The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

December 2018
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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