Church Solutions

By Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy

What's Church Solutions about?

Church Solutions features Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy providing solutions to your church ministry and tech issues. Phil and Steve share their combined experience of over 50 years in ministry.

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Church Solutions episodes:

04.17.2024
Free is Not Always free
2024/04/17 ~ Episode 427 - Streaming video is a great tool but While free platforms like YouTube and Facebook Live offer an easy entry point, there are some hidden downsides to consider before hitting "live." We will talk about the...
04.10.2024
Tech-tonic Shift: How to Attract Tech Volunteers
2024/04/10 ~ Episode 426 - We all know volunteers are the lifeblood of any church but finding them and keeping them can be a challenge. Today we share some important tips that will help your church in this area, next...
04.02.2024
Now What After Easter
2024/04/02 ~ Episode 425 - It's over! The Easter Sunday has come and gone, leaving a warm glow of hope and renewal in its wake. But with the decorations taken down and the special programs concluded, a question lingers: Now...
03.26.2024
10 Ways You Can End Live Streaming Buffering
2024/03/26 ~ Episode 424 - You're streaming your church Sunday service and things are going well but then all of the sudden, it happens! Your video starts to freeze up!! What do you do We have some answers next on...
03.19.2024
Is Live Streaming Still Vital for Your Church
2024/03/19 ~ Episode 423 - We all know that churches embraced streaming live because of the pandemic. Now that the pandemic is over, some have stopped or are considering stopping. We will discuss one church's decision on this and what...
03.13.2024
From Niche to Necessity: The Evolution of Streaming for Church
2024/03/13 ~ Episode 422 - Streaming video for churches has undergone a significant transformation since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020: We will talk about the changes and the future next, on the Church Solutions Podcast.
03.07.2024
Practical Answers to Church Social Media Questions
2024/03/07 ~ Episode 421 Social Media can be challenging when trying to use if for your church, well today we speak with our own resident expert on this as he answers some practical questions on this topic, next on...
02.21.2024
Great Tips for Mixing Audio with Live Streaming
2024/02/21 ~ Episode 420 When it comes to streaming video, one of the most common things overlooked is audio. Mixing audio with your live streaming doesn't have to be a chore, today we get some great tips from a...
02.14.2024
Insights to ProPresenter 7 with Paul Alan Clifford
2024/02/14 ~ Episode 419 - One of the most vital tools for church is presentation software, so today we talk with an expert on ProPresenter 7 , Paul Alan Clifford . We will review some the features it has that...
02.06.2024
Why Churches Dont Need Ultra-High Bitrate Streaming
2024/02/06 ~ Episode 418 - In the age of crystal-clear 4K video, it's natural to assume that the higher the bitrate, the better the streaming experience. But when it comes to streaming for your average church service, there's more to...
01.30.2024
The Power of Digital Discipleship
2024/01/30 ~ Episode 417 - Digital Ministry, is it really the way the church should go We will talk with Bernie "Romans" Mapili , who has experience in both worlds, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.
01.24.2024
Rethinking Church - 7 Seismic Shifts in 2024
2024/01/24 ~ Episode 416 - To quote one of my favorite artists, the times they are a changing, and that really applies to how we do and think about church. We will talk about that in more detail next, on...
01.17.2024
Unveiling Digital Devo
2024/01/17 ~ Episode 415 - Hey Pastor, struggling to keep devotionals fresh for your members Learn about a game-changer on this important topic, next on the Church Solutions Podcast!
01.09.2024
Go Where the People Are: Reaching People with Social Media
2024/01/09 ~ Episode 414 - Social Media! You either love it or you don't, right Well regardless of your feelings, it's good if your church has a presence on social media and we've got some good tips for making posting...
01.03.2024
Tips for Boosting Your Churchs Online Presence in 2024
2024/01/03 ~ Episode 413 - It's a New Year and new opportunities for new reach people. In today's digital age, where screens hold more sway than pews, an impactful online presence is no longer optional, its crucial!! Why We...
12.20.2023
From Pulpit to Pixel: A Balanced Look at Streaming on Social Med
2023/12/20 ~ Episode 412 - There are a ton of people on social media, so why shouldnt my church stream there Steve Lacy and Phil Thompson take a look at the benefits and drawbacks to streaming your church services...
