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Wed, 19 December 2018

3 Church Trends You Need To Jump On In 2019

There are three individual church trends that I’m beginning to see gain some significant traction. And this is great news! Because in my opinion, each of these trends is a gateway to healthier and stronger churches. So if you’re not already bought in - it’s time to join the bandwagon. And by the end of this podcast, you’ll know what each of the three trends is and why your church needs to be a part of them.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/3-church-trends-you-need-to-jump-on-in-2019/

What's In This Session?

#1: Social For Mission (1:11)
#2: Church Growth Calculator (4:24)
#3: Scrapping Tradition For Mission (7:37)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-3-Church-Trends-You-Need-To-Jump-On-In-2019-044.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 17 December 2018

5 Smart Social Media Post Examples For Churches

Social media is an ever-evolving animal. What worked last month may or may not work this month. So how do you keep up? That’s what this podcast is all about. And in this episode, we’ll go into depth as we breakdown five different social media post examples for churches. We’ll show you why these posts work and offer you practical takeaways that you can begin implementing right away.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-smart-social-media-post-examples-for-churches/

What's In This Session?

#1: Google Myth/Fact (1:47)
#2: Christmas Song Elimination (3:50)
#3: Windows 95 Christmas Story (5:53)
#4: O Holy Night (7:12)
#5: New Year's Eve Countdown (9:29)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-5-Smart-Social-Media-Post-Examples-For-Churches-043.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 14 December 2018

5 Church Trends I’d Like To See Die In 2019

There are a series of trends in the church world that, if I’m being honest, I’d like to see put to rest. And seeing as we’re about to enter into a new year, my recommendation is this: let’s abandon these church trends in 2018 - and move onto to smarter and brighter things in 2019. So in this podcast, I’ll detail what each of five trends is and why you need to set them to rest before the end of the year.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: http://prochurchtools.com/3-advanced-church-service-prep-tips/

What's In This Session?

#1: Sunday social sprints (1:00)
#2: Passing the Friendship Registry (2:41)
#3: Displaying "insider" promos where potential new visitors find you (4:38)
#4: Organic social media as a primary promotional tool (5:43)
#5: Using sermon series as crutches (7:03)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-5-Church-Trends-Id-Like-To-See-Die-In-2019-042.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 12 December 2018

3 Books You Need To Read In 2019

A new year is right around the corner which means new opportunities! And there are three books that I’ve been reading this month that I think would make great additions to your reading list in 2019. And in this podcast, I’ll share with you what each of these three books are (plus, a bonus fourth book) and why I’ve enjoyed them so much.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/3-books-you-need-to-read-in-2019/

What's In This Session?

One of the best ways to grow your church is to grow yourself (0:32)
Book #1: Atomic Habits by James Clear (1:13)
Book #2: My Morning Routine by Benjamin Spell and Michael Xander (3:28)
Book #3: Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt (5:15)
Bonus Book: Wired To Eat by Robb Wolf (6:17)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-3-Books-You-Need-To-Read-In-2019-042.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 10 December 2018

How To COPY Other Churches And Get Away With It

My entire professional career is dedicated to helping churches understand digital media. And in my experience, I see churches generally take one of two routes: either they’ll blindly copy other churches they look up to - or, they’ll work to understand how digital works for themselves. Here’s the secret though: copying another church can actually be a smarter option than learning everything yourself. The problem? You need to do it the right way. And in this podcast, you’ll learn exactly how to do that.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-copy-other-churches-and-get-away-with-it/

What's In This Session?

This topic is important to us (0:45)
Our most popular video (1:46)
Three layers: Strategy/Structure/Style (2:12)
#1: Church App (2:50)
#2: Live Streaming (4:01)
#3: Instagram (5:45)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-How-To-COPY-Other-Churches-And-Get-Away-With-It-040.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 7 December 2018

1 Missing Ingredient For Most Churches On Social

There’s a certain category of social media post that most churches shy away from. But I don’t want you to be one of those churches! Because when you exclude this type of post from your social strategy - not only will your church’s social identity appear a lot more boring - but there are a trio of negative consequences you’ll have to deal with as well. So in this podcast, I’ll reveal what this category of social post is - and why every church needs it.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/1-missing-ingredient-for-most-churches-on-social/

What's In This Session?

A Facebook Thread (0:53)
A Fundamental Misunderstanding (1:35)
#1: Micro content is telling a story over several days (2:34)
#2: Your social identity should be congruent with your in person identity (4:47)
#3: Algorithms are constantly adjusting based on response (6:17)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-1-Missing-Ingredient-For-Most-Churches-On-Social-039.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 5 December 2018

7 New Revealing Facts About Millennials

Millennials are currently the largest generation in the North American workforce. Meaning, if your church is trying to reach your community, the largest cohort you’ll be aiming to reach…is likely Millennials. So what do we know about this age group? What's unique about the first generation to reach adulthood after growing up on the Internet? In this podcast, I’ll share seven revealing facts about Millennials to help you understand what’s really going on with the Millennial generation.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/7-new-revealing-facts-about-millennials/

What's In This Session?

#1: High Education (2:10)
#2: Lots Of College = Lots Of Debt. (2:23)
#3: Lots Of Debt = Lesser Home Buying (3:54)
#4: A Delay In Having Kids (4:17)
#5: Living At Home, Living With Others, Workaholics (5:41)
#6: A Cloudy Future (7:17)
#7: A Change Of Culture (7:40)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-7-New-Revealing-Facts-About-Millennials-038.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 3 December 2018

How To Get MORE Social Media Followers For Your Church

A lot of churches want more followers on social media. But how do you actually get them? In my experience, there are four different tactics you can use to earn more followers on social media...the right way (no buying followers here). And in this podcast, you’ll learn what these four tactics are and why your church has an unfair advantage that you may not even be aware of.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-get-more-social-media-followers-for-your-church/

What's In This Session?

#1: Cross-promote (1:36)
#2: Contest (2:54)
#3: The Snowball Effect (4:53)
#4: Paid Advertising (8:00)
Don't buy followers (9:10)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-How-To-Get-MORE-Social-Media-Followers-For-Your-Church-037.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 30 November 2018

5 Advanced Gimbal Movements For Church Videos

A three-axis gimbal is a camera stabilizer that allows you to perfectly balance your video camera in order to capture buttery smooth and cinematic shots. Frankly, it’s an amazing video tool that wasn’t accessible to churches even ten years ago. But, how do you use it best? In this podcast, you’ll learn five advanced gimbal moves that we like to use every time we take out our camera.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-advanced-gimbal-movements-for-church-videos/

What's In This Session?

Our Preferred Gimbal (1:12)
Move #1: Endless Dolly (2:41)
Move #2: Low To The Ground (4:32)
Move #3: Straight Up (5:47)
Move #4: Drone In A Car (7:23)
Move #5: Infinity Roll (9:02)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: 01Podcast-01-5-Advanced-Gimbal-Movements-For-Church-Videos-034.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 28 November 2018

How Churches Can Identify The BEST Times To Post On Social Media

Imagine working on an awesome social media post for your church, only to publish it and see it fall flat. None of us want that. And this is why it’s important to understand the best and worst times to be publishing on social media. On the other hand, there’s really no exact science to this. So in this podcast, you’ll learn about the research we do have for optimizing post times - along with a number of other methods we like that you can use to maximize engagement on your next social media post.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-churches-can-identify-the-best-times-to-post-on-social-media/

What's In This Session?

#1: Post quality (1:24)
#2: Use the social media grading formula (3:35)
#3: Find the wave, not the spike (5:16)
#4: Industry data (6:03)
#5: Facebook (Non-profits) (6:25)
#6: Instagram (Non-profits) (7:20)
#7: Native insights (7:54)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-How-Churches-Can-Identify-The-BEST-Times-To-Post-On-Social-Media-036.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 26 November 2018

The BEST & WORST Social Media Scheduling Tools For Churches

Scheduling your church’s social media posts ahead of time is a great way to save time and automate a tedious chore. But with so many scheduling tools available - how can you know which one is best? Moreover, what about Instagram and it's strict scheduling rules? In this podcast, you’ll learn the only two social media scheduling tools I recommend for churches - along with a host of other scheduling tools that I think aren’t worth your time.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-best-worst-social-media-scheduling-tools-for-churches/

What's In This Session?

