Choosing the Right Presentation Software for Your Church
In today’s digital age, the way we present the gospel can significantly impact how it is received. Choosing the right presentation software for your church is essential to effectively communicate your message.
Visuals play a crucial role in engaging the congregation and enhancing the worship experience.
Here’s a guide to help you make an informed decision, along with an overview of some popular options, their benefits, costs, and tips for using them.
Factors to Consider
ProPresenter
- Benefits: ProPresenter is considered the industry standard for church presentation software. It offers a wide range of features, including multiple outputs, live video input, NDI support, and robust stage display options. It is compatible with both Mac and PC.
- Cost: ProPresenter recently moved to a subscription based model with monthly prices and a discount to that when you pay yearly.
$29/mo (per seat) – $289/yearly (per seat)
$59/mo (20 seats) – $649/yearly (20 seats)
They also have a designated number of “seats” which allows the number of work stations to run the presentation software off of the same payment plan. - Tips: Utilize the free version for creating presentations and only use the licensed version for live presentations. Be cautious with updates; test them on a non-production machine first.
EasyWorship
- Benefits: EasyWorship is known for its simplicity and ease of use. It supports NDI, MIDI integration, and has a remote app for controlling presentations. It is a great option for smaller churches or those with limited technical expertise.
- Cost: The basic plan is $180 per year, and the premium plan is $280 per year.
- Tips: Take advantage of the remote app if you have a small team. Use the preview feature to test presentations without going live.
MediaShout
- Benefits: MediaShout has been around for a long time and offers a comprehensive set of features, including Bible verse integration and multimedia support. It is designed specifically for church use.
- Cost: A single seat license is $400, and a site license is $440.
- Tips: Familiarize yourself with the plugin system to make the most of its features. Ensure your volunteers are trained on how to use the software effectively.
Proclaim
- Benefits: Proclaim is a cloud-based presentation software that allows multiple users to collaborate on presentations in real-time. It integrates seamlessly with other Faithlife products, such as Logos Bible Software, making it easy to import Bible verses and sermon notes. Proclaim also supports NDI, MIDI, and has a remote app for mobile control.
- Cost: Proclaim operates on a subscription model, with plans starting at $24.99 per month for a single user and $29.99 per month for a group license.
- Tips: Utilize the cloud-based collaboration feature to allow multiple team members to work on the presentation simultaneously. Take advantage of the integration with Logos Bible Software for easy access to scripture and sermon resources.
In this episode of the Your Visuals Matter Podcast, Carl interviews Michael Montanari as our guest. Michael is the Production Director at Connection Pointe Church, Brownsburg, IN. The two take a deep dive into comparing presentation software apps.
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