Before making a commitment to livestream your services, there’s one question you need to answer:
Why does my church really need to livestream?
Livestreaming is no longer a trend or just something to be aware of.
It’s here.
Many churches are currently livestreaming their worship services or have experimented with it at some point. Since this is the case, other churches (maybe yours?) are now joining the livestreaming movement.
Before you make a move, hang tight.
For starters, just because a different church is livestreaming their services or just because you read the stats above doesn’t mean you should start livestreaming this week.
Here’s why:
When it comes to reaching people, every tactic works and every tactic doesn’t work.
In other words, the timing may not be right for your church.
From having someone who can take the lead in production to not being a good fit demographically for your church community, there are several factors involved in deciding whether livestreaming is right for you.
One deciding factor in whether to livestream is your church’s budget.
In short, do you have the money to invest in producing a high-quality livestream or not? For most churches, spending the money to create a high-quality livestream isn’t a good idea.
Is it possible to just stream your worship services with one of your phones?
