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The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Release Date: 07/31/2024

Best $0 Marketing Strategies for Smaller Churches

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Smaller churches can grow without a big budget—using just seven essential tools! These zero-cost marketing strategies are designed to help you reach more people effectively. Sound too good to be true? Let us show you how it’s done. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:55 - Annual Bridge Events 9:53 - Viral For Me Clips On Social 11:30 - Get More People In Your Building Beyond Sunday Service 18:19 - Google Ad Grants & SEO 20:25 - Follow-back On Social & Like Their Content 22:15 - Build An Invite Culture ...

Top Free Software for Churches & Nonprofits

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Some of the world's best creative tools are deeply discounted - and sometimes even free - for churches and non-profits. But how do you access these discounts and what are the eligibility requirements? Today, we've compiled a list of the top 20 free and discounted software platforms and creative tools for churches and non-profits. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Resolve 3:39 - Nucleus Free Website Makeovers 5:29 - Canva For Non-Profits 8:04 - Blackmagic Camera App 9:23 - iPhone Camera App 10:17 - Adobe Creative Cloud...

Transform Boring Church Announcements [Real Examples]

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Church announcements often go unnoticed—but there's a proven formula for making them memorable and impactful. Many churches miss the mark, so today, we're here to help! We’ll craft announcements for ten real church events, demonstrating exactly how it’s done. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 2:17 - Youth Summer Beach Bonfire 7:42 - Praise In The Park 13:23 - First Steps Class 19:37 - VBS Theme 25:17 - Serve Day 26:47 - Summer Discipleship Groups 27:56 - Monthly Worship Night THE 167 NEWSLETTER 📫 52,481+ churches...

Social Media Hate: How Churches Should Respond!

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Handling negative comments online has evolved—especially for churches, where religious topics can spark intense reactions. So, should you delete, engage, or ignore? Today, we're sharing the best practices to help you manage these situations effectively. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - The Two Eras Of Social 12:45 - Your Options 13:03 - When To Delete 14:33 - Your Options [Continued] 17:00 - The Pin & Respond Strategy 30:40 - Responding To Negative Reviews On Google THE 167 NEWSLETTER 📫 52,481+ churches...

Speak Confidently on Stage at Church

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Stage nerves are something we all face, whether it's during a sermon, an announcement, or even a prayer. Today, we’re sharing our top tips, principles, and techniques to help you speak with confidence on stage at church. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Proximity Principle 6:00 - Pitch, Pace, & Pause 13:00 - The Power Of Storytelling THE 167 NEWSLETTER 📫 52,481+ churches read our free newsletter to figure out the 167 hours beyond Sunday service every week. Sign up: https://167.prochurchtools.com GET...

America’s Churches Are Closing. What’s Next?

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

More churches in America are closing each year than opening. Today, we're sitting down with our friend Ryan Burge whose church, after over 150 years, made the difficult decision to close its doors earlier this year. We’ll hear their story firsthand and explore the broader implications of this growing trend for the future of Christianity in America. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Ryan’s Church Story 7:40 - Changing Religious Demographic Trends 14:29 - Culpability vs Innocence 22:00 - Process Of Closing A Church 28:40...

20 Church Social Media Ideas You’ve Never Tried!

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Looking for fresh social media ideas for your church? Today, we've got over 20 unique post ideas your church probably hasn’t tried yet! Even better, these ideas can be repeated every year. Just imagine—set the dates, and the planning is done! Trust us, you haven’t used these before. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:23 - Alex’s Audible 6:41 - First Day Of Spring, Summer, Fall, And Winter 9:38 - National Coffee Day 12:04 - Famous Food For Your Church 15:26 - National Technology Day 17:58 - National...

Google Gives Churches $10K in Free Ads: No Catch?

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Did you know Google offers non-profits, including churches, up to $10,000 in free monthly ad grants? That’s right—$10K to spend on ads for your church! But what’s the catch? Today, we’re joined by Brady Sticker from Church Candy, who manages these campaigns for churches, to break it all down. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - What Is The Catch? 2:43 - What Are The First Steps To Get Signed-Up? 7:21 - Once You’re Validated, What Do You Do First? 11:53 - Is It Reasonable To Spend That Much Money On Ads With Low...

Pastor Appreciation Month: 10 Unique Ideas

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we’ve compiled a list of ways your church can show love to your pastor. Some ideas are free, others cost a little, and a few are out-of-the-box, but they’ll all make your pastor feel valued. Plus, we’ll dive into the surprising history and origins of Pastor Appreciation Month! ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Idea #1: Aura Digital Frame 3:18 - Bonus: Origin Of Pastor Appreciation Cay 8:40 - Idea #2: Handwritten Notes 9:02 - Idea #3: Video Thank You Card From Kids 10:51 -...

An Honest Conversation about Recruiting Church Volunteers

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Recruiting church volunteers often feels desperate, leaving people feeling guilted into serving. But to do it right, there are three key stages: recruit, train, and celebrate. Today, we'll cover proven techniques that any church can use to make the process smoother—and even do much of the heavy lifting for you. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 2:40 - How To Recruit 12:40 - How To Train 21:57 - How To Celebrate THE 167 NEWSLETTER 📫 52,481+ churches read our free newsletter to figure out the 167 hours beyond Sunday...

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Today, we list 15 supposed essentials for church websites. Some are unnecessary! We'll categorize them: necessary, nice to have, or nonsense. By the end, you'll know what truly matters for your site. Let's dive in.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:03 - Speed

10:08 - Live Stream Primary CTA

14:22 - Pop-Ups

20:37 - Sermon Archive

24:22 - Beliefs

30:29 - Links To Social

32:01 - 5-Star Domain Name

35:48 - Sliders

44:55 - Responsive Design4

8:02 - App CTAs

52:30 - Service Times, Address, & Contact Info

55:55 - Staff Page

59:56 - Scroll Animation

01:03:18 - Photography

01:06:42 - SEO

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Show Notes:

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- Pingdom Website Speed Test: https://bit.ly/4fi7ut3

- Makeovers: https://www.nucleus.church/makeovers

- Holy Trinity Brompton: https://htb.org/

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