TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

This edition of the Digital Ministry Journal recaps news of interest to the digital ministry community. The focus of this edition is streaming and online ministry. Resi Blog shares a take on how digital can complement physical church. Resi Blog also shares advice on convincing leadership of the merits of online ministry. Church Production shares thoughts on streaming product announcements from Resi. Finally, Worship Facility shares insights on navigating copyright issues that can arise from streaming.

Digital Community Complements Physical Church

Resi Blog shares “Digital Community Can Be Complementary To What Happens In The Church Building” (5-minute read) exploring how digital ministry supports and extends the church’s physical outreach. Emphasizing that online services often lead to in-person visits, this post advocates a hybrid model that uses digital tools for discipleship and community building, mirroring the early church’s daily gatherings and addressing modern challenges like loneliness.

Online Ministry: Convincing Your Senior Pastor

Resi Blog shares “Making the Case for Online Ministry: Convincing Your Senior Pastor” (5-minute read) which tackles overcoming challenges churches face in adopting digital tools for online ministry. The post explores reasons churches hesitate, like theological concerns or a focus on in-person services. It presents strategies for gaining senior pastors' support for digital ministry, and practical steps for presenting the benefits and addressing potential concerns, ensuring a balanced approach to integrating online ministry into church operations.

Portable Streaming Encoder and Clickable QR Codes

Church Production shares “Resi Media Launches Livestream Innovations to Help Churches Take Livestreaming on the Go” (4-minute read) describing Resi’s Mini Encoder and QRclick. The Resi Mini Encoder is a portable and affordable device that allows churches to broadcast high-quality streams "on the go". QRclick allows viewers to interact with a livestream by making embedded QR codes clickable, eliminating the need for mobile viewers to have a second device to engage with QR codes that appear on the screen.

Navigating Church Streaming Copyright Issues

Worship Facility shares “Navigating Church Streaming Copyright Issues” (5-minute read) highlighting key legal considerations for churches. The article covers obtaining the proper licenses, understanding fair use, and managing copyrighted material during livestreams. It emphasizes the importance of compliance to avoid legal troubles and provides practical tips for ensuring a smooth and lawful streaming experience.

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