Sinopsis
Seize the 167 hours beyond your Sunday service. Hosted by Brady Shearer and Alexander Mills. Find show notes at prochurchtools.com.
Episodios
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What To Expect When Launching A Church Facebook Group | Ep. #093
25/04/2018 Duración: 10minAlex discusses how he is using Facebook groups in his church, the hesitation he felt before starting one, and the results he started seeing within the first 24 hours. What's In This Session? 2018 algorithm change (0:29) "Facebook was built to bring people closer together" (0:45) Why Alex was originally hesitant (2:05) The first 24 hours (3:38) One or multiple groups? (4:44) A review (7:22) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned How To Get More 5-Star Online Reviews For Your Church | Ep. #085 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/expect-launching-church-facebook-group-ep-093/.
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1 Phrase Your Church Should Stop Using (And What To Say Instead) | Ep. #092
24/04/2018 Duración: 09minCommunication is tough, but even small changes can move the needle forward. Brady discusses a commonly used phrase in church announcements and why we should stop using it. What's In This Session? Small changes can move the needle forward (0:56) "Don't miss it!" (1:31) Reason #1: Consequences (2:06) Reason #2: Laziness (3:33) Alternative: "See you there!" (6:15) 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/1-phrase-church-stop-using-say-instead-ep-092/.
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5 New Digital Tools We’re Using In 2018 | Ep. #091
23/04/2018 Duración: 09minBrady and Alex share some digital tools we have begun to use on a regular basis at Pro Church Tools and how they can be helpful for you and your church. What's In This Session? Grammarly(0:31) ahrefs(1:57) Linktr.ee(3:32) Smart URL (5:38) Skyroam(7:51) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pretty Links ProChurchDaily.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-new-digital-tools-using-2018-ep-091/.
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Social Media For Your Youth Group, Instagram Hashtags & Website Logos | #AskBrady Episode 62
22/04/2018 Duración: 28minWatch 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
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Student & Youth Ministry [Gen Z]: 3 Social Platforms Your Church Needs To Consider | Ep. #090
21/04/2018 Duración: 09minWe 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 AdWeek Infographic Study: Gen Z frequents Snapchat more than its social media rivals 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/student-youth-ministry-gen-z-3-social-platforms-church-needs-consider-ep-090/.
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3 Ways Millennials Should Learn From Older Church Leaders | Ep. #089
20/04/2018 Duración: 09minThe 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 3 Ways Older Church Leaders Can Help Disciple Millennials | Ep. #088 How A 50+ Pastor Dominates Instagram with Carey Nieuwhof (PCP190) Carey Nieuwhof 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/3-ways-millennials-learn-older-church-leaders-ep-089/.
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3 Ways Older Church Leaders Can Help Disciple Millennials | Ep. #088
19/04/2018 Duración: 10minIn 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 The Truth About Millennials And Church 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-ways-older-church-leaders-can-help-disciple-millennials-ep-088/.
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How A Church Of 150 Spent $109 On Facebook Ads And Got 241 New Visitors | Ep. #087
18/04/2018 Duración: 10minIt'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 How A Church Of 120 Spent $78 On Facebook Ads & Got 47 New Visitors 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/church-150-spent-109-facebook-ads-got-241-new-visitors-ep-087/.
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5 Groundbreaking Ways Churches Can #SeizeThe167 | Ep. #086
17/04/2018 Duración: 10minEvery 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 That Christian Vlogger Storytape Nucleus The Unveiled Wife on Facebook Patreon Rebecca Mills 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/5-groundbreaking-ways-churches-can-seizethe167-ep-086/.
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How To Get More 5-Star Online Reviews For Your Church | Ep. #085
16/04/2018 Duración: 08minBrady 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 Google My Business ProChurchDaily.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/get-5-star-online-reviews-church-ep-085/.
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What Should NOT Go On Your Website, Improving Your SEO & FB Fundraisers | #AskBrady Episode 61
15/04/2018 Duración: 18minWatch 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 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:
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5 Easy Ways To Write Better Headlines In 2018 | Ep. #084
14/04/2018 Duración: 08minHeadlines 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 How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie 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-easy-ways-write-better-headlines-2018-ep-084/.
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The Secret Of Leading With Vulnerability (And Why It’s So Important…) | Ep. #083
13/04/2018 Duración: 10minAs 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? We all need someone to go first (0:22) Example #1 - the 2 hour marathon (0:34) Going first is the job of a leader (1:36) Example #2 - Brady's launch weight gain (3:16) Example #3 - Post-launch crash (4:42) Alex's examples (6:38) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Nucleus 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/secret-leading-vulnerability-important-ep-083/.