Intro (0:40)
Buffer (2:02)
Sked Social (3:37)
Honorable Mention: Sprout Social (6:40)
Platforms we used to use (7:08)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-The-BEST-WORST-Social-Media-Scheduling-Tools-For-Churches-035.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 23 November 2018

3 Advanced Church Photography Tips

I’ve professionally photographed everything from weddings to portraits, from concerts to corporate, and in every one of these situations I use 3 advanced techniques that help me get the job done. Taking photos in church is no exception, and in this podcast you’ll learn 3 advanced church photography tips from a professional that will surely help take your photo game to a whole, notha, level.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/3-advanced-church-photography-tips/

What's In This Session?

#1: Foreground Element (1:37)
#2: Backbutton Focus (6:17)
#3: Make Use Of Artificial Light (8:23)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-3-Advanced-Church-Photography-Tips-033.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 21 November 2018

7 Strategies Your Church Needs To Try Before The End Of The Year

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/7-strategies-your-church-needs-to-try-before-the-end-of-the-year/

What's In This Session?

You don't know until you try (1:00)
#1: Limit your Sunday morning announcements (2:25)
#2: Host a contest on social media (3:13)
#3: Set your baseline for church growth and health (4:37)
#4: Publish a volunteer story post on social media (5:50)
#5: Remove any stock images of people's faces on your website (7:18)
#6: Score the last 90 days of social media posts (7:58)
#7: Follow me (8:34)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-7-Strategies-Your-Church-Needs-To-Try-Before-The-End-Of-The-Year-032_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 19 November 2018

5 Myths About SMALL Churches

Over the years, I’ve offered advice and had 1-on-1 conversations with thousands of churches - big churches, small churches, and everything in between. And through these back and forth discussions, it’s become apparent to me that certain beliefs exist about smaller churches - beliefs that are simply untrue. And so in this podcast, you’ll learn about five small church beliefs that I continually encounter - and you’ll also learn why each of these beliefs is actually a myth, because all five of them are demonstrably untrue.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-myths-about-small-churches/

What's In This Session?

#1: Most people prefer megachurches (0:58)
#2: Young people prefer bigger churches (3:23)
#3: Smaller churches lack [INSERT HERE] that bigger churches
offer (5:19)
#4: Smaller churches are at a disadvantage because they are under resourced (8:29)
#5: Smaller churches will never have the impact that larger churches do (9:28)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-5-Myths-About-SMALL-Churches-031.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 16 November 2018

The Worst Current Graphic Design Trend (And Why I Love It So Much...)

There’s a new graphic design trend that is the absolute worst. But also…the best. Not surprisingly, you can blame young people for the popularity of this design trend. What is this design trend you might be wondering? And how can it be so amazing yet simultaneously terrible? By the end of this podcast, you’ll have your answer.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-worst-current-graphic-design-trend-and-why-i-love-it-so-much/

What's In This Session?

A copy of a copy (0:36)
Brutalism - "ugly is the new black" (1:30)
Example #1: Microsoft Word Lord's Prayer (5:16)
Example #2: Bible Reading At The Well (5:26)
Example #3: Email From Paul (5:38)
Example #4: Microsoft Word (6:22)
Like all trends, this trend will die (7:38)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-The-Worst-Current-Graphic-Design-Trend-And-Why-I-Love-It-So-Much-030.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 14 November 2018

How To Make Sure Young People Never Leave Your Church [Gen Z]

Young people are leaving church at an alarming rate. So what can your church do about it? How can you make sure that young people never leave *your* church? Simply stated, there’s one thing you should be focusing on more than anything else. It isn’t more extravagant lighting or stage design. And it isn’t a haze-filled auditorium. In fact, this one thing couldn’t be more different from those types of aims. The best part? We’ve actually got real data from churches on how this one thing makes a difference. And in this podcast, I’ll share with you what that one thing is.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-make-sure-young-people-never-leave-your-church-gen-z/

What's In This Session?

We talk a lot about young people (0:46)
One thing your church should focus on to keep young people (1:20)
Storytime (1:41)
Close personal friendships (4:18)
Intentional relationships (4:28)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-How-To-Make-Sure-Young-People-Never-Leave-Your-Church-Gen-Z-029.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 12 November 2018

Churchome Global Review [YAY or NAY?]

Churchome, the popular Seattle-based church founded by Judah Smith, has launched a brand new campus. Not in Nashville, not in Toronto, and not in Boston - so where? The palm of your hand. That’s right. Instead of launching a physical campus, Churchome launched a digital campus. And to put it lightly, a lot of people think it’s a bad idea. So in this podcast, we’ll explain exactly what Churchome Global is, its flaws & triumphs, and what it all means for the future of how we do church.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/churchome-global-review-yay-or-nay/

What's In This Session?

The DM (0:45)
About Churchome (1:26)
#1: A church app?? (2:19)
#2: Judah got ratio'd (2:58)
#3: Community is a core goal (5:04)
#4: This can be good for the disenfranchised (5:36)
#5: Oversimplified two camps of church (7:34)
#6: I'm okay with trying different things (9:37)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-Churchome-Global-Review-YAY-or-NAY-028.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 9 November 2018

How To Turn Around A Dying Church

We’re living through the biggest communication shift in 500 years. Church attendance is declining - especially amongst younger people - so what can we do? Especially if you’re a church that's trending in the wrong direction - what can be done? In this podcast, I’ll share my experience of consulting with churches that have turned it around (and churches that haven’t) and present you with a 3-step framework for making real and lasting change.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-turn-around-a-dying-church/

What's In This Session?

The disclaimer (1:08)
The biggest communication shift (1:33)
Step #1: Acknowledge (2:58)
Step #2: Solidify (4:19)
Step #3: Experiment (8:06)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-How-To-Turn-Around-A-Dying-Church-027.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 7 November 2018

5 Social Media Tools I Use Every Day

There are a series of social media tools that I use every single day to schedule, collaborate, and evaluate my activities on social. Many of these tools are free to use. And frankly, I couldn’t do what I do on social without them. And by the end of this podcast, you’ll know what these tools are and why I love them so much.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-social-media-tools-i-use-every-day/

What's In This Session?

Buffer for scheduling (0:58)
Airdrop/Dropbox for sharing (1:57)
Sproutsocial for managing (3:25)
Instagram for experimenting, DMs, and insights (4:33)
Trello/Google Sheets for inspiration and planning (7:02)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-5-Social-Media-Tools-I-Use-Every-Day-026.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 5 November 2018

7 Ways Churches Make Visitors Feel Uncomfortable

When a person thinks about attending your church for the first time, there's no shortage of questions and concerns that can run through their head. What about kids? What about parking? What should I wear!? Sadly, many churches actually make this worse by not considering what it’s like to be a visitor in their services. So in this podcast, you’ll learn what tends to make church visitors uncomfortable and how to avoid those pitfalls.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/7-ways-churches-make-visitors-feel-uncomfortable/

What's In This Session?

1: Parking (2:35)
2: Kids (2:35)
3: Dress Code (2:35)
4: What's a Service Like? (5:24)
5: What If I'm New? (6:04)
6: Explain Christian Language (6:20)
7: Asking For Too Much Information (8:12)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-7-Ways-Churches-Make-Visitors-Feel-Uncomfortable-025.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 2 November 2018

7 Fixable Mistakes Churches Make On Social Media

In this podcast, you're going to learn three advanced tips for prepping your church's services. I'll show you how my church prepares for Sunday each and every week, and by the end of this episode you'll know exactly how to implement these tips in your church as well.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/7-fixable-mistakes-churches-make-on-social-media/

What's In This Session?

