Pro Church Podcast With Brady Shearer

Watch the video version of this episode of The #AskBrady Show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools   #TIMESTAMPS:   1:01 - We are trying to keep all our ministries under one church brand, so far we have been pretty successful except with one ministry. Any advise on how to move forward to resolving this? 10:20 - Since I’m a little late to the game, Facebook has changed its algorithm. So I don’t know if we post to our page first and then share it to our group or do we develop two different strategies for our page and our group? 15:52 - What are your thoughts as to whether churches should switch to a business Insta account or stay as a regular account? 18:45 - Where do you go for design inspiration when you just can’t make it happen.   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 communi

There are 3 variables when it comes to success in any area of your life. In this episode he goes over these variables and discusses what it takes to improve.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? Skill (1:24) Hardwork (3:45) Patience (5:03)   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/3-variables-always-determine-success-ep-030/.

Announcements are the part of most church services that is generally tossed together and presented with very little thought. Brady shares 3 of his go to announcement scripts to help you communicate some common announcement well.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? Brady's experience (0:31) Welcome (1:09) New Visitors (4:18) Give (6:34)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Welcome: “Well hey there, welcome to Central today, and thanks so much for spending part of your weekend with us. My name’s Brady, I’m your host, and we’re gonna get things kicked off here in just a moment with the band coming out to lead us in a few songs. The lyrics will be up on the screens so you can sing along and engage in worship however you feel comfortable. After that, one of our pastors will come

Sometimes smaller churches feel like they're at a disadvantage, and are unsure of how to grow beyond where they are. In this episode Brady talks about the advantages these churches have and how to move forward.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? The question (0:40) Do something you’ve never done. Get somewhere you’ve never been (1:08) Disadvantage: Less resources (2:12) Advantage: Move quickly, small improvements result in huge change (2:36) Set your expectations: you don’t need huge growth - nor would you want it (3:51) Set a clear goal (4:54) Acquisition experiments (Facebook ads, community events, Google AdWords) (6:16) Bring value (7:58)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Insta

Is the point of social media solely to collect likes and followers? Brady discusses how your social media accounts can support your vision statement.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? A DM Brady received (0:32) What’s the point of a Sunday morning? Accomplish your vision (1:45) Most churches use social to push back to Sunday; but what would your church post online if your Sunday service didn’t exist (3:39) Attention is the commodity that matters most (6:55) How do we measure attention on social? Engagement vs. Reach (7:14)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Where Social Media Is Headed In 2017: The Biggest Trends To Watch For Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instag

There is a right and wrong way to "steal" other people's ideas on social media. Brady talks about being inspired without breaking copyright laws.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? We talked about the best churches to follow on Instagram… (1:06) Innovation comes at the intersection between that which is proven and that which is foreign (1:55) If you’re a church; don’t copy other churches, copy entirely different industries (3:18) Fitness industry example (3:56)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Storytape 7 Innovative Churches To Follow On Instagram | Ep. #024 Why Your Church Should Never Use Copyrighted Material | Ep. #010 Fiverr 3 Words Every Church Must Memorize To Master Social Media | Ep. #025 Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube

In this episode Brady discusses stopping the scroll and capturing attention through pattern interrupt.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? Stop the scroll (1:06) Why it's important (1:16) The valuable commodity of attention (2:08) Pattern interrupt (2:34)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned 3 Ways Churches Can Combat The 2018 Facebook Algorithm Update | Ep. #013 The Endless Struggle Between Attention & Artistry | Ep. #009 7 Innovative Churches To Follow On Instagram | Ep. #024 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-words-every-church-must-memorize-master-socia

Watch the video version of this episode of The #AskBrady Show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools   #TIMESTAMPS:   1:04 - I’m struggling with producing a ‘welcome video’ for our church to put on social media and our website. Any advise or tips or links? 7:50 - What do you guys find is the most effective way to get contact information out? 16:57 - When choosing a thumbnail for a sermon video, do you guys use a good shot from the sermon itself or do you go with the series graphic? 21:39 - What’s everyones thoughts ensuing memes for your church social media posts?   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.co

The best way to find inspiration is to get outside of your context. In this episode Brady & Alex go through seven must follow Instagram accounts, and what makes them so great.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? @peoplechurch (0:42) @homechurchnash (2:19) @pearlstreetchurch (3:48) @c3brooklyn (4:25) @freshlife (5:13) @legacyhouse.life (6:02) @soco.church (7:04)   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/7-innovative-churches-follow-instagram-ep-024/.

