Digital Ministry Fundamentals

The Digital Ministry Fundamentals page includes an overview of different livestreaming platforms, takes a deeper dive into Zoom, and offers a collection of best practices and resources to assist congregations in their efforts to build strong digital communities.  

Livestreaming Platforms Churches have many options to gather people for digital worship. This guide gives a quick overview of several of the more commonly-used services.  Included among them are Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, and paid streaming services such as Livestream and dacast.

Quick Guide to Using Zoom Learn how to join a Zoom meeting, including using links provided in an email, a smartphone, or dialing in with a phone. This quick guide covers meeting controls found on the web and phone clients. Additionally, information on the different pricing packages offered by Zoom is highlighted.

Fostering Community Online Building and fostering community digitally is more than simply placing a camera in the rear of your sanctuary. Find out how to build, and retain, digital members.