12.12.2023
Dont Let Tech Problems Ruin Your Christmas Service Stream!
2023/12/12 ~ Episode 411 - Wow, it will be here before you know it! Christmas! Yes, it can be overwhelming, especially to your tech department. But by following these tips, you can ensure that your stream is successful and...
12.05.2023
How to Ensure Streaming Reaches Every Audience
2023/12/05 ~ Episode 410 - There is a misunderstanding out there about streaming video. Some people think sending your streaming video at a high bit-rate means greater quality. That is not always the case and actually can create problems. Here...
11.29.2023
The Power of Living the Word: How Gnowbe Transforms Lives
2023/11/29 ~ Episode 409 So-Young Kang is a committed believer who has a vision to help churches and ministries globally, and equip them with scaling discipleship, evangelism and daily growth by living the word, not just consuming it. And...
11.21.2023
Faith and Technology: A Match Made in Heaven
2023/11/21 ~ Episode 408 - Steele Billings, Head of AI at Gloo, is a seasoned professional in faith tech ecosystems. With a career spanning major technology companies and startups alike, He has been instrumental in building technology infrastructure for faith...
11.15.2023
Exploring AI's Role in the Church with Founder of Pastor.AI
2023/11/15 ~ Episode 407 - Many people questions about AI and how it applies to church. If you have concerns about using AI technology for your ministry, I would encourage you to listen to todays guest, Joe Shu is the...
11.07.2023
Connecting Believers through Technology with Nick Seedorf
2023/11/07 ~ Episode 406 - Nick Seedorf was involved in traditional ministry at a young age but later felt called out to a different type of ministry but his life was not always easy. We can all learn from...
11.01.2023
Using AI to Revolutionize Online Bible Study
2023/11/01 ~ Episode 405 - Today we speak with a Nils Gulbranson who has come up with an award winning online Bible study tool, leveraging AI, find out more next on the Church Solutions Podcast
10.24.2023
12 Skills That Separate The Best Leaders from the Rest
2023/10/24 ~ Episode 404 - Someone said everything rises and falls on leadership, and I think all of us could use some encouragement in that area so today we are going to get it from a seasoned leader, William Vanderbloemen,...
10.18.2023
Should a Pastor Build his Personal Brand
2023/10/18 ~ Episode 403 - Today we are talking your personal branding as a pastor and why its important.wait, what Is personal branding important for a pastor And what does that mean Find out next on the Church Solutions Podcast
10.10.2023
Tech Trends That Will Shape the Church in 2024
2023/10/10 ~ Episode 402 - With the rapid pace of technological change, it can be hard to keep up. That's why we are excited to talk about the 5 tech trends for 2024, with Joe Palombo, next on the...
10.03.2023
Overwhelmed by Online Responsibilities Here's Help!
2023/10/03 ~ Episode 401 - If you are in ministry, you know it can be overwhelming at times and especially when you add in managing your churchs online platforms. Here are 5 ideas to keep in mind when it comes...
09.26.2023
Leadership Tips for Change in Your Church
2023/09/26 ~ Episode 400 - Few people like change and if you are involved with your church in leadership, you know exactly what Im talking about. The good news is, Markus Watson has some wonderful tips on helping people navigate...
09.19.2023
How to make the most of Multi-Camera Video Production
2023/09/19 ~ Episode 399 - Graeme Spencer is a season professional in Christian digital and online streaming. Graeme shares some wonderful advice on Multi-Camera Video Production for your church on this episode of the Church Solutions Podcast.
09.12.2023
Unlocking Love Languages: Path to Profound Connection
2023/09/12 ~ Episode 398 - Paul Zolman has created a new way to demonstrate the principles of the love languages. It's a profound way to learn all five love languages to give them away.. The system is so easy that...
09.06.2023
The Science Of Sound Mixing: What You Need To Know
2023/09/06 ~ Episode 397 - Whether you're a seasoned sound engineer or just getting started, you know mixing sound can be a challenge, today we talk with A/V expert James Denmon about some tips for mixing on the Church...
08.29.2023
Your Questions Answered About AI (maybe)
2023/08/29 ~ Episode 396 Today we explore some questions you have about AI but were afraid to ask, alright maybe youre not afraid to ask, but we will still try and answer them, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.
08.23.2023
Church Event Planning: How to Avoid Disaster with Ron Procopio
2023/08/23 ~ Episode 395 There is nothing worse than having an important event at your church and it doesn't go well. Today we speak with Ron Procopio, an expert at event planning.
