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The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

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Helping your church navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. Hosted by Brady Shearer and Alexander Mills.

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Social Media Trends For Churches [Winter 2020 Edition]

February 11, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

Today you’ll be getting an inside look at what’s working for churches on social media right now.     These are the design trends, the post ideas, and the social strategies we’re seeing get the most traction online in this season.       And by the end of this episode you’ll have a myriad of different action steps you can start implementing - so let’s dive right in.         ***FIND THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE:   https://prochurchtools.com/social-media-trends-for-churc...

The Best Church VIDEO Camera Setups For 2020

February 06, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Today, I want to share with you my picks for the best three video camera setups for churches in 2020. Each of these three kits will capture stunning video (and one can even shoot great photos as well) - but, no camera body is perfect. So stick around, and by the end, you'll know what makes each of these three cameras special, but I'll also explain their weaknesses as well.   ***FIND THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE:   https://prochurchtools.com/the-best-church-video-camera-setups-for-2020/ ...

How To Plan A Team Building Retreat [Behind The Scenes]

February 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Today we’ll be taking you behind the scenes on our most recent team building retreat.     We took the whole team to Phoenix, Arizona and spent a week together exploring and building stronger bonds with each other.     And so in this episode, you’ll get a ton of ideas for team building at your church. And we’ll share with you what went wrong on our trip as well.     ***FIND THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE:   https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-plan-a-team-building-retreat-behind...

The Best Church Website Of 2020? [North Point Community Church]

January 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

Today we’ll be diving deep into one of our favorite new church websites. North Point Community Church in Atlanta recently launched their new website and we think it’s one of the best we’ve ever seen. And so in this episode, you’ll learn what we like about this site, how to apply it to your own context, and we’ll give you a behind the scenes look into what our friends at North Point put into this new platform   ***FIND THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-best-churc...

The Dirty Little Secret Of Church Giving Platforms

January 23, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Over the next few minutes, I want to pull back the curtain on the dirty little secret of church giving platforms. What I'm about to say is certainly going to upset some people...and to be honest, I have hesitated to publish this for that reason. But, as someone who works in this industry, what's clear to me is that the majority of churches don't understand what's actually happening - and so, my conviction is to explain that as best as I can. And then, it's up to you to do with that informati...

How To Navigate Politics As A Christian In 2020

January 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Today we’ll be talking about how to navigate politics as a Christian in 2020. And this is important because political dialogue is becoming increasingly toxic in our churches, families, and friendships. And by the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools needed to talk about politics in ways that are firm and fair.     ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:   https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-navigate-politics-as-a-christian-in-2020/     SUBSCRIBE to get more actionable strategies ju...

The Outline Of A Bishop TD Jakes Sermon [The Potter's House Breakdown]

January 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Today we’re going to break down the communication techniques of Bishop TD Jakes. TD Jakes is the founder of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas. And the way he preaches has inspired countless other communicators. So in this episode, we'll talk about the specifics - and we’ll break down the frameworks, devices, and constructs Jakes uses in his communication.       ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:   https://prochurchtools.com/the-outline-of-a-bishop-td-jakes-sermon-the-potters-house-b...

INTRODUCING: Zero-Fee ACH Giving For Churches [A New Standard For Church Donations]

January 09, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MB

RebelGive, our online giving platform for churches. The idea behind RebelGive is really simple - when someone gives money to your church, your church should get to keep all of it. Your giving provider shouldn't get to keep any for themselves - and your church shouldn't lose any of that gift to processing fees either.   Featured Resource & Additional Links:   RebelGive.com   Start your 30-day free trial (no credit card required) of Nucleus here: https://www.nucleus.church/   F...

The 7 Most Important Social Media Trends For Churches In 2020

January 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Today, we’re going reveal our picks for the most important social media trends for churches in 2020. Social media is always changing. It can feel impossible just trying to keep up. But that’s what this episode is for. And by the end of this episode, you’ll have everything you need to tackle the social media landscape this year.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:   https://prochurchtools.com/the-7-most-important-social-media-trends-for-churches-in-2020/   SHOW NOTES:   Social Med...

