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.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

2:04 - Bringing Back 90s And Early 00s Fashion Trends And Listening To The Era’s Tunes

6:24 - Interest In Environmental Issues Has Decreased 11% Year-On-Year

13:13 - On Track To Be The Best-Educated Generation Yet

17:26 - Roughly 20% Of The U.S. Population

20:07 - More Racially And Ethnically Diverse Than Previous Generations

27:07 - Least Religious Generation in American History

31:48 - Becoming Less Religiously Identified As Each Year Passes

34:07 - Spends 24-48 Hours Per Month On Tiktok

49:16 - More Likely Than Other Generations To Report Having A Mental Health Condition

58:54 - 98% Of Gen Z Worldwide Own A Smartphone

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Show Notes:

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Gen Z and Religion in 2022 | Religion in Public: https://bit.ly/3vY3VWS

What We Know About Gen Z So Far | Pew Research Center: https://pewrsr.ch/4abDzQr

U.S. population share by generation 2022 | Statista: https://bit.ly/3x669Uw

24 Gen Z Statistics That Matter to Marketers in 2024 | Hootsuite: https://bit.ly/4auUmgX

Gen Z | GWI: https://bit.ly/4cxUbTQ

The State of the Culture | Ted Gioia: https://bit.ly/43DgfIY

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The Pro Church Tools Show: https://prochurchtools.com/podcast

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 to delve deeper into their strategies, with the church generously sharing behind-the-scenes insights.

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Show Notes:

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- vidIQ: https://vidiq.com/

- TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/

- An Unfiltered Conversation With Mike Todd's Social Media Advisor: https://youtu.be/dUbVt0ec6oQ

- Cornerstone Fellowship with Pastor Allen Nolan: https://www.youtube.com/@allennolan

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Connect With Brady:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/pfArcS/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradyShearer

The Pro Church Tools Show: https://prochurchtools.com/podcast

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.

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Show Notes:

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- Katlyn Hovland IG: https://www.instagram.com/kayhov

- Monarch Collective: https://www.monarchco.studio/

- Brand Your Church: https://www.brandyourchurch.co/

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Connect With Brady:

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TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/pfArcS/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradyShearer

The Pro Church Tools Show: https://prochurchtools.com/podcast

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 Pools.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:19 - Are churches and ministries using social media inline with how people consume it? Can social media realistically fulfill goals like gaining new members, or is it primarily about raising awareness and building email lists?

12:40 - What's your workout routine? Tips for people starting out?

18:04 - Why do some posts randomly fail?

22:00 - What are 3 non-church podcasts you enjoy most?

29:50 - What advice do you have for experiencing negative feedback from Christians for the first time?

33:27 - What are the top 3 countries you've visited and which one would you choose to live in?

40:18 - Can you expand on borrowing trends from other sectors for church social?

50:50 - Favorite poolside drink?

55:10 - We want to update the camera we use - do we go broadcast or cinema?

01:00:12  - What’s your go-to jeans brand?

01:03:35 - Any tips on how to make reels from live stream footage and have good image quality? 

01:07:35 - Fashion advice for men’s swimwear?

01:10:25 - How do you guys go about email formatting?

01:19:10 - Swimming pool, tidal pool, or open beach?

01:20:55 - Best tips for starting a church podcast?

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Show Notes:

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- Plain English with Derek Thompson: https://apple.co/4bUvjWb

- The Big Picture with Sean Fennessey: https://apple.co/49Vv4sg

- The Town with Matt Belloni: https://apple.co/3P4W9Rx

- The MeatEater Podcast: https://apple.co/42ZPIF8

- Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson: https://apple.co/42ZlvWJ

- Liturgies for Parents with Kayla Craig: https://apple.co/3V7kt98

- Best Church Cameras 2024: https://prochur.ch/cameras-2024

- Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/49vYi0C

- Sony FX30: https://bhpho.to/3SD0jkP

- Blackmagic Pocket 6K: https://prochur.ch/48E1eYf

- Blackmagic Studio 4K: https://bhpho.to/4bzlWLq

- Blackmagic Studio 6K: https://bhpho.to/4buRUIR

- ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com/

- Beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com

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Connect With Brady:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/pfArcS/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradyShearer

The Pro Church Tools Show: https://prochurchtools.com/podcast