How to Set Up an Online Ministry with the Church Online Platform

[@John316Ministries]

Please keep this platform going. We really need this especially churches in Cambodia that cannot afford to pay streaming platform like this. Please keep this going!

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

I am so glad to hear that this platform has blessed you and your church! We are continuing to invest in this platform so that we can support even more churches like yours.

[@telsamorgan5369]

I am learning so much from watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing source of information. This one is quite helpful.

[@lucasbarrientes]

Looking forward to using this church online platform. Thanks for walking us through the tools. You guys rock!

[@sarahernandezcr]

Thank you, really useful , i am improvising with my church in Honduras since coronavirus outbreak, and it is a blessing 🙌🏻

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

That's wonderful! Thank you for sharing!

[@JoeCastellon]

Bendiciones!! Quiero hacer lo mismo en mi iglesia en Honduras. Como le ha ido con esta plataforma?

[@NewLifeChristianCenterSA]

Can this video be turned on to embed on web pages? I have a tutorial database I use in ClickUp and it will be good to include this in our tutorial database. Please advise.

[@jackwolf2758]

Can KZbin live be embedded in the Livestream code?

[@darold195]

If you embed or you a link from like youtube it won't autoplay, can you help in any way?

[@firstbaptistchurchshawneeo8994]

We have been using the KZbin Premiere feature at my church. Can the Church Online Platform play a currently premiering KZbin video in a service?

[@robertnewberry5886]

I like this so much!!! Is there a way to add worship to this platform?

[@amandabixler1468]

You can stream your full service through the Platform, which can include worship. We just suggest double checking with your licensing & copyright laws. Feel free to reach out to us at support.online.church with more questions!

[@coth.central]

We have been using the platform for many years. How do we get this new interface? Ours is the old version and looks nothing like this.

[@chelseamunizzi]

same!

[@coth.central]

@@chelseamunizzi I just saw on their support website that you can transition over to from version 3 to version 4. Not sure I want to do that right now while EVERYONE is watching the online service. Think I might wait to move over. It looks like all your registered guests will receive an email to reregister and I don't want that happening at this moment in time.

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Great question. This is the new version of the Platform, and you can migrate over if you want to (you don't have to right now). To learn more about that process, check out this support documentation: support.churchonlineplatform.com/article/qvf7ehzq4w-migrating-to-church-online-platform-version-4

[@Sanctuarychurch2024]

I’m having problems with the subdomain

[@livinghopefellowship315]

Where do I find the youtube URL if the video is LIVE? Do I have to enter this when I begin livestreaming or is this a generic code?

[@sistersinvokingsuccess1961]

I have the same question for live streaming!

[@Julianisable]

WOW!!! Thank you for this tutorial, what are the additional tools, that needed, example ... green screen for background?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

All you really need is video content, a streaming provider, and then a Church Online Platform account. These blog posts might help: openblog.life.church/launch-your-church-online-services-this-weekend/ openblog.life.church/getting-started-with-church-online-equipment/

[@gregorykentbrown]

Greetings, brothers. We are currently using FB Live to live stream our sermon, and then afterward in order to broaden the reach, I put a copy of the FB Live broadcast on KZbin. Can I use the Church Online Platform for a.) FB Live, and b.) a weekly prerecorded KZbin video? This truly looks exciting! God bless you for your ministry.

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Hi, Gregory! Our support team would be happy to help you with questions like these! You can browse our support articles and reach out using the Contact Us at support.online.church.

[@JCuervo330]

Can the platform subdomain be changed at a later date?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Yes, you can contact our support team and they will be happy to change it to anything that is available. Another option is to set up your own "live" custom subdomain on your own church domain just like Life.Church does at live.life.church. That way Church Online is clearly associated with your church domain and you can change it anytime on your own. Instructions for to do this can be found here: support.online.church/l/en/article/b2gv454rgg-custom-domain

[@mountainmoverschurch1811]

Hey guys! Do you have a promo video for viewers? Meaning, we have a lot of people who are watching the service on facebook. We would prefer for them to watch on church online platform . Do you have a video showing off all the amazing things this platform provides for the viewers?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

We don't offer that, but individual churches have shot something similar to show off the features. It's a great idea to share on other channels if you want the platform to be your primary way of engagement.

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Here's an example from a church. This was an intro to their church online, but this might give you some inspiration. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5vRgqOnfs16r6M

[@onpointedc4744]

Is there an option for a library that stores previous services so church members can go back and watch old videos?

[@amandabixler1468]

Since the Church Online Platform only streams the service, it doesn't actually house the service - that would be with your service provider. You can set up an Offline Service option which will make available the previous week's service as an on-demand feature.

[@cjm3997]

So what happens if you set the duration of the service too long and your service ends like 20min early??