The "Irresistable Question" Social Media Formula [For Churches]

December 19, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

Today, you're going to learn the easiest, most foolproof social media strategy for churches that I have ever encountered. In fact, even if your church has struggled to generate meaningful engagement in the past on social, I'm confident this technique can work for you.   Featured Resource & Additional Links: The Easiest Social Media Strategy For Churches in 2020: prochurchtools.com/questions   Start your 30-day free trial (no credit card required) of Nucleus here: https://www.nucleu...

The Mike Todd Preaching Blueprint [Transformation Church Breakdown]

December 17, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Today, we’re going to break down the communication techniques of Mike Todd. Two years ago, Mike Todd was a newly appointed lead pastor with about 5,000 followers on a platform like Instagram. Today, he’s got close to a million. So what happened? In this episode, we'll talk about the specifics - and we’ll break down the frameworks, devices, and constructs Todd uses in his communication.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-mike-todd-preaching-blueprint-transforma...

How A Pastor Gained 700% More Followers On Social In 60 Days [CASE STUDY]

December 12, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MB

I want you to take a look at something with me for a moment. This is my friend Alex Dion Wilson's TikTok page. At the time of this recording, he's got around three hundred and fifty thousand followers. And that's crazy because he just started using TikTok a couple of months ago and has built this following up from zero in that time. But that's not actually the crazy thing I want to show you.   Featured Resource & Additional Links:   Start your 30-day free trial (no credit card requir...

The Major Reasons Churches Will Continue To Close Their Doors In The 2020s

December 10, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

Today, we’ll be discussing the three big reasons why churches will struggle to keep their doors open in the upcoming decade. These are the three major hurdles that we believe every church needs to account for if you want your ministry to be healthy and growing. And so by the end of this episode, not only will you know what each of these issues is - but we’ll present our solutions to them as well.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-major-reasons-churches-will-c...

How To Use "The Countdown" Social Media Template At Your Church

December 05, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MB

There's a new type of social media post that churches are using to provoke spiritual practice directly on social platforms - and we call it the countdown post. And in this video, you'll learn how to create posts like this, the important nuances to consider, and I'll even provide a few done-for-you After Effects and Photoshop templates of countdown posts for free that we created to get you started on the right foot.   LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE to the audio podcast version of The Pro Church Tools...

The 11 Rules Of Social Media For Smaller Churches [ULTIMATE GUIDE]

December 03, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Today we’ll be unveiling our ultimate guide to social media for smaller churches. We’ve got eleven principles to share with you and these rules encompass everything we know about social media. And whether your church is just starting to take social media seriously or you’ve been at it for a while but need a bit of fine-tuning, this episode is for you. So let’s get started.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-11-rules-of-social-media-for-smaller-churches-ultimat...

How To Go From Zero To 500K Followers On TikTok In 6 Months

November 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MB

Today we’ll be sharing with you a real-life TikTok success story. Alex Wilson has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers as a Christian creator on TikTok in just a few months even though he started with zero following. And in this episode, we’ll interview Alex as he shares everything he’s learned about organic growth on TikTok.     ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-go-from-zero-to-500k-followers-on-tiktok-in-6-months/     LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE to ...

Is TikTok Safe For Your Church?

November 21, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

There's a new social platform emerging right now called TikTok. And the big question that many churches are asking themselves right now is - "Is this platform safe?" So, let's talk about it.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/is-tiktok-safe-for-your-church/

Why Your Church Slogan Isn't Good Enough

November 19, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Today we’re going to outline the case for why your church needs a better church slogan. Because your slogan isn’t just a set of arbitrary words. It’s meant to inform your leadership’s decision making and help bring your faith community closer together. So in this episode, we’ll contrast good church slogans versus less-than-good church slogans and give you the actionable tools you need to craft a better slogan for your church.     ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.c...

The Anatomy Of A Steven Furtick Sermon [Elevation Church Breakdown]

November 12, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Today we’re going to break down the communication techniques of Steven Furtick. Furtick is one of the most listened-to preachers in the world and that’s because he is an extremely talented communicator. So let’s talk about the specifics - the frameworks, devices, and constructs Furtick uses in his messages.     ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-anatomy-of-a-steven-furtick-sermon-elevation-church-breakdown/       LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE to the audio podca...

How Does The TikTok Algorithm Work? [5 Secrets You Need To Know]

November 05, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Today on The Pro Church Tools Show you’ll learn exactly how the TikTok algorithm works. And when we say *exactly* we mean it. Because our friends at Life.Church called us up after they met with a TikTok engineer and they spilled the beans on how videos get ranked on TikTok. And by the end of this episode, your church will know what it needs to do to get started with TikTok on the right foot - and how to improve the chances of your videos going viral.     ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: ht...

