The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

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Wed, 20 June 2018

Building A Church Media Team From Scratch | Ep. #136

If you are a one man (or woman) band at your church, wearing multiple hats, and feel like your to-do list is a bit too much - Brady talks about building a team and bringing on new members.

What's In This Session?

Misconception #1: You need people with experience (2:22)
Misconception #2: I'm too important to delegate (3:22)
Step #1: Audit (3:54)
Step #2: Create standard operating procedures (4:48)
Step #3: Delegate (7:12)
Bonus: The E-Myth Revisted(10:35)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/building-a-church-media-team-from-scratch-ep-136/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-024-03-136.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Tue, 19 June 2018

How To Rapidly Grow Your Church’s Social Media Following | Ep. #135

If you're wanting to grow your church's social media presence faster than you are currently - this is the Pro Church Daily episode for you! Brady discusses 3 methods to help encourage growth.

What's In This Session?

Churches' unique advantage (0:30)
Method #1: Cross-promotion (3:16)
Method #2: Contest (4:21)
Method #3: Paid promotion (7:30)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-rapidly-grow-your-churchs-social-media-following-ep-135/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-024-02-135.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 18 June 2018

5 New Exciting Video Tools For 2018 | Ep. #134

Tech is advancing at an incredible pace, which is great for creatives because technology that used to be reserved for studios with big budgets are now highly affordable. Brady talks about 5 pieces of gear we're excited about in 2018.

What's In This Session?

Digital tools become more affordable every year (0:23)
#1: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera V2 (announced for Fall 2018) (2:24)
#2: DJI Ronin-S(4:25)
#3: Syrp Genie II(6:40)
#4: Canon M50(8:04)
#5: DJI Zenmuse X7 Camera(8:38)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-new-exciting-video-tools-for-2018-ep-134/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-024-01-134.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 15 June 2018

How To Reverse An Unhealthy Culture At Your Church | Ep. #133

Brady responds to a member of Pro Church Nation who feels stuck and is struggling to shift the culture of his church to become more healthy. Laying out a four step plan, Brady discusses how to get started.

What's In This Session?

Human nature (1:03)
To change culture you need: clout, patience, and time (3:24)
Step #1: Ensure everyone agrees on the destination (4:23)
Step #2: Wait and prove you're part of the team (5:52)
Step #3: Suggest a small change (6:40)
Step #4: Suggest progressively larger changes (8:54)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-reverse-an-unhealthy-culture-at-your-church-ep-133/.

Direct download: 01Podcast-PCD-023-05-133.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Thu, 14 June 2018

9 Sobering Church Attendance Statistics | Ep. #132

Brady received an Instagram DM the other day from a member of Pro Church Nation. They asked the question, "how big is a small church? Less than 2,000?" Having attended a church over a thousand attendees, they didn't realize that this was not the norm. Brady discusses the facts on church attendance.

What's In This Session?

1: Only 23-25% of Americans show up to church 3 out of 8 Sundays(1:19)
2: 8% attend a church of 1,000 or more(3:04)
3: 46% of churchgoers attend a church of 100 or fewer(3:31)
4: 2 in 10 millennials believe church attendance is important(3:55)
5: 59% of millennials who grew up in church have dropped out(4:39)
6: 40% of churches in America average between 100 and 350 in attendance(4:57)
7: 10% of churches in America average more than 350 in attendance(5:03)
8: 50% of all churches in America average less than 100 in attendance(5:10)
9: The estimated attendance for 2050 is almost half of 1990's attendance(5:40)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/9-sobering-church-attendance-statistics-ep-132/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-023-04-132.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 13 June 2018

7 Must-Have Travel Tools For Creatives | Ep. #131

We travel a lot here at Pro Church Tools. Whether it's capturing footage for Storytape, or speaking at conferences, there's always a trip in the works. Over the past couple years we've learned a lot about travelling light and efficient. Brady talks through our travel essentials.

What's In This Session?

1: Lowepro Flipside(2:01)
2: Hexad Access Duffel(3:20)
3: Skyroam(4:26)
4: Portable iPhone Charger (5:18)
5: Lens Cleaning Kit(6:38)
6: Rizon(7:30)
7: TSA Pre/ Clear/ Nexus(8:13)
Bonus: Compact Camera Gear (9:48)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-must-have-travel-tools-for-creatives-ep-131/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-023-03-131.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Tue, 12 June 2018

Why Older Churches Must Embrace New Technology | Ep. #130

We constantly encourage churches to seize the 167 hours outside their Sunday service each week. Brady explains why this applies to churches with older demographics as well.

What's In This Session?

The stats (1:44)
#1: Number one source for finding information (2:20)
#2: 19 hours per week are spent online (4:50)
#3: 4 hours & 9 minutes per week are spent on social media (6:30)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/older-churches-must-embrace-new-technology-ep-130/.

Direct download: 01Podcast-PCD-023-02-130.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 11 June 2018

The 20X Church Mission Field | Ep. #129

We are living through the biggest communication shift in 500 years. We see this reflected in companies like Disney and Netflix, and churches are not immune. Brady talks about how this changes the way you do outreach.

What's In This Session?

Disney (0:21)
Market value of Disney vs. Netflix (1:09)
"Until Disney launches its own streaming service" (2:36)
Churches aren't immune to this change (6:11)
American statistics (6:26)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/20x-church-mission-field-ep-129/.

Direct download: 01Podcast-PCD-023-01-129_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 8 June 2018

The Beginner’s Guide To Using A Teleprompter | Ep. #128

Brady has presented more than 30 thousand individual church announcements over the last 5 years which has helped him develop the unique skill of reading from a teleprompter well. He shares his tips and tricks for beginners.

What's In This Session?

7 feet between the teleprompter and the talent (1:50)
Pre read the script (3:01)
High contrast (3:37)
Expressive face (4:07)
Resting spot for your hands (5:49)
Keep chin and feet flat (7:17)
Gear (8:31)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/beginners-guide-using-teleprompter-ep-128/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-022-05-128.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Thu, 7 June 2018

1 Unsettling Way Millennials Are Truly Unique | Ep. #127

We have spoken a few times about Millennials here at Pro Church Tools, and the reason for that is because we are millennials, but also because we are in a very unique time period. Brady discusses one quality that sets millennials apart.

What's In This Session?

Intergenerational friction (0:47)
Older generations (1:33)
Younger generations (2:29)
The current pop culture shift (3:04)
We need each other now more than ever (6:22)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/1-unsettling-way-millennials-truly-unique-ep-127/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-022-04-127.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT