The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

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Church Live Streaming Is Dead (here's what's next) Jun 25, 2025

Show notes

Church live streaming is one of the most misunderstood parts of modern ministry. Some see it as a threat, others as a lifeline—but most hold at least a few misconceptions. So in this episode, we're unpacking the truth, challenging assumptions, and exploring what's next for digital church.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

8:00 - In-Person vs. Online: What the Data Says

8:53 - Does In-Person Attendance Reduce Online Participation?

10:43 - Is Online Church "Replacing" In-Person Worship?

12:38 - Do People Prefer Online Church?

13:13 - Who Watches Online Church the Most?

14:52 - Key Takeaways

19:50 - Application

IMPORTANT LINKS

- How AI & Social Media Are Changing You — Rich Wilkerson Jr. & Sean Cannell — Ep 55: https://youtu.be/SKT24eT9svE?feature=shared

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10 Habits of Healthy Churches (copy these) Jun 18, 2025

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Almost every church says they preach the Bible, follow Jesus, and care about discipleship. Yet, we all know there's a big difference between a healthy church and one that's not. So what sets them apart? That's what we're unpacking today—10 key habits that define truly healthy churches.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:50 - Holy Character

4:43 - Hard Work

5:52 - Tender Hearts

9:22 - The Language You Use Becomes The Culture You Build

12:14 - Active Participants Over Passive Spectators

16:00 - Calculated Delusion

19:45 - Devotion Over Dogma

25:44 - Vocal About Values

29:22 - Accountable To The Mission

32:00 - Emphasizing Young People

IMPORTANT LINKS

- How Churches Are Really Reaching Young People with Dr. Kara Powell: https://youtu.be/v6O0USRnwbY

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The Rulebook for Leading Church Creative Departments Jun 11, 2025

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Sometimes it feels easier to just do the project yourself. But if you're the only creative your church can rely on, you're going to hit a ceiling. You need others—and a system to lead them well. That's where our Rulebook for Leading Church Creative Departments comes in. Let's walk through it together.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

3:12 - EMERGENCY MODE: Church Mission = Policy

9:56 - BASIC MODE: Ministry Mission = Policy

15:20 - ADVANCED MODE: Ministry Policy

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Father's Day At Church: 10 Unique Ideas Jun 04, 2025

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Father's Day is almost here—so here are creative ways your church can celebrate and appreciate dads.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

0:32 - #1: Don't Make Dads a Caricature

3:27 - #2: Have Fathers Recognize Other Fathers

6:13 - #3: Dad Jokes In Pre-Service Slides

7:20 - #4: Create A Reason For Dad's To Spend Time With Their Families After Church

11:24 - #5: Free Coffee For All Dads

12:12 - #6: Supply Bar

14:18 - #7: Favorite Memories From People On Stage

16:55 - #8: Integrate Acknowledgements For Dads In Different Seasons

20:12 - #9: Incorporate Father's Day Elements, But Don't Design Your Entire Service Around It

21:26 - #10: Dedicate Portion Of Giving That Week To Father-Specific Org

22:12 - How To Approach All Of This On Social

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Steal These 15 Church Social Posts For Summer May 28, 2025

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Need summer social media ideas for your church? These 15 proven posts work—no fancy gear required.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

2:18 - Kid POV

4:03 - Blown Away Promo

5:35 - Press This Button

7:48 - When You & Your Best Friend Serve On Different Teams

10:21 - Whisper In The Crowd

12:44 - Camera & Paper Prompt

14:46 - Finding Out If There's Youth This Friday

16:11 - What's Your Vision For This Room?

17:26 - What Not To Do During Worship

19:27 - Sorry, I Have Plans

20:24 - I Give Up. Going To Church.

