Church Livestream on a Budget, Part 1

During the global pandemic of 2020, many churches found themselves looking online to reach their congregations and continue to worship together in some form. There were several different kinds of responses. Some churches pre-recorded part or all of their services and shared them online. Others moved their services outdoors. Still others pursued streaming services live.

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Church Video—Ministry or Product?

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you. (Matthew 28:19–20; NKJV)

Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble. (James 1:27)

I was recently in a conversation when I encountered the statement, “$5000 is about right for a church camera.” Context is key, so I asked for clarification. The response I received included the sentiment that maybe some churches should go back to audio recordings of sermons and playlists of songs instead of live-streaming or video recording a lower quality product.

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