The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

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Why Older Churches Must Embrace New Technology | Ep. #130 Jun 12, 2018

Show notes

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

What's In This Session?

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

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

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

The 20X Church Mission Field | Ep. #129 Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

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

What's In This Session?

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

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

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

The Beginner's Guide To Using A Teleprompter | Ep. #128 Jun 08, 2018

Show notes

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

What's In This Session?

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

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

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

1 Unsettling Way Millennials Are Truly Unique | Ep. #127 Jun 07, 2018

Show notes

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

What's In This Session?

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

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

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

5 Unusual Social Media Templates For Churches | Ep. #126 Jun 06, 2018

Show notes

When Facebook updated their algorithm for 2018, founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the changes were to encourage "meaningful interaction." This is what you should be aiming for with your church accounts if you're wanting to see engagement. Brady talks about some ways to do just that.

What's In This Session?

Meaningful interaction (0:31)
#1: Day Of The Year (1:30)
#2: The Elimination Game (3:49)
#3: Door #1 vs. Door #2 (6:01)
#4: Prompt (7:29)
#5: Guessing Game (9:01)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-unusual-social-media-templates-churches-ep-126/.

The 3-Step Funnel To Predictable Church Growth | Ep. #125 Jun 05, 2018

Show notes

One of the struggles for churches in 2018 and beyond is the ever growing amount of digital and social platforms to be active on, and not understanding the value in this. Brady discusses how online presence relates to your church's vision.

What's In This Session?

#1: Attention (3:12)
#2: Engagement (3:57)
#3: Next Steps (4:15)
Example #1 (Analog) (5:01)
Example #2 (Digital) (6:51)
Predictable (7:57)
Understand the path (8:47)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-step-funnel-predictable-church-growth-ep-125/.

11 FREE Social Media Tools For Churches | Ep. #124 Jun 04, 2018

Show notes

We all know how important social media is to the life of our churches, and its searchability online, as well as just engaging your congregation throughout the week. Brady shares 11 social media tools you can use at your church.

What's In This Session?

1: Instagram Business(0:48)
2: Buffer(2:59)
3: Evernote(3:33)
4: VSCO(4:21)
5: Priime(5:33)
6: Airdrop(6:06)
7: Boomerang(7:40)
8: Hyperlapse(7:47)
9: Layout(7:57)
10: Focus(8:14)
11: Stop motion (Instagram stories feature) (8:46)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/11-free-social-media-tools-churches-ep-124/.

1 Simple Tip For Gaining Trust With Your Church | Ep. #123 Jun 01, 2018

Show notes

A key component of communication, especially when you're want to be able to teach or encourage change in people's lives, is trust. Brady discusses a common way communicators build trust quickly from stage.

What's In This Session?

Downtime in Hawaii (0:44)
Get on their level (1:59)
Headed to a conference (2:15)
Self-deprecation (3:08)
Example #1: Episode #116 (4:22)
Example #2: Comedians talk about their parents (5:14)
Example #3: Pastors talk about wives/staff/friends (7:43)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/1-simple-tip-gaining-trust-church-ep-123/.

5 Best Royalty-Free Audio Sites For Churches | Ep. #122 May 31, 2018

Show notes

Royalty-free audio is so useful in so many capacities, with the most common being the backing track in videos. Brady shares the 5 best royalty-free audio sites for churches.

What's In This Session?

Soundstripe(2:06)
Artlist(4:37)
PremiumBeat.com(5:13)
Marmoset Music(6:32)
Musicbed(7:53)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-best-royalty-free-audio-sites-churches-ep-122/.

How A Millennial Pastor Uses Vlogging To Grow His Church | Ep. #121 May 30, 2018

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YouTube is such a huge social media platform, especially with Gen Z. Brady shares some stories from a pastor who has blogged his church planting experience, and how these blogs are affecting people both local and worldwide.

What's In This Session?