Streaming
Broadcast Services Live or On-Demand
Seamless Live & Pre-Recorded Streaming TheFaithApp supports audio and video streaming to help your church reach members in real time or share archived services. Whether hosting a live sermon, Bible study, or worship session, deliver content directly to congregants’ devices with minimal setup.
How to Set Up a Stream
For Audio Streams:
Navigate to Streaming:
Go to the Streaming tab in your Admin Dashboard.
Select + Add Audio Stream.
Configure Details:
Title: Name your stream (e.g., “Sunday Worship Live Audio”).
Cover Photo: Upload artwork (e.g., your church logo or sermon series graphic).
Stream URL: Paste the direct audio streaming link.
Activate: Toggle the stream to Active during live events or Inactive afterward.
For Video Streams:
Navigate to Streaming:
Go to the Streaming tab and select + Add Video Stream.
Configure Details:
Title: Use a descriptive name (e.g., “Midweek Prayer Night Live”).
Stream Type: Choose YouTube or M3U8 (for advanced streaming servers).
Source URL: Paste the YouTube link or M3U8 manifest URL.
Activate/Deactivate: Control visibility with the status toggle.
Manage Streams Efficiently
Search: Filter streams by title, type, or status.
Edit: Update URLs, titles, or thumbnails as needed.
Toggle Status: Quickly activate streams for live events or archive them post-broadcast.
Why Streaming Matters
Global Reach: Engage remote or traveling members with real-time access.
Flexibility: Support multiple platforms (YouTube, M3U8) to match your technical setup.
Archiving: Keep streams inactive but accessible for on-demand viewing.
Best Practices for Impactful Streaming
Test Links Early: Verify stream stability 15 minutes before going live.
Promote in Advance: Use Notifications to alert members about upcoming streams.
Brand Consistently: Use uniform thumbnails and titles (e.g., “Grace Church Live: Easter Service”).
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