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Father's Day At Church: 10 Unique Ideas

The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Release Date: 06/04/2025

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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 People On Stage

16:55 - #8: Integrate Acknowledgements For Dads In Different Seasons

20:12 - #9: Incorporate Father's Day Elements, But Don't Design Your Entire Service Around It

21:26 - #10: Dedicate Portion Of Giving That Week To Father-Specific Org

22:12 - How To Approach All Of This On Social

 

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