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Imagine if a month ago you'd said, "We're closing down our church building for a month or so, and we will do all our ministry online." People would have told you that it was a horrible idea. In the span of a week, things in America look quite different. Churches are now asking: "How best can we do all our ministry online now that the church build is closed for a month or so?"

Video conferencing is a great way to connect with people when it isn’t possible to meet in person. Right now, we face the COVID-19 pandemic and business, churches, and schools are all moving to online work and instruction. Video conferencing quickly went from being somewhat useful to being one of the best replacements for face-to-face contact.

Churches have been scrambling to get their live streaming quality dialed in since the COVID-19 pandemic has spread around the world. Many churches are facing an urgent need to stream their services in order to stay connected to their congregation while we practice "social distancing." The challenge is that a lot of live streaming setups take time to test and calibrate before things run smoothly. When it comes to live streaming, quality audio is key. Here are the most important things you can do to improve your live stream audio quality fast.

The past week has brought with it monumental change for church leadership. No one has ever prepared for this scenario, and it is ever-evolving. I reside in the State of California, the first state in the Union to issue a 'Shelter in Place' order for the entire state. Other states are sure to follow with similar orders. In order to help churches adapt to the changing requirements, we are here to offer practical advice for church operations.

Keeping a clean microphone is important for the health and safety of your pastor and worship team members. The recommended mic placement for handheld...

This week has brought with it unprecedented events as churches throughout the United States comply with state recommendations to promote 'social distancing,' thus suspending Sunday services until further notice. It's been a fast-moving train, or perhaps more like a race car, as local, state, and national protocols have changed by the hour.

Transparency and organization are key to ensure fairness and accountability on the operations side of churches. No matter the size of a church, keeping the finances, membership, tithing, and events calendar organized in one easily-accessible location is an excellent way to be a good steward of the ministry God has entrusted to you. One of the easiest ways a church can accomplish these goals is by using an online church management software tool like Faith Teams.

There are many Easter films that beautifully and emotionally tell the story of the Savior's resurrection in a wide range of genres for all ages. These movies honestly and authentically present evil, pain, and suffering of this world. Somehow, all of this has been overcome by faith.