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Is Livestreaming Right For Your Church? A Short Guide

You can publish your livestream directly on Facebook and elsewhere, or you can use a service to schedule and simultaneously broadcast your worship service (or another event).

Here are some options to consider:

Is livestreaming right for your church?

This is a question only you can answer.

Remember, it depends primarily upon the size of your church, your church community, and your church’s budget.

Is livestreaming an option for every church?

Yes, it’s an option.

Is it right for every church to livestream their services or other events and classes?

It depends.

Think through the following questions:

  • Is your church ready?
  • Does your church have the budget for high-quality production?
  • Is the timing right for your church?
  • Do you have anyone in your church who can support this work?
  • Will the cost and time provide a return on investment for engagement and reach?

After you work through these questions, you’ll be well on your way to deciding whether livestreaming is right for your church.

This article originally appeared here.