#1: Infrequent Posting (2:25)
#2: Choosing Width Over Depth (3:07)
#3: Consistent Visual Branding (4:24)
#4: Being Overly Promotional (7:03)
#5: Lack Of Responsiveness (8:09)
#6: Failure To Measure And Adjust (9:08)
#7: Disrespecting The Importance Of Social Media (10:03)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: 03-7-Fixable-Mistakes-Churches-Make-On-Social-Media-024.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 31 October 2018

The Ultimate Church Camera Setup For 2019

There’s a new camera that has just been released and it's completely disrupting the video production world. Not only that, but I think this camera is one of the best options for churches in 2019. It’s affordable, it’s versatile, and it’s extremely high quality. And so in this podcast, I’ll reveal what camera I’m talking about, along with my preferred configuration for it when it comes to lenses, stabilizers, and more.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-ultimate-church-camera-setup-for-2019/

What's In This Session?

Story time (1:13)
Pros (3:21)
Lens options (6:56)
Cons (10:12)
What it's good for (11:19)
What it's not good for (11:40)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-The-Ultimate-Church-Camera-Setup-For-2019-023.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 29 October 2018

5 NEW & INNOVATIVE Social Media Templates For Churches In 2019

Social media has completely changed in the last couple of years. And traditional tactics like consistent branding and promotional posts don't work like they used to. So...you might be wondering: what DOES work on social media? In this podcast, I’ll be revealing five social media templates that are completely new & innovative - and unlike anything you’ve probably seen churches post on social media before.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-new-innovative-social-media-templates-for-churches-in-2019/

What's In This Session?

Goals (1:22)
Template #1: Countdown (2:51)
Template #2: Elimination (4:33)
Template #3: Slideshow (5:46)
Template #4: Bible Reading (7:31)
Template #5: Myth/Fact (9:15)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-5-NEW-INNOVATIVE-Social-Media-Templates-For-Churches-In-2019-022.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 26 October 2018

5 Ways To “Stop The Scroll” On Social Media

Here’s the deal: every smart social media strategy begins with three simple words: stop the scroll. Because if you can’t get your audience to stop scrolling on their social feeds, it doesn’t matter how amazing your message is - because no one will ever hear it. But you might be wondering…how do you actually get people to stop scrolling in the first place? So in this podcast, I’ll share with you five strategies to earn attention on social media - five simple ways to stop the scroll.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-ways-to-stop-the-scroll-on-social-media/

What's In This Session?

#1: Images of human faces (1:39)
#2: Focus on the first 3 seconds of your video (2:24)
#3: Use familiar designs in unfamiliar places (4:44)
#4: Extreme minimalism (6:15)
#5: Repeat equals defeat (8:42)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-5-Ways-To-Stop-The-Scroll-On-Social-Media-021.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 24 October 2018

7 NEED-TO-KNOW Social Media Statistics About Video

In this podcast, I’ll share with you 7 need-to-know social media statistics about video. For example, did you know that Facebook videos receive 135% more organic reach on average than a Facebook photo? It’s true. What else do you need to know about video on social media? You’ll learn it all - coming up.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/7-need-to-know-social-media-statistics-about-video/

What's In This Session?

Stat #1: Tweets with video attracted 10x more engagement (1:43)
Stat #2: 72% of people would rather use video over text to learn (2:21)
Stat #3: 83% of consumers would consider sharing an audience specific video (2:40)
Stat #4: By 2020, 80% of all consumer internet traffic will be online video (6:00)
Stat #5: Facebook videos receive 135% more organic reach on average (6:21)
Stat #6: Nearly two-thirds of consumers prefer video under 60 seconds (6:43)
Stat #7: 85% of Facebook video is watched without sound (7:13)
Takeaway #1: Pay attention to the first three seconds of each of your videos - including the first frame (7:49)
Takeaway #2: Ask yourself - how can we do more with video moving forward (8:28)
Takeaway #3: What can you do with video recognizing most people watch without sound (9:06)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-7-NEED-TO-KNOW-Social-Media-Statistics-About-Video-020.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 22 October 2018

How Smaller Churches Can DOMINATE Social Media

Today, you’re going to learn a 3-step social media strategy that is specifically tailored for smaller churches - and proven to get results. For example, a church reached out to me just yesterday and told me that after implementing this strategy, they saw a 220% increase in likes and clicks on their most recent post. And by the end of this podcast, you’ll know exactly what you need to do to accomplish the same thing.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-smaller-churches-can-dominate-social-media/

What's In This Session?

#1: Stop the scroll (2:07)
#2: Start meaningful conversation (4:57)
#3: Provoke spiritual practice (7:25)
Lesson: What would your church post online if your Sunday service didn't exist? (8:54)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-How-Smaller-Churches-Can-DOMINATE-Social-Media-019.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 19 October 2018

7 Social Media Metrics You Should Care About (FOR CHURCHES)

Here’s the deal: Social media platforms freely offer you and I metrics based on the content that we post. And these metrics are invaluable! Why? Because they give us real insight and feedback into what's working and what's not. Bottom line: Social media doesn't need to be a guessing game. Knowing this, you might be wondering…which metrics matter most and which ones can I ignore? And by the end of this podcast, you’ll have your answer.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/7-social-media-metrics-you-should-care-about-for-churches/

What's In This Session?

#1: Reach (1:52)
#2: Post Reactions (4:05)
#3: Comments (4:23)
#4: Shares (4:43)
#5: Saves / Profile Visits (4:58)
#6: Followers (6:20)
#7: Social Engagement Score (6:57)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-7-Social-Media-Metrics-You-Should-Care-About-FOR-CHURCHES-018.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 17 October 2018

How To Write AMAZING Social Media Captions For Your Church

There’s an element to social media that I see most churches neglecting. What is it? Your post’s caption! And if you overlook this, you could actually be harming your organic reach on social. So in this podcast I’m going to share with you five tips for writing amazing social media captions - and, you’ll learn why captions are so crucial to your church’s overall social strategy.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-write-amazing-social-media-captions-for-your-church/

What's In This Session?

Tip #1: Really short or really long (1:05)
Tip #2: Emojis (4:07)
Tip #3: Line breaks (5:03)
Tip #4: Expand upon the post (5:38)
Tip #5: Scripture (6:24)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: 01Podcast-02-How-To-Write-AMAZING-Social-Media-Captions-For-Your-Church-017_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 15 October 2018

Church Marketing: Digital Vs. Traditional Media [ULTIMATE COMPARISON]

Your church has a message it wants to share with the world. But which platforms will help you do that best? Maybe social media? But what about billboards, radio, TV, or direct mail? Today, we’ll compare digital media versus traditional media using five different categories...to help your church choose the most affordable and efficient platforms to use in marketing.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/church-marketing-digital-vs-traditional-media-ultimate-comparison/

What's In This Session?

#1: Audience (1:32)
#2: Specificity (2:45)
#3: Costs (3:38)
#4: Flexibility (7:13)
#5: Follow Up (8:16)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-Church-Marketing-Digital-Vs-Traditional-Media-ULTIMATE-016_COMPARISON-016.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 12 October 2018

The Beginner's Guide To Using Facebook Messenger In Your Church

In this podcast, you’re going to learn how to use Facebook Messenger to communicate with your church online. We’ve just recently begun using Messenger marketing and what’s amazing is that we’re seeing open rates of greater than 80% on the messages we send out. So today, you’ll learn why Messenger marketing is so powerful - and, I’ll share specific Messenger tools and strategies that you can begin using in your church right away.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-beginners-guide-to-using-facebook-messenger-in-your-church/

What's In This Session?

