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The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Pro Church Tools

Helping your church navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. Hosted by Brady Shearer and Alexander Mills.

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5 Small Changes Most Churches Should Consider Making

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/11/05

Small changes can make a big impact. Today, we're sharing five simple adjustments every church should consider — straight from a Senior Pastor who's already put them into practice and seen the results. The best part? You don't need to overhaul anything. You can start applying these changes this weekend. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:31 - At Most, Make One Announcement 11:30 - Stand For The Scripture Reading 22:46 - Take Communion

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34:35

Why Great People Stop Volunteering At Good Churches

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/10/29

Why do great volunteers stop serving at good churches? The reason usually isn't hard to spot — but finding a real solution takes work. That's exactly what we're unpacking in today's episode. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Habits Of Joy 7:13 - Practice Intentional Discomfort 15:22 - Becoming Unbothered IMPORTANT LINKS - The MOST Important Thing I Learned BEFORE 30 [CHURCH LEADERS]: https://youtu.be/CFVJeEfQvkA THE 167

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26:46

How To Never Run Out Of Creative Ideas At Church

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/10/22

We’re pulling back the curtain on the exact systems we use to stay inspired and creative - week after week - without burning out. You’ll learn how to build processes that generate fresh ideas on demand, even when you feel stuck or uninspired. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 01:53 — The Question Every Church Asks 04:38 — System #1: You Need Less Variety Than You Think 06:24 — System #2: Steal Like a Pro (From Other Industries) 10:49 —

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27:05

When Should A Church Post About Tragic Current Events

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/10/15

When tragedy strikes and the world turns to social media, churches often wonder whether to speak up or stay silent. Today, we're unpacking a clear, actionable policy for navigating tragic current events online - complete with real examples and the key caveats every church should consider before posting. Learn how to respond with wisdom, compassion, and clarity when the world is watching. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:40 - Policy

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38:57

The Historic Rise Of Gen Z Church Attendance

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/10/01

Gen Z is now attending church more than any other age group — what Barna calls “a historic and generational reversal.” In this video, we’ll explore why it’s happening and what it means for your church moving forward. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Thoughts on Gen Z being on the top of church attendance? 9:58 - Biggest social media differences between Gen Z and Gen Alpha? 15:40 - The people want to know what your Fall Fragrance is

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27:45

Social Media’s Hidden Gift to Small Churches

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/09/24

Smaller churches have a unique edge on social media — one that actually becomes more powerful the smaller your church is. It’s a feature that can completely transform the way you approach social. And here’s the kicker: bigger churches don’t really have access to it. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - The State of Church Social Media 10:32 - How To Reach Your People 19:15 - More Post Strategies IMPORTANT LINKS - DOWNLOAD the “Add to

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28:27

How Even the Smallest Churches Can Win on Social Media

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/09/17

Small churches actually have a big advantage on social media — as long as they’re not trying to copy bigger ones. The secret is in what you measure. Forget likes and followers. There are two other metrics that matter far more, and they’re the key to thriving on social as a smaller church. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Abandoning the Old Metrics 7:25 - The 1st New Metric We Care About 13:50 - The 2nd New Metric We Care About 19:07

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38:14

Free Tools Churches Can't Live Without

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/09/09

We’ve put together the ultimate list of 49 free tools churches are using right now. And here’s the best part — these aren’t just our picks. Every single tool comes directly from churches like yours, already putting them to work in real ministry. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:17 - Communication 9:05 - Project Management 11:58 - Creative Resources 17:25 - Audio 20:43 - Production 24:50 - *Free, Not Free* 28:30 - Most Popular Tools

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37:00

Trends Churches Secretly Hate (But Do Anyway)

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/09/03

What’s a popular church tech or creative trend that drives you crazy? We asked that on Instagram and got hundreds of replies. Some overlapped, some were surprising, and a few were just plain weird. Today, we’re breaking them all down. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - No Vowels 4:26 - Fit Checks 8:50 - Design Icks 11:56 - Skit Reels 15:55 - Black Box 20:18 - Display Icks 24:05 - Copycat Syndrome 31:56 - Forrest Frank 33:26 - BONUS

