Our churches are facing an unprecedented situation - the distinct possibility that the biggest weekend of the year, Easter weekend, will not go as planned. In this podcast, I want to share with you three creative Easter solutions that your church can pursue even if you can't assemble in-person as a group like you normally would. Find the full transcript, show notes, and video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5XE5n1XbSU

 

In this video, I'll share my recommendations for the first FOUR videos your church should consider publishing on TikTok. Find the full transcript, show notes, and video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KaUcZ_-Oc8

Today, Brady and Alex sit down for an emergency podcast to discuss COVID-19 and the challenges ahead for churches.

Today - in two minutes or less - I want to share with you an Instagram Stories technique that your church can start using right away. Find the full transcript, show notes, and video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viS63JftkqY 

Today on The Pro Church Tools Show we’re going to break down nine different Instagram Stories strategies that your church can try this week.

 

Stories are unique because they expire after 24 hours and because they're meant to feel more personal than other types of social content.

 

So in this episode, we'll talk about the specifics - so let’s get started.

 

***FIND THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE:

 

https://prochurchtools.com/9-instagram-stories-strategies-for-churches-to-try-this-week/

 

SHOW NOTES:

 

• Strategy #1: Prayer (03:45)

 

• Strategy #2: Local Share (09:55

 

• Strategy #3: Quiz (14:30)

 

• Strategy #4: Poll Question with Follow-Up (23:00)

 

• Strategy #5: Slider (29:10)

 

• Strategy #6: What We’re Listening To (37:05)

 

• Strategy #7: This Track (39:40)

 

• Strategy #8: Freestyle Pen (42:45)

 

• Strategy #9: Hidden Hashtag (47:05)

 

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• https://prochurchtools.com/3-quick-easy-instagram-stories-strategies-for-churches/ [3 QUICK & EASY INSTAGRAM STORIES STRATEGIES FOR CHURCHES]

 

• https://prochurchtools.com/the-1-instagram-stories-strategy-for-churches/ [THE #1 INSTAGRAM STORIES STRATEGY FOR CHURCHES]

 

• https://prochurchtools.com/5-ways-to-use-the-new-instagram-stories-questions-sticker-ep-154/ [5 WAYS TO USE THE NEW INSTAGRAM STORIES QUESTIONS STICKER]

 

• https://prochurchtools.com/the-instagram-slider-prayer-request-technique-ep-142/ [THE INSTAGRAM SLIDER PRAYER REQUEST TECHNIQUE]

 

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Today, I'm going to share with you my picks for the best budget cameras for churches in 2020.

 

Not too long ago, I released my list of best cameras for churches this year, but you and I both know that not every church can spend thousands of dollars on camera equipment.

 

So what are we to do?

 

Well, stick around and you'll learn about a number of highly capable camera configurations and setups that are listed at less than $500.

 

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https://prochurchtools.com/best-budget-camera-for-churches-in-2020-500-or-less/

 

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Today, we’re going to break down the communication techniques of Andy Stanley.

 

Andy Stanley is the senior pastor of North Point Community Church in the Atlanta region and one of the most listened-to pastors in America.

 

So in this episode, we'll talk about the specifics - and break down the frameworks, devices, and constructs Stanley uses in his communication.

 

***FIND THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE:

 

https://prochurchtools.com/the-framework-of-an-andy-stanley-sermon-north-point-community-church/

 

SHOW NOTES:

 

• Context (04:10)

 

• Take Away #1 (10:35)

 

• Take Away #2 (15:35)

 

• Take Away #3 (24:45)

 

• Take Away #4 (32:30)

 

• Take Away #5 (41:30)

 

 

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• The Bible For Grown-Ups, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRp2-AeYs9A&feature=youtu.be&t=238

 

 

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Today, I want to share with you my social media awards for churches in 2020. These are the pastors, ministries, and churches that I think are leading the way for rest of us on social. And this is a diverse list. You'll find bigger churches, smaller churches, churches with varying theological distinctives - and if you're looking for inspiration or fresh ideas - they most certainly are worth a follow. So let's dive in.

 

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https://prochurchtools.com/the-best-churches-to-follow-on-social-media-in-2020/

 

 

 

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• Elevation Church: https://www.instagram.com/elevationchurch/ & https://www.facebook.com/elevationchurch.org/
• Youth Alive Queensland: https://www.instagram.com/youthaliveqld/ & https://www.facebook.com/youthaliveqld/
• Transformation Church: https://www.instagram.com/wearetransformation/
• Mosaic Church: https://www.instagram.com/mosaic/
• St. John Cantius Church: https://www.instagram.com/sjcantius/ & https://www.facebook.com/SJCantius/
• Freedom Church: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurch/
• Life.Church: https://www.instagram.com/life.church/ (also TikTok)
• BLDG 28 Church: https://www.instagram.com/bldg_28_church/ & https://www.facebook.com/bldg28church
• Northwood Church: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreNorthwood/
• Rich Wilkerson, Jr.: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/
• Mike Todd: https://www.instagram.com/iammiketodd/
• Craig Groeschel: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel/

 

Today, we’ll be diving deep into a simple social media technique that has been doubling church’s engagement.

 

But we should warn you, while this technique has been working well for many churches, it also has some critics.

 

And so in this episode, we’ll dive into the objections we’re hearing and respond to them one by one.

 

 

***FIND THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE:

 

https://prochurchtools.com/this-one-technique-doubled-my-social-media-engagement/

 

 

SHOW NOTES:

 

• The goal of social? (06:25)

 

• Objection #1: “These types of posts just don’t work for our context” (10:20)

 

• Objection #2: “Engagement for the sake of engagement” (16:35)

 

• Objection #3: “It’s too generic” (30:35)

 

• Objection #4: “We don’t view our feed as a conversational platform” (39:20)

 

 

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• The Easiest Social Media Strategy For Churches Ever:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SDdspFvTa8

 

• https://churchphotographers.com/

 

• The "Irresistible Question" Social Media Formula [For Churches]:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muJ7e1WoBRY

 

There's a church stage design trend that I've been seeing pop up more and more lately.

 

And this church stage design trend is different from virtually every other because it's focused more on setting the stage for preaching rather than music.

 

So stick around, and I'll share with you a number of examples of churches implementing this kind of setup - and you'll learn about the missional reasoning behind this type of configuration.

 

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- Rich Wilkerson Jr:

 

https://youtu.be/cSilebdE94U?t=344

 

- T.D. Jakes:

 

https://youtu.be/h2J7cqnvAOc?t=888