π» Ministry Role: Church Online Host (Resource Person)
π Supports CORE, REACH, and LEAD Events in the Online Space
π§ Ministry Focus:
A Church Online Host serves as a Resource Person who represents RLCC in the online space by welcoming viewers, facilitating engagement, and guiding online attendees during livestreams and online events. Whether in the comments section, chat box, or private messages, the Online Host helps people feel seen, included, and connectedβespecially first-time viewers, returning guests, and those exploring RLCC from afar.
A Church Online Host serves as a Resource Person who represents RLCC in the online space by welcoming viewers, facilitating engagement, and guiding online attendees during livestreams and online events. Whether in the comments section, chat box, or private messages, the Online Host helps people feel seen, included, and connectedβespecially first-time viewers, returning guests, and those exploring RLCC from afar.
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Pre-Qualifications
- Comfortable using online platforms (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, etc.)
- Friendly, respectful, and engaging in online communication
- Able to represent RLCCβs values and culture with clarity and grace
- Capable of responding quickly and warmly in a live chat setting
- Willing to be trained in digital tools, tone, and etiquette
π§βπ« Coaching Support
Each Church Online Host will receive guidance from a Coach who will help them grow in online hospitality and communication. The Coach will offer feedback on tone, message content, timing, and guest interaction. Coaching may include observation of livestream chats, message reviews, and digital debriefs to help the Host develop in clarity, compassion, and connection-building online.
Each Church Online Host will receive guidance from a Coach who will help them grow in online hospitality and communication. The Coach will offer feedback on tone, message content, timing, and guest interaction. Coaching may include observation of livestream chats, message reviews, and digital debriefs to help the Host develop in clarity, compassion, and connection-building online.
π§ Training Projects for Church Online Hosts
(To be completed with guidance from a Digital Ministry Coach or Online Coordinator)
(To be completed with guidance from a Digital Ministry Coach or Online Coordinator)
π Project 1: Understand Your Online Role
Goal: Learn the heart, goals, and responsibilities of a Church Online Host.
Activities:
Goal: Learn the heart, goals, and responsibilities of a Church Online Host.
Activities:
- Attend an orientation or watch a short training video about online hosting
- Read RLCCβs Online Engagement Guidelines (tone, voice, conduct)
- Reflect on how digital hospitality can be just as spiritual as in-person ministry
- Share one idea on how to make online viewers feel more included
π Project 2: Practice Engaging in Chat
Goal: Build skill and confidence in connecting with people online.
Activities:
Goal: Build skill and confidence in connecting with people online.
Activities:
- Join a past livestream or a test session and practice typing welcome comments
- Respond to prompts such as: βWhere are you watching from?β or βWhat spoke to you today?β
- Practice using emojis, questions, and mentions to increase engagement
- Review your sample comments with a mentor or digital ministry coach
π Project 3: Host a Live Stream
Goal: Facilitate community and engagement during a real-time online event.
Activities:
Goal: Facilitate community and engagement during a real-time online event.
Activities:
- Serve as the designated Online Host during a Sunday Worship or online class
- Greet viewers as they arrive, ask questions, and respond to comments
- Share links to next steps (e.g., prayer form, online groups, giving portal) when appropriate
- Write a short reflection afterward about the experience and what you learned
π Project 4: Help Guests Take a Next Step
Goal: Assist online attendees in learning how to connect beyond the livestream.
Activities:
Goal: Assist online attendees in learning how to connect beyond the livestream.
Activities:
- Identify a first-time or returning viewer during a stream
- Greet them, thank them for attending, and offer a next step (e.g., connect link, event invite, Life Group)
- Follow up after the service with a message or tag (if appropriate and allowed)
- Submit a brief summary of your follow-up to the team coordinator
π Core Responsibilities: H.O.S.T. Online with Intention
π Help People Feel Seen β Greet viewers and acknowledge participation in real time
π¬ Open Conversations β Encourage comments, questions, and engagement
π₯ Share Next Steps β Provide links or direction for further involvement
π Tag and Pray β Respond to prayer needs or refer them to the prayer team
π¬ Open Conversations β Encourage comments, questions, and engagement
π₯ Share Next Steps β Provide links or direction for further involvement
π Tag and Pray β Respond to prayer needs or refer them to the prayer team
π Accountability & Support
- Serve under a Digital Ministry Leader or Livestream Coordinator
- Participate in online host check-ins or briefings before events
- Review hosting performance and chat logs (if applicable) for growth
- Receive mentoring and support from your assigned Coach
π Basis of Encouragement & Evaluation
- Creates a Welcoming Online Space β Makes the digital environment feel personal and Spirit-filled
- Engages with Thoughtfulness and Respect β Uses tone and language that reflect Christ
- Supports Connection and Next Steps β Actively directs viewers toward deeper involvement
- Grows as a Digital Disciple β Improves in skill, creativity, and confidence in online ministry