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37:03

Instagram Confirms Big Algorithm Changes [Important]

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/08/27

Instagram just rolled out some major changes – and yes, they affect everyone. So what now? We’ll walk you through what’s shifting in the algorithm and share practical adjustments your church can make to stay ahead. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Supply vs. Demand 7:45 - The Danger of Taking Breaks From Social 13:48 - More Quality vs More Volume 19:40 - Leverage Your Greatest Asset: An In-Person Audience, Not Just An Online

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31:20

Steal These Viral Hooks: Church Social Media Edition

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/08/20

03If your hook fails, your post fails – it’s that simple. We studied thousands of posts from 63 churches over the past year to uncover the hooks that performed best. The findings? Some were expected, others completely unexpected – and we’re sharing them all with you. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 4:13 - What is a “hook”? 6:10 - Inversion 10:40 - Meeting People In Their Pain 17:28 - Missing Info 21:04 - Questions About God 25:27 - Hows

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47:57

Human vs. AI Sermon Clips: Full Experiment

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/08/13

We put four of the top AI tools to the test — three made for churches and one mainstream option. Using real sermons, we measured editing experience, post quality, and time saved. The goal? To find out which tool, if any, is worth using for your church’s social media… or if it’s still better to do it yourself. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 5:14 - The Hook 29:23 - The Edit 35:39 - The Time IMPORTANT LINKS - SocialSermons:

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41:06

How To Promote The Same Church Event (Over & Over)

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/08/06

You don’t have to stop promoting the same event at church – you just need to do it in a way that keeps people interested. That’s what today's episode is all about. We took a bunch of real promotions you submitted and we’re going to show you how to rework them into fresh, repeatable frameworks that actually get attention without wearing people out. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Recap of The Rules 5:44 - Category #1: Camp 12:25 -

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34:52

The Dark Side Of AI In Youth Ministry

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/07/23

More and more teens are turning to AI chatbots for connection, advice, and answers. What could go wrong? If you’re in youth ministry, you may have already seen the dark side of this trend. In this video, we explore why this shift could be more damaging to Gen Z than social media was for Millennials—and what your ministry can do about it. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Takeaway #1: Delegation Becomes Dependency (Dr. Caroline Leaf)

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30:15

How AI Is Transforming Church Tech (For Worse)

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/07/16

The future of creativity is shifting—fast. And for the first time, humans aren’t the only ones leading the way. New studies from Stanford and MIT reveal how AI is already transforming creative work. In this video, we break down the top 3 takeaways every creative needs to know to stay ahead. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Takeaway #1: The AI Revolution Is Backwards 13:06 - Takeaway #2: Trust Is The Biggest Roadblock 20:27 - Takeaway

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36:02

Forget Attendance Goals - Track This Instead at Church

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/07/09

A church in Arizona has shared its goals for the year—and surprisingly, not one of them mentions attendance. So what are they focusing on instead? And should your church take a similar approach? In this episode, we break down their strategy and what it could mean for your ministry. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 4:36 - Reason #1: Process OVER Outcome 10:39 - Reason #2: Lead OVER Lag 19:18 - Bonus Goal #1: Young Leaders Coalition 23:44 -

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25:45

Church Live Streaming Is Dead (here’s what’s next)

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/06/25

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. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 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

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38:49

10 Habits of Healthy Churches (copy these)

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/06/18

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. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 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

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43:09

The Rulebook for Leading Church Creative Departments

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/06/11

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. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:12 - EMERGENCY MODE: Church Mission = Policy 9:56 - BASIC MODE: Ministry Mission = Policy 15:20 -

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27:34

Father's Day At Church: 10 Unique Ideas

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer ·

2025/06/04

Father’s Day is almost here—so here are creative ways your church can celebrate and appreciate dads. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 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

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