TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

This edition of the Digital Ministry Journal recaps news of interest to the digital ministry community. Church Tech Today shares insights on Canva AI for use cases like sermon outlines, presentations and visuals. Church Visuals weighs in on legal and ethical implications of showing YouTube videos in Church. Finally, Worship Facility asks the hard questions regarding Church broadcast audio mixes and Church websites.

Canva AI For Pastors

Church Tech Today shares “A Practical Guide To Canva AI For Pastors” (5-minute read) exploring 5 features including Magic Write for sermon outlines and social media posts, Magic Design for quick presentation template generation, and Text-to-Image for crafting unique visuals. It emphasizes how Canva AI can save pastors (and Church creatives) time and enhance the quality of their content, but must be used with wisdom regarding appropriateness and ethics of AI-generated content.

Showing YouTube Videos in Church? Know This…

Church Visuals shares “Why YouTube is for Personal Use Only: Legal and Moral Implications for Churches” (5-minute read) discussing the legal implications of showing YouTube videos at church. The article emphasizes that YouTube videos aren't licensed for public display in churches and any editing could create a derivative work. It suggests obtaining specific, written permission from the video owner as a solution.

Broadcast Mix: Passing the iPhone Test?

Worship Facility shares “Does Your Broadcast Mix Pass the iPhone Test?” (5-minute read) discussing the importance of testing your church's broadcast mix on an iPhone. It highlights practical tips for achieving a balanced audio mix that translates well across various devices, ensuring that remote worshipers experience high-quality sound, regardless of their listening equipment.

Church Website: Help or Hindrance?

Worship Facility shares “Does Your Church Website Empower or Hinder Your Ministry?” (5-minute read) exploring how website design and functionality can affect ministry outreach. It highlights the importance of user-friendly navigation, mobile optimization, and effective content management. The article offers practical tips for enhancing website performance to better engage and serve congregations, ultimately supporting the church’s mission and growth. For more actionable insights, check out this bonus content from 2022 that’s relevant today: “11 Clues: Your Church Website Sucks (FIX Them)”.

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