Facebook Messenger stats (0:47)
Messenger / Email marketing / SMS (2:29)
Tools (5:26)
Idea #1: Host a contest (6:21)
Idea #2: Plan a visit widget (7:52)
Idea #3: Another broadcast tool (9:49)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-The-Beginners-Guide-To-Using-Facebook-Messenger-In-Your-Church-015.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 10 October 2018

The “1-In-5 Rule” For Churches On Social Media [NEW CASE STUDY]

For the last month, my team and I have been tracking six churches and pastors that are absolutely crushing it on social media. Why did we do this? Simply stated, we wanted to learn from the best. And so for 21 days we recorded every single thing these churches published on social media. I then worked my way through the 1,000+ social posts we documented looking for trends and patterns. What is it that makes these churches so excellent on social? So in this podcast, I’ll answer that question - and, reveal a new principle I discovered through this case study that I’m calling The “1-In-5” Rule.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-1-in-5-rule-for-churches-on-social-media-new-case-study/

What's In This Session?

The case study (0:52)
#1: Chad Veach (2:37)
#2: Craig Groschel (3:24)
#3: Elevation (3:38)
#4: Rich Wilkerson, Jr. (3:50)
#5: Steven Furtick (4:17)
#6: Vous Church (4:30)
The stats 1-in-5 (4:54)
TV allegory (5:02)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-The-1-In-5-Rule-For-Churches-On-Social-Media-NEW-CASE-STUDY-014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 8 October 2018

The New Social Platform For Gen Z (And Church Youth Groups)

There’s an emerging social platform that Gen Z has surprisingly latched on to. And when you understand how to use this social tool properly, you’ll notice how easy it is to communicate with the young people and teenagers in your church. And in this podcast, I’ll reveal what this social platform is (hint: it’s not probably not what you’re thinking) and how to properly use it to reach the first generation to truly grow up on the internet.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-new-social-platform-for-gen-z-and-church-youth-groups/

What's In This Session?

Who is Gen Z? (0:38)
Key Distinction (1:35)
The Stats (2:39)
Marketing (5:16)
Don't Overdo It (8:01)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-The-New-Social-Platform-For-Gen-Z-And-Church-Youth-Groups-013.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 5 October 2018

How To Get 227% More Likes On Social Media

A couple of months ago I completely changed up what I was posting on social media. The results? Well, in just 60 short days, the number of likes I got per post ballooned by 227%. So in this podcast, I’ll share exactly what I did to achieve these results - and offer a trio of specific templates that have been getting huge results.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-get-227-more-likes-on-social-media/

What's In This Session?

The Case Study (1:01)
Example #1: The Screenshot (4:33)
Example #2: The Slideshow (6:22)
Example #3: The Fun Personality (9:36)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-How-To-Get-227-More-Likes-On-Social-Media-012.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 3 October 2018

Zero-Budget Marketing Ideas For Churches

I’ve got great news for you: it has never been easier or more affordable to share the message of Jesus with the world. In fact, thanks to digital media, outreach and marketing can be done well on zero-budget. And in this podcast, I’ll share with you five specific platforms and tools that you can use to take the timeless message of Jesus and share it through timely mediums - at zero cost.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/zero-budget-marketing-ideas-for-churches/

What's In This Session?

#1: Email Marketing (1:39)
#2: Storytelling (3:31)
#3: SEO (5:09)
#4: Instagram (6:07)
#5: Facebook (6:57)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-Zero-Budget-Marketing-Ideas-For-Churches-011.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 1 October 2018

3 Controversial Truths About Social Media

There are a number of unpopular truths about social media that most of us don’t want to admit. But if you ignore these controversial principles, you’ll likely end up compromising your church’s social media strategy. And so in this podcast, I’ll detail what each of these unpopular truths is and what they mean for your church online.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/3-controversial-truths-about-social-media/

What's In This Session?

Understand the behaviour of your audience (0:51)
Truth #1: Visual Branding Doesn't Matter (2:03)
Stop the scroll (2:23)
Truth #2: Repeat Equals Defeat (3:27)
Truth #3: Production Value Doesn't Matter (7:26)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-3-Controversial-Truths-About-Social-Media-110.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 28 September 2018

9 Church Objections You Must Address

There’s a communication technique that every experienced church leader knows about. What is it? Responding to objections. If you overlook this element of communication, you’ll have dozens of people in your church finding ways to ignore you. So in this podcast, I’ll reveal the nine most common objections I’ve encountered in church - and, you’ll learn the specific ways I like to respond to them.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/9-church-objecti…you-must-address/

What's In This Session?

#1. “I’m too busy." (4:39)
#2. “It’s too expensive." (5:39)
#3. “Who else is going?" (6:15)
#4. “This isn’t for me." (6:37)
#5. “Maybe next time." (7:22)
#6. “Christians are a bunch of hypocrites." (8:02)
#7. “How can the Bible be trustworthy?" (9:08)
#8. “If God is good, why is there evil and suffering?" (9:27)
#9. “Why does the church always want my money?" (9:48)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-9-Church-Objections-You-Must-Address-009.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 26 September 2018

5 Ways To Instantly Motivate Your Church

Whenever you're leading a group of people, sometimes they need to be motivated. In this podcast, you're going to learn 5 new ways to instantly motivate your church!

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-ways-to-instantly-motivate-your-church/

What's In This Session?

#1: Authority (2:21)
#2: Anticipation (4:44)
#3: Events (6:06)
#4: Scarcity (7:07)
#5: Social Proof (7:55)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-5-Ways-To-Instantly-Motivate-Your-Church-008.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 24 September 2018

What To Say Between Worship Songs [3 TIPS]

In this podcast, you’re going to learn 3 powerful tips for navigating the in-between moments of worship at church. And if you’ve ever felt yourself scrambling and thinking, “What am I gonna say before this next song?” - by the end of this podcast, you’ll have a trio of specific strategies you can use in your next worship experience.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/what-to-say-between-worship-songs-3-tips/

What's In This Session?

Tip #1: the Call To Worship (2:59)
Tip #2: Song Explanation (5:27)
Tip #3: The Words Of Jesus (7:37)
Bonus: Less Is More (9:10)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-What-To-Say-Between-Worship-Songs-3-TIPS-007.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 21 September 2018

How To Name A Church [MISTAKES TO AVOID]

No doubt about it, deciding on a name for a church or ministry can feel impossible. What you don’t want to do is choose a name carelessly and then find yourself stuck with it. So in this video, I want to share five tips with you to help make the process easier. I’ll even share with you my favorite church names along with a few of my least favorite.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-name-a-church-mistakes-to-avoid/

What's In This Session?

Disclaimer (0:42)
Tip #1: Don't Use Acronym (1:51)
Tip #2: Keep It Short (3:20)
Tip #3: Use Your Area Code (4:56)
Tip #4: Consider Dropping/Exchanging 'Church' (6:55)
Tip #5: Make It Memorable (8:48)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03-How-To-Name-A-Church-MISTAKES-TO-AVOID-006.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 19 September 2018

DIY Church Video Hacks [PRO ON A BUDGET]

Today, you’re going to learn three DIY video hacks to help you capture beautiful, cinematic videos. Maybe your church is working with a limited budget? That’s okay. Because each of these 3 strategies are completely free. And by the end of this podcast, you’ll know exactly how to perform these DIY video techniques - even if you’re just getting started with video.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/diy-church-video-hacks-pro-on-a-budget/

What's In This Session?

1. DIY Gimbal
2. DIY Underwater Housing
3. DIY Cinematic Lighting

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-02-DIY-Church-Video-Hacks-PRO-ON-A-BUDGET-005.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 17 September 2018

The Ultimate Church Facebook Page Guide

In this podcast, you'll learn the three-point setup guide for your church's Facebook Page. I'll show you how to create a Facebook Page for your church from scratch, but I'll also share with you a handful of advanced Facebook Page optimizations that most churches don't even know about.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-ultimate-church-facebook-page-guide/

What's In This Session?

Step #1: Create your page (1:45)
Step #2: Fill in your basic information (2:59)
Step #3: Advanced optimization (4:53)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-01-The-Ultimate-Church-Facebook-Page-Guide-004.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 14 September 2018

How To Successfully Promote Church Events

In my experience, many churches struggle with event promotion. You want your congregation to take next steps and get involved in the life of your church - but how do you inspire them to actually do that? In this podcast, I'll share with you a simple three-phase framework for promoting your ministry's events and you'll learn what it takes to truly inspire your church to action.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-successfully-promote-church-events/

What's In This Session?