Statistically 7 out of 10 current pastors feel like there is no one capable of replacing them. Brady talks statistics and personal experience in this episode.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer  - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? The largest generation in existence is 40 and under, and yet pastors don’t feel like can find adequate replacements (0:52) 7 out of every 10 current pastors believe identifying suitable candidates is becoming more difficult (69%), even though a majority believes their church is doing what it takes (69%) (1:02) “Being 27 and on staff at a church that I grew up my whole life is so difficult. I never get taken seriously and I am always working against the norm.” (2:35) “I recently stepped down from a church where the pastor was in his 50’s and one of threatens why was because I did not fe

You have a vision. Your church has a vision. Brady discusses how to line these up and ask the big ask of your senior leadership.   February is the month of giveaways! All of these giveaways will be happening over on Instagram, so be sure to give Brady a follow - @BradyShearer  - he will be sharing what the giveaways are, as well as how to participate throughout the month.   What's In This Session? You can’t achieve all your hopes and dreams for ministry in one conversation (0:55) No one cares as much as you do (1:36) Understand how you’re being perceived (3:01) Link your project to the mission/vision of your senior leadership (3:47) Accomplish your first project with zero investment on the part of your senior leadership (5:50) Go in for the big ask; show three different proposals and purposefully put the middle one as the one you want (7:15)   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 Al

In this episode Brady talks about the 3 key concepts that he used as the foundation of the Pro Church Podcast and how they translate to church communications.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? Overview (1:08) Stories: Storytelling most powerful form of human communication (1:47) Statistics: Persuasive; lend legitimacy beyond simple anecdotes (4:17) Steps: Breakdown complex ideas into easy to digest, easy to accomplish actions (4:52)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Storytape - Flames & Embers 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

Social media is ever evolving. Brady talks about a weird Instagram story post that has been increasing his views.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? Annotated DM screenshots (1:40) Puts the user back in control (2:11) Feeling of exclusivity (3:38) Answers questions for other people (4:02) Make sure to cover-up the sensitive details (4:38)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned The Endless Struggle Between Attention & Artistry | Ep. #009 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-weird-strategy-acquiring-instagram-

YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world. Brady discusses how to build up your channel, your following and video views.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? YouTube second largest search engine in the world (1:20) People use YouTube to get answers to questions (1:47) Find keywords people are searching for (2:25) Create awesome thumbnails for your videos (6:10) Is this right for your church? (6:29)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Google Keyword Planner Google AdWords 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://prochurch

Sometimes it can feel like you're putting out a ton of resources into marketing with little to no return. Brady discusses a common pattern of thinking that is holding church marketing back.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? The Sharefaith ad for a website builder (0:40) What a website should do (1:37) A DM from Alex (3:14) A DM from Adam (4:15) You are not your target audience (5:58)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Sharefaith 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-reason-church-marketing-fails-ep-01

Brady dives into the statistics that prove most people use social proof and reviews to make decisions. He also outlines how your church can use this to their advantage.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? Defining social proof (0:31) The 2010 environmental study published by the Wall Street Journal (1:12) An empty restaurant vs. a full one (2:46) 70% of consumers look at reviews before making a purchase (3:36) Facebook and Google reviews (4:22) How GoodNews.Church uses social proof on their website (5:59) Social proof at the bottom of your Plan A Visit and I'm New pages (7:23)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned 7 Things You Must Understand When Leveraging Social Proof In Your Marketing Efforts How To Use The Psychology

Instagram's algorithm is opening up the opportunity to post more content on the platform. Brady talks about using this to your advantage and boost your follower count.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? How Jordan Syatt (Gary Vee's trainer) grew his Instagram following (0:35) The Instagram algorithm no longer shows every one of your posts (2:45) 3X your post volume to 3X your results (3:58) The advantage churches have (6:24)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Jordan Syatt on Instagram 3 Ways Churches Can Combat The 2018 Facebook Algorithm Update | Ep. #013 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 ful

Brady talks about some of Pro Church Tools most popular pieces of content and why they succeeded. He also shares how to do the same as churches.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? Email from Luke (0:33) The more tickets you have; the better your odds (1:15) The video on why churches shouldn't copy Elevation Church is our most popular piece of content (2:14) 9X out of 10 Brady has no idea if a post will do well or not (2:55) Our post on the best church websites (3:33) Why we started Pro Church Daily (4:30) Balance quantity and quality (4:54)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Why You Should Never Copy Elevation Church 5X Your Pastoral Care Ministry Using Facebook Messenger | Ep. #014 3 Ways Churches Can Combat The 2018

Alex talks about how he uses Facebook messenger to extend his ministry beyond Sunday mornings, and encourages other churches to do the same.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? Alex's context, and experience (1:04) A message we received from a member of Pro Church Nation who is using Facebook to expand their ministry (3:04) Your online presence is like a porch light (4:03)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned 3 Ways Churches Can Combat The 2018 Facebook Algorithm 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/5x-pastoral-c

Facebook has announced some big changes to their newsfeed algorithm. They plan to share more of your friends posts and less branded content. Brady talks about what this means for your church.   Pro Church Daily is brought to you by Storytape.com. Unlimited stock video downloads on a single monthly subscription. For the month of January, join Storytape Unlimited and use the coupon code “daily” to get a 10% forever discount, along with Brady’s private vault of 25 proven video templates.   What's In This Session? Mark Zuckerberg's statement (0:38) #1: Accept the change (3:50) #2: Focus on meaningful interaction (4:49) #3: Focus on shares (5:57) PCD #008 How To 4X Your Church’s Facebook Engagement In 2018 (6:46)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Mark Zuckerberg's statement Buffer blog's post PCD #008 How To 4X Your Church’s Facebook Engagement In 2018 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   Fin