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Instagram Algorithms Changed Again [Church Edition]
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 29, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsInstagram'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, so today on the podcast we’re going to walk through those changes, w...
Red Flags In Young Christian Leaders with William Vanderbloemen
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 22, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsFor 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, who are regularly hired to find the right people to work in...
Should My Church Post About [Insert Trending Event Here]?
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 15, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsThere’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. So let’s talk about about two questions you need to answer before making a big state...
Church Rules For Digital Hygiene
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsOne 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 guidelines for how we behave online. In today's episode we talk a...
Costly Mistakes I Made As A Christian Leader
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 01, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsAs 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 are the costly mistakes I’ve made as a Christian leader. Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139 ...
How To Improve Your Online Church Ministry with Life.Church
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - October 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday 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 Onl...
7 Habits You Need To Survive Christian Ministry
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - October 18, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139 📲 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Habit #1: Walking 12:10 - Habit #2: Sabbath 17:47 - Habit #3: Sleeping 25:00 - Habit #4: Silence 34:36 - Habit #5: Being Unoffendable 39:45 - Habit #6: Psychotherapy 44:52 - Habit #7: Fra...
How To Change A Stubborn Church
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - October 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139 📲 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - How do I get leadership to take social media seriously? 13:19 - Would you ever consider using text for mass updates? 18:44 - How can we improve our email open rates? 26:46 - What advice do you have for cheap m...
How Churches Are *Really* Reaching Young People with Dr. Kara Powell
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - October 04, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsThe 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, and two-hundred and fifty churches...
10 Lessons From 10 Years As Christian Leaders
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - September 27, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139 📲 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Plenty Never Lasts 7:34 - Die A Thousand Little Deaths 12:15 - The Compounding Power of Consistency 15:30 - Learn To Die Well 22:50 - Reassess Problems From Altitude 28:40 - Be Where Your Feet Are 33:40 ...
3 Books That Made Us Better Christian Leaders
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - September 20, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139 📲 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Our Honorable Mentions 10:40 - The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter 18:45 - Sinners In The Hands Of A Loving God by Brian Zahnd 25:25 - Outlive by Peter Attia 34:29 - Working The Angles by Eugene Peterson ...
Why I Don't Use A Social Media Scheduler
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - September 13, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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): We are a small (but multi-generational) church with a part-time staff, ...
30,000 Shares Per List Post with Legacy Church
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - September 06, 2023 21:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsOn 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, their production process, and how they work together to create viral...
The Cheat Code Social Media Post with One Church
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - August 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsOn 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 to speaks to how that has impacted the life of their in-pe...
Church Welcome Video Frameworks with Trey VanCamp
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - August 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsOn 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 form people who already belong to the church. We talk about ...
The 1 Thing Your Church Needs To Stop Doing
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - August 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 can I make it better? DRAFT SEGMENT (38:20): Hillsong United Pop...
60% Of New Visitors Come From Social Media with Mosaic Church
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - August 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsOn 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 talk about the particular challenges of pastoring in ...
Common Church Website Mistakes, Leadership Tips, & Sermon Series Promo
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - August 02, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 (12:55): What are your top three lead...
Why I Never Became A Pastor, No Days Off In Ministry, & Church PR Nightmares
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - July 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 off each week? Question #3 (36:42): How does a ...
Threads, Podcast Video Studio, & AI Policy For Churches
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - July 19, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 the setup? Question #3 (28:28): On The Social M...
Christian Comments, Text Services For Church, & The Digital Exodus
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - July 12, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 then other signup pages or PCO...
Church Podcasts, Photos During Delicate Moments, & Not Taking Our Own Advice
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - July 05, 2023 17:58 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 photo dumps on social media. There is the wide spread...
The Damage Of Online Church, Backing Tracks On Social, & Serving Small Churches
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - June 28, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 experience. Question #2 (17:12): Should I or sh...
New Visitor Follow-Up Plan, Plan A Visit Sequence, & Church Staff Pages
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - June 21, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 page on our church's website? Question #3 (28:50): B...
Church Red Flags, Live Streaming Destinations, & Social Media Scheduling Platforms
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - June 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 platforms (e.g. Facebook, website, YouTube) or do you t...
Church Phone Photography, Setting Expectations, & Keeping Your Sanity As A Busy Adult
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - June 07, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 to do good video work for the church (or other m...
My Church Is Camera Shy, Social Media Stats, & Print Media Design Tips
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 31, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 about service, we even tried a segment where we highlight entr...
Video Production With AI, When To Leave Your Job, & Church Website Video Banners
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 24, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 leave a job? Question #3 (19:56): What do you think of video banne...
Cringy Announcements, Collab Posts, & The Best Way To Get More Followers
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 17, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 1B (01:30): I’ve been asked to promote the current financial promotion! ...
How We Organize Everything, Sermon Series Titles, & Vertical Video Lengths
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 10, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend 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 spreads...
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