The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

The world is changing fast. AI is reshaping economies, industries, and even how we relate to one another. So what does that mean for the church and its future? In one of our most important episodes yet, we're breaking down four changes every church should seriously consider making before 2030.   DOWNLOAD CHEAT SHEET: https://prochur.ch/church-AI-cheat-sheet   ============================= Table of...

The language you use shapes the culture you build. And when that language goes stale, it quietly starts holding things back. So today, we're sharing our list of church lingo to retire in 2026 - and what to consider saying instead.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Why Does This Matter? 4:25 - Do Life Together 7:25 - Season Of Singl...

When it comes to church shirts, most of us default to tossing a logo on the front and calling it done. But with a few thoughtful changes, you can turn simple merch into something people genuinely love to wear outside of Sunday morning. So today, we've invited our friend Karl Nilsson onto the podcast to walk us through his practical workflows and share the wisdom he's picked up creating merch that...

When you serve at church, there are always going to be ideas, projects, or ministries you're unsure about. Sometimes your instincts are right. Sometimes they're not. Today, we're sharing real stories from churches that pushed past their initial resistance, took the risk anyway, and saw incredible results.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro...

Skills alone can't compensate for a broken culture. If the team is unhealthy, the ministry will always feel stuck. Today, we're laying out a reset plan — a practical roadmap to start rebuilding trust, clarity, and a healthy team culture. Let's get to work.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Why This Matters 7:53 - Value 1: Bring Hea...

Level up your church's social without spending a cent. From scheduling and analytics to project management and planning, today's episode is all about the best $0 tools churches can use to streamline their work and improve results. Let's upgrade your workflow and keep costs at zero.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Instagram Insigh...

I asked you all, "What's one thing that frustrates you about church comms?" Today, we're unpacking your top answers — counting down from the least to the most common. And as we go, we'll share practical advice from real church experiences on how to fix these frustrations for good.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Lack Of Risk Taki...

The next era of social media is arriving - and recent court filings from Meta give us a glimpse of what's coming. These revelations reveal a major shift in how platforms will operate moving forward. In this episode, we're breaking down what it means for your church and how to prepare.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 2:58 - Social Is Tel...

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 MOS...

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...

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.   =======...

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 med...

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...

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 - Abandonin...

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 - Creat...

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 Reel...

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 Qualit...

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 - Invers...

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 - I...

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:...

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: =========...

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...

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: Proce...

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...

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 Charact...