The YoloLiv Church Tech Summit Live has wrapped, and the energy is still buzzing! This free, online event brought together passionate church leaders and tech enthusiasts, all eager to explore how technology can elevate their worship experiences. Over the course of the summit, we learned from industry experts, shared best practices, and gained invaluable insights into the future of church streaming. Now, let’s dive into some of the key takeaways that will help us transform our church livestreams and connect with our congregations in powerful new ways.
“Vertical video communicates casual, spontaneous, real life and has become the language of many social media platforms.”
Stephen Ballast in this session will talk about why your church might want to start streaming vertically, how to do that and some practical considerations to keep in mind when you’re streaming vertical video. From the ‘why’ to the ‘how’, Stephen covers all you need to know about this innovative approach. He also walks us through how YoloBox Ultra empowers you to embrace this trend and make your church’s message heard by a wider audience.
Are we hoping to enthral the viewing audience with a concert-like musical performance? Or are we hoping to present a warm invitation to those viewers to join us next time? To be in the room with us. To become part of our church family as we worship God together through songs.
Grant Norsworthy from MoreThanMusicMentor suggests practical, musical and technical changes you can make to increase the chances of achieving your chosen “why’. He suggests that improving the musical and participatory aspects of worship can be more impactful than technical enhancements, advocating for an inviting stream that fosters spiritual connection.
“I am here to talk to you guys about the world’s best most incredible all-in-one video streaming encoding recording switching all-in-one products the Yolobox Ultra”. Gary Bettan from Videoguys focuses on exploring YoloBox Ultra’s key features including ISO recording, NDI, and Remote Guest, along with hands-on demonstrations. Learn how to enhance your live streaming experience, especially for churches now.
Frank, the head of YoloLiv, shares the top 10 Church Tech trends of 2024, highlighting how the world of worship is evolving at a remarkable pace. From the decline of the steady church, the rise of Millennials and Gen Z in church communities, to the impact of partisan politics, AI, and a new breed of mega church pastors, Frank discusses all these trends and more.
“What you show is what you are going to reap.” Ben Stapley’s talk provides key strategies for church video directing and content capture. He stresses the importance of audience understanding, preparation, tight framing for emotional connection, and dynamic camera work. Stapley also underscores training volunteers, adequate lighting, and the significance of capturing content during the week for a more connected online audience. His advice is to upgrade equipment based on a calling, not comparison.
Justin Nava, discusses the transformative potential of live streaming for churches. “What if instead of your live stream being seen by the same people every week, what if you could have a fresh income of guests to look at your live stream to worship with you online.” Live streaming can be a transformative tool for churches, serving as a bridge that connects the church to its online worshippers. It is essential for churches to be more inclusive and engaging in their online services and to simplify the process for online worshippers to visit the church in person.
Paul Richards from PTZ Optics showcases its auto-tracking cameras for houses of worship, with some new features including auto tracking, dynamic zoom, and the Hive software for remote control.
“Your job is to create a community, not have people perform tasks.” Carl Barnhill from Church Visuals emphasizes the importance of pastoring volunteers to foster spiritual and numerical growth. His strategies include building personal relationships, consistent training, and creating a welcoming culture. Barnhill encourages leaders to see beyond tasks and focus on the community, making volunteers feel valued and engaged.
To wrap up, the Church Tech Summit Live has been an enlightening journey. We’ve explored the latest tech and its potential to upgrade our worship experience. The knowledge we’ve gained and the community we’ve built are priceless. Remember, live streaming isn’t just about technology – it’s about fostering connection and sharing your message in powerful new ways. We’re excited to see you at our next summit!
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As product operation manager at YoloLiv, Esther and her team stay focused on our customers’ needs and constantly push forward new updates for YoloBox and Pro. Also, she contributed some blog posts from perspectives on how to enhance live streaming experience, live streaming sop for newbies, and more.
