A group of layman asked me about extending our services. We have a small group in three states worshiping together twice a month.
The laymen investigated and found a way to put the audio and video up (live) through a web cam. Those with a cam can view each other. Those without can click on the link, watch, and listen. They only need an Internet connection and broadband (cable or DSL). Dial up does not work with huge graphic files.
We used to videotape services for a man with ALS (Columbus). He and his wife said video made it seem like they were there.
We will be able to record the services and provide them through a website. We did an initial test the other day. The quality of the picture was superb. Sound is trickier.
We will not be able to match the production values of the big, honking Church Growth operations, but we will not hide the Lutheran name either.
