Digital Audio Visual Evangelist (D.A.V.E.)

Digital Audio/Visual Evangelist (D.A.V.E.) Report 

Highlights:

● Online attendance has stayed consistent throughout the year. Fluctuating

each week but remaining steady.

● We continue to reach past and current members of Trinity who are unable

to attend weekly services due to many circumstances:

○ While travelling

○ Illness (temporary or long-term)

○ Unable to drive

○ Located too far to attend in person, but still choosing to worship

with Trinity (several attend from other states)

○ Sermons are available for review after the service for deeper

consideration or in case we were distracted and unable to listen

during the service.

● Many have shared deep gratitude for the opportunity to join our worship

services online when in the above circumstances.

● When requested and appropriate, the broadcast allows funerals and

baptisms to be attended from anywhere in the world.

● The addition of a simple camera at the back of the church at the end of

2023 has allowed online participants to see the in-person worshipers,

helping them feel like they are actively participating in the service with the

congregation.

Some numbers from the year:

● Number of services broadcast, recorded and shared in 2024: 61

● Average number of times each service was viewed: 24 (either live

during the service or after). This number tripled this year

● Sermons Recorded and Shared in 2024: 32

● Average number of times each sermon is viewed: 18 (always after

the service)

● Services with the most views:

○ Christmas Eve - 84

○ Easter Sunday - 65

Challenges: The broadcast is often imperfect for technical and human reasons. The volunteers are grateful for your understanding and grace.

Opportunities for 2025:

● A much higher-quality camera will be installed on 1/27/25, significantly

improving video quality and reliability. This is expected to solve some of

our biggest challenges and help online participants feel more included and

closer to the service.

● A grant from the Whittemore Foundation is helping cover a large portion of

the cost of this camera, as well as the accompanying installation and

training.

● A survey will be sent to the congregation in the spring, asking about your

thoughts and experiences as an online viewer.

The 2024 Trinity Dave Team consisted of:

● Anne Bohl

● Julie Kaminski

● Marguerite Grupke

● Zack Shippell

● Will you be the next to join the team?

Respectfully submitted by Anne Bohl