08.16.2023
Churches: Here's How to Simplify Your Online Presence
2023/08/16 ~ Let's face it, if you are a church leader, updating your website, using social media, online marketing can be overwhelming at times. Today we speak with an expert on these topics that can bring some simple wisdom to...
08.03.2023
Getting High-Quality Video Equipment Without Breaking the Bank
2023/08/03 ~ Episode 393 - What if you needed some really high quality video equipment for a special event but you don't want to go out and spend a fortune Bill Davis from Remote Control Studio has got a solution...
07.26.2023
What Churches Should Consider When Planning Their AV Needs
2023/07/26 ~ Episode 392 - The AV needs of churches vary widely, and on today's episode of the Church Solutions Podcast, we talk to two experts from BZBGear, Joel Cruz and Matthew Allison, about what churches should be looking for...
07.19.2023
From Home to RV: A Couple's Journey to Equip Churches with Techn
2023/07/19 ~ Episode 391 - Its a tech world we are living in today and its easy to feel overwhelmed. Wouldn't it be nice if someone would just show up at your church and help you with your technology challenges...
07.12.2023
Creating Amazing Worship Experiences!
2023/07/12 ~ Episode 390 - Although the message of Gods love is consistent, the way we communicate has changed over the years. Today we speak with Luke Miller from WorshipHouse Media about the tools available to present your message in...
07.06.2023
The Secret Power of Kindness
2023/07/06 ~ Episode 389 - Ever find yourself in a toxic environment at work or even in church Unfortunately it is pretty common today but Greg Atkinson has some solid advice and hope for us, next on the Church Solutions...
06.28.2023
What POV Cameras Can Do For Streaming Video
2023/06/28 ~ Episode 388 Different live camera shots or angles in streaming video can help churches bridge the gap between physical and virtual experiences. Today we talk with Tod Musgrave from Marshall Electronics about cameras for streaming, next on the...
06.20.2023
What Have We Learned from the Pandemic
2023/06/20 ~ Episode 387 - In late 2019, less than a 1/3 of U.S. Protestant churches were live streaming. By April 2020, that proportion had increased to almost 2/3's due to COVID-19 and even more are streaming now. So what...
06.14.2023
Exploring AI ChatGPT Webhosting for Streaming Video
2023/06/14 ~ Episode 386 - What do you think about AI ChatGPT Today we speak with our own Steve Lacy and his design of AI/Chat GPT webhost feature for streaming video, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.
06.07.2023
When Your Board Says No to Streaming
2023/06/07 ~ Episode 385 Some church boards may be hesitant to invest in or continue streaming services due to various reasons. If you are looking to persuade your church board to keep streaming video, here are some tips that may...
05.24.2023
Innovative Way to Stay Connected to Your Seniors
2023/05/24 ~ Episode 384 - What if you've got a family member far away, perhaps a senior, who is not tech savvy But you want to stay connected to them thru video calls and other features Today we interview...
05.17.2023
Ways to Keep and Increase Your Online Viewers
2023/05/17 ~ Episode 383 - It can be challenging to attract, retain and even increase streaming viewership, especially when there is so much competition for online attention. Here are some tips to improve your streaming church's online viewership.
05.03.2023
Building the Bridge for Volunteers
2023/05/03 ~ Episode 382 - Church Volunteers, they are so vital to the ministry but recruiting and keeping volunteers can be challenging. Today Angela Yee will share some helpful tips on important topic, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.
04.26.2023
Mixing Audio with Streaming Video
2023/04/26 ~ Episode 381 - If your audio is poor, people usually won't stick around to watch your video. Today we talk with audio mixing expert Clayton Gregory on the Church Solutions Podcast.
04.19.2023
What Kind of Camera Should I Get For Streaming
2023/04/19 ~ Episode 380 - What kind of camera should I get for streaming video Today on the Church Solutions Podcast, we will explore different cameras that can be used for churches to do streaming video with.
04.12.2023
Easter is Over - Now What
2023/04/12 ~ Episode 379 It is Over, so now what How can you maximize Easter Sunday in order to keep your church's momentum going I would suggest at least four ideas for pastors and other leaders to consider immediately after...
04.05.2023
Does Your Church Have Great Customer Support
2023/04/05 ~ Episode 378 Those of us involved in church work understand we are called to serve. We serve our visitors, members, volunteers, and employees. This service demonstrates how much we value those we interact with. Here are 5 benefits...

