The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

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How To Design Stunning Sermon Series Graphics | Ep. #180 Aug 21, 2018

Show notes

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/.

3 Issues Christians Want Churches To Confront | Ep. #179 Aug 20, 2018

Show notes

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/.

How Real Churches Get Photo Release Forms | Ep. #178 Aug 17, 2018

Show notes

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/.

3 Low-Hanging Fruit Ideas For Your Church | Ep. #177 Aug 16, 2018

Show notes

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/.

The Untold Truth Of Changing Your Church | Ep. #176 Aug 15, 2018

Show notes

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/.

How To Bridge Generational Divides At Church | Ep. #175 Aug 14, 2018

Show notes

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/.

Should Your Church Have A Dress Code? | Ep. #174 Aug 13, 2018

Show notes

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/.

11 Facebook Ads Tools For Churches | Ep. #173 Aug 10, 2018

Show notes

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/.

3 MORE Successful Facebook Ads From Real Churches | Ep. #172 Aug 09, 2018

Show notes

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/.

3 Successful Facebook Ads From Real Churches | Ep. #171 Aug 08, 2018

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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?