Father’s Day is almost here—so here are creative ways your church can celebrate and appreciate dads.

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0:00 - Intro

0:32 - #1: Don't Make Dads a Caricature

3:27 - #2: Have Fathers Recognize Other Fathers

6:13 - #3: Dad Jokes In Pre-Service Slides

7:20 - #4: Create A Reason For Dad's To Spend Time With Their Families After Church

11:24 - #5: Free Coffee For All Dads

12:12 - #6: Supply Bar

14:18 - #7: Favorite Memories From People On Stage

16:55 - #8: Integrate Acknowledgements For Dads In Different Seasons

20:12 - #9: Incorporate Father's Day Elements, But Don't Design Your Entire Service Around It

21:26 - #10: Dedicate Portion Of Giving That Week To Father-Specific Org

22:12 - How To Approach All Of This On Social

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Need summer social media ideas for your church? These 15 proven posts work—no fancy gear required.

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0:00 - Intro

2:18 - Kid POV

4:03 - Blown Away Promo

5:35 - Press This Button

7:48 - When You & Your Best Friend Serve On Different Teams

10:21 - Whisper In The Crowd

12:44 - Camera & Paper Prompt

14:46 - Finding Out If There's Youth This Friday

16:11 - What's Your Vision For This Room?

17:26 - What Not To Do During Worship

19:27 - Sorry, I Have Plans

20:24 - I Give Up. Going To Church.

22:15 - POV: You're Late To Service, But You're Favorite Praise Song Is Playing

23:25 - He Won't ☠️

24:30 - Recharge

26:54 - Volunteer Commitment

IMPORTANT LINK

- Kid POV: https://bit.ly/3SdwW8Y

- Blown Away Promo: https://bit.ly/4ktHg8N

- Press This Button: https://bit.ly/3HgRomN

- When You & Your Best Friend Serve On Different Teams: https://bit.ly/3SJMvVX

- Whisper In The Crowd: https://bit.ly/3F3gncR

- Camera & Paper Prompt: https://bit.ly/3Sdhw4p

- Finding Out If There's Youth This Friday: https://bit.ly/3ZmawGb

- What's Your Vision For This Room?: https://bit.ly/436oONH

- What Not To Do During Worship: https://bit.ly/4kr5fFB

- Sorry, I Have Plans: https://bit.ly/45g8Sd6

- I Give Up. Going To Church: https://bit.ly/4k5Oi3O

- POV. You're late to service, but your favorite praise song is playing: https://bit.ly/43uwCb1

- He Won't ☠️: https://bit.ly/4kdGxsz

- Recharge: https://bit.ly/4dqqB3t

- Volunteer Commitment: https://bit.ly/4dmPrBo

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If I ran your church’s social media, this is the calendar I’d use. It works across platforms, adapts to your time, and scales with your team.

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0:00 - Intro

8:50 - TUE & THUR: Sermon Clip #1 & #2

17:33 - MON: Quote Post

19:20 - WED: Carousel & Text Thread

23:00 - FRI: YouTube Video + Portrait Post #1

25:35 - SAT: Portrait Post #2

30:30 - EXTRA: Blog Post & Book

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- Churches keep neglecting *this* social media post: https://youtu.be/3DNs1YYvq2I

- The Church Social Media Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t1g6iMRR_Tk

- Subscribe to our newsletter [The 167]: https://167.prochurchtools.com/

- SocialSermons: https://www.socialsermons.com/

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For 15 years, the story’s been the same: belief is fading. But new data tells a different story. Not just in America—but across the West. Let’s unpack what’s changing and what the Church should do next.

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- Religion in 2024: The Plateau Is Real: https://bit.ly/4cYyCN7

- The Quiet Revival: Gen Z leads rise in church attendance: https://bit.ly/4jZ3G1j

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From blah to brilliant—5 quick, proven fixes to instantly level up your church announcements. No overhaul needed, just simple tweaks that make a big difference.

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0:00 - Intro

4:15 - The Curveball

8:05 - The Callback

13:15 - The Interview

17:31 - The Interaction

22:18 - The Audible

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Today on the show: 15 things everyone says your church needs on social media. Spoiler — many don’t matter at all. We’re sorting each one: necessary, nice to have, or nonsense. Let’s cut through the noise.

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0:00 - Intro

1:48 - Spring Promotions

5:46 - Facebook Group

7:04 - Consistency

8:51 - Photography Of Church Life

11:18 - DM Automation

13:12 - Skit Reels

18:50 - Meta Verified

20:26 - Following & Engaging With Others

23:30 - Sprinkle Promotions

28:40 - Hashtags

31:42 - Sermon Reels

38:24 - Social Accounts For Ministries

40:52 - Ideal Post Timing

43:15 - X Account

44:30 - TikTok/Threads Account

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- ManyChat: https://manychat.com/

- Stop Saying “Link In Bio”! Say This Instead… : https://youtu.be/wEMYlV4ZvPg

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This is Church Branding 101. Learn the difference between brand and branding, exercises to define your church’s identity, and whether branding even belongs in ministry.

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0:00 - Intro

2:02 - The Simplest Way To Understand Branding

3:52 - Brand vs. Branding

5:38 - All Church's Practice Perception Design, Most Just Do It Unintentionally

10:14 - Is Intentionally Practicing Perception Design 'Manipulative?’

12:50 - Your Church Branding Foundation: Purpose/Mission/Vision/Values

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Ministry is shifting, and Millennials are stepping into leadership like never before. But without awareness, we risk repeating the mistakes of those before us. Let’s talk about what’s changing and how to navigate it wisely.

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0:00 - Intro

5:20 - Big Idea #1: Creative Culture Vs. Capitalist Culture

10:10 - Big Idea #2: Millennials No Longer Shape Pop Culture

13:15 - Big Idea #3: Millennials Will Repeat Past Leaders’ Mistakes—But Excuse Themselves

17:15 - Big Idea #4: Some Values To Help Us Navigate This New Era

23:53 - Big Idea #5: Mission Over Method

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What do you do when your pastor won’t listen? This is a common challenge in churches, and today, we’re sharing five practical approaches to communicate effectively—without being manipulative. These strategies work in churches of all sizes.

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0:00 - Intro

3:02 - The Principle Of Congruency

10:17 - The Middle Option

16:58 - The Historical Analogy

22:45 - The 'Church Across The Street' Example

30:15 - The Testimony

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It’s time to check in on the state of religion and Christianity. We’ve gathered key data-backed trends shaping this decade, including the one denomination that’s growing, the strongest force in American religion, and the most common words in new church names. Let’s dive in.

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0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Trend #1: Church Names

9:40 - Trend #2: The One Denomination That's Growing

16:07 - Trend #3: Young Men Are Now As Religious As Young Women

27:19 - Trend #4: The Strongest Force In American Religion

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- Ryan Burge | Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ryanburge

- Graphs about Religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/

- What's In a Name? Trends in Non-Denominational Church Branding: https://bit.ly/4iJfQL9

- The Assemblies of God: A Denomination That May Be Growing: https://bit.ly/43JmYD1

- Are Young Women Leaving Religion Faster than Young Men?: https://bit.ly/4iLkk3N

- Non-Denominationalism Is the Strongest Force in American Religion: https://bit.ly/41Zvj47

- The American Religious Landscape: Facts, Trends, and the Future: https://amzn.to/3XMZ1a2

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