Using On-line Meetings In Your MinistryMARK BARTHEL

What is required to host an online meeting?• Get an account with a service provider

• Computer with internet access

• Microphone and speakers • Preferably a headset with microphone for VoIP ($15 - $100)• It possible to use a telephone with some systems

• Webcam if you want to present video of yourself• Built into most laptops and tablets• Plugin devices are typically better quality ($15 - $100)

• Content: anything you can display on your computer

What is required to participate in an online meeting?• Computer with internet access

• Microphone and speakers • Preferably a headset with microphone for VoIP• It is possible to use a telephone with some systems

• Webcam if they want to present video of themselves

• Some systems require the user to install a player

Who could use online meetings?• People who need flexibility when it comes to scheduling

• People who work at multiple locations but need to stay in contact with each one

• People who are geographically separated by greater distances

• People who are homebound or don’t have adequate transportation

• When weather is a safety concern

• Anyone, at any time, from any place

How much does it cost?• Based on number of simultaneous participants

• Monthly rates available

• Cheaper if you pay annually

• Take advantage of free trials to test features and performance

• Some services offer non-profit discounts

GoToMeeting

# Participants Cost

GoToMeeting Free 3 Free

Screen sharing, VoIP audio only

GoToMeeting Pro 25 $39/month*

Screen sharing, VoIP audio or phone audio, record the session, additional support

*if paid annually

http://www.gotomeeting.com/online/meeting/pricing

WebEx

# Participants Cost

WebEx Free 3 Free

Screen sharing, VoIP audio only

WebEx Premium 8WebEx Premium 25

825

$19/month*$39/month*

Screen sharing, VoIP audio or phone audio, record the session, additional support

*if paid annually

http://www.webex.com/products/web-conferencing.html#pricing

Google Hangouts

# Participants Cost

Google Hangouts 10 Free*

Screen sharing, VoIP audio only *must have a Google account

https://plus.google.com/hangouts