What's Church Solutions about?

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Church Solutions episodes:

Free is Not Always free

Tech-tonic Shift: How to Attract Tech Volunteers

Now What After Easter

10 Ways You Can End Live Streaming Buffering

Is Live Streaming Still Vital for Your Church

From Niche to Necessity: The Evolution of Streaming for Church

Practical Answers to Church Social Media Questions

Great Tips for Mixing Audio with Live Streaming

Insights to ProPresenter 7 with Paul Alan Clifford

Why Churches Dont Need Ultra-High Bitrate Streaming

The Power of Digital Discipleship

Rethinking Church - 7 Seismic Shifts in 2024

Unveiling Digital Devo

Go Where the People Are: Reaching People with Social Media

Tips for Boosting Your Churchs Online Presence in 2024

From Pulpit to Pixel: A Balanced Look at Streaming on Social Med

Dont Let Tech Problems Ruin Your Christmas Service Stream!

How to Ensure Streaming Reaches Every Audience

The Power of Living the Word: How Gnowbe Transforms Lives

Faith and Technology: A Match Made in Heaven

Exploring AI's Role in the Church with Founder of Pastor.AI

Connecting Believers through Technology with Nick Seedorf

Using AI to Revolutionize Online Bible Study

12 Skills That Separate The Best Leaders from the Rest

Should a Pastor Build his Personal Brand

Tech Trends That Will Shape the Church in 2024

Overwhelmed by Online Responsibilities Here's Help!

Leadership Tips for Change in Your Church

How to make the most of Multi-Camera Video Production

Unlocking Love Languages: Path to Profound Connection

The Science Of Sound Mixing: What You Need To Know

Your Questions Answered About AI (maybe)

Church Event Planning: How to Avoid Disaster with Ron Procopio

Churches: Here's How to Simplify Your Online Presence

Getting High-Quality Video Equipment Without Breaking the Bank

What Churches Should Consider When Planning Their AV Needs

From Home to RV: A Couple's Journey to Equip Churches with Techn

Creating Amazing Worship Experiences!

The Secret Power of Kindness

What POV Cameras Can Do For Streaming Video

What Have We Learned from the Pandemic

Exploring AI ChatGPT Webhosting for Streaming Video

When Your Board Says No to Streaming

Innovative Way to Stay Connected to Your Seniors

Ways to Keep and Increase Your Online Viewers

Building the Bridge for Volunteers

Mixing Audio with Streaming Video

What Kind of Camera Should I Get For Streaming

Easter is Over - Now What

Does Your Church Have Great Customer Support