The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer episodes:

• 04.17.2024

  The Least Religious Cities In America With Ryan Burge

  The most religious cities in America are places you might suspect. However, there’s a weird addition here - a city in California where nearly 30% are monthly attenders. What city is that? And which cities are the least religious in...

  
• 04.10.2024

  The April 2024 Mailbag [Bro Church Tools]

  On today's episode, we're answering your questions about improving your church’s photography when faced with less than enthusiastic expressions and whether each ministry requires its own branding. Additionally, we'll touch on our reflections on the recent Elevation episode and its...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Spring 2024 Church Social Media Trends

  It's our quarterly look at the social media landscape. What's changing, what's staying the same, and how does it affect your church? One specific design trend is cooking in Spring 2024. Church sermon clips are showing no signs of slowing...

  
• 03.27.2024

  10 Stats About Gen Z Churches Shouldn't Ignore

  Gen Z, also known as Zoomers, born between 1996 and 2010, are the first generation to grow up in the smartphone era. Here are 10 stats about Gen Z that churches shouldn't ignore.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00...

  
• 03.20.2024

  The Fastest Growing Church On YouTube Tells Us Their Secrets

  In just four years, a previously unknown church went from 0 to 100,000 YouTube subscribers. Over the past ten months, they've added another 100,000 subscribers, despite their pastor's anonymity. Their remarkable online impact, leading to significant in-person transformations, prompted us...

  
• 03.13.2024

  The Mystery Woman Behind Our Favorite Church Designs

  Katlyn Hovland is the creative mind shaping brands like VOUS Church, Maverick City, and more. Today we're talking church branding, typography, colors, logos, photography, and more with her. Let's dive in.   ============================= Show Notes: ============================= - Katlyn Hovland IG:...

  
• 03.06.2024

  The March 2024 Mailbag [Bro Church Pools]

  We’re doing things a little differently on this episode, as we’re not in our usual studio in Niagara Falls. Instead, we are poolside in the Dominican Republic on our company retreat. With mojitos in hand - this is Bro Church...

  
• 02.28.2024

  An Honest Conversation With Elevation Church’s Copywriter

  Today on the show, we're joined by Nicki Shearer (of no relation!) who manages copywriting and language for all church-wide initiatives at Elevation Church, determining both what Elevation says and how they say it. Nicki oversees the development language style...

  
• 02.21.2024

  An Unfiltered Conversation With Mike Todd's Social Media Advisor

  Today on the show, we're joined by Rohn Starling, who spent three years as the Content Creator and Strategist for Lead Pastor Mike Todd at Transformation Church in Tulsa, OK. With a wealth of insights into strategy on social media,...

  
• 02.14.2024

  The Secret World Of Church Rivalries

  Every church has its share of drama behind the scenes, something we all have to manage. Occasionally, it escalates into a full-fledged rivalry, causing considerable harm that is really unfortunate. This is the secret world of church rivalries.   Send...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Underrated Changes Churches Should Actually Consider

  Serving in church in 2024 is tough. Young people aren’t as religious, churches are shrinking and closing - so what do we do? Here are some underrated changes churches should actually consider.   Send in your question via text to...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Debating Hot Takes About The Future Of Church

  I recently asked my Instagram followers to share with me: “what are your hot takes about the future of the church?” and we got some really great responses. Alex and I sat down to discuss, to debate, to disagree, to...

  
• 01.24.2024

  My 16 Rules For Living And How To Develop Your Own

  Today, we’re going through my 16 rules for living (10 personal values for myself and my family + 6 organizational values for myself and the Pro Church Tools team). We’re going to talk through each of those, and then discuss...

  
• 01.17.2024

  The Ultimate Guide To Social Media Metrics For Churches

  Have you ever wondered how to measure your church's performance on social? Is there a universal rule for how many likes or comments a church of a certain size should be getting? No matter your church size, there is an...

  
• 01.10.2024

  8 Ways To Deal With Negative Church Staff

  Leading and serving in church is a tough job, and it gets even tougher when you have to lead negative staff and volunteers, but there are some practices that can help us as leaders to navigate these relationships in a...

