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The current recommendation from the Kent County Health Department is that all churches refrain from in-person meetings of any kind, including gathering by car or outside. The shelter-in-place order from the Governor's office and the White House Coronavirus guidelines are fully in effect and apply to churches.

We recommend that you consider the following resources to help you develop an effective online strategy to serve your members and community.

How to Build an Online Worship Community

1. Live stream a Sunday message on one or multiple platforms. (Make sure that you have the streaming license with CCLI if you    
   are streaming your songs! If you just stream your sermon, you should be ok.
www.ccli.com)
​2. Create a simple webpage that lists all of your online expressions (live streaming, giving, etc.). 
3. Pick a day like “Wednesdays or Thursdays at Home” and stream a devotional from the pastor or staff.
4. Emphasize online small groups and digital ‘watch parties’. 
5. Have a daily, live online ministry time on social media that includes things like prayer, communion, and scripture reading.
​6. Move as much financial giving to automated online options by speaking openly and candidly to the church.

Technology Strategies

Facebook Video Chat
  1. Click message button at the top right of the screen.
  2. Open a conversation with the person or people you want to video chat with.
  3. Click video camera in the top right corner of the chat window.
  4. Now you are connected as a group!
WhatsApp
WhatsApp provides fast, simple secure, private messaging and calling for free. The messaging feature allows for groups of up to 250 persons, each. The app also allows for transfer of pictures, and pdf documents (ideal for sharing worship orders and bible studies materials). The video calling feature provides for an easy to use and secure one on one video conferencing, ideal for pastoral care. The App is free and is available for android and iPhones. There is also a PC/Mac Desktop App so that administrators and regular users can text/video conference directly from their PC/Mac.
Zoom Meetings
  1. The group leader begins with signing up for a free Zoom account here.
  2. Go to www.zoom.us to set up a meeting, here is a video to guide you.
  3. Or, you can download an app for your computer or phone. Zoom offers app instructions here.
  4. Send your participants a link to join by computer or a number to dial into. Participants do not need to have a computer or a Zoom account in order to join the meeting. Your meeting can be a mix of people joining by computer and phone video as well as those dialing in.
PhoneInvite.com
PhoneInvite.com provides automated call services for churches looking to communicate with church members though voice messaging. Record custom messages and schedule delivery from your web browser for .04 cents per call.

Resources

Recommended Equipment

Using Technology to Prepare your Church for Coronavirus
[mib]_covid-19_guide.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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How to start a Facebook Live
https://www.gnjumc.org/content/uploads/2020/03/Facebook_Live.pdf

Virtual_Church.org
https://www.virtual-church.org

Faithlife.com
https://faithlife.com/coronavirus/church-online

Livestream Setups
https://www.churchmotiongraphics.com/30-real-examples-of-live-stream-setups-used-in-churches/?fbclid=IwAR1b1QYjahAqgI4BkiEzP2nNwYhsdBHk9CWSq4Hv4OGFx4ybde2wEedtChg
Device Stabilization for iPhone or iPad:
  • iPhone Tripod Stand: A expandable selfie stick tripod with Bluetooth remote
    Costs: $24.99 + s/h | Click here to purchase
  • iPad Tripod Stand: A expandable stand with a 360° rotating holder for iPad/Tablet
    Costs: $39.99 + s/h | Click here to purchase
Device Stabilization for laptop computer:
  • Laptop Tripod Stand: A horizontal base for stability with an adjustment height up to 55 inches
    Costs: 48.99 + s/h | Click here to purchase
Lighting for iPhone, iPad or laptop computers:
  • Lume Cube AIR VC: An all-in-one mountable lighting solution for mobile devices and laptops. It is designed to improve the ambient light between the device and the on-camera talent.
    Costs: $49.00 + s/h | Click here to purchase | Click here for product details | Click here for YouTube demo
Audio for iPhone or iPad:
  • Rode VideoMic Me-L Microphone for iOS Devices: This product is s a directional microphone designed to operate with iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. It provides a marked sonic improvement to video recordings, especially when compared to your iOS device’s built-in microphone.
    Costs: $79.99 + s/h | Click here to purchase | Click here for product details | Click here for YouTube demo
  • Saramonic Blink 500 Wireless Microphone Kit: This product is a solution for recording one person. Includes a wire lavaliere (clip-on body microphone) and a wireless omnidirectional microphone.
    Costs: $219.00 + s/h | Click here to purchase | Click here for product details | Click here for YouTube demo
Audio for laptop computers:
  • Saramonic Blink 500 Wireless Microphone Kit: This product is a solution for recording one person. Includes a wire lavaliere (clip-on body microphone) and a wireless omnidirectional microphone.
    Costs: $219.00 + s/h | Click here to purchase | Click here for product details | Click here for YouTube demo
  • iRigStream: This is a solution to interface the outputs from a mixing console directly into a mobile device or computer with an RCA connection.
    Costs: $99.99 + s/h | Click here to purchase | Click here for product details | Click here for YouTube demo
  • iRigProDuo: This is a solution to provide two (2) inputs directly into a mobile device or computer.
    Costs: $199.99 + s/h | Click here to purchase | Click here for product details | Click here for YouTube demo
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