can be a bit challenging. If you’re shopping for a good church-giving solution, here are eight of the best options available, each with a brief overview and summary of their pricing structure.
One of the most intimidating areas of a website is a church’s giving page. The way that you set up your giving page — and especially the Thank You page that follows each donation — can actually make a big difference in how it impacts those interacting with your church.
Not long ago, I read an article arguing that live streaming doesn’t benefit the Church. Is that true? Surely, we have refined our process and found ways to engage live stream worshippers, making it easy for them to pivot to in-person worship.
Every quarter, The Unstuck Group compiles all the data collected using our Vital Signs Assessment tool to monitor trends in churches in the United States and around the world and releases it in a quarterly Unstuck Church Report. Churches recently completed the assessment to help us get a picture of where there is health and where churches appear to be getting stuck. We share 3 important findings here.
How can a local church attract more people who live 15 minutes away? This article discusses one of the best options: online with a great local SEO strategy.