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# Automate the distracting parts of *Sunday.*

Practical builds, gear notes and playbooks for church staff and the volunteers who keep everything running.

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1.  [What To Do When Someone Asks You To Make the Logo Bigger](https://thechurchfactory.com/what-to-do-when-someone-asks-you-to-make-the-logo-bigger/)
2.  [The Ultimate Guide to Live Stream Frame and Bit Rates](https://thechurchfactory.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-live-stream-frame-rates/)
3.  [$6000 Church Live Streaming Setup (Updated 2023)](https://thechurchfactory.com/6000-church-live-streaming-setup/)

[Design](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/design/) · Nov 2, 2022 · 7 min read

## [What To Do When Someone Asks You To Make the Logo Bigger](https://thechurchfactory.com/what-to-do-when-someone-asks-you-to-make-the-logo-bigger/)

I was at a local Creative Marketing meetup when someone asked the panel of speakers this question. "What should you do when the client asks you to make the logo bigger?" You may know feedback like this all too well, but it doesn't have to be this way.

[Design](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/design/) · 4 min read

### [Do Design Tools Matter?](https://thechurchfactory.com/do-design-tools-matter/)

Do tools matter? If so, how can the tools we use affect our ability to do our jobs as church communicators?

[Marketing](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/marketing/) · 4 min read

### [How To Mass Produce Content Without A Large Team](https://thechurchfactory.com/mass-produce-content/)

Creating content at scale is challenging, but it doesn't have to be hard because there are many ways to help automate and streamline the content creation process.

## Latest builds

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[Freelancing](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/freelancing/) · 2 min read

### [Value Pricing vs Hourly Billing](https://thechurchfactory.com/value-pricing-vs-hourly-billing/)

If you're a freelancer or independent consultant pricing your services based on value is essential. However, there is a common theme among value pricing advocates that suggests hourly workers don't value price, which simply isn't true.

[Production](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/production/) · 4 min read

### [The Ultimate Guide to Live Stream Frame and Bit Rates](https://thechurchfactory.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-live-stream-frame-rates/)

Are you having trouble determining which frame rate or bit rate you should be using? Don't fear, in this reference guide we're going to find out which settings you need to be using for your live stream.

[Freelancing](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/freelancing/) · 3 min read

### [New Years Resolutions: Read More Books](https://thechurchfactory.com/new-years-resolutions-2022/)

Already gave up on your New Years Resolution? Let's try something easier instead. Here are 6 books to keep your mind going strong!

[Websites](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/websites/) · 2 min read

### [How to Automatically Update Your Website's Footer Copyright Year](https://thechurchfactory.com/how-to-automatically-update-your-websites-footer-copyright-year/)

Want to learn how to update your website's footer copyright year automatically? This copy and paste code snippet is for you!

[Production](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/production/) · 5 min read

### [Live Streaming After Corona: Don't Stop](https://thechurchfactory.com/live-streaming-after-corona/)

Most of our regions have started or have already lifted COVID restrictions on churches, but should churches continue to live stream after COVID-19?

[Marketing](https://thechurchfactory.com/topics/marketing/) · 8 min read

### [Don't Park There: How to Craft Meaningful Visitor Experiences](https://thechurchfactory.com/how-to-craft-meaningful-visitor-experiences/)

This is a post about parking lots, mugs, and spam. Confused about how those three fit together? Well, the answer is visiting a church.