RhemaCast documentation
Everything you need for your first Sunday. Can't find something? Ask us.
1. First start
When you open RhemaCast the first time you can Create an account (free 14-day trial of every Pro feature) or Continue free. Creating an account means typing your e-mail and a 6-digit code we send you. There is no password.
2. Connect the projector
Plug in your projector or TV and RhemaCast moves the congregation screen onto it by itself. To choose a different screen: Settings → Outputs. Without a second screen you get a small test window.
3. Scriptures
| Do this | Result |
|---|---|
Type john 3 16 in the search box, press Enter | The verse appears in Preview |
| Press Enter again or click DISPLAY | It goes to the projector (Live) |
| ↓ / ↑ while a verse is live | Next / previous verse on the projector |
| CLEAR | Takes the words off the screen (the background stays) |
| HOLD | Locks the screen so nothing changes by accident |
4. Hymns and songs
Add a hymn or song with Add, or Import slides you already have. Select it and press Enter: the first slide goes live. Then ← → or Space move between slides. Edit opens the slide designer (Pro) or the plain text editor (Free).
5. Lower third and full screen
Use the Lower third / Full screen button to change how verses appear. In Settings → Typography each layout has its own font, size and colours.
6. The AI sermon assistant PRO
Press START in Live Transcription. When the preacher says a reference, the verse is ready in Preview (or goes live straight away if you turn on Auto display). When the preacher quotes in their own words, matching verses appear under Paraphrase matches. You stay in control of what goes live.
7. NDI for live streaming PRO
- Install the free NDI Tools and allow RhemaCast through the firewall on your private network.
- In RhemaCast press NDI. It turns green when running.
- In OBS add an NDI Source and choose RhemaCast. In vMix: Add Input → NDI.
- For a see-through lower third choose the Lower third layout and keep Transparent background on in Settings → Outputs.
8. Your plan, computers and updates
- Settings → Account shows your plan, days left and the computers using your license.
- Paying on the website or in the app unlocks Pro by itself. Or paste your license key under Have a license key?
- To move to a new computer, remove the old one in Settings → Account or on Manage license.
- Updates download in the background. You choose when to restart.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Try this |
|---|---|
| Projector shows the RhemaCast logo | That is the waiting screen. Send a verse or slide live. |
| NDI does not appear in OBS | Install NDI Tools, check the firewall, make sure both are on the same network. |
| "Could not reach RhemaCast" | Check internet. Presenting still works offline. |
| Paid but still Free | Settings → Account → Refresh, or paste your license key. |
| "All computers are in use" | Remove one in Settings → Account or on Manage license. |