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Some of the most popular pastors in the nation utilize video venues to broadcast their preaching.<\/p> <p>What is a video venue? These venues come in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: A screen projecting the preaching or teaching pastor. The screen may or may not be a live feed. The venue may be its own campus or a location on the main campus (like a coffee shop). Most video venues have live worship, but the styles can vary.<\/p> <p>Strong opinions exist about video venues. 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Though estimates vary, there are likely around 10,000 multi-site churches in the United States. Millions of people attend them weekly. Over half of multi-site churches have video venues. Some of the most popular pastors in the nation utilize video venues to broadcast their preaching.<\/p> <p>What is a video venue? These venues come in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: A screen projecting the preaching or teaching pastor. The screen may or may not be a live feed. The venue may be its own campus or a location on the main campus (like a coffee shop). Most video venues have live worship, but the styles can vary.<\/p> <p>Strong opinions exist about video venues. 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