22:15 - POV: You're Late To Service, But You're Favorite Praise Song Is Playing

23:25 - He Won't ☠️

24:30 - Recharge

26:54 - Volunteer Commitment

IMPORTANT LINK

- Kid POV: https://bit.ly/3SdwW8Y

- Blown Away Promo: https://bit.ly/4ktHg8N

- Press This Button: https://bit.ly/3HgRomN

- When You & Your Best Friend Serve On Different Teams: https://bit.ly/3SJMvVX

- Whisper In The Crowd: https://bit.ly/3F3gncR

- Camera & Paper Prompt: https://bit.ly/3Sdhw4p

- Finding Out If There's Youth This Friday: https://bit.ly/3ZmawGb

- What's Your Vision For This Room?: https://bit.ly/436oONH

- What Not To Do During Worship: https://bit.ly/4kr5fFB

- Sorry, I Have Plans: https://bit.ly/45g8Sd6

- I Give Up. Going To Church: https://bit.ly/4k5Oi3O

- POV. You're late to service, but your favorite praise song is playing: https://bit.ly/43uwCb1

- He Won't ☠️: https://bit.ly/4kdGxsz

- Recharge: https://bit.ly/4dqqB3t

- Volunteer Commitment: https://bit.ly/4dmPrBo

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The 2025 Church Social Media Calendar May 21, 2025

Show notes

If I ran your church's social media, this is the calendar I'd use. It works across platforms, adapts to your time, and scales with your team.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

8:50 - TUE & THUR: Sermon Clip #1 & #2

17:33 - MON: Quote Post

19:20 - WED: Carousel & Text Thread

23:00 - FRI: YouTube Video + Portrait Post #1

25:35 - SAT: Portrait Post #2

30:30 - EXTRA: Blog Post & Book

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Churches keep neglecting *this* social media post: https://youtu.be/3DNs1YYvq2I

- The Church Social Media Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t1g6iMRR_Tk

- Subscribe to our newsletter [The 167]: https://167.prochurchtools.com/

- SocialSermons: https://www.socialsermons.com/

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Christianity's Decline Finally Over? Here's Proof May 14, 2025

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For 15 years, the story's been the same: belief is fading. But new data tells a different story. Not just in America—but across the West. Let's unpack what's changing and what the Church should do next.

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Religion in 2024: The Plateau Is Real: https://bit.ly/4cYyCN7

- The Quiet Revival: Gen Z leads rise in church attendance: https://bit.ly/4jZ3G1j

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Quick Fixes To Improve Church Announcements May 07, 2025

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From blah to brilliant—5 quick, proven fixes to instantly level up your church announcements. No overhaul needed, just simple tweaks that make a big difference.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

4:15 - The Curveball

8:05 - The Callback

13:15 - The Interview

17:31 - The Interaction

22:18 - The Audible

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The Worst Church Social Media Trends Apr 30, 2025

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Today on the show: 15 things everyone says your church needs on social media. Spoiler — many don't matter at all. We're sorting each one: necessary, nice to have, or nonsense. Let's cut through the noise.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:48 - Spring Promotions

5:46 - Facebook Group

7:04 - Consistency

8:51 - Photography Of Church Life

11:18 - DM Automation

13:12 - Skit Reels

18:50 - Meta Verified

20:26 - Following & Engaging With Others

23:30 - Sprinkle Promotions

28:40 - Hashtags

31:42 - Sermon Reels

38:24 - Social Accounts For Ministries

40:52 - Ideal Post Timing

43:15 - X Account

44:30 - TikTok/Threads Account

IMPORTANT LINKS

- ManyChat: https://manychat.com/

- Stop Saying "Link In Bio"! Say This Instead… : https://youtu.be/wEMYlV4ZvPg

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Church Branding 101: What Every Ministry Should Know Apr 16, 2025

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This is Church Branding 101. Learn the difference between brand and branding, exercises to define your church's identity, and whether branding even belongs in ministry.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

2:02 - The Simplest Way To Understand Branding

3:52 - Brand vs. Branding

5:38 - All Church's Practice Perception Design, Most Just Do It Unintentionally

10:14 - Is Intentionally Practicing Perception Design 'Manipulative?'

12:50 - Your Church Branding Foundation: Purpose/Mission/Vision/Values

IMPORTANT LINKS

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

- Email us: hello@prochurchtools.com