The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

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Brutally Honest Truths for Millennials in the Church Apr 09, 2025

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Ministry is shifting, and Millennials are stepping into leadership like never before. But without awareness, we risk repeating the mistakes of those before us. Let's talk about what's changing and how to navigate it wisely.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

5:20 - Big Idea #1: Creative Culture Vs. Capitalist Culture

10:10 - Big Idea #2: Millennials No Longer Shape Pop Culture

13:15 - Big Idea #3: Millennials Will Repeat Past Leaders' Mistakes—But Excuse Themselves

17:15 - Big Idea #4: Some Values To Help Us Navigate This New Era

23:53 - Big Idea #5: Mission Over Method

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- Eden Church: https://www.instagram.com/edenchurchhouston

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How to Communicate with a Stubborn Pastor Apr 02, 2025

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What do you do when your pastor won't listen? This is a common challenge in churches, and today, we're sharing five practical approaches to communicate effectively—without being manipulative. These strategies work in churches of all sizes.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

3:02 - The Principle Of Congruency

10:17 - The Middle Option

16:58 - The Historical Analogy

22:45 - The 'Church Across The Street' Example

30:15 - The Testimony

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Standout Church Trends of the 2020s Mar 19, 2025

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It's time to check in on the state of religion and Christianity. We've gathered key data-backed trends shaping this decade, including the one denomination that's growing, the strongest force in American religion, and the most common words in new church names. Let's dive in.

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0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Trend #1: Church Names

9:40 - Trend #2: The One Denomination That's Growing

16:07 - Trend #3: Young Men Are Now As Religious As Young Women

27:19 - Trend #4: The Strongest Force In American Religion

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Ryan Burge: https://www.drburge.com/

- Ryan Burge | Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ryanburge

- Graphs about Religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/

- What's In a Name? Trends in Non-Denominational Church Branding: https://bit.ly/4iJfQL9

- The Assemblies of God: A Denomination That May Be Growing: https://bit.ly/43JmYD1

- Are Young Women Leaving Religion Faster than Young Men?: https://bit.ly/4iLkk3N

- Non-Denominationalism Is the Strongest Force in American Religion: https://bit.ly/41Zvj47

- The American Religious Landscape: Facts, Trends, and the Future: https://amzn.to/3XMZ1a2

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Church social media strategies that DIED in 2025 Mar 12, 2025

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RIP to these social media strategies—they didn't make it in 2025. If your church is still using them, it's time to move on. The good news? Dropping outdated tactics frees you up to focus on what truly works. Let's break it down.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

0:53 - Followers

10:25 - Publishing Posts To Stories

15:00 - Choosing Quantity Over Quality

23:14 - Ignoring The Value Of The Re-Post

29:25 - Ignoring Consistent Branding

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Best Church Cameras For 2025 [Great New Options!] Mar 05, 2025

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Our 2025 church camera buying guide is here, featuring the best new options of the year. We'll break down top picks across mirrorless, cinema, studio, PTZ, and camcorders—plus, grab our downloadable camera catalog.

2025 CAMERA CATALOG HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/best-church-cameras-buying-guide

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

2:25 - The Best Budget Mirrorless Camera: Panasonic G7 ($497 USD)

6:33 - The Best Overall Mirrorless Camera: Sony A7C II ($2,198 USD)

12:20 - The Best PTZ Camera Money Can Buy: Sony BRC-AM7 ($12,000 USD)

16:23 - The Best Cinematic PTZ Camera: Sony FR7 ($9,699 USD)

21:30 - The Best Camcorder Money Can Buy: Sony PXW-Z200 ($3,988 USD)

27:40 - The Best Overall Cinema Camera: Sony FX30 ($1,598 USD)

30:45 - The Budget Cinema Camera: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K ($995 USD)

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Joel W Smith: https://www.joelwsmith.com

- The Church iPhone Filmmaking Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6OWGVAuYSEk

