Facebook’s Video Storage Changes: What Church Leaders Need to Know

Facebook’s Video Storage Changes: What Church Leaders Need to Know

For many churches, Facebook Live has been a convenient and cost-effective way to broadcast services, sermons, and events. Over the years, many congregations have relied on Facebook as a free platform to store and share their videos, creating an accessible archive of worship services, Bible studies, and special church events. However, a major change to Facebook’s video storage policy could pose a serious challenge to churches that have come to depend on it for long-term content storage.

As of February 19, 2025, Facebook will automatically delete all live broadcast videos after 30 days of their initial streaming. Previously, churches could use Facebook Live and keep their videos indefinitely for on-demand viewing. Now, unless action is taken, churches could see years of past sermon videos and worship services disappear permanently. Additionally, existing live videos that are more than 30 days old will be removed in waves over the coming months, with users receiving notifications 90 days before deletion.

For church leaders, this policy shift raises critical concerns about digital content preservation, accessibility for congregants, and the long-term sustainability of using third-party platforms like Facebook to store ministry content. Here’s what church leaders need to know and how they can prepare.

What This Means for Churches