Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to virtual church.
Converge church planting leaders Lee Stephenson and Danny Parmelee discuss lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to virtual church.
1:40 Lee says his church plant, which is about 18 months old, was already having conversations about how to maximize the online church experience before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
2:16 Lee quickly learned that the quality of recording and sound equipment matters when it comes to keeping people engaged online.
3:34 Lee talks about the setup he’s using to record his sermons.
4:38 Lee’s church is using SlingStudio to manage the camera and recording.
5:57 Lee says it’s also important to pay attention to lighting.
7:00 Lee talks about how to preach using a teleprompter.
7:58 Danny and Lee talk more about SlingStudio.
10:03 Lee discusses how to create a worship experience that engages people at home.
11:08 Lee talks more about using a teleprompter and how much one costs.
12:33 Lee says they try to make their services no longer than 45 minutes.
13:19 The order of service at Lee’s church is a quick host introduction and prayer, two worship songs, a bumper video leading in the sermon, the sermon and ending with the host.
13:52 Lee has found that participation falls off quickly when sermons are longer than 25 minutes.
16:08 Lee tells pastors to watch what other churches are doing to find ways to improve. Evaluate every week; how did we do engaging people online?
16:52 Lee is looking at this as a long-term gift to the church versus being a detriment.