[@fedecarboni7]

Hello, I'm from a Church on Argentina called Cristo es el cambio (Christ is the change), and when I wanted to registered it an error message came up telliing me that I have to put a valid city. This platform is not supported on Argentina?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Hey, we'd love to help! The best way is to connect with our support team at @t.

[@bryanwilson7271]

I have recently taken over for someone who has stepped down in my organization, the way they set up everything isn’t quite what I would like but when I sign in I don’t see options to change it. How can I get to where I can change things?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Hi, Bryan! If you'll connect with our support team, we'll be happy to help you! Click "Contact Us" at support.online.church.

[@ryanconfer3290]

Are you still able to add images and themes to the attender page? I don't see any of those options on version 4.

[@KingsMantle]

Is it possible to REQUIRE email to chat vs just someone creating a nickname?

[@bsconnect4356]

Is it possible to post the video as "not listed"

[@NoCamoJon]

How do you loop offline video? That Vimeo box will only accept a link, not an embed.

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Hey, we'd love to help! The best way is to connect with our support team at support.online.church.

[@lukesmyth_]

hey Jon, are you trying to loop a vimeo uploaded video to the offline screen of churchonline?

[@NoCamoJon]

Luke Smyth Yes. In the last version you could use an embed code but new version only accepts a link.

[@juanhenrique6073]

Is it possible to put documents like PDF?

[@amandabixler1468]

Great question! We don't currently offer a way to upload/attach a PDF to a service, but we do have a Notes feature where you can copy/paste any Notes you'd like your congregation to view.

[@just5529]

What If your church doesn't have an address? 🤔

[@shaneandhannahholland3340]

Am having a problem with getting live streaming to work. I'm using KZbin via OBS. when I start live streaming and then i go to ------.online.church it some up with "Playback on other websites has been disabled by the video owner." what do i need to do?

[@keffamuricho4787]

Does this work worldwide or only in the US.

[@tijuanabecky]

The Church Online Platform can be used outside the U.S. as well.

[@sharingterry5833]

Hey!! Thank you for the tutorial, I just want to know that, is church website is needed for this? To post Pre recorded services?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

When signing up, you have to put in your church URL, but that can be your Facebook page for your church. You don't have to have a church website to use this Platform. I hope that helps, and if you have ANY questions, our support team can help at support.online.church.

Thank you for your tutorial is very useful. Where can I find more information about integrations such as Google Analytics, Facebook pixel and HubSpot?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

You can find more information about integrations here: support.online.church/category/471839f7cv-integrations

[@Breastplateprayer]

What can you do about someone who is leaving rude to inappropriate comments in the chat?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

We recommend as much as possible continuing to be welcoming and loving. Often times, that person has been rejected or hurt by the church in the past, and we want to be sure we're providing grace and compassion, just like Jesus. With that said, sometimes people can be very disruptive. Page 7 of this guide has some very helpful information about how to handle some situations, including when you might want to use the "mute" functionality. support.online.church/article/g1sdl3kee0-church-online-hosts-complete-guide

[@MrPaugra]

Your embed code must be secure. this the message I'm getting after putting in my embedded code

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Would love for you to reach out to our support team so they can help! support.online.church.

[@Byron_deleon]

I need help with Spanish please...

[@MM-Privat]

Hy, is it available in german? thanx...

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

It's localized in over two dozen languages currently, including German. However, currently the admin (back-end) is in English.

[@marcelodelallave9795]

i AM IN THIS MOMENT WITH ONLINE CHURCH OF MY CHURCH, BUT I CANT TO SHOW THE MOMENTS? WHAT TIME APPEAR. IS AUTOMATIC I PUT IN THE SERVICE THE MOMENTS BUT I CAN SEE

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Our support team is always available to help at support.online.church.

[@mountainmoverschurch1811]

Does OBS connect to church online platform??

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

This blog post and video talks about OBS: openblog.life.church/getting-started-with-church-online-equipment/

[@BBHair1]

Hi, what system have you used to set this up please?

[@renatosimonepereira]

I've noticed that I can't cast from any smartphone to a tv, Chromecast, etc. Is there a way to do that? Many from my congregation want to cast to tv to have the whole family watching together.

[@TimothyFish]

On Android, you just use two fingers to drag the screen down from the top and select "Screencast." If you have a device available to cast to, then it will show up in a list of devices you can cast to.

[@renatosimonepereira]

@@TimothyFish what about iphones?

[@TimothyFish]

@@renatosimonepereira, I don't know. Given that it is Apple, there is probably a way to link it to AppleTV, but it may not work with anything else. I purposefully stay out of the Apple ecosystem because of the incompatibilities.

[@renatosimonepereira]

@@TimothyFish thank you. Me too lol.

[@MountZionNdola]

Can you livestream from Facebook?

[@LifeChurchOpenNetwork]

Hi! The livesteam from Facebook can't be the video embed in the Platform.