Phase #1: Awareness (2:44)
Phase #2: Anticipation (4:41)
Phase #3: Action (9:22)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: Podcast-03_-_How-To-Successfully-Promote-Church-Events-003.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 12 September 2018

Why Your Church Service Needs A Host

There's a little technique that my church uses in every one of its services. And what's amazing about this approach is that it ties our entire Sunday experience together. And in this episode of Pro Church Tools, I'll reveal to you what this method is and exactly how you can use it every single weekend.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/why-your-church-service-needs-a-host/

What's In This Session?

What is a host? (1:24)
Reason #1: Your speaker and worship leader have enough on their plate already (2:57)
Reason #2: Don't let your guest welcome be an afterthought (4:32)
Reason #3: Service momentum (6:10)
Countdown welcome segment script (7:59)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Direct download: Podcast-02_-_Why-Your-Church-Service-Needs-A-Host-002.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 10 September 2018

3 Advanced Church Service Prep Tips

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: http://prochurchtools.com/3-advanced-church-service-prep-tips/

What's In This Session?

#1: Walkthrough (2:25)
#2: Run-Through (4:00)
#3: Sermon Feedback (5:14)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned:

Direct download: 01Podcast-01-_3-Advanced-Church-Service-Prep-Tips-001.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:50am EDT

Fri, 31 August 2018

How To Preach Memorable Sermons [3 TIPS] | Ep. #188

You don't just want your sermons to be true, you need them to be memorable as well. Here's 3 tips to start using today!

What's In This Session?

Step #1: Stories (1:41)
Step #2: Stats (5:02)
Step #3: Steps (6:15)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-qualities-of-a-powerful-sermon-quote-ep-187/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.034.05.188.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Thu, 30 August 2018

5 Qualities Of A Powerful Sermon Quote | Ep. #187

Sermon quotes seem to perform disproportionately well on social media. With 5 simple tips, learn how to create memorable sermon quotes!

What's In This Session?

Why you should be posting sermon quotes (0:27)
Tip #1 - Alliteration (1:03)
Tip #2 - Pair With Scripture (2:05)
Tip #3 - Emotional (3:19)
Tip #4 - Brevity (4:25)
Tip #5 - Memorable (5:30)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-qualities-of-a-powerful-sermon-quote-ep-187/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.034.04.187.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 29 August 2018

7 Ways To Increase Your Sermon Downloads | Ep. #186

Your sermons are important, and you can increase your sermon downloads by following these 7 easy steps! In this episode Brady breaks them down one step at a time.

If you haven't already, head over to ProChurchTools.com/Nucleus to download our 7 Church Website Page Templates. Pre written copy structured the exact way we would if we had these pages on our websites.

What's In This Session?

Bonus Links (0:43)
Build Playlists (2:09)
Photos Not Graphics (2:55)
Convert Listeners to Suscribers (4:21)
Post Sermons ASAP (5:01)
Unique Page For Every Sermon (5:51)
Sermon Engine (6:34)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at https://prochurchtools.com/7-ways-to-increase-your-sermon-downloads-ep-186/

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.034.03.186.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Tue, 28 August 2018

Why Your Church Needs A Sermon Engine | Ep. #185

Brady breaks down the 6 reasons your church needs (and deserves!) a sermon engine.

What's In This Session?

Custom Playlists (2:32)
Expand Your Website (3:50)
Instant Podcasting (4:36)
Search Engine Boost (4:55)
Complete Archive (5:56)
Downloadable Resources (6:19)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at https://prochurchtools.com/why-your-church-needs-a-sermon-engine-ep-185/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.034.02.185.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 27 August 2018

13 Surprising Truths About Sermon Podcasts | Ep. #184

Brady sifts through some fascinating data on podcasts and how millennials and Christians are listening to them, as well as how this information can help your church.

What's In This Session?

The statistics (0:32)
Takeaway #1: Podcast listening is on the rise (3:05)
Takeaway #2: Listenership is 3x greater among Christians (3:28)
Takeaway #3: 4 out of 5 listen to the whole podcast (3:53)
Secret #1: Podcast listeners will be your biggest supporters (5:23)
Secret #2: smartURL(6:11)
Secret #3: Host every episode of your podcast on your website (7:41)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/13-surprising-truths-about-sermon-podcasts-ep-184/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.034.01.184.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 24 August 2018

The 3 Rules Of The Central Hub Strategy | Ep. #183

The central hub is a foundational strategy that we believe churches should be using to help enable their community to take next steps by consolidating them into a single destination. Brady discusses 3 main components of the strategy.

What's In This Session?

Rule #1: Accessible 24/7 (0:56)
Rule #2: Accessible from every device (3:18)
Rule #3: Able to capture, store & distribute information (5:14)
Real stories (5:56)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-3-rules-of-the-central-hub-strategy-ep-183/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.033.05.183.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Thu, 23 August 2018

How A Church Boosted Small Group Signups 76% | Ep. #182

Brady shares the story of a real church who boosted their small group signups by 76% in one year by instituting the central hub strategy.

What's In This Session?

The Central Hub Strategy (0:27)
Pastor John's words (0:52)
The results (1:46)
Why is this so effective? (2:44)
Sheena Iyengar study(3:29)
Whirlpool case study (4:25)
Neil Patel/Imagescape case study(4:25)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-a-church-boosted-small-group-signups-76-ep-182/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.033.04.182.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 22 August 2018

The Enormous Problem Every Church Must Tackle | Ep. #181

Attending church used to be integrated in the North American way of life. This has shifted with attendance continuing to drop. Brady discusses how churches should be addressing this issue.

What's In This Session?

Attending church used to be a way of life (0:23)
The statistics (0:50)
The solution (2:59)
Jesus' examples (4:38)
Church examples (5:35)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-enormous-problem-every-church-must-tackle-ep-181/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.033.03.181.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Tue, 21 August 2018

How To Design Stunning Sermon Series Graphics | Ep. #180

You don't need to be a designer, or have a lot of time to create beautiful graphics. Brady shares how to create stunning graphics for your sermon series in only a couple of minutes.

What's In This Session?

Photography > Graphics (1:13)
Step #1: Find a beautiful photo (3:14)
Step #2: Use an elegant font for the title (5:06)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-design-stunning-sermon-series-graphics-ep-180/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.033.02.180.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 20 August 2018

3 Issues Christians Want Churches To Confront | Ep. #179

There can sometimes be a disconnect between the world of church and the world of the everyday Christian. Brady discusses some behavioural data on Christians and how churches can use this to address the issues and questions of the people attending their church.

What's In This Session?

Topic #1: Doubt (1:05)
Topic #2: Sex (4:11)
Topic #3: Body (5:49)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-issues-christians-want-churches-to-confront-ep-179/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.033.01.179.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 17 August 2018

How Real Churches Get Photo Release Forms | Ep. #178

There are rules that need to be followed when it comes to taking and sharing photographs. Brady discusses best practices when it comes to photo releases at your church.

What's In This Session?

The Church Communications Facebook Group thread (0:21)
#1: Photo release disclaimer (1:45)
#2: Red wristbands (2:28)
#3: Disclaimer statements (3:24)
#4: Signs (4:27)
#5: GDPR and active opt-in (5:59)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-real-churches-get-photo-release-forms-ep-178/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.032.05.178.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Thu, 16 August 2018

3 Low-Hanging Fruit Ideas For Your Church | Ep. #177

Everyday we share tips and tactics to help your church communicate well through digital media, but there are some easy, low-hanging fruit that quite a few churches still miss.

What's In This Session?

The Instagram DM (0:22)
#1: Google My Business (2:05)
#2: New visitor information on your website homepage (3:35)
#3: Photos of real people at your church (5:36)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-low-hanging-fruit-ideas-for-your-church-ep-177/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.032.04.177.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 15 August 2018

The Untold Truth Of Changing Your Church | Ep. #176

Brady met up with a local denominational district leader whose job is to go into dying churches and help them change. He shares some of the wisdom he gleaned.