- Panasonic G7: https://bhpho.to/4ke1WlP

- Sony A7C II: https://bhpho.to/41vZsrw

- Sony BRC-AM7: https://bhpho.to/41wWlQ7

- Sony FR7: https://bhpho.to/4hWiNIc

- Sony PXW-Z200: https://bhpho.to/3XlTdnY

- Sony FX30: https://bit.ly/3SD0jkP

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: https://bit.ly/3wd4U5v

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Social Media's New Hack That's Actually Helpful Feb 19, 2025

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Recently, I made a social media discovery I never saw coming. We're calling it a hack, but that doesn't quite capture it. This isn't a shortcut—it actually makes social media more human. And for churches, it's a game changer.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

0:50 - DM Automation

5:18 - Pushback on DM Automation

10:54 - My Recent Comment On A Post

14:40 - My Test

25:25 - Church Application

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Social Media for Youth Ministry: The 2025 Approach Feb 12, 2025

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Here's what's working for youth groups on social media in 2025. We're breaking down strategy, post ideas, and the best youth group accounts to follow for inspiration. Let's dive in.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

2:17 - Guiding Principle #1: Student Driven

9:19 - Guiding Principle #2: Show Don't Tell

14:39 - Post Idea #1: Mic Up Kid

17:42 - Post Idea #2: Disposable

19:55 - Post Idea #3: Broadcast Channels

23:30 - Post Idea #4: Live Performance

29:35 - Post Idea #5: Bible Trivia

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Pro Church Certified: https://certified.prochurchtools.com/

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

- cravegeneration: https://www.instagram.com/cravegeneration/

- weareamplifyyouth:https://www.instagram.com/weareamplifyyouth/

- Try This Church Photo Trend ASAP: https://youtu.be/ox4FQ3VKrj0

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Underrated Methods To Build Reliable Church Teams Feb 05, 2025

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Strong teams are the backbone of every thriving church. But let's be honest—building them isn't always easy. Today, we're sharing underrated strategies and practical exercises that can help your church cultivate competent, healthy teams that last.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Guiding Principle #1: Churches Thrive By Developing Talent, Not Just Discovering It.

7:13 - Guiding Principle #2: You Need Both Soft Skills And Hard Skills

9:18 - Hard Skill #1: Complex Made Simple

13:20 - Hard Skill #2: Get A Quick Win ASAP

16:22 - Hard Skill #3: Long Obedience In The Same Direction

19:20 - Soft Skill #1: Known & Needed

23:35 - Soft Skill #2: People Will Do Almost Anything To Not Feel Pain

29:30 - Soft Skill #3: Expanding Your Language Expands Your World.

32:33 - Pro Church Certified Deep Dive

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Pro Church Certified: https://certified.prochurchtools.com/

- An Honest Conversation about recruiting volunteers: https://youtu.be/FiyWC4B_lNU

- Loom: https://www.loom.com/

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Your Toughest Church Social Media Questions Answered Jan 29, 2025

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Got tough church social media questions? Today, we're tackling the most obscure, specific, and church-centric challenges you won't find answers to in search engines. Let's bring clarity to your social strategy!

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Tips for creating a modular, welcoming, pinned profile banner?

7:02 - How to boost engagement on new church Instagram pages?

9:22 - How frequently should you be posting?

13:32 - Planting a church soon, what should be doing in the lead up on social?

17:30 - Who should be in front of the camera staff-wise?

20:00 - Why did our Facebook engagement drop suddenly?

22:28 - What do we do with bad comments on our church Instagram page?

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Try This Church Photo Trend ASAP: https://youtu.be/ox4FQ3VKrj0

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

- Exposing Church Social Media Myths!: https://youtu.be/pLOhaisGwTA

- Church Social Media Trends For 2025: https://youtu.be/_lFcU5cL42w

- Nucleus Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nucleusinsiders/

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Toxic Church Staff? Here's How to Fix It Jan 22, 2025

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Church leadership can be challenging, especially when negativity creeps into your team. Whether it's one disruptive member or a broader cultural issue, it's tough to navigate. Today, we're sharing a practical framework for both preventing and addressing these challenges, based on our combined experiences in ministry and serving churches.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

0:58 - Set the standard yourself

11:30 - Set the standard for communication

17:24 - Align Behavior And Attitude Issues With Your Church's Core Values And Mission

22:15 - Earn Equity

26:24 - Clarify Expectations

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