About Service Items

In this article, we will explore the six different types of Service Items available from Presenter and their functionalities. Each Service Item has its own unique features and functions; however, they all share the same three Settings options: Transition time, the ability to add an Audio file for the item (or import a new one from the Pro Plus Media Library), and the option to assign a Stage Display Template override.

When you add a Service Item to your service, you can choose from the following Service Item Types:

Blank

An empty item that is useful for transition slides or as a placeholder.

Song

Select an existing song from your library or import a new song. Read through Importing Lyrics for more information on this feature.

Scripture

Add a single Bible verse or passage to your service by using this service item. Click in the Passage section to use the Bible verse look-up. Enter your desired Bible verse(s) and translation. Set the Slide break, and whether you want to include the verse numbers on the slide. When ready, click Select Verses to add them to the service item. Continue customizing your Scripture service further by adding Background media or a Template override. Click Save and Close when ready to apply the service item to your service.

Slides

Add a slideshow from your library for quick service items, such as a Scripture. Includes an Auto Advance feature.

Media

This service item has several source options for different media types to be used in your service, such as

Media from your library: select a piece of media from your library. Includes an Auto Advance option.
Web video: YouTube or Vimeo URLs only
Video feed: a live video feed, for example, using a live connection to another video source
Color or gradient: a simple option for a colored background for a placeholder. Includes an Auto Advance option.
Inherit from previous service item: applies the same media from the previous service item that contains a piece of media.

Web Page

Enter the URL of any website you would like to feature during your service, such as your church’s site. Please note that there are limitations on video displays for this service item. Instead, use the Media > Web Video option, which is specifically designed to accommodate video displays.

Audio

Each service item can have audio assigned to it, which plays when the item is activated. This feature is perfect for background music, worship without musicians, or audio sermons.

To add audio to a service item, click the pencil icon to open the item editor. Locate the Settings options, then select Audio. Click the + icon and choose the desired audio file from your Media Library or import it from your local drive. You can add multiple audio tracks, which will loop by default. If you prefer not to loop the audio, be sure to uncheck the Loop audio playlist box. When the service item is activated on the audience screen, the audio track(s) will play.

Services & Service Items