What's In This Session?

A coffee meet up (0:21)
Change takes 3-5 years (3:09)
Tip #1: Progress isn't linear (6:00)
Tip #2: Measure everything you can (7:29)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-untold-truth-of-changing-your-church-ep-176/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.032.03.176.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Tue, 14 August 2018

How To Bridge Generational Divides At Church | Ep. #175

One of our favourite things is when people are in town visiting and stop by the office. This happened a couple weeks ago and led to a conversation about generational divides in churches.

What's In This Session?

The conversation with Michael & Oriana (0:34)
Step #1: Make sure everyone understands the goal (2:39)
Step #2: Tie every decision to the goal (5:33)
Step #3: Make decisions based on how they affect the goal (6:37)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-bridge-generational-divides-at-church-ep-175/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.032.02.175.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 13 August 2018

Should Your Church Have A Dress Code? | Ep. #174

Brady and Alex tackle the topic of whether church leadership teams should have dress codes. They delve into their own experiences as well as the practical implications.

What's In This Session?

The last four outfits Brady wore while hosting (1:18)
#1: Your vibe attracts your tribe (3:51)
#2: Word pairing study (5:20)
#3: Theological implications (5:48)
#4: Negative connotations (8:02)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/should-your-church-have-a-dress-code-ep-174/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.032.01.174.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 10 August 2018

11 Facebook Ads Tools For Churches | Ep. #173

You're ready. You want to make a Facebook Ad for your church. Brady shares 11 tools that you can use to help maximize the effectiveness of your Facebook Ad.

What's In This Session?

#1: Facebook Text Overlay Tool(1:09)
#2: Facebook Page App(2:00)
#3: AdEspresso(2:47)
#4: Qwaya(3:45)
#5: CoSchedule Headline Analyzer(4:18)
#6: Click Funnels(4:45)
#7: OptimizePress(5:20)
#8: Hotjar(5:36)
#9: iPhone Portrait Mode(6:38)
#10: Canva(7:29)
#11: Convertkit(7:52)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/11-facebook-ads-tools-for-churches-ep-173/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.031.05.173.mp3
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Thu, 9 August 2018

3 MORE Successful Facebook Ads From Real Churches | Ep. #172

Brady shares three more examples from real churches of Facebook ads that they ran. He talks through the details of their campaigns, as well as their results.

What's In This Session?

Example #1: Dear Mom & Dad (0:57)
Example #2: Christmas (3:26)
Example #3: Parents (6:58)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-more-successful-facebook-ads-from-real-churches-ep-172/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.031.04.172.mp3
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Wed, 8 August 2018

3 Successful Facebook Ads From Real Churches | Ep. #171

If you're skeptical about using Facebook ads for your church, Brady is here to set your mind at ease. He shares 3 examples of churches who used Facebook ads to promote their church, and the results that each church saw.

What's In This Session?

Example #1: Easter (0:54)
Example #2: Fall Festival (3:45)
Example #3: Service Promotion (5:49)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-successful-facebook-ads-from-real-churches-ep-171/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.031.03.171.mp3
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Tue, 7 August 2018

How To Run Facebook Ads For Your Church | Ep. #170

Facebook Ads are the best platform for outreach and marketing for your church when it comes to reaching people beyond the four walls of your church. Brady explains how to get started.

What's In This Session?

Alex's success story (1:01)
Step #1: Understand the nature of how users are using Facebook (2:43)
Step #2: Find the intersection between faith and culture (3:40)
Step #3: Landing page with sign up form (6:33)
Step #4: Immediate follow-up (7:40)
Success story (8:00)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-run-facebook-ads-for-your-church-ep-170/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.031.02.170.mp3
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Mon, 6 August 2018

3 Ways To Compel Your Church’s Guests To Return | Ep. #169

It's difficult to get a new visitor to attend your church for the first time, and although it's easier to get them to return, it's still challenging. Brady discusses how to make this process easier.

What's In This Session?

#1: Feeling over function (0:56)
#2: Know the guest (3:47)
#3: Think scene by scene (6:17)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-ways-to-compel-your-churchs-guests-to-return-ep-169/.

Direct download: 01Podcast.PCD.031.01.169.mp3
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Fri, 3 August 2018

How To Get Motivated And Reliable Church Volunteers | Ep. #168

Brady has received several messages asking how to find more motivated and reliable volunteers for your church ministries. He gives 6 ideas to help encourage motivation.

What's In This Session?

Brady received multiple DMs asking about volunteers (0:24)
You can only control what you can control (1:07)
Motivation Idea #1: Tell them EXACTLY what you want them to do (2:15)
Motivation Idea #2: Demonstrate your own sacrifice (4:08)
Motivation Idea #3: Acknowledge jobs well done (5:19)
Motivation Idea #4: Focus on progress/goals (5:43)
Motivation Idea #5: Admit mistakes (7:26)
Motivation Idea #6: Build a compelling narrative (8:08)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-get-motivated-and-reliable-church-volunteers-ep-168/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.030.05.168.mp3
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Thu, 2 August 2018

The Secret To Discovering Endless YouTube Video Topics | Ep. #167

YouTube is the second largest search engine, but currently there are not a lot of churches using the platform well. Brady responds to churches wondering what kind of content to create.

What's In This Session?

Why I love YouTube (0:33)
Step #1: Enter a search (1:01)
Step #2: Visit the channel page, click on "videos" and then sort them by most popular (1:38)
Step #3: Create a list of popular video topics (2:02)
Why does this work? (2:09)
Examples (6:12)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-secret-to-discovering-endless-youtube-video-topics-ep-167/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.030.04.167.mp3
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Wed, 1 August 2018

7 Ways To Write Better Church Email Newsletters | Ep. #166

Even with the shifting landscape of digital media, email is currently still the best way to market your church and communicate with your existing audience. Brady discusses how to write a great email newsletter for your church.

What's In This Session?

After your website, email is still the most effective communication tools (0:33)
#1: Plain text email (1:24)
#2: One link (2:42)
#3: Multiple CTAs (all the same link) (3:05)
#4: Line breaks (5:36)
#5: Sent from a real human (6:46)
#6: Send two emails each week instead of one (8:43)
#7: Include a PS (9:13)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-ways-to-write-better-church-email-newsletters-ep-166/.

Direct download: 01Podcast.PCD.030.03.166.mp3
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Tue, 31 July 2018

How To Increase Staff Productivity At Your Church | Ep. #165

Brady pulls from his experience running a full and part-time staff of around twenty people to answer the question - "How do I increase staff productivity?"

What's In This Session?

Monday meeting (1:11)
Trello boards (2:10)
Slack for team communication (2:39)
Set deadlines (3:14)
Autonomy (4:31)
Team building & environment (6:21)
Have the right North Star (7:47)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-increase-staff-productivity-at-your-church-ep-165/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.030.02.165.mp3
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Mon, 30 July 2018

5 Ways To Speak Better On Stage | Ep. #164

Brady received a message from a member of Pro Church Nation asking for tips on how to give announcements from stage, being an onstage host - basically on stage speaking as a whole. Today he shares his best tips.

What's In This Session?

#1: Hold the mic in a consistent spot (1:31)
#2: Pitch and pace (3:56)
#3: Transitions (5;38)
#4: Eye contact (7:20)
#5: Hand movements (8:40)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-ways-to-speak-better-on-stage-ep-164/.

Direct download: Podcast.PCD.030.01.164.mp3
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Fri, 27 July 2018

The 3 Elements Every YouTube Thumbnail Needs | Ep. #163

Your YouTube thumbnail contributes substantially to whether someone chooses to click and watch your video, or scroll right past. Brady shares the 3 elements every thumbnail needs.

What's In This Session?