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3 Free Third-Party Tools To Use Alongside Your Church's Website | Ep. #082
12/04/2018 Duración: 08minBrady discusses three free third-party tools to use in tandem with your church website. These tools can enhance the user experience of your website with no extra cost. What's In This Session? All-in-one or a combination of tools? (0:36) YouTube (0:59) Cloudflare (4:16) Drift Live Chat (6:01) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned How To Add A Free Live Chat Widget To Your Church's Website | Ep. #071 Cloudflare Drift Nucleus 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-free-third-party-tools-use-alongside-churchs-website-ep-082/.
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How To Capture Beautiful Church Photos For Free | Ep. #081
11/04/2018 Duración: 09minGreat photos used to be expensive and complicated - but not anymore. Advancements in technology have made great photography more readily available to everyone. Brady discusses how to take great photos on your phone. What's In This Session? The Georgia Institute of Technology study (1:50) Step #1 - Portrait Mode (3:03) Step #2 - Find The Best Light (4:26) Step #3 - Edite Your Photos with a Free App (7:48) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned VSCO App Rizon Case Study & Examples 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/capture-beautiful-church-photos-free-ep-081/.
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The Signature Way Churches Alienate Millennials & Gen Z | Ep. #080
10/04/2018 Duración: 10minBrady discusses how every generation, just like every individual, has strengths and weaknesses and how you cannot expect to reach a generation you are busy insulting. What's In This Session? The tweet that sparked this episode (0:21) Publicly insulting a generation of young people that is attending church at historically low numbers won’t help you reach them (1:36) Millennials need a champion (2:50) Every generation has their strengths & weaknesses (3:06) Take Brady as an example (3:34) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned What Millennials Want When They Visit Church - Barna 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/signature-way-churches-alienate-millennials-gen-z-ep-080/.
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Help! My Pastor Keeps Interfering With The Creative Ministry | Ep. #079
09/04/2018 Duración: 09minSenior pastors in small churches tend to be in charge of a lot things themselves. This can make delegation difficult. Brady talks about how this can impact creative ministries. What's In This Session? Dustin's Facebook message (0:21) Small church pastors (1:15) Try to understand where they're coming from (2:46) Growth requires delegation (3:26) The process (3:26) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Nucleus Storytape The E-myth Revisited 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/help-pastor-keeps-interfering-creative-ministry-ep-079/.
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Effectively Purge Your Email List, Hiring Full-Time Staff & Website Focal Point | #AskBrady Episode 60
08/04/2018 Duración: 27minWatch the video version of this episode of The #AskBrady Show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools #TIMESTAMPS: 1:01 - Is there a specific email that you’ve done in the past and sent out which is really effective with the intent to purge your email list? 7:37 - A friend of mine and I are taking over my church’s social media as a project since we are interns through our church, and I was wondering if you have any information that may help us amp up our church’s social media when the older generation doesn’t like what we do. 16:01 - Do you have any suggestions on getting a full-time staff position? 21:14 - I’m working to try and give our church’s website home page a main focal point like you suggest, but I’m not sure how to. Any suggestions would be great! 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 #Ask
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How To Explain To Your Pastor The Importance Of Digital Media | Ep. #078
07/04/2018 Duración: 09minWe are living through the biggest communications shift in 500 years. Brady talks about translating a timeless message into a timely medium, and why this is so important. What's In This Session? Where we're at (0:21) Attention is the most valuable commodity you can possess (2:24) Timeless message; timely medium (2:53) Where we're going (4:07) You need 3 things . . . (5:30) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Slapchop PEW Research Lyft Uber Blue Apron H&M Netflix 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/explain-pastor-importance-digital-media-ep-078/.
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8% Of Millennials Say THIS Is Why They Don’t Attend Church | Ep. #077
06/04/2018 Duración: 11minA common assumption in Christian culture is that millennials don't attend church because it's out of date. Brady discusses the percentage for who this is true, as well as what the top reason actually is. What's In This Session? The assumption: it's out of date (0:28) The #1 answer: I find God elsewhere (1:53) The biggest communication shift in the last 500 years (2:37) Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Making Space For Millennials by Barna 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 https://prochurchtools.com/8-millennials-say-dont-attend-church-ep-077/.