Why churches pick Castream
Church playbookFast summary
Simulcast every service, even when volunteers are thin
Reach members on Facebook, YouTube, church apps, and RTMP endpoints without juggling gear.
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Multistream to congregants everywhere—Facebook Pages, YouTube, private RTMP.
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Mobile fallback for on-location sermons—pastors can go live from a phone when the AV desk is busy.
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Unified chat lets moderators welcome members on every platform at once.
Sunday workflow
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- Connect Facebook Page, YouTube, and Church Online RTMP.
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- Paste one Castream key into OBS or the switcher.
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- Assign a volunteer to moderate unified chat + send prayer requests everywhere.
Midweek devotions
- Use the mobile app to broadcast devotions on the go.
- Auto-record replays for small groups.
- Keep branding consistent with overlay templates.
Checklist
| Need | Castream solution |
|---|---|
| Facebook + YouTube + RTMP | Unlimited destinations on Creator/Pro |
| Volunteer-friendly setup | Single RTMP key + mobile app |
| Chat moderation | Unified chat with reply everywhere |
| Budget | Free for short services, Creator for full HD |
Tips for adoption
- Start with the Free plan to test audio routing during rehearsal.
- Upgrade to Creator for full-length sermons once you’re ready.
- Use a dedicated phone on LTE as a backup ingest if Wi-Fi dips.