How to Run Live Polls During a Sermon
Feedr lets you conduct live polls and real-time Q&A during sermons without requiring your congregation to download an app. Your audience scans a QR code, joins via their browser, and you moderate responses in real-time from your phone or tablet.
Set Up Your Poll Before the Sermon
Open Feedr on your iOS or Android device and create a new event session. You can prepare poll questions in advance or add them on the fly. Each poll can be a simple yes/no, multiple choice, or open-ended question. Feedr generates a unique QR code for your session that displays on screen or projector. Share it once at the start, and attendees scan to join. No downloads, no logins, no friction.
Launch the Poll During Your Message
When you're ready to engage your congregation, activate the poll from the host screen. Your audience sees it appear on their phones the moment you send it live. Responses come in in real-time, and you can watch the results populate instantly. Feedr also offers word clouds if you want to visualise open-ended feedback, making it easy to spot themes or common answers without reading every response aloud.
Moderate and Respond in Real-Time
All comments and poll answers flow through your moderation dashboard. Flag inappropriate messages, approve responses you want to highlight, or delete spam before it reaches the audience view. This keeps the tone constructive and focused on your message. You control what gets displayed on the main screen, so sensitive questions or off-topic comments stay private unless you choose to address them.
Use Q&A and Comment Walls for Deeper Engagement
Beyond polls, Feedr includes a live comment stream and upvotable Q&A feature. During or after your sermon, invite questions from the congregation. Attendees upvote questions they want you to answer, surfacing the most pressing topics first. This is particularly useful for prayer requests, theological questions, or pastoral feedback that emerge organically during the message.
Why Feedr Works for Sermons
Traditional polling tools often require apps, accounts, or complex setup. Feedr removes those barriers. Your congregation joins with one tap, engages naturally, and you maintain full control over what appears publicly. It works for churches of any size, from small gatherings to large services with hundreds of attendees. Free tier access is available for smaller events; paid tiers scale with your audience size and feature needs.
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Frequently asked questions
Do my congregation members need to download an app?
No. Attendees scan the QR code from their phones and join via their web browser. No app installation or account creation required.
Can I set up polls before the sermon starts?
Yes. You can prepare poll questions, word clouds, and Q&A prompts in advance within Feedr, then activate them when you're ready during your message.
What happens if someone sends an inappropriate poll response?
You moderate all responses in real-time from your host dashboard. You can approve, flag, or delete messages before they appear on the shared screen.
Can I see the results live as people respond?
Absolutely. Poll results, comment counts, and upvotes all update instantly as your audience responds, allowing you to adapt your sermon in real-time.
What devices can I use to host the poll?
Feedr runs on iOS, Android, and the web. Your audience joins through a web browser on any smartphone.
Is there a cost to use Feedr for sermons?
Feedr offers a free tier for smaller events. Paid plans scale with your audience size and open up additional features like advanced analytics and custom branding.