TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• ChurchTrac: The one page All Church websites need.

• Planning Center: Year-End donation statement tips.

• Worship Facility: Fifteen ways to improve worship photography.

• Church Production: Blackmagic Design reduces price of Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.

The ONE PAGE All Church Websites Need?

ChurchTrac shares “The ONE PAGE All Church Websites Need“ (1 minute watch), describing an effective “Plan a Visit” page. Editorial comment: The video describes what many Churches call a “What to Expect” page. The “Plan a Visit” feature often consists of the “What to Expect” page and a new visitor workflow enabling the prospective visitor to sign up to receive a "VIP" welcome and enabling the Church to perform visitor follow-up.

Year-End Donation Statement Tips

Planning Center shares “Year-end donation statements: 9 essential tips for a smooth tax season” (6-minute read), providing churches with strategies to streamline the process of issuing donation statements. The article includes universal tips like checking for duplicate profiles, ensuring all batches are committed, including comprehensive donation information, paying attention to received dates, and reducing friction when providing corrected statements, as well as Planning Center-specific tips like sending joint statements, and providing guidance for donor self-service access to their statements. Implementing these tips can enhance the donor experience and Church efficiency during tax season.

Fifteen Ways To Improve Worship Photography

Worship Facility shares “15 Ways To Improve Your Worship Photography” (6-minute read) offering practical tips to enhance Church photography. Key suggestions include assembling a dedicated photography team, using fast lenses for low-light conditions, wearing black to remain unobtrusive, and applying wisdom regarding the familiarity and ethnicity of your subjects on shot selection. The article also emphasizes the importance of understanding your team's strengths and preparing them with clear guidelines and shot lists.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Price Reduction

Church Production shares “Blackmagic Design Announces New Lower Price for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K” (5-minute read), highlighting the $995 camera suited for both digital filmmaking and live production. The article cites an extensive list of features and positions this camera as a viable option for Churches seeking to elevate their video production.

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