The Great Commission Didn't Come with a Bandwidth Requirement
Your livestream reaches the ninety-nine, but technology has locked out the one. Bridge the digital divide for the elderly, those with poor internet service, and isolated members with a simple, automated phone call that brings them back into the worship service.
Church Live Stream for Shut-Ins: Beyond Facebook Live
Life-Changing Benefits
- Simplify Attendance:
- The phone rings automatically when service starts, inviting them to join the family instantly with a buffer-free live audio feed.
- A Personal Touch from Leadership:
- They will hear a warm greeting from the pastor, and their "attendance" is automatically reported. If they don't answer the call you can follow up and check on them.
- Zero Learning Curve:
- Eliminate the frustration of installing apps, clicking links, navigating menus, access codes, and muting. If they know how to answer their phone, they are qualified to join.
- Automated Stewardship:
- Expand your reach without expanding your workload. The system runs automatically, requiring no extra staff or volunteers to manage the stream.
- A 24/7 Sanctuary:
- Whether it's an out-of-range trucker driving at night or a senior missing church, they can call in anytime to hear the latest sermon.
- Replace Radio:
- Many churches are swapping traditional radio for PhoneLive.io to gain two things radio can't provide: real-time listener analytics and total scheduling freedom at a lower cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do our members join a PhoneLive service?
- Two ways. When your live stream starts, PhoneLive automatically calls your homebound and elderly members — they simply answer the phone and they are in the service. Members can also dial your church number themselves anytime to hear the live service or the latest sermon.
- Do members need internet or a smartphone?
- No. Any telephone works — a landline, a flip phone, or a smartphone. There is nothing to install, no app, no link to click, and no access code to remember. If a member can answer the phone, they can join the service.
- Is there a free trial, and how much does it cost?
- Yes. You can start with a free 30-day sandbox — no credit card required — to try PhoneLive with your congregation. After that, PhoneLive runs on a simple monthly plan; see the pricing page for current plans.
- How long does it take to set up?
- About 15 minutes. Setup only requires a cell number to get started, and if you already stream to YouTube or Facebook you paste your RTMP stream key once. From then on the phone system runs itself every week.
- Does PhoneLive work with our streaming software?
- Yes. PhoneLive integrates with the tools churches already use, including Resi, Boxcast, OBS, Zoom, StreamYard, and vMix, so you can add phone access to your existing live stream without new hardware.
- Can we see who joined the service?
- Yes. Detailed call logs show who dialed in, when, and for how long, so your care team knows which homebound members answered the automatic call and which ones to follow up with this week.
Expand Your Reach, Not Your Workload
Technology shouldn't be a barrier to the Gospel. See how a simple phone call can reunite your most isolated members and reach more of your community.