  
• 12.20.2023

  Unconventional Advice For Young Christian Leaders with Carey Nieuwhof

  Today, I'm joined in our Niagara Falls studio by fellow Canadian and friend of close to ten years now, Carey Nieuwhof. Carey does a lot of work in leadership development, so I wanted to hear Carey’s best leadership advice -...

  
• 12.13.2023

  What Churches Always Overlook On Social Media

  The discovery era of social media is only a few years old, so many are still getting used to it, and as they do - there is one specific thing that comes up that creates a eureka moment for them....

  
• 12.06.2023

  Church Social Media Predictions For 2024

  As we bid farewell to 2023, we eagerly set our sights on the horizon of the upcoming year. The dynamic realm of social media, ever youthful and constantly evolving, continues to undergo rapid transformations. Keeping up with these changes can...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Instagram Algorithms Changed Again [Church Edition]

  Instagram's algorithms (that’s right - there’s more than one!) have changed again, and if you are a creator (and even if you’re not!) this is good news. This time around, Instagram came right out and explained how it all works,...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Red Flags In Young Christian Leaders with William Vanderbloemen

  For churches, finding the right people is essential to building a strong team. But how do you know what to look for in a potential higher? Today we're talking with William Vanderbloemen the founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group,...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Should My Church Post About [Insert Trending Event Here]?

  There’s a current event that everyone is talking about and you're wondering - "should my church make a post about this?" On the one hand, you don’t want to be reactionary, but you also don't want to ignore it....

  
• 11.08.2023

  Church Rules For Digital Hygiene

  One of the most regretful decisions we made as a society over the past 20 years was indiscriminately embracing digital media. Even if this *is* how things typically go with new tech, it's imperative that we as Christians have some...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Costly Mistakes I Made As A Christian Leader

  As a leader, you might think that I have it all together, that I never drop the ball or make any mistakes - but here's the kicker: I mess up all the time. How? Let me tell you - these...

  
• 10.25.2023

  How To Improve Your Online Church Ministry with Life.Church

  Today on the podcast we speak with trailblazers of the online church movement - Life.Church. Our question? How can we make online church less about programming and more about ministry?   ============================= Show Notes: - Life.Church: https://www.life.church/ - Life.Church Online:...

  
• 10.18.2023

  7 Habits You Need To Survive Christian Ministry

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• 10.11.2023

  How To Change A Stubborn Church

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• 10.04.2023

  How Churches Are *Really* Reaching Young People with Dr. Kara Powell

  The best way for your church to reach young people is to disproportionately dedicate resources to them. At least, that's the thesis from Fuller Youth Institute and an extensive study they conducted of more than ten-thousand hours, thirteen-hundred interviews,...

  
• 09.27.2023

  10 Lessons From 10 Years As Christian Leaders

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• 09.20.2023

  3 Books That Made Us Better Christian Leaders

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• 09.13.2023

  Why I Don't Use A Social Media Scheduler

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139.   Question #1 (2:39): What is the best way to share to all of social content using 1 app? Question #2 (9:55): How did you guys meet your wives? Question #3 (29:40):...

  
• 09.06.2023

  30,000 Shares Per List Post with Legacy Church

  On this episode of the Pro Church Tools Show we talk with the social media and production directors from Legacy Church in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Ruth Seal and Vitaliy Kot joined us to let us in on their social media strategy,...

  
• 08.30.2023

  The Cheat Code Social Media Post with One Church

  On this episode of the Pro Church Tools Show we interview Crystal Ennis, Creative Director at One Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. One Church has experienced rapid growth on social media thanks to some viral videos, and Crystal joins us...

  
• 08.23.2023

  Church Welcome Video Frameworks with Trey VanCamp

  On this episode of the Pro Church Tools Show we interview Trey VanCamp, pastor of Passion Creek Church in Queen Creek, Arizona. Trey has been effectively using digital media to reach new people with the message of Jesus and spiritually...

  
• 08.16.2023

  The 1 Thing Your Church Needs To Stop Doing

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139.   Question #1 (1:50): One thing your church needs to stop doing Question #2 (13:58): How do you cope as an Enneagram 1? Question #3 (30:48): Our church coffee sucks, how...

