Your Complete Online Presence Needs
There was a day that being in the phonebook was considered cutting edge. Then pastors starting advertising in the newspapers. In the day that we live today, you cannot effectively reach people without an online presence.
Live Stream Basics
Live streaming is broadcasting your church services live online. Many fear the thought of getting started with online services. But there is no need to worry. Today you can do an excellent quality service, without spending thousands and having five people to run the system.
Live Streaming 201
This resource will help you take live streaming to the next level. If you would like to add a second camera, hymn screens, titles or banners, and much more, you must add a few things to your live stream set-up.
A Church Facebook Page or a Church Group
Facebook gives you the option of creating a Facebook page or a group. Both are unique in what they have to offer. You need to know the difference because it is hard to switch later if you so desire.
How to Effectively Use Facebook
I would use Facebook pages to start with. Then I would keep this page going for the purpose of letting the community know what is happening at your church and for them to get a feel for the type of church you are.
Once the church gets going, I would add a Facebook group.
Once the church gets going, I would add a Facebook group.
How to Effectively Use Twitter
Twitter does not offer as many options as Facebook, but because it does not mess with the algorithms that Facebook uses, it is an excellent platform if properly used.
How to Effectively Use Instagram
Instagram has a totally different mindset. These posts are meant to be short and less formal. This is an opportunity to have more fun with the community, while still making sure you are keeping with your purpose.
How To Set-up Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
This article will give step by step instructions on how to set-up these social media platforms.
Your Online Listings
You must gain control of your online presence. If you don’t take control of your online presence, others can, and they can use the listing to hurt your ministry. They could create a Yelp listing, which they now have total control over, and say what they want about your church.
How To Keep A Website Up To Date
Everyone, when they start their website always has the vision of keeping it up to date. But once it is up and running it gets out of date before they know it. Discouragement then sets in because after all that, work we are so far behind again.