Going Digital

Vendor: online transfer, mail-in, or office drop-off

“The majority of the congregations need training to use other forms of giving beside what I have mentioned above. However, we are working to use other form that is more convenient. Thanks.”
– Rev. Sione Tu’ipulotu

Vendor: Tithe.ly

Thanks to Ronda Benware

Vendor: Vanco

“People find it a bit tricky to use especially if not used it. Most use automatic payment methods or checks.”
– Rev. Steve Poteete-Marshall

Vendor: Venmo, Credit Card, Personal presence during weekdays

“It is easy because we are using YouTube.”
– Rev. Nak In Kim

Vendor: Aplos with Wepay

“Great! No extra monthly fees and low transaction fees. Integrates with our accounting software seamlessly.”
– Pastor Lisa Fitzpatrick

Vendor: Vanco, PayPal

“Go to our website for links at www.bishopumc.org”
– Rev. Anna Camphouse

Vendor: Square

“It had been super easy to set up and add to our website.”
– Ashleigh Kelly

Vendor: Vanco (view page)

Thanks to Rev. Douglas Dickson

Vendor: Vanco

Thanks to Rev. Sunyoung Lee

Vendor: CardPointe (church website)

Thanks to Rev. Kristie Grimaud

Vendor: Vanco

Thanks to Rev. Paul Capetz

Vendor: Vanco

Thanks to Marcia D’Amore

Vendor: tithe.ly

“We use a text-based giving. The number to call is (415) 895-9806. We also accept mail in offerings, preferably checks.”
– Rev. Eric Schmidt

Vendor: Vanco

Thanks to Rev. David Jamir

Vendor:

“We are asking to have Pledges and Offerings sent to our office by mail. Trying to find a platform for online giving. Thank you!”
– Janice Burke

“It took about 30 work hours. It turned out great. FB says over 384 reached.”
– Paul Ashley

Vendor: PayPal

“It is easy and intuitive.”
– Rev. Frank Wulf

Vendor: PayPal

Thanks to Rev. MG Alonso-Redondo

Vendor: Vanco, GivePlus Mobile

Thanks to Pastor Pauline Taumalolo

Vendor: Venmo (@FaithUMC-SouthBay), PayPal, Vanco

“Good experiences. Venmo: easy for people to use apps on phone; PayPal: easy for computer users; Vanco: for direct deposit from bank accounts.

Having three different options for payment has made it easier for our congregation, depending on their access to online payments and banking.”
– Rev. Allison Mark

Vendor: Zelle and Mail-In

“It’s challenging as a new way of form of worship service.”
– Rev. Manuel Predas

Vendor: PayPal, credit cards

Thanks to Rev. Lynn Westover

Vendor: Planning Center

“Super easy to use. Every church should use Planning Center for church organization.”
– Rev. Ben Camp

Vendor: Venmo

Thanks to Rev. Mandy McDow

Vendor: Breeze

“It’s easy because the form walks you through each step, and allows you to set up recurring giving if you so desire. Once you set up giving, you receive a login to be able to go back and make changes to the frequency and amount that you’re contributing to the church.”
– Sam Fast

Vendor: NCS Services

Thanks to Rev. J. T. Kim

Vendor: Subsplash

Thanks to Rev. Erin McPhee

Vendor: Church Office Giving (view page)

Thanks to Rev. Glen Haworth

Vendor: SimpleChurch Giving (view page)

Thanks to Charles Goh

Vendor: Pushpay (view)

Thanks to Ammiel de Leon

Vendor: Venmo

Thanks to Rev. Brian Kent

Vendor: PayPal

“I don’t know about the administrative experience, but the user experience of giving from the church website is quite easy.”
– Emily Yu

Vendor: Vanco/GivePlus (view page)

“Requires account registration for recurring gifts, but it works well enough.”
– Rev. Victor Cyrus-Franklin

1) Buy these things
– Camcorder
– Computer less than 2 years old
– BlackMagic Ultra Studio Mini Recorder or Black Magic Intensity Shuttle (if not using a Mac)
– Hdmi (from camera to Mini Recorder)
– Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 2 (Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter, if needed) or (just cdmi and USB 3 if using Intensity Shuttle

2) Install like this
– Connect Camcorder to Mini Recorder
– Connect Mini Recorder to Computer
– Download BlackMagic UltraStudio Software
– Open software and choose HDMI vs. SDI and save.

3) Connect Audio
– Either connect audio directly from Soundboard to Camcorder or Connect Soundboard to Computer (if digital capability is there)
– Adjust the output on soundboard to balance the audio that is going to be live streamed
– Mute anything not being actively used.

