TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

This edition of the Digital Ministry Journal recaps news of interest to the digital ministry community. Churchfront shares on-demand replays of its 2024 conference for $47. Church Tech Today shares a highly opinionated take on whether or not to stream. AJaytheCEO shares a $1,000 budget-friendly streaming setup. Finally, The Pro Church Tools Show shares gift ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month.

Churchfront Conference 2024 On-Demand

Churchfront offers “Churchfront Conference On-Demand” replays from its conference held on October 1-2, 2024. For $47, Churches gain lifetime access to practical insights from worship and production experts, including topics like audio system design, live streaming, and worship leadership. Teams of up to 10 members can use this resource to enhance their ministry’s impact.

Should You Stream?

Church Tech Today shares “Should You Stream Your Church Service On YouTube & Facebook?” (4-minute read), a highly opinionated take recommending alternatives for smaller Churches and challenging Churches to be strategic and understand their streaming audience. The article cites new Pew Research Center data regarding streaming’s impact on in-person attendance. The article concludes with a call-to-action to read the author’s new book, “Online Church Is Not The Answer…”.

$1,000 Streaming Bundle

For those choosing to stream, AJaytheCEO shares “Everything You Need To Livestream for $1000 - 2024 Edition” (23-minute watch), demonstrating how to set up a $1,000 live streaming bundle with significant improvements in 2024, targeting users like Churches looking for budget-friendly yet powerful live streaming solutions. Key components include a dedicated mini-PC, and an affordable PTZ camera.

Ideas For Pastor Appreciation Month

The Pro Church Tools Show shares “Pastor Appreciation Month: 10 Unique Ideas” (32-minute watch), offering ideas for ways Churches can show love to their pastors as October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Ideas range from personalized appreciation to practical gifts and personal development. Finally, the podcast shares “the surprising history and origins of Pastor Appreciation Month“.

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