7 Proven Church Newsletter Ideas That Really Work

October 17, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

In my experience, the most overlooked and misunderstood digital communication platform that churches use is email. That’s right. Not Instagram or Facebook - email. So in this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about crafting an email strategy at your church that works and spurs on more next steps and life change across your entire church.     ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:   https://prochurchtools.com/7-proven-church-newsletter-ideas-that-really-work/     SHOW N...

5 Troubling Signs That Instagram Is Declining

October 15, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

For the last several months, I’ve been seeing the signs. Instagram organic reach is dropping and the decline is considerable. It’s happening in the feed, but it’s even happening on IG Stories as well. So in this episode, we’ll take a closer look at this Instagram decline and what it means for your church going forward.     ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-troubling-signs-that-instagram-is-declining-2/     SHOW NOTES:   #1: Instagram engagement rates...

5 Leadership Reminders I Have Written On My Wall

October 10, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

In my home office, every wall is painted with chalkboard paint. And on one of those office walls is a series of five different leadership quotes written in chalk. For me, these are the five biggest lessons I’m trying to learn currently when it comes to leading my team and so I like to look at them regularly. But I also want to share them with you - not as virtues I’ve fully internalized - but as the principles I’m aiming for. So in this episode, I’ll take you inside my home office and into m...

3 Public Speaking Mechanisms To Keep Your Audience’s Attention

October 08, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

A challenge for every single church and every single church leader is that Sunday is only a few days away - which means another sermon. Another gathering. Another moment where we as church leaders need to speak in front of others. And if you don’t have a framework to fall-back on for this, you’ll likely struggle to come up with new ideas. So in this episode, you’ll learn three public speaking mechanisms to keep your church’s attention - said differently, you’ll learn how to talk and never be...

7 Ways To Maximize Year-End Giving At Church In 2019

October 03, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Because of Christmas bonuses, tax deadlines, and general holiday generosity, a huge portion of church giving comes in the final months of each year. But just because folks are willing to give, doesn’t mean they’ll automatically follow-through. It’s still incumbent upon your church to provide every opportunity for generosity and to inspire your church to these next steps. So follow along, and by the end of this episode, you’ll have a framework that your church can follow to maximize year-end ...

TikTok: 13 Things Your Church Needs To Know

October 01, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

TikTok is the newest emerging social platform and like all social media evolutions: it’s weird, it’s unfamiliar, and young people love it. So in this episode, we’ll be giving you a primer on everything you need to know about TikTok so you can begin exploring it with your church and student ministry.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/tiktok-13-things-your-church-needs-to-know/   Show Notes:   If IG Stories and Vine had a baby (1:40)   Most videos are 15-60...

The ULTIMATE Christianese Power Rankings [Top 7 Christian Phrases]

September 26, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Every subculture has its own set of insider language and jargon - and the Christian subculture is no exception. We lovingly call our insider language Christianese (see how self-aware we are?). And in this video, we’re going to present to you our power rankings of the best Christianese words and phrases.      ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-ultimate-christianese-power-rankings-top-7-christian-phrases/     Show Notes:   What is Christianese? (0:35)...

How To Become A CONFIDENT & COMFORTABLE Speaker

September 24, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

When you’re serving in a church, you inevitably find yourself in situations where you need to speak in front of others. Maybe it’s a prayer, maybe it’s announcements, or maybe you were asked to preach! Whatever it is, for most of us in church, public speaking is a necessity in some capacity. So in this video, you’re going to learn my best tips on how to become a confident and comfortable speaker.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-become-a-confident-comforta...

Church Video Announcements VS. Live [What’s Best For YOUR Church?]

September 19, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Today, you’re going to learn what option is best for your church when it comes to announcements - video or live? There are pros and cons to each of course, but my final answer on this may surprise you. So let’s dive right in.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/church-video-announcements-vs-live-whats-best-for-your-church/   What's In This Session?      Pros of video announcements (4:35)   Cons of video announcements (7:00)   Pros of live announcements (9...