Example #1: The Super Church Lobby Kiosk(0:41)
Example #2: Dysfunctional Comfort(0:46)
Part #1: Smiling human face (0:58)
Part #2: Bright colors (3:00)
Part #3: Big bold text (5:26)
Bonus tip: Use a preset (6:44)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-3-elements-every-youtube-thumbnail-needs-ep-163/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-029-05-163.mp3
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Thu, 26 July 2018

Why Copying Your Favorite Megachurch Is Dangerous | Ep. #162

Everyday we put out a brand new episode of Pro Church Daily because we know that digital is difficult. Brady discusses the importance of studying and understanding the strategies of other churches.

What's In This Session?

Studying strategies vs. copying tactics (1:48)
Size difference (2:12)
Elevation's sermons & search terms (3:05)
Copying tactics (4:03)
Context (5:45)
Why is it dangerous? (7:23)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/why-copying-your-favorite-megachurch-is-dangerous-ep-162/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-029-04-162.mp3
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Wed, 25 July 2018

Why Your Church Is Vulnerable (And How Young People Can Help…) | Ep. #161

Brady shares a message that he received from someone claiming that prioritizing younger generations would be a mistake, especially financially. A common attitude we have seen in the church. Brady takes some time to respond.

What's In This Session?

YouTube as a search engine (1:10)
Brady's experience with church keywords (1:36)
The results (2:39)
The bottom line (3:53)
Go to people (4:58)
Good news! (6:00)
Example YouTubers (6:38)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/why-your-church-is-vulnerable-and-how-young-people-can-help-ep-161/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-029-03-161.mp3
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Tue, 24 July 2018

5 Ways Churches Plan On Reaching Gen Z | Ep. #160

Gen Z are those who were born between the years of 1999 and 2015. This means that they are now entering college and the workforce, and it's important that we start talking about them.

What's In This Session?

Who is Gen Z? (0:20)
The Facebook thread (1:16)
Jonathan Malm's comment (1:48)
YouTube (3:44)
Authenticity (5:41)
Responsibilities (6:56)
Action orientated (8:01)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-ways-churches-plan-on-reaching-gen-z-ep-160/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-029-02-160.mp3
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Mon, 23 July 2018

3 Reasons It’s Better To Be A Smaller Church | Pro Church Daily Ep. #159

Perspective is so important when it comes to your ability to execute both individually and organizationally. If you're a smaller church and struggle with feeling disappointed by this status, Brady wants to shift your perspective by sharing why being a small church is actually a good thing.

What's In This Session?

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” - Henry Ford (0:21)
#1: Smaller churches are more popular (1:51)
#2: Smaller churches are more agile (4:24)
#3: Smaller churches are more personal (7:14)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-reasons-its-better-to-be-a-smaller-church-pro-church-daily-ep-159/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-029-01-159.mp3
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Fri, 20 July 2018

9 Drone Video Tips From The Experts | Ep. #158

Alex and Brady recently returned from a trip to Utah where they spent the majority of their time capturing aerial footage. They share 9 tips the Storytape team has compiled from their experience.

What's In This Session?

#1: Get legal (1:54)
#2: Magic hour (2:41)
#3: National park alternatives (4:10)
#4: Shoot in 30p and slow down to 24p in post (5:21)
#5: Lookouts/viewpoints (6:47)
#6: Have a plan (7:31)
#7: LAANC - Airmaps (9:04)
#8: Study aerial clips in films & TV shows (10:50)
#9: Sun flares (12:05)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/9-drone-video-tips-from-the-experts-ep-158/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-028-05-158.mp3
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Thu, 19 July 2018

I Can’t Keep Up! How Your Church Can Win Despite Constant Change | Ep. #157

Jeff Bezos, the CEO & Founder of Amazon, shared in a recent interview that in a world that is constantly changing it's actually easier to answer the question of what won't change. Brady answers this question for churches.

What's In This Session?

Jeff Bezos' letter (1:06)
#1: Storytelling (4:59)
#2: Attention (6:24)
#3: Hope, Community, & Purpose (7:50)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/i-cant-keep-up-how-your-church-can-win-despite-constant-change-ep-157/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-028-04-157.mp3
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Wed, 18 July 2018

Why Your Church Needs More Laser Focus | Ep. #156

We recently overhauled a bunch of pages on our Nucleus website. The reason for this is our belief that everything we do needs to demonstrate our desire to help churches accomplish their mission. Brady shares how this same shift can help your church.

What's In This Session?

Common marketing statements (2:42)
Your focus should be accomplishing your mission (3:52)
Limited resources (4:00)
Emotion-based decisions (7:02)
An agreement (7:36)
Nucleus (9:03)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/why-your-church-needs-more-laser-focus-ep-156/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-028-03-156.mp3
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Tue, 17 July 2018

The 13-Point YouTube Video Checklist | Ep. #155

YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world and the second most visited website in the world. Brady shares the checklist we use for our YouTube videos.

What's In This Session?

#1. Keyword Research (2:01)
#2. Intro (3:01)
#3. Length (3:37)
#4. Talk Shock (4:21)
#5. Call To Action (5:37)
#6. Thumbnail (6:17)
#7. End Card (7:00)
#8. Title (7:20)
#9. Description (7:44)
#10. Tags (8:21)
#11. First Comment (8:59)
#12. Share on Twitter & Facebook (9:28)
#13. Respond & Heart (9:32)
Results (9:50)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-13-point-youtube-video-checklist-ep-155/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-028-02-155.mp3
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Mon, 16 July 2018

5 Ways To Use The New Instagram Stories Questions Sticker | Ep. #154

The Instagram question sticker is another example of how social media is ever evolving. Brady talks through how this new feature works, and how to use it for your church.

What's In This Session?

A way to start conversation (1:26)
How it works (3:13)
Idea #1: Prayer requests (3:49)
Idea #2: Fun questions (4:41)
Idea #3: Ask the pastor (6:23)
Idea #4: Customer feedback (7:31)
Idea #5: Contest (8:09)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-ways-to-use-the-new-instagram-stories-questions-sticker-ep-154/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-028-01-154.mp3
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Fri, 13 July 2018

How To Stay Consistent Across All Of Your Church’s Social Platforms | Ep. #153

It's important to remain consistent across social media platforms both visually and the type of content you post. Consistency builds trust with your audience.

What's In This Session?

Why consistency is important (0:39)
Profile picture (1:25)
The description (3:03)
McDonald's and branding (5:45)
Style guide (7:53)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-stay-consistent-across-all-of-your-churchs-social-platforms-ep-153/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-027-05-153.mp3
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Thu, 12 July 2018

The Ultimate Church Decision Matrix | Ep. #152

"You can do anything, but you can't do everything." Brady discusses how this saying applies to your church's social media usage and communication strategy.

What's In This Session?

You can do anything, but you can't do everything (0:55)
Your North star: attention (3:49)
At-Bats (5:05)
Business success (6:18)
Fishers (6:36)
Measure attention -> then measure engagement -> then measure next steps (8:28)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-ultimate-church-decision-matrix-ep-152/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-027-04-152.mp3
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Wed, 11 July 2018

How A Church Of 125 Reached 6,000+ People For Free | Ep. #151

We love sharing success stories from real churches that prove the content and strategies we share on Pro Church Tools works. Alex discusses a success story that was sent to him.

What's In This Session?

How do we increase shares on Facebook? (0:48)
Ultimate form of public endorsement (1:24)
The content needs to be share worthy (1:44)
The contest (2:13)
The results (2:52)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-a-church-of-125-reached-6000-people-for-free-ep-151/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-027-03-151.mp3
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Tue, 10 July 2018

IGTV For Churches: 15 Things Your Ministry Needs To Know | Ep. #150

IGTV is the newest part of the Instagram platform. Brady and Alex discuss what IGTV is, the features it includes, and how to use it as part of your ministry's communication strategy.

What's In This Session?

