TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• Church Tech Today: 5 minute fix for unprofessional church videos.

• Resi: Real reasons viewers drop off your live streams.

• One Church Software: A successful church follow-up process.

• The 167 — Pro Church Tools: Shooting church video on an iPhone.

5 Minute Fix for Unprofessional Church Videos

Church Tech Today shares “Why Your Congregation Thinks Your Videos Look Unprofessional (And the 5-Minute Fix),” (5-minute read), exploring quick framing and composition fixes that instantly improve livestream quality—no new gear required.

Real Reasons Viewers Drop Off Your Live Streams

Resi shares “The Real Reasons Viewers Drop Off During Church Streams,” (5-minute read), unpacking data-backed causes of livestream drop-offs—from buffering to inconsistent audio—and providing practical steps to stabilize streams and keep viewers engaged from start to finish.

A Successful Church Follow-up Process

One Church Software shares “Secrets of a Successful Church Follow-Up Process,” (6-minute read), outlining an end-to-end follow-up playbook: capture guest info (cards/QR + forms), follow up within 48 hours via email/SMS/call, personalize by interest (and invite to a clear next step like a small group), sustain communication on a light cadence, request feedback, and track response rate, second-visit rate, activity engagement, and conversions to refine the workflow.

Shooting Church Video on an iPhone

The 167 — Pro Church Tools shares “Perfect iPhone Settings for Church Video Recording,” (5-minute read), detailing the Blackmagic Camera app workflow and core settings (4K + Apple Log, 180° shutter, ISO 55/100/200/1600, zebras/ND for exposure) so churches can capture cinematic-looking video with an iPhone—great for testimonies, announcements, and quick social edits. Includes bonus content: The Church iPhone Filmmaking Masterclass.

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