The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

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Social Media For Your Youth Group, Instagram Hashtags & Website Logos | #AskBrady Episode 62 Apr 22, 2018

Show notes

Watch the video version of this episode of The #AskBrady Show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools

#TIMESTAMPS:

1:44 - If we have a youth group page what kind of stuff am I posting? What would they want to see, what kind of stuff would they interact with?

13:54 - When it comes to A/B testing hashtags on Instagram, should I make a new Instagram post with the second set of hashtags, or should I delete set A and replace with set B in the same comment?

19:58 - I saw that Nucleus.Church was pinned with an app like logo, I was wondering if you could explain how to make your website capable of doing this.

22:25 - Should I try to make every post something for both the youth and older crowd? Should I just focus on one group, or should I try to have some posts directed at each group?

Brady Shearer is the CEO of Pro Church Tools Inc., a company helping churches communicate better. Through weekly videos, podcasts, and articles, Pro Church Tools reaches more than 25,000 churches every month.

Brady is the host of The #AskBrady Show, a church communications focused Q&A video show and podcast, as well as the Pro Church Podcast, a weekly interview audio podcast.

Follow Me Online Here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bradyshearer

Facebook: http://facebook.com/prochurchtools

Website: http://prochurchtools.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/bradyshearer

Student & Youth Ministry [Gen Z]: 3 Social Platforms Your Church Needs To Consider | Ep. #090 Apr 21, 2018

Show notes

We are living through the biggest communication shift in 500 years, and social media and technology continues to advance and change. Brady discusses the platforms that are most popular with Gen Z.

What's In This Session?

Attention is the most valuable commodity your church can possess (1:14)
Timeless message in timely mediums (1:59)
YouTube (2:37)
Snapchat (5:22)
Instagram (8:24)
You don't need to create the content yourself (8:53)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/student-youth-ministry-gen-z-3-social-platforms-church-needs-consider-ep-090/.

3 Ways Millennials Should Learn From Older Church Leaders | Ep. #089 Apr 20, 2018

Show notes

The older you are, the more life experience you have to share. Brady discusses how millennials can make the most of the life lessons of those from older generations and learn from their experiences.

What's In This Session?

What do you wish you knew at 25 that you know now? (1:24)
Ask their opinion (4:45)
Don't generalize an individual relationship (7:00)
Conclusion (8:38)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-ways-millennials-learn-older-church-leaders-ep-089/.

3 Ways Older Church Leaders Can Help Disciple Millennials | Ep. #088 Apr 19, 2018

Show notes

In past episodes Brady has discussed the implications of the millennial generation. In this episode he talks about how older church leaders can disciple millennials.

What's In This Session?

Empower & Champion (1:14)
Ask their opinion (5:40)
Don't generalize an individual relationship (8:28)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-ways-older-church-leaders-can-help-disciple-millennials-ep-088/.

How A Church Of 150 Spent $109 On Facebook Ads And Got 241 New Visitors | Ep. #087 Apr 18, 2018

Show notes

It's important to use our resources wisely. Brady shares the story of a church who used Facebook Ads to benefit their growth strategy, and how to make it work for you.

What's In This Session?

The story (0:30)
Step #1: Promote an event, not a church service (4:18)
Step #2: Target those 18-65+ within a 10 mile radius of your church (5:28)
Step #3: Landing page with a form (5:52)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/church-150-spent-109-facebook-ads-got-241-new-visitors-ep-087/.

5 Groundbreaking Ways Churches Can #SeizeThe167 | Ep. #086 Apr 17, 2018

Show notes

Every week has 168 hours. The average weekly church service is around an hour long, but the influence of your church doesn't need to end there. Brady talks about seizing the other 167 hours in a week.

What's In This Session?

#1: Directed spiritual reflection (2:19)
#2: Q&A Podcast (4:38)
#3: Patreon (6:15)
#4: Document the journey (7:22)
#5: Facebook Ads (9:13)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-groundbreaking-ways-churches-can-seizethe167-ep-086/.

How To Get More 5-Star Online Reviews For Your Church | Ep. #085 Apr 16, 2018

Show notes

Brady shares why Google and Facebook reviews are so important for your church, as well as how to trigger more of them.

What's In This Session?

Reviews appear first on Google (0:27)
Google My Business pulls a star rating and displays it (0:51)
Drown out false negative reviews (1:52)
Host a contest (2:25)
Use an anniversary or birthday to trigger reviews (4:55)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/get-5-star-online-reviews-church-ep-085/.

What Should NOT Go On Your Website, Improving Your SEO & FB Fundraisers | #AskBrady Episode 61 Apr 15, 2018

Show notes

Watch the video version of this episode of The #AskBrady Show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools

#TIMESTAMPS:

0:59 - Other than passing the speed test, what are some tips and tricks to improve our site's SEO?

9:08 - How many times could or would you play the same video announcement for an event?

10:46 - What are your thoughts on Facebook fundraisers for nonprofit and whether you think it can be a good tool for my church to utilize to accept donations, offerings, etc.?

15:27 - Is there any information or ministry that DOESN'T make the cut for the church website? If so, how do you decide?

Brady is the host of The #AskBrady Show, a church communications focused Q&A video show and podcast, as well as the Pro Church Podcast, a weekly interview audio podcast.

Follow Me Online Here:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bradyshearer

Facebook: http://facebook.com/prochurchtools

Website: http://prochurchtools.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/bradyshearer

5 Easy Ways To Write Better Headlines In 2018 | Ep. #084 Apr 14, 2018

Show notes

Headlines can be used for a variety of things, from blog posts to podcast episodes. Brady shares some tips on how to make your headlines more captivating and clickable.

What's In This Session?

#1: Numbered list (1:17)
#2: Superlatives (3:03)
#3: Audience specific (3:26)
#4: How-to (4:45)
#5: Negativity (5:41)
Bonus: Add the year (8:20)

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-easy-ways-write-better-headlines-2018-ep-084/.

The Secret Of Leading With Vulnerability (And Why It's So Important…) | Ep. #083 Apr 13, 2018

Show notes

As human beings we need someone to go first, especially when it comes to difficult choices like being vulnerable. A leader's job is to go first. Brady talks about leading with vulnerability and why it's so important.

What's In This Session?