4) Broadcasting Software
– Purchase Wirecast ($300-600, depending on software chosen) and use desired streaming service (Youtube, Facebook Live or purchased platform)
or – Sign up for Vimeo Live premium ($75 a month)
– Download Live Studio from Vimeo/Livestream
– Connect software to desired streaming channels
– Add media to display camera’s desired
– broadcast

5) Licensing
– Purchase CCLI streaming license ($65)
– Make sure all music is covered under ccli Song Vault

Thanks to Rev. Brian Belting

Vendor: PayPal

“It is difficult to put together a prerecorded service but I believe it is worth it.”
– Rev. Joy Yun

Vendor: 2001

“I HAVE BEEN USING THE FACEBOOK LIVESTREAM THAN I LEARNED ABOUT THE OPEN BROADCASTER SOFTWARE AND NOW LEARNING ZOOM AS WELL TO USE IT FOR LIVE.”
– Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua

Vendor: Venmo

Thanks to Rev. Brian Lee

Vendor: Clover Give

“It was easy. We used the clover giving app for seamless integration into our website.”
– Rev. Paige Eaves

Vendor: tithely

“I needed our bank account number and routing number and I applied.  I can say that it was easy because even I could do it.”
– Pastor VJ Cruz

• Equipment
  • Must have fast computer + good internet connection
  • Video capture card via USB (for video and audio into the computer)
  • Audio out from mixer into capture card

• Software = obsproject.com
• Channel = Facebook

Thanks to Neal Paton

Vendor: Vanco

Thanks to Ashleigh Kelly

Vendor: Venmo

Thanks to Savannah Southern-Smith

Vendor: Pushpay

“Very easy.”
– Len Johnson

Vendor: Pushpay

“Very easy. On the website can click donate now button on home page or the giving tab on top. Also through text. Texting NBIEGIVE to 77977.”
– Pastor Alex Powell

Vendor: Realm

Thanks to Jim Dunkin

Vendor: Tithely

“We transitioned fairly quickly to Tithe.ly and have not had any major issues. We found their platform easier to manage than Vanco and were particularly pleased that there was an option for givers to take on processing fees. Scheduled giving is available as well as selections for specific projects.”
– Rev. Bob Rhodes

Vendor: Breeze

Thanks to Erin Forget

Vendor: tithe.ly

Thanks to Rev. Sam Park

Vendor: ChurchTrac

“Since we have already used Zoom for a few meetings, it was natural to move in this direction for worship. We are still learning. We use ChurchTrac for membership and Stripe is built it for online giving, with no monthly fee.”
– Rev. George Martzen

Vendor: PayPal

Thanks to Rev. Eric Scott

Vendor: cash app ($Stjohnsumcla1715) or Mail

Thanks to Rev. Kathey Wilborn

Vendor: Vanco

“difficult learning curve for treasurer, easy for user.”
– Debi Dyer

Vendor: ACS Technologies (Website and Texting)

“Working well so far.”
– Rev. John Shaver

Vendor: Vanco (view)

Thanks to Rev. Rick Uhls

Vendor: Vanco

Thanks to Michael Mitchell

Vendor: Vanco, GivePlus Mobile App

Thanks to Kerry Wright

Vendor: PayPal

Thanks to Rev. Elaine Cho

Vendor: Vanco, GivePlus Mobile App (view website)

Thanks to Rev. Christian DeMent

Vendor: Pushpay

Thanks to Douglas Nason

Vendor: Tithe.ly

“It was a smooth, simple and easy set up for a ‘Give’ button on our website and a Text-to-Give Option.”
– Rev. Garth Gilliam

Vendor: Vanco (button on website)

Thanks to Rev. Rick Malec

Vendor: Vanco, web, text, and Give+ app

Thanks to Rev. Janet Gollery McKeithen

Vendor: GivePlus

Thanks to Pastor Monalisa Lolohea

Vendor: Zelle

“Easy and free for direct deposit with email advisory”
– Rev. Thomas Ziegert

Vendor: Tithe.ly, Bill pay

“Most members prefer to mail in checks and do Bill pay.”
– Pastor Betty King

Vendor: online transfer, mail-in, or office drop-off

“The majority of the congregations need training to use other forms of giving beside what I have mentioned above. However, we are working to use other form that is more convenient. Thanks.”
– Rev. Sione Tu’ipulotu

Vendor: Vanco

Thanks to Rev. Cathie Capp

Vendor: Venmo

“It is simple and we have used it since last year.”
– Rev. Jae Duk Lew

Vendor: Sharefaith Giving

Thanks to Rev. Leigh Shaw

Vendor: PayPal

Thanks to Rev. Piula Ala’ilima

Vendor: Vanco

Thanks to Rev. Gary Oba

• Equipment
  • iPhone
  • Tripod
  • Shure mic (plugged into iPhone, was $100)
• Channel = Vimeo (Professional)
• Recording = while many voices in choirs, etc., recording will have small number of voices
• Lyrics = On a music stand and recorded during livestream
• Livensing = churchcopyrightsolutions.com + onelicense.net

Thanks to Rev. Molly Vetter

Vendor: Venmo

“It was pretty easy to utilize the service.”
– Rev. Sang Ho Yi