What is IGTV? (0:32)
Stat #1: Teens are watching 40% less TV than 5 years ago (3:52)
Stat #2: Instagram users are watching 60% more videos than last year (4:08)
Video must be vertical (4:38)
IGTV has a stand alone app (6:51)
Comments (7:06)
Autoplay without audio (7:35)
How do I use it? (8:28)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/igtv-for-churches-15-things-your-ministry-needs-to-know-ep-150/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-027-02-150.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 9 July 2018

13 Premium Font Resources For Churches | Ep. #149

Sometimes when you're wanting to go all in on a project, or rebrand, you want the best of the best when it comes to typography choices. Our designer, Eric, has compiled a list of premium font resources.

What's In This Session?

#1: Klim(2:06)
#2: Lineto(3:16)
#3: Optimo(3:43)
#4: Typotheque(4:31)
#5: Production Type(4:34)
#6: SwissType Faces(4:36)
#7: Typography(4:43)
#8: Darden Studio(4:57)
#9: 205 TF(5:02)
#10: HVD Fonts(5:10)
#11: Fonts In Use(5:50)
#12: Type Wolf(7:13)
#13: Foster Type(8:02)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/13-premium-font-resources-for-churches-ep-149/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-027-01-149.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 6 July 2018

7 Indispensable Photography Tools For Churches | Ep. #148

Real photos of real people at your church are incredibly important when it comes to branding on your website and social media. Alex discusses his recommendations when it comes to gear.

What's In This Session?

DSLR Camera Body (1:38)
6D Mk II(3:30)
5D Mk II(3:40)
Fast Lens(4:02)
Lens Pen(5:14)
Pelican Case(5:56)
Neewer Glass Prism(6:45)
Backdrop Kit(8:50)
Editing software - GIMP/Lightroom/Photoshop(9:46)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-indispensable-photography-tools-for-churches-ep-148/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-026-04-148.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Thu, 5 July 2018

How To Quickly Accelerate Growth At Your Church | Ep. #147

Every one of our churches want to grow and the best way to do that is to increase next steps. Brady discusses how to make this happen in your church.

What's In This Session?

Quick wins (2:05)
The lie (2:36)
The paradox (3:05)
The study (3:25)
Less announcements (7:03)
Connect cards (7:31)
A single call to action (8:17)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-quickly-accelerate-growth-at-your-church-ep-147/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-026-04-147.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 4 July 2018

The 50% Rule For Church Announcements | Ep. #146

Churches often struggle with having too many announcements, but being unsure about which ones to cut while keeping the peace. Brady shares his 50% rule that allows you to limit announcements without favouritism.

What's In This Session?

Announcements promote first steps (2:25)
The 50% Rule (3:16)
Reason #1: Conditioning (4:02)
Reason #2: Removes conflict (5:25)
Reason #3: Reduces announcements (6:35)
More next steps (8:05)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at https://prochurchtools.com/the-50-rule-for-church-announcements-ep-146/.

Direct download: 01Podcast-PCD-026-03-146.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Tue, 3 July 2018

Why “Next Steps” Are The Best Metric For Tracking Church Growth | Ep. #145

Brady discusses why next steps are such a beneficial metric for your church and the steps you need to follow to begin tracking them.

What's In This Session?

Ep. #144 (1:05)
Every church mission statement (1:55)
Next steps (2:18)
Step #1: Audit (5:04)
Step #2: Assign value (5:45)
Step #3: Set your baseline (6:47)
Step #4: Work to improve (7:49)
Nucleus (9:37)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/why-next-steps-are-the-best-metric-for-tracking-church-growth-ep-145/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-026-02-145.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Mon, 2 July 2018

The New Rules For Measuring Church Growth | Ep. #144

With church attendance continuing to drop due to major cultural shifts, it is no longer the best metric for tracking church growth or health. Brady shares 3 reasons why, and some other metrics to use instead.

What's In This Session?

Current attendance trends (1:04)
Reason #1: Millennial drop off (2:01)
Reason #2: Affluence (2:38)
Reason #3: Communication shift (3:17)
Weight loss analogy (4:18)
Determine WHY we do church (6:52)
Next steps (8:05)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-new-rules-for-measuring-church-growth-ep-144/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-026-01-144.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 29 June 2018

Why Your Church Needs A Communications Director | Ep. #143

Brady shares a job description and five principle concepts to help your church decide if you need to hire someone to fill the role of communications director, or why you should have one at all.

What's In This Session?

The DM (0:21)
Job description (2:03)
Pillar #1: Grand vision (2:54)
Pillar #2: Communication shift (4:35)
Pillar #3: Attention (6:15)
Pillar #4: Seize the 167 (6:30)
Pillar #5: Success stories (8:15)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/why-your-church-needs-a-communications-director-ep-143/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-025-05-143.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Thu, 28 June 2018

The Instagram Slider Prayer Request Technique | Ep. #142

Social media is constantly changing. Alex discusses a DM he received with story about using the slider feature on Instagram stories to encourage connection and engagement.

What's In This Session?

Episode 108 review (0:21)
Kieran's DM (1:05)
The results (2:54)
Tool #1: PicMonkey(4:01)
Tool #2: WordSwag(4:46)
Tool #3: Photoshop/ Illustrator(6:00)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/the-instagram-slider-prayer-request-technique-ep-142/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-025-04-142.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Wed, 27 June 2018

How A Church Of 90 People Grew 42% In 6 Months Using Social Media | Ep. #141

Brady discusses a message he received from a pastor who is seeing the effects of using social media at his church first hand. EJ has seen incredible growth at his church plant, and Brady shares some principles you can apply to your church.

What's In This Session?

Pastor EJ's story (1:09)
#1: Low-hanging Fruit (2:26)
#2: The Brand (2:14)
#3: Facebook Live Devotion (5:34)
#4: Ownership Over Attendance (7:30)
#5: Google My Business (9:11)
Share your stories with us! (9:56)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-a-church-of-90-people-grew-42-in-6-months-using-social-media-ep-141/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-025-03-141.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Tue, 26 June 2018

3 Effective Ways To Measure Your Church’s Social Media Efforts | Ep. #140

Social media provides a lot of feedback and accurate tracking on how well your posts and presence are performing. Brady discusses how to know if you're succeeding as a church on social media.

What's In This Session?

The DM Brady received (0:22)
Attention, engagement, and next steps (1:13)
Brady's Face (3:07)
Empty Church (3:43)
Formula #1: Attention (4:32)
Formula #2: Engagement (5:24)
Formula #3: Next Steps (7:10)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-effective-ways-to-measure-your-churchs-social-media-efforts-ep-140/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-025-02-140.mp3
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Mon, 25 June 2018

7 Free Summer Fonts For Churches | Ep. #139

We understand the struggle of designing graphics for summer events and needing new, up to date fonts, but without spending a ton of money. Brady shares 7 free fonts for your church to use this summer.

What's In This Session?

#1: Mattilda(1:04)
#2: Oxford(1:34)
#3: Alberto(2:49)
#4: Gilroy(3:23)
#5: Hansief (4:35)
#6: Garment District(5:45)
#7: Tuesday Night(6:18)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at https://prochurchtools.com/7-free-summer-fonts-for-churches-ep-139/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-025-01-139.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Fri, 22 June 2018

Tips For Welcoming First-Time Visitors To Your Church | Ep. #138

Statistically less and less Americans attend church every single year. Ryan Wakefield of Church Marketing University joins us to discuss how to create a welcoming environment for first time guests.

What's In This Session?

The world is becoming more unfamiliar with church (1:20)
Tip #1: The Host Address (3:47)
Tip #2: The FAQ Sheet (7:28)
Tip #3: Be understandable (8:28)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/tips-for-welcoming-first-time-visitors-to-your-church-ep-138/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-024-05-138.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Thu, 21 June 2018

How Churches Should Respond To Angry Comments Online | Ep. #137

If you spend enough time online - you'll get an angry comment. This can leave you wondering, what do I do? How do I respond? That's what this episode is about. Brady responds to a real life situation.

What's In This Session?

Adam's experience (0:41)
Option #1: Delete & reach out personally (3:33)
Option #2: Hide (4:56)
Option #3: Respond (5:55)
The popcorn comments GIF (7:02)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-churches-should-respond-to-angry-comments-online-ep-137/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-024-04-137.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

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