Starting an online Ministry

Name: Starting an online Ministry
Rating: 4.5 (39 reviews)

A beginners guide

Created byJoe Kiss

Last updated 3/2018

English

What you'll learn

To have a basic overview on the steps involved to get started in having an online ministry

Course content

1 section • 12 lectures • 51m total length

Welcome1:19
Quick overview on starting an online ministry8:54
Have an overview on the steps in having an all rounded online ministry. Understanding why I like to use a cluster of web-page, facebook, youtube and instagram.
What is a domain name and how to get one7:45
Why we register a domain name and how it allows people to easily find you. Simple overview on registering a domain and things to watch out for.
Basic overview of webshosting and how to get started.8:50
All the basics on how to create a website from scratch, the easy way. It's not as hard as you may think. Anyone can do it, really!
Recording video - the easy way2:38
You don't need to spend hundreds of $$$ on expensive camera gear, lighting etc to shoot high quality video. Using what you already have and a couple of other bits and pieces is all you need to get started.
Overview of editing video in Imovie or equivalent3:37
In this topic we have a quick look at how to easily edit a video in Imovie. A completely free video editor. (Windows movie maker for PC is the equivalent but not covered here)
Using handbrake to reduce video file size4:49
How to reduce a file size using free software "Handbrake". Making files smaller without compromising too much quality for upload.
Uploading files to youtube2:55
Brief overview on uploading files to youtube.
Setting up a public profile on facebook3:12
Creating a public profile page in facebook.
Basic intro to instagram2:02
Brief intro to instagram.
Adding and creating graphics using Canva4:59
Needing graphics for your website, fb, youtube or instagram?
Using one of the best (and free) online graphic editors.
Final thoughts and takeaways0:42
Final thoughts and takeaways plus course notes.

Requirements

Some computer knowledge and access to a computer and smartphone

Description

So you would like to start an online ministry but you're not sure where to begin. Perhaps you wanted to start something for your church. Or maybe you would like to teach online, or start a music ministry, blog etc. These simple set of tutorials will help point you in the right direction on where to begin to setup your online presence and it does'nt have to cost hundreds of dollars or get lots of equipment to start. We will cover the basics, where to go, what to use so you can go from ground zero to launching an exciting online ministry presence.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who has had a desire to start an online ministry but wasn't sure on how to go about it.