OBS Guide for Churches (2026)

Published Chapters for OBS Guide for Churches:

• 2026 Tech Guide for Livestreaming (Published December 26, 2025)

• Chapter 1: Getting Started w/ OBS (Published January 2, 2025)

• Chapter 1.1: Getting Started on YouTube (Published January 2, 2026)

• Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Go Live (Published January 15, 2026)

• Chapter 2.2: Going Live w/ Your First Basic Stream (Published January 15, 2026)

• Chapter 2.3: Understanding Stats (Published January 18, 2026)

• Chapter 3: Lower Thirds (Published February 13, 2026)

Upcoming Topics (in no particular order):

• Mapping Out Scenes:

  • Setting Up Announcements

  • Online Donations

• OBS Plugins:

  • Countdown Timer

• Using the Elgato Stream Deck:

  • Programming Shortcuts & Actions

• Canva for Graphics

• Accessibility:

  • Closed Captions?

• Interactive Worship:

  • Interaction w/ Online & In-Person Attendees

• Brainstorming More!