TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

This edition of the Digital Ministry Journal recaps news of interest to the digital ministry community. Worship Facility shares insights on welcoming first time visitors who have experienced significant emotional events. Church Tech Today shares insights on whether streaming helps or hinders physical attendance based on data from the recent Q3 2024 Unstuck Church Report. Resi Blog provides a Pastor’s guide to livestreaming. Finally, The Pro Church Tools Show provides insights on how to improve Instagram story views.

What Motivates Visiting A New Church?

Worship Facility shares “Church Welcoming with the “5D Theory” of Church Attendance” (5-minute read) describing a theory of significant emotional events that cause people to visit a Church for the first time such as divorce and disaster, and tips for creating a welcoming environment for those visitors like clear, compassionate communications and intentionality about creating a positive first impression.

To Stream Or Not To Stream?

Church Tech Today shares “Has Your Church Stopped Streaming Online? Here’s Data For Why It Is A Mistake.” (5-minute read/45-minute watch) providing analysis and insights on the Unstuck Group’s Q3 2024 Unstuck Church Report. They compare and contrast growing and declining Churches, asserting that streaming complements physical attendance.

Livestreaming: A Pastor’s Guide

Resi Blog shares “How to Livestream Church Services: A Pastor's Guide” (6-minute read) offering a step-by-step approach to launching a successful church livestream. The guide covers planning, choosing the right equipment, engaging your online congregation, and selecting a reliable streaming platform.

Instagram Stories Flop?

The Pro Church Tools Show shares “Why Your Church's Instagram Stories Flop” (41-minute watch) exploring reasons behind declining Instagram story views for Churches and offering eight actionable strategies to improve performance. Strategies include leveraging Instagram's unique algorithms, avoiding low-quality posts, using engagement tools, and maintaining consistency. By understanding and adapting to these factors, Churches can improve their Instagram Story performance and audience interaction.

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