Connect ProPresenter to your church's livestream setup in one of six ways.
Most guides only cover one method. That's a problem, because the right method depends on your equipment, not a single universal answer.
This guide covers all six, the equipment each one needs, and how to fix the problems that show up most often.
What Is ProPresenter and How Does It Work With a Church Livestream?
ProPresenter is presentation software built for worship. Churches use it to run lyrics, scripture, sermon slides, and video during a live service.
It doesn't just display content in the room, though. Renewed Vision's own blog, the maker of ProPresenter, explains that the software can now act as a software video switcher and a livestream encoder at the same time. That means ProPresenter isn't just feeding your in-room screens. It can sit at the center of your entire livestream signal chain.
This matters because it changes how you think about the setup. ProPresenter isn't a side piece bolted onto your stream. For many churches, it's the hub everything else connects to.
6 Ways to Connect ProPresenter to Your Church's Livestream Setup
Here are six real methods, from simplest to most advanced.
1. ProPresenter to OBS
This is the most common method for smaller churches. Renewed Vision's own OBS setup guide walks through it directly. ProPresenter sends an NDI output. OBS picks that up as a source. Your lyrics and graphics appear live inside your stream.
This works whether ProPresenter and OBS run on the same computer or two separate machines on the same network.
2. ProPresenter to Video Switcher
This method sends ProPresenter's output into a hardware switcher, like an ATEM.
Renewed Vision offers an official SDI Module for exactly this. It converts ProPresenter's output into a native SDI stream, using a compatible Blackmagic capture card.
One catch worth knowing: this SDI Module only works on the Mac version of ProPresenter. Windows churches need a different path into a switcher, usually through a scan converter.
3. ProPresenter to Capture Card
A capture card brings ProPresenter's video output into a separate streaming computer as if it were a camera feed. Renewed Vision explains that a computer doesn't come with a built-in way to capture an HDMI signal for use in other software. You need a dedicated capture card for that, from a brand like Blackmagic, Elgato, or Magewell.
This method is useful when your streaming software doesn't support NDI, or when you want ProPresenter's output treated exactly like any other camera source in your production software.
4. ProPresenter to Livestream Computer
This is the simplest method on this list. ProPresenter streams directly, without OBS or any other software in between.
Renewed Vision built livestream encoding straight into ProPresenter itself. For a small church running one computer, this cuts out an entire layer of software. There's less that can break.
5. ProPresenter to LED Wall + Livestream
This method sends ProPresenter's content to two places at once: your LED wall and your livestream.
Technically Church's guide on multi-output setups covers this directly. ProPresenter's Screens feature lets you configure separate outputs, one for your LED wall, one as an NDI feed for your stream, each with its own layout.
This is where a lot of churches run into trouble, because it means managing two outputs correctly at once, not just one.
6. ProPresenter to NDI/Network-Based Livestream Workflow
NDI isn't just for connecting to OBS. It's a full network video standard. Once ProPresenter is putting out an NDI signal, any NDI-compatible device on your network can pick it up.
That includes production switchers like a TriCaster, other computers running NDI-aware software, and monitoring tools. For a growing church building out a more complete production system, this is the most flexible of the six methods.
Not sure which of these six methods actually fits your current gear? Book a free consultation and we'll help you map it out.
What Equipment Do You Need to Connect ProPresenter to a Livestream?
The equipment list changes depending on which method you use. Here's what typically shows up.
A ProPresenter computer, meeting Renewed Vision's current system requirements, with an active license.
Video outputs, since most setups need more than one output from a single computer, one for the room, one for the stream.
Capture cards, needed any time you're bringing a video signal into a computer that doesn't natively support it, from brands like Blackmagic, Elgato, or Magewell.
HDMI or SDI connections, depending on your cameras and switcher. SDI is the standard for most broadcast-grade gear.
A video switcher, if you're combining ProPresenter's output with live camera feeds before it reaches your stream.
A separate streaming computer, if you don't want ProPresenter's machine also handling your encoding and upload.
Network equipment, where applicable, since NDI depends on a stable, well-configured local network to work reliably.
What Is the Best ProPresenter Livestream Setup for Your Church?
The right setup depends on your church's size and how complex your production actually needs to be.
Small churches usually do best with the simplest method available: ProPresenter streaming directly, with no separate switcher or capture card. Fewer pieces means fewer things that can fail on a Sunday.
Mid-size churches often move to a two-computer NDI setup, ProPresenter on one machine, streaming software on another, which spreads the processing load and adds flexibility.
Larger churches with a full production team benefit from a dedicated video switcher, SDI throughout, and separate systems for the LED wall and the livestream, run by different operators.
Don't build toward the most complex setup just because it's available. Build toward the setup your actual team can run reliably every week.
How Can You Avoid Common ProPresenter Livestream Problems?
A handful of problems show up again and again. Here's how to prevent or fix each one.
No ProPresenter signal. Check that the correct NDI or capture source is selected in your streaming software. This is the single most common fix.
Poor video quality. Confirm your output resolution and frame rate in ProPresenter match what your streaming software or capture card expects.
Incorrect output settings. Double-check each Screen configuration in ProPresenter individually. A setting that's correct for your LED wall may not be correct for your stream output.
Lyrics not appearing correctly. Confirm the right Screen or Look is assigned to the right output. It's easy to have the wrong layer showing on the wrong destination.
Audio and video sync issues. Check for latency introduced by capture cards or network delay, and adjust sync settings in your streaming software if one is available.
Problems sending to both the LED wall and the livestream. Confirm you've genuinely configured two separate Screens, not one Screen being asked to serve two different jobs at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a video switcher to livestream with ProPresenter?
No. A single computer running ProPresenter can stream directly, with no switcher involved. A switcher becomes useful once you're combining ProPresenter's output with multiple live camera feeds.
Does the ProPresenter SDI Module work on Windows?
No. Renewed Vision's SDI Module is Mac only. Windows churches connecting to an SDI switcher typically need a separate scan converter instead.
Can I send ProPresenter to my LED wall and my livestream at the same time?
Yes. This uses ProPresenter's multi-Screen feature, with one Screen configured for your LED wall and a separate one for your stream. Each needs its own correct settings.
What's the easiest way to livestream with ProPresenter for a small church?
Streaming directly from ProPresenter, without OBS or a separate switcher, is the simplest path. It removes an entire layer of software that could otherwise fail.
Why does my ProPresenter output look fine in the room but bad on the livestream?
This usually points to a resolution or frame rate mismatch between ProPresenter's output settings and what your capture card or streaming software expects. Check both settings match.