The Easiest Social Media Strategy For Churches EVER

September 17, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Today, you’re going to learn the absolute easiest social media strategy for churches. Even better? You don’t need to create any graphics or produce any videos - you don’t even need to post every single day! Yet, despite how easy this strategy is, the best part is that it gets results. So follow along, and by the end of this episode, you’ll have everything you need to start using this strategy right away at your church.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-easiest...

The Beginner’s Guide To Motion Design & Animation For Social Media

September 12, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

I get questions all the time asking about animation and motion design - particularly in the context of social media. So in this video, we’ll speak directly with one of our motion designers that brings our social program to life through animation - as we give you a behind the scenes look into our complete workflow.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-beginners-guide-to-motion-design-animation-for-social-media/   What's In This Session?      How do you appr...

How A BIAS FOR ACTION Mindset Is Critical For Every Church Leader

September 10, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

If you’re a church or leader in a church - young or old - you’re confronting new challenges in ministry right now that couldn’t have even existed ten years ago. And my belief is that these new challenges require a particular mindset to successfully navigate them. And so in this episode, I’ll explain this “bias for action” mindset - and why it’s critical for you as a church leader.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-a-bias-for-action-mindset-is-critical-for-ev...

39 Copy-N-Paste QUESTION Posts For Churches On Social Media

September 05, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

  One of the easiest ways to boost engagement on social media is to ask your followers questions. But…you need to ask the right questions. So today, you’ll get 39 different questions made specifically for churches like yours to use on social media. The best part? These questions have already been proven to boost engagement and we’re giving them away freely to you! So let’s get started.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/39-copy-n-paste-question-posts-for-churches...

8 Inspiring Central Hub Lobby Setups [REAL CHURCH EXAMPLES]

September 03, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

The Central Hub is a strategy churches use to boost engagement - it exists to see your congregation take more next steps. And this is important because we don’t want churches filled with passive spectators, but rather, active participants. So in this video, we’ll share with you eight different central hub lobby setups from real churches to get you inspired - and to show you that whether your church is big, small, portable, young, old - whatever - The Central Hub can work in your context.  ...

11 Graphic Design Trends We Love In 2019

August 29, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

There are a handful of graphic design trends that we are absolutely loving right now. And we want to share them with you! So by the end of this podcast, you’ll be introduced to eleven of our favorite current design trends and how we’re using them on an everyday basis.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/11-graphic-design-trends-we-love-in-2019/   What's In This Session?      Example #1 (5:35)   Example #2 (7:10)   Example #3 (8:10)   Example #4 (10:00) ...

3 Of My Favorite Church Slogans [Plus…How To Write Your Own]

August 27, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MB

A church slogan isn’t just a catchy tagline. It’s your church’s story. Your vision and mission distilled down to a short and memorable phrase. It should inspire your congregation and help with your leadership’s decision making. And yet, so few churches actually have a good one. So let’s change that. In this episode of Pro Church Tools, we’re going to highlight a trio of amazing church slogans and walk you through the process of crafting your own. .   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https:...

5 Unusual Church Website Design Ideas That I Love

August 22, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MB

If your church website design feels at all stale or needing of a makeover - you’re in the right place. Because in this podcast, we’re going to examine five unusual but creative church website design ideas that real churches are using right now. So if you’re looking for inspiration, you’ll have it by the end of this episode.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-unusual-church-website-design-ideas-that-i-love/   What's In This Session?      #1: The Gospel Chur...

6 Positive Church Branding Trends That Deserve Your Attention

August 20, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MB

There’s a group of church branding trends that are emerging right now and they absolutely deserve your attention. Churches around the world are beginning to embrace these ideas, and every one of our churches can learn from at least one of them. So in this podcast, we’ll show you real examples of each of these trends and breakdown how they may be applicable to you.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/6-positive-church-branding-trends-that-deserve-your-attention/   ...

5 Church Announcement Frameworks That Really Work

August 15, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

  In my experience, most churches sabotage their own announcements every week with chaotic communications. But it doesn’t have to be this way! In fact, there is a proven church announcements formula that works and inspires churchgoers to get involved. So in this podcast, I’ll unpack how that formula works - and we’ll show you how to apply it as we prepare church announcement scripts on the fly for your upcoming events.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-church...

How To Attract New People To Church Through Invitations

August 13, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

If you asked 100 church leaders - what’s the best way to attract new people to a church? The majority would answer...personal invitations. And I agree. Knowing this, how can your church’s leadership inspire your congregation to take those steps and begin inviting their friends and family? By the end of this podcast, you’ll have your answer as we dive into what it takes to create a culture of invitation.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-attract-new-people-t...

