The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Latest Episodes:

Fix Your Church's Awful Team Culture Dec 03, 2025

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Skills alone can't compensate for a broken culture. If the team is unhealthy, the ministry will always feel stuck. Today, we're laying out a reset plan — a practical roadmap to start rebuilding trust, clarity, and a healthy team culture. Let's get to work.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:12 - Why This Matters

7:53 - Value 1: Bring Heaven to Earth

11:52 - Value 2: Say the Quiet Part Out Loud

17:48 - Value 3: Yes Be Yes, No Be No

21:48 - Value 4: Disagreement Is Not Disrespect

27:06 - Value 5: Solutions First

33:05 - How to Use Values to Shape Culture

IMPORTANT LINKS

- The Creative Team Culture Cheatsheet DOWNLOAD: https://prochur.ch/4az1JXQ

- Pro Church Certified: https://prochurchcertified.com/

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Best $0 Social Media Tools For Churches Nov 26, 2025

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Level up your church's social without spending a cent. From scheduling and analytics to project management and planning, today's episode is all about the best $0 tools churches can use to streamline their work and improve results. Let's upgrade your workflow and keep costs at zero.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Instagram Insights

10:44 - Buffer

14:00 - Trello

15:09 - Linktree

16:16 - The Launcher by Nucleus

17:54 - Coschedule Headline Analyzer

19:58 - Auphonic

21:41 - Canva

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Buffer: https://buffer.com/

- Trello: https://trello.com/

- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/

- The Launcher by Nucleus: https://www.nucleus.church/the-launcher

- Coschedule Headline Analyzer: https://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer

- Auphonic: https://auphonic.com/

- Canva: https://www.canva.com/

- PNAS NEXUS Article: https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/11/pgaf327/8285703

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The Worst Part Of Church Comms (According To You) Nov 19, 2025

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I asked you all, "What's one thing that frustrates you about church comms?" Today, we're unpacking your top answers — counting down from the least to the most common. And as we go, we'll share practical advice from real church experiences on how to fix these frustrations for good.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:43 - Lack Of Risk Taking

7:30 - Doing Over Being Effective

12:11 - Too Many Events To Talk About

20:06 - Not Understanding How Long Stuff Takes

24:00 - Complain There Isn't Enough/Too Much Info

27:44 - People Thinking They Know Best

30:12 - Last Minute Requests

IMPORTANT LINKS

- DOWNLOAD Project Request Timelines [Example]: https://prochur.ch/4oAKjhN

- Pro Church Certified: https://prochurchcertified.com/

- The Church Website Masterclass: https://youtu.be/0IfuwIa3qjw

- Nucleus Makeovers: https://www.nucleus.church/makeovers

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The New Era Of Social Media Is Here Nov 12, 2025

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The next era of social media is arriving - and recent court filings from Meta give us a glimpse of what's coming. These revelations reveal a major shift in how platforms will operate moving forward. In this episode, we're breaking down what it means for your church and how to prepare.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

2:58 - Social Is Television

8:18 - Podcasts Are Television

10:10 - The Algorithm Is Television

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Everything Is Television - Derek Thompson: https://bit.ly/4nEXqgD

- YouTube Plans to Win Over Spotify's Audio-First Podcasters With AI - Business Insider: https://bit.ly/4hNCClZ

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5 Small Changes Most Churches Should Consider Making Nov 05, 2025

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Small changes can make a big impact. Today, we're sharing five simple adjustments every church should consider — straight from a Senior Pastor who's already put them into practice and seen the results. The best part? You don't need to overhaul anything. You can start applying these changes this weekend.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

3:31 - At Most, Make One Announcement

11:30 - Stand For The Scripture Reading

22:46 - Take Communion Every Week

26:41 - Incorporate Some Other Elements

32:18 - Have Everyone Who Speaks Into A Microphone Introduce Themselves

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Luke's tweet: https://x.com/lukedsimmons/status/1715383752338407615

- Luke Simmons: https://x.com/lukedsimmons

- Ironwood Church: https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

- Faithful & Fruitful: https://faithfulandfruitful.com/links/

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Why Great People Stop Volunteering At Good Churches Oct 29, 2025

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Why do great volunteers stop serving at good churches? The reason usually isn't hard to spot — but finding a real solution takes work. That's exactly what we're unpacking in today's episode.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

3:05 - Habits Of Joy

7:13 - Practice Intentional Discomfort

15:22 - Becoming Unbothered

IMPORTANT LINKS

- The MOST Important Thing I Learned BEFORE 30 [CHURCH LEADERS]: https://youtu.be/CFVJeEfQvkA

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How To Never Run Out Of Creative Ideas At Church Oct 22, 2025

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We're pulling back the curtain on the exact systems we use to stay inspired and creative - week after week - without burning out. You'll learn how to build processes that generate fresh ideas on demand, even when you feel stuck or uninspired.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

01:53 — The Question Every Church Asks

04:38 — System #1: You Need Less Variety Than You Think

06:24 — System #2: Steal Like a Pro (From Other Industries)

10:49 — System #3: Repeat the Best, Forget the Rest, Continue To Test

18:27 — System #4: Repurpose Sermon Content

23:10 — System #5: Build a Vault of Inspiration

IMPORTANT LINKS

- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com

- Free AI Transcription Tool: https://www.descript.com

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When Should A Church Post About Tragic Current Events Oct 15, 2025

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When tragedy strikes and the world turns to social media, churches often wonder whether to speak up or stay silent. Today, we're unpacking a clear, actionable policy for navigating tragic current events online - complete with real examples and the key caveats every church should consider before posting. Learn how to respond with wisdom, compassion, and clarity when the world is watching.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

3:40 - Policy Questions

12:12 - Real Example #1

15:00 - Critical Feedback

20:35 - Real Example #2

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The Historic Rise Of Gen Z Church Attendance Oct 01, 2025

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Gen Z is now attending church more than any other age group — what Barna calls "a historic and generational reversal." In this video, we'll explore why it's happening and what it means for your church moving forward.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Thoughts on Gen Z being on the top of church attendance?

9:58 - Biggest social media differences between Gen Z and Gen Alpha?

15:40 - The people want to know what your Fall Fragrance is this year!

21:02 - What do you think of churches sending greetings/thank yous to new followers on Instagram?

24:00 - What would be the Facebook equivalent of carousels?

25:22 - What's your favorite thing about F1 after over half a season of watching?

33:28 - How to finish more work in less time?

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Gen Z Now Leads In Church Attendance | Christianity Today: https://bit.ly/420QYZy

THE 167 NEWSLETTER

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Social Media's Hidden Gift to Small Churches Sep 24, 2025

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Smaller churches have a unique edge on social media — one that actually becomes more powerful the smaller your church is. It's a feature that can completely transform the way you approach social. And here's the kicker: bigger churches don't really have access to it.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:22 - The State of Church Social Media

10:32 - How To Reach Your People

19:15 - More Post Strategies

IMPORTANT LINKS

- DOWNLOAD the "Add to Favorites" card: https://prochur.ch/3Mc9963

- Why Your Church's Instagram Stories Flop: https://youtu.be/z_VfjR0WxaA

- The Busy Pastor's Guide To Instagram Stories: https://youtu.be/e4gYhPwOyJA

- 20 Church Social Media Ideas You've Never Tried: https://youtu.be/ZBeCkcIlzPA