Pastors, if you're just using Facebook Live for livestreaming, you NEED to watch this video
Summary
Jeremy G. Woods provides a crucial update for evangelical churches regarding a significant policy change on Facebook Live. Effective February 19, Facebook has implemented a new protocol where live videos will be deleted after 30 days. This shift impacts how churches archive their Sunday services and weekly messages, necessitating immediate action to protect digital archives. In this video, Jeremy explains the timeline for these changes and offers actionable advice on how to secure your church's media library. He outlines the available methods for downloading, transferring, and managing video content to ensure it remains accessible to your congregation. The video also highlights features such as converting content into Reels and the option to defer deletion for up to six months.
Key Takeaways
- 1Facebook is now deleting live videos 30 days after they are recorded.
- 2Previously recorded videos will remain, but churches will receive a 90-day notice before potential deletion.
- 3Church leaders can download videos individually or in bulk to their local devices.
- 4Videos can be transferred directly to cloud storage platforms like Google Drive and Dropbox.
- 5Facebook is introducing a feature to convert long-form live streams into shorter Reels.
- 6Users can defer the deletion of their content for an additional six months by responding to the 90-day notification.
- 7It is recommended to download content using a computer rather than a mobile device for better reliability.
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