  
• 08.09.2023

  60% Of New Visitors Come From Social Media with Mosaic Church

  On this episode of the Pro Church Tools Show we interview Jeremy Cole, pastor of Mosaic Dubai. Jeremy is a former airline pilot and an unconventional pastor, serving a very unique congregation in the UAE that's experiencing notable growth. We...

  
• 08.02.2023

  Common Church Website Mistakes, Leadership Tips, & Sermon Series Promo

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (2:49): What are the most common mistakes to avoid when considering website design? We are a small congregation (average attendance 100) and we cannot afford full time tech people. Question #2...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Why I Never Became A Pastor, No Days Off In Ministry, & Church PR Nightmares

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (2:15): Brady, what's the story behind your Bible College experience? Why did you never become a pastor? Question #2 (20:43): If you work at your church full-time, what is your day...

  
• 07.19.2023

  Threads, Podcast Video Studio, & AI Policy For Churches

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (05:24): What are your thoughts on Threads? Is Meta doing too much? How can churches utilize this new platform? Question #2 (20:00): Love the new podcast studio. Can you talk about...

  
• 07.12.2023

  Christian Comments, Text Services For Church, & The Digital Exodus

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (1:49): Responding to Christian comments like "just preach the gospel!" Question #2 (7:30): We've long used connection cards at our church for people to take next steps, digitally and physically. And...

  
• 07.05.2023

  Church Podcasts, Photos During Delicate Moments, & Not Taking Our Own Advice

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:27): If a church wants to do a podcast, what should they consider? (Tech, Content, labor, red flags, etc.) Question #2 (15:58): I'm amazed at the number of churches that do...

  
• 06.28.2023

  The Damage Of Online Church, Backing Tracks On Social, & Serving Small Churches

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (09:31): This is why our pews are empty. We’ve accepted the counterfeit online substitute for church. It’s destroying the local church for a "stay in bed and watch a livestream" type...

  
• 06.21.2023

  New Visitor Follow-Up Plan, Plan A Visit Sequence, & Church Staff Pages

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (00:35): Agreed, but what do you believe would be a better gift or solution for guests specifically? Question #2 (19:38): Brady, how do you recommend we setup our Plan A Visit...

  
• 06.14.2023

  Church Red Flags, Live Streaming Destinations, & Social Media Scheduling Platforms

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:30): What are the top three church tech ministry red flags for you? Question #2 (12:38): When it comes to livestream, do you think there is value in streaming to multiple...

  
• 06.07.2023

  Church Phone Photography, Setting Expectations, & Keeping Your Sanity As A Busy Adult

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:32): I need a pros and cons list, church photos taken on cell phones vs. professional photos. Question #2 (13:50): How do you help church leadership understand how long it takes...

  
• 05.31.2023

  My Church Is Camera Shy, Social Media Stats, & Print Media Design Tips

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:28): How do you navigate creating content in a small church where most of the ppl are camera shy? I’ve tried asking ppl for testimony, tried asking ppl how they felt...

  
• 05.24.2023

  Video Production With AI, When To Leave Your Job, & Church Website Video Banners

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (00:32): What's the future of video and that whole field of work in your opinion - considering the rise of AI? Question #2 (11:01): How to know when it's time to...

  
• 05.17.2023

  Cringy Announcements, Collab Posts, & The Best Way To Get More Followers

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question 1A (01:22): I’ve been asked to run a promotion for a campaign to raise money to pay for our HVAC system. I want it to be effective and not cringy.    Question...

  
• 05.10.2023

  How We Organize Everything, Sermon Series Titles, & Vertical Video Lengths

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:14):  You're both busy, successful individuals, managing families, social, church, coffee and even scents. I'm just wondering what you two use to manage your tasks/outlining/mind-mapping. Is it Evernote? Notion? A simple...

  
• 05.03.2023

  High Production vs. Low Production, Stop The Scroll In 2023, Church Vocabulary

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:27): Is "high production" vs. "low production" a heart issue? Question #2 (13:13): For announcements it’s easy to shift to a model of: inspiration and one next step, but I’m wondering...

  
• 04.26.2023

  How To Use ChatGPT In Church, Lemon8, & Rogue Church Members

  Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:00): How best to use ChatGPT in church? Church leadership? Ministry issues? Question #2 (16:44): Just curious, what are your thoughts on the social media app Lemon8? Do you think it...