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worship videos on the Gateway Worship and only practical option for churches in the 1. WorshipCast license. This is an a la carte
YouTube channel. Here is the Más Grande evangelical protestant Church community. license and doesn't require a CCLI license.
playlist. Their base license and other services can However, I can't imagine churches having this
reviewed here. license without a CCLI license if they are using
FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNICATION
contemporary worship songs in their service as
• Social media is a great tool to keep your The only case in which churches would NOT described above. The link gives a great overview
congregation informed and in community need a license from CCLI to use music in a of the license, what it covers, and what it costs
together. Post updates to your church’s service is if they are exclusively singing from (by church size).
Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter. legitimately purchased copies of the music (like • There are great video tools available on hymnals or worship songbooks). About 25%– WorshipCast covers everything in ASCAP,
social media to use to provide video 30% of churches use hymnals actively, but few BMI, and SESAC's catalog, which is virtually
announcements to your congregation. Take use them exclusively. You also would NOT need every popular song in the world. It is a more
advantage of Facebook Live, Instagram Live, a license if you simply sang songs but didn't comprehensive
and IGTV. (Here’s a step-by-step guide on project the lyrics and/or music or copy them "secular" Christmas standards and the rare
how to create an IGTV channel). for the worship team. Simply "performing" a case where a secular/mainstream song is used
• There are several tools available to help religious song in a religious service does not by a church to illustrate a point or theme in a
you plan out social media content for your require a license as it is subject to the religious pastor's sermon.
church, including Sunday Social (graphics services exemption in the copyright law.
library), Pro Church Tools (training), and
license
that
would
cover
2. CCLI streaming/podcast license. CCLI has
Social Church (they offer a free social media STREAMING COPYRIGHTED SONGS a streaming/podcast license that provides the
planner). While a live performance of a worship song same service but only for Christian Music/
• Zoom is a video conferencing platform that without copying or projection is exempt, Worship songs. You must be a CCLI general
can be used for church members and small broadcasting the songs via the internet is not license holder, and then you can "add on" the
groups to meet for fellowship or group study. exempt from licensing and requires permission. streaming podcast license. For a small church,
Here’s a tutorial to help get you started.
the various fees and licenses are reasonable
When you are listening to a piece of recorded and offer great flexibility. The link gives the
TITHING  music, you are hearing two types of copyrighted various licenses they offer, what they cover, and
• Many churches are concerned about their materials. The audio recording (digital single, what they cost.
finances during this time. Pushpay is a tool album) and the underlying song (melody and you can use to accept tithes and offerings lyrics). Most churches are webcasting their CCLI recently started managing WorshipCast,
online. Your church members can give online own performances (i.e, church-owned audio but the licenses are still being offered separately.
or by texting. Visit pushpay.com/digital- recordings); therefore, they would only need giving to set up an account. a license for the underlying song (melody and
lyrics). If you are using prerecorded tracks
We understand this transition to digital church from a known worship artist, you would need
can be difficult to navigate. We are here for you permission to webcast these as well.
if you need assistance in implementing any of
these tools. Direct message us on our social Thankfully, many services like MultiTracks.com
platforms, send us an email at publishing@ and WorshipHouseMedia.com (which sell video
gatewaypeople.com, or call us at 855.712.5774 worship tracks/lyric videos to many churches)
for help. offer streaming licensing options, or they are
included in the purchase of the pre-recorded
BASIC COPYRIGHT GUIDE FOR CHURCHES
tracks.
(with an emphasis on streaming)
You need a license to broadcast copyrighted
USING MUSIC IN WORSHIP SERVICES songs via a church website or any other internet
To use (copy lyrics and/or music, project, platform. There are two good solutions.
arrange) music in a religious/church setting,
you need to get a license. CCLI is the best
SPECIAL EDITION
Craig Dunnagan
Craig is a music industry and publishing veteran. He
was part of the launch team of WorshipTogether.
com, served as VP of Music Publishing and Worship
Resources at Integrity Music and has worked
through the years to bring the best messages, music
and resources from local churches to the world. His
heart is to equip churches for healthy and effective
ministry and to help people encounter God’s Word
and God’s presence through excellent songs
and resources.   He currently leads the publishing
efforts and team of Gateway Publishing. Gateway
Publishing develops bibles, books, music and
curriculum from the ministries of Gateway Church
to equip leaders and disciple believers around
the world.
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