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Is Livestreaming Right For Your Church? A Short Guide

Yes, you can technically livestream with your phone.

And yes, it is possible to do this because social media platforms have—in a way—made this possible since so many celebrities and brands shoot livestream videos with their phones.

But here’s the deal:

Production value is still important.

It’s not fair, but people in your community will hold your church’s production value to similar standards as businesses. They’re used to watching videos from individuals or businesses with big budgets. So, when they watch whatever you produce, they’re going to have—to varying degrees—similar expectations to something they just watched online.

What’s the moral of the story?

Don’t haphazardly step into livestreaming your worship services unless you’re ready to produce them to the best of your ability.

Still ready to move forward with livestreaming?

Well, let’s take a look at what you’ll need to make it work.

How to livestream your church’s worship service

To get started, there’s some essential equipment you’ll need:

  • Camera
  • Tripod
  • Lighting
  • Livestream service

In this post, I’m not going to get into the weeds of the details. But here are some helpful resources you can refer to for guidance:

Now, regarding livestreaming your services, here’s what you need to know: