From blah to brilliant—5 quick, proven fixes to instantly level up your church announcements. No overhaul needed, just simple tweaks that make a big difference.

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0:00 - Intro

4:15 - The Curveball

8:05 - The Callback

13:15 - The Interview

17:31 - The Interaction

22:18 - The Audible

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Today on the show: 15 things everyone says your church needs on social media. Spoiler — many don’t matter at all. We’re sorting each one: necessary, nice to have, or nonsense. Let’s cut through the noise.

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0:00 - Intro

1:48 - Spring Promotions

5:46 - Facebook Group

7:04 - Consistency

8:51 - Photography Of Church Life

11:18 - DM Automation

13:12 - Skit Reels

18:50 - Meta Verified

20:26 - Following & Engaging With Others

23:30 - Sprinkle Promotions

28:40 - Hashtags

31:42 - Sermon Reels

38:24 - Social Accounts For Ministries

40:52 - Ideal Post Timing

43:15 - X Account

44:30 - TikTok/Threads Account

IMPORTANT LINKS

- ManyChat: https://manychat.com/

- Stop Saying “Link In Bio”! Say This Instead… : https://youtu.be/wEMYlV4ZvPg

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This is Church Branding 101. Learn the difference between brand and branding, exercises to define your church’s identity, and whether branding even belongs in ministry.

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0:00 - Intro

2:02 - The Simplest Way To Understand Branding

3:52 - Brand vs. Branding

5:38 - All Church's Practice Perception Design, Most Just Do It Unintentionally

10:14 - Is Intentionally Practicing Perception Design 'Manipulative?’

12:50 - Your Church Branding Foundation: Purpose/Mission/Vision/Values

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- Pro Church Certified: https://prochurchcertified.com

- Email us: hello@prochurchtools.com

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Ministry is shifting, and Millennials are stepping into leadership like never before. But without awareness, we risk repeating the mistakes of those before us. Let’s talk about what’s changing and how to navigate it wisely.

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0:00 - Intro

5:20 - Big Idea #1: Creative Culture Vs. Capitalist Culture

10:10 - Big Idea #2: Millennials No Longer Shape Pop Culture

13:15 - Big Idea #3: Millennials Will Repeat Past Leaders’ Mistakes—But Excuse Themselves

17:15 - Big Idea #4: Some Values To Help Us Navigate This New Era

23:53 - Big Idea #5: Mission Over Method

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Dupe Photos: https://dupephotos.com

- Eden Church: https://www.instagram.com/edenchurchhouston

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What do you do when your pastor won’t listen? This is a common challenge in churches, and today, we’re sharing five practical approaches to communicate effectively—without being manipulative. These strategies work in churches of all sizes.

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0:00 - Intro

3:02 - The Principle Of Congruency

10:17 - The Middle Option

16:58 - The Historical Analogy

22:45 - The 'Church Across The Street' Example

30:15 - The Testimony

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It’s time to check in on the state of religion and Christianity. We’ve gathered key data-backed trends shaping this decade, including the one denomination that’s growing, the strongest force in American religion, and the most common words in new church names. Let’s dive in.

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0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Trend #1: Church Names

9:40 - Trend #2: The One Denomination That's Growing

16:07 - Trend #3: Young Men Are Now As Religious As Young Women

27:19 - Trend #4: The Strongest Force In American Religion

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Ryan Burge: https://www.drburge.com/

- Ryan Burge | Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ryanburge

- Graphs about Religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/

- What's In a Name? Trends in Non-Denominational Church Branding: https://bit.ly/4iJfQL9

- The Assemblies of God: A Denomination That May Be Growing: https://bit.ly/43JmYD1

- Are Young Women Leaving Religion Faster than Young Men?: https://bit.ly/4iLkk3N

- Non-Denominationalism Is the Strongest Force in American Religion: https://bit.ly/41Zvj47

- The American Religious Landscape: Facts, Trends, and the Future: https://amzn.to/3XMZ1a2

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RIP to these social media strategies—they didn’t make it in 2025. If your church is still using them, it’s time to move on. The good news? Dropping outdated tactics frees you up to focus on what truly works. Let’s break it down.

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0:00 - Intro

0:53 - Followers

10:25 - Publishing Posts To Stories

15:00 - Choosing Quantity Over Quality

23:14 - Ignoring The Value Of The Re-Post

29:25 - Ignoring Consistent Branding

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Our 2025 church camera buying guide is here, featuring the best new options of the year. We’ll break down top picks across mirrorless, cinema, studio, PTZ, and camcorders—plus, grab our downloadable camera catalog.

2025 CAMERA CATALOG HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/best-church-cameras-buying-guide

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0:00 - Intro

2:25 - The Best Budget Mirrorless Camera: Panasonic G7 ($497 USD)

6:33 - The Best Overall Mirrorless Camera: Sony A7C II ($2,198 USD)

12:20 - The Best PTZ Camera Money Can Buy: Sony BRC-AM7 ($12,000 USD)

16:23 - The Best Cinematic PTZ Camera: Sony FR7 ($9,699 USD)

21:30 - The Best Camcorder Money Can Buy: Sony PXW-Z200 ($3,988 USD)

27:40 - The Best Overall Cinema Camera: Sony FX30 ($1,598 USD)

30:45 - The Budget Cinema Camera: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K ($995 USD)

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Joel W Smith: https://www.joelwsmith.com

- The Church iPhone Filmmaking Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6OWGVAuYSEk

- Panasonic G7: https://bhpho.to/4ke1WlP

- Sony A7C II: https://bhpho.to/41vZsrw

- Sony BRC-AM7: https://bhpho.to/41wWlQ7

- Sony FR7: https://bhpho.to/4hWiNIc

- Sony PXW-Z200: https://bhpho.to/3XlTdnY

- Sony FX30: https://bit.ly/3SD0jkP

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: https://bit.ly/3wd4U5v

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