The 5 Unwritten Rules Every Church Announcement Should Follow

August 08, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

Because of the work that I do, I have been privileged to read through and present tens of thousands of different church announcements. So I know what makes a good church announcement and what doesn’t. So in this video, I want to share with you some of what I’ve learned - as we examine five unwritten rules that every church announcement follow.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-5-unwritten-rules-every-church-announcement-should-follow/   What's In This Sess...

How To Build A Social Media Following From Scratch For A Church

August 06, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MB

Starting from scratch on social media can feel like a monumental undertaking - but keep in mind, we all started with zero followers at one point or another. So follow along, and by the end of this video, you’ll have a complete social media marketing plan for starting from scratch.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-build-a-social-media-following-from-scratch-for-a-church/https://prochurchtools.com/7-fixable-mistakes-churches-make-on-social-media/   What'...

3 Ways To Ensure Church Services Are Never Predictable Or Stale

August 01, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 35.7 MB

When you’re a church, and you’re hosting a new service every seven days, in perpetuity - things can start to feel monotonous. So how do you mix it up? How do you inject new life into something that feels stale or predictable? Well I think this is actually one of my church’s strengths, so I talked with my pastor about how we continually change things up within service and by the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to do the same thing in your church.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: ...

How Smart Churches Use Social Media To make Better Decisions

July 30, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 44 MB

Using social media as a church has a number of benefits. For example, you get the opportunity to interact with your congregation beyond Sunday morning. But there’s one particular advantage of social that most churches don’t even consider - and what’s amazing about this social media perk, is that it can actually help you make better decisions in every facet of ministry. Here’s the good news...by the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to put this overlooked social benefit to use at you...

The Business Owners Guide To Running A Church [Tips From Ex-Pastors]

July 25, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

I was recently asked the following question: "If you went back to a full time church job - what business lessons would you take with you in order to be more effective?” And this episode of Pro Church Tools is the answer to that question. Not only will you hear from me though, but friends of mine who are also former church leaders and pastors that have since launched their own businesses. Here are the lessons we’ve learned from running businesses, that we’d bring to a church. ***VISIT THE F...

How To Evangelize in 2019 And Beyond

July 23, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

The prospect of evangelism in today’s tension-filled culture can feel intimidating. Yet as a practicing Christian, you and I both know that being a witness about Jesus is a crucial element of our faith. So how do we reconcile this? In this episode of Pro Church Tools, we’ll examine how to evangelize in today’s world - and I’ll even share with you my exact talking points that I use when sharing with someone why I believe in Jesus.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/...

5 Things Every Church Service Should Include

July 18, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to planning your church’s services. From scheduling volunteers, to determining what songs you want to sing, announcements, sermon prep - so much goes into a Sunday morning. So what are we missing? In my experience, there are at least five things many churches overlook on a weekend - and by the end of this video, you’ll know what each of those five things is and how to begin incorporating them into your next church service.   ***VISIT THE FUL...

Why Millennials Make Such Terrible Employees

July 16, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

There’s a new crop of leaders volunteering and working in churches - and they’re unlike any prior generation to come before them. And this is causing tension with the senior leadership across every denomination and brand of church. So what do we do about it? By the end of this video, you’ll have a greater understanding of how to lead young people in a rapidly changing culture.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/why-millennials-make-such-terrible-employees/    W...

What To Do When Your Church Can't Remember Event Date And Times

July 11, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

Stop me if this has ever happened to you: Someone from your church comes up to you after service in the lobby and asks, “Hey, what time and date is that event again?” Even though you’ve been announcing it for two months - your church still can’t remember important details! Here’s the thing though…in my experience, this is usually the church’s fault - not the congregation. Thankfully, you can fix this! And by the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how.   ***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: h...

15 Secular Books Church Leaders Should Read

July 09, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

Today, I want to share with you fifteen books that will benefit every church leader. The twist? None of these books are written by church leaders themselves. Instead, the authors are business leaders, financial experts, FBI hostage negotiators, NAVY Seals, and more. And while their vocations may differ from yours, that’s the point! Because the wisdom within these books is applicable anywhere. And by the end of this episode, you’ll surely have a couple of new books to add to your reading list...

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