Pro Church Podcast With Brady Shearer

Brady responds to a member of Pro Church Nation who feels stuck and is struggling to shift the culture of his church to become more healthy. Laying out a four step plan, Brady discusses how to get started.   What's In This Session? Human nature (1:03) To change culture you need: clout, patience, and time (3:24) Step #1: Ensure everyone agrees on the destination (4:23) Step #2: Wait and prove you're part of the team (5:52) Step #3: Suggest a small change (6:40) Step #4: Suggest progressively larger changes (8:54)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/how-to-reverse-an-unhealthy-culture-at-your-church-ep-133/.

Brady received an Instagram DM the other day from a member of Pro Church Nation. They asked the question, "how big is a small church? Less than 2,000?" Having attended a church over a thousand attendees, they didn't realize that this was not the norm. Brady discusses the facts on church attendance.   What's In This Session? 1: Only 23-25% of Americans show up to church 3 out of 8 Sundays(1:19) 2: 8% attend a church of 1,000 or more(3:04) 3: 46% of churchgoers attend a church of 100 or fewer(3:31) 4: 2 in 10 millennials believe church attendance is important(3:55) 5: 59% of millennials who grew up in church have dropped out(4:39) 6: 40% of churches in America average between 100 and 350 in attendance(4:57) 7: 10% of churches in America average more than 350 in attendance(5:03) 8: 50% of all churches in America average less than 100 in attendance(5:10) 9: The estimated attendance for 2050 is almost half of 1990's attendance(5:40)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Fac

We travel a lot here at Pro Church Tools. Whether it's capturing footage for Storytape, or speaking at conferences, there's always a trip in the works. Over the past couple years we've learned a lot about travelling light and efficient. Brady talks through our travel essentials.   What's In This Session? 1: Lowepro Flipside(2:01) 2: Hexad Access Duffel(3:20) 3: Skyroam(4:26) 4: Portable iPhone Charger (5:18) 5: Lens Cleaning Kit(6:38) 6: Rizon(7:30) 7: TSA Pre/ Clear/ Nexus(8:13) Bonus: Compact Camera Gear (9:48)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Manfrotto BeFree Tripod Blackmagic Procket Cinema Camera Parrot Teleprompter Westcott Flex Light Matthews RoadRags Kit Storytape Pro Church Vlog Lenspen Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-must-have-travel-tools-for-creatives-ep-131/.

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 Internet/Broadband Fact Sheet Reaching Today's Boomers & Seniors Online 2016 Nielsen Social Media Report Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/older-churches-must-embrace-new-technology-ep-130/.

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 It's Netflix's World, Disney Just Lives In It Surveying The Digital Future Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/20x-church-mission-field-ep-129/.

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 Telmax Tablet Teleprompter Parrot Phone Teleprompter Teleprompt+ App Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/beginners-guide-using-teleprompter-ep-128/.

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 Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/1-unsettling-way-millennials-truly-unique-ep-127/.

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 The 3-Step Funnel To Predictable Church Growth | Ep. #125 DaysOfTheYear.com Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-unusual-social-media-templates-churches-ep-126/.

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 The Church Storytelling Formula Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-step-funnel-predictable-church-growth-ep-125/.

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 Lightroom Prime  Alex.Kauai on Instagram Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/11-free-social-media-tools-churches-ep-124/.

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 ProChurchVlog.com How To Deal With Church Conflict | Ep. #116 Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/1-simple-tip-gaining-trust-church-ep-123/.

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 ProChurchVlog.com Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   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/.

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? Trey Van Camp (2:21) Story #1: Fan of Casey Neistat (5:11) Story #2: Casey invites Dustin to come to NYC (6:46) Story #3: Couple attends church on Easter (7:47) End notes (9:36)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Passion Creek Church Trey on YouTube Trey on Instagram Trey's website Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/millennial-pastor-uses-vlogging-grow-church-ep-121/.

With attention being the most important commodity and engagement being the priority, Brady sits down and discusses using current events to spark conversation.   What's In This Session? Yanny vs. Laurel (0:57) Take advantage of current events (2:44) Engagement is the priority (2:52) Churches with reservations (4:43)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Life.Church on Instagram ProChurchVlog.com Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/life-church-social-media-smartly-uses-current-events-ep-120/.

We wanted to give a Biblical foundation for why we care so much about digital media. Brady shares three Bible passages that inspire us.     What's In This Session? What we found . . . (1:17) Acts 17 (2:26) Parable of the Sower (4:42) The Great Commission (7:27) A history of tech in church (8:59)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Vlog Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-bible-verses-support-technology-churches-ep-119/.

Life long learning is an integral part of being a person progressing toward a goal. It's also an integral part of being a great leader. Brady shares a couple of his favourite books that he's read this year.     What's In This Session? #1: Grit by Angela Duckworth(0:45) #2: Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy(2:59) #3: The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden(5:40) BONUS: The Beauty Of Discomfort by Amanda Lang(8:26) Macro Thesis: Embrace discomfort. Work the process. (8:48)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-books-church-leaders-read-2018-ep-118/.

Brady recently spoke at Thrive Conference in California. After his session someone asked him a question about meshing multiple generations in a single church. He shares his answer for all churches.     What's In This Session? The question from Thrive (0:31) Storytelling is powerful (1:21) Storytelling brings focus (1:36) Storytelling is a solution (2:55) The Pro Church Tools story (7:34) What's your church's story & narrative? (8:38) Just start telling stories (9:02)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned The Church Storytelling Formula (YouTube Playlist) Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/ultimate-shortcut-earning-attention-distracted-culture-ep-117/.

Brady shares a recent experience of a conflict with a colleague online. He talks about some conflict best practices and how to apply them to church.     What's In This Session? Brady's recent experience (0:23) #1: You can't control what happens to you; you can choose how you respond (2:00) #2: What's the narrative? (2:47) #3: It's not always your job to protect your reputation (4:58) How does this apply to your church? (7:53) On Earth as it is in Heav   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/deal-church-conflict-ep-116/.

We often get asked for recommendations of live streaming gear. Brady breaks down a selection of affordable cameras for live streaming recommended by Joel W. Smith.   What's In This Session? Disclaimer (0:24) Joel W. Smith (1:01) Canon Vixia G20 (1:35) Canon Vixia G40 (2:50) Canon XA10 (3:31) Canon XA30 (4:06) Sony PXW-X70 (5:59) Other Considerations (7:04)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned The Best Cameras For Live Video The Budget Friendly Live Streaming Package Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/affordable-live-streaming-cameras-churches-2018-ep-115/.

Brady has often referred to his belief that live streaming your church service is overrated. He breaks down why this is the case and offers some alternatives.     What's In This Session? An unpopular opinion (0:20) The size of churches (1:02) Brady's claim (1:17) Price (1:39) ROI (3:31) Motivation (5:13) Alex's thoughts (6:27) Alternative options (8:20)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/live-streaming-churches-overrated-ep-114/.