Next video in this series is called "The Early Church Didn't Have Social Media!" and is linked at the end of this video 🫡
@jaymarc.nojada11 ай бұрын
YASSSS THANK YOU SO MUCH! Been loving everything lately, especially the podcasts you have
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
Means a lot!
@graysongarner_11 ай бұрын
Excited and thankful for the next Church Social Media Policy video! I appreciate you so much
@PastorAmor11 ай бұрын
Oh, good - I was clicking on the screen and nothing was happening for the next video and worried that I was just too old now...
@revbharvey504611 ай бұрын
Oh man! Just when I get settled in doing something, everything changes again. I think this is one reason I've stepped away from doing a lot of social media stuff for church in recent months. I'm tired and somedays it's just hard work. And there's enough hard work to do. But, for all that, Brady, I'm glad you help me and others to keep up. Thanks for all you do.
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
I hear you. Glad to serve!
@revjfletcher11 ай бұрын
I appreciate how you explain how you come to your perspective. For those of us who don't have all the knowledge or background, that's helps us better understand what we're doing and how to use these tools. Rule #1: Never skip a Harry Mack video on TikTok. Rule #2: Never skip a Brady Shearer video. ✌
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
I also never skip a Harry Mack video on TikTok
@acvieluf11 ай бұрын
First of all, great video with great insight. Respectfully, one point of contention (thats just me being picky): is that Facebook didn't launch with a news feed. (Remember the mini-feed when it debuted?) Twitter began the news feed, FB stole it.
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
Hmm. Interesting. I was going off this article for that: www.cnet.com/pictures/facebook-then-and-now-pictures/4/
@elijahascheidler11 ай бұрын
Great insights! As additional input, subconsciously I had to tell myself to stay in on your points because I was pretty sure you are reading off a teleprompter. Being able to rip that kind of complexity of communication off from memory as fast and fluidly as you do, without jump cuts, pushing in or out, would be crazy impressive…so the effect is one of signaling that you’re reading off a teleprompter. Not a bad thing, another tool in the communicator belt, but as I engage content I’m intentionally aware that I have to proactively engage more effort to stay engaged where I’m aware a teleprompter is in place. Nuances of awareness AND affirmation of your point that sermons and live conversations have a powerful impact in online media! Loved your video, super insightful and empowering!
@paytonsadler414110 ай бұрын
Little late for this comment to be seen but you do a great job explaining your reasoning to multiple generations in an empathetic manner. From the boomer pastor who may not understand the importance social media, to the casual older millennial who thinks that social media hasn't changed since 2016. You have an example for each point that relates to where they are in a way that is from a trusted advisor and not talking down to them. It's fun to watch. You put into words what a professional in the industry with a degree in social media advertising couldn't quite phrase (pfp is old old lol). Earned a sub!
@prochurchtools10 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@daveryxx11 ай бұрын
Wow! First to view maybe😂 In the case of reels and Proximity, it's best to create enough head room for your subject so you don't have to crop to have decent cover images on your feeds. Thank you so much❤️
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
Of course if you’re in a tight spot, that’s what Photoshop Generative Fill is for 😆
@daveryxx11 ай бұрын
@@prochurchtools hmmm... Thank you so, I appreciate. You have a big fan from Lagos. 🇳🇬
@LolaPotter11 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY! However, the purpose of some church videos on TikTok is to idolize the minister. Why do they let those people out of ministry school?
@aaronspain338710 ай бұрын
Because it puts bottoms in seats and props up the mega churches.
@LolaPotter10 ай бұрын
@@aaronspain3387 No happens at the church I attend - or attended until last month - and we have 70 people there on a really good Sunday.
@israelphirii11 ай бұрын
You are a GENIUS! May God keep blessing you!!
@JohnOdunayo11 ай бұрын
Insightful! i thought this would be a video bashing the church about something doctrinal. 😂
@andresmanz11 ай бұрын
Genius content as always! True inspiration!
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@ThiagoPrego11 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much. May the Lord bless you always.
@scottmckenna11 ай бұрын
Great video. Spot on.
@DexterLaurence7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this
@PaulAmlin11 ай бұрын
As always, great insight Brady.
@jschapiro110 ай бұрын
Good stuff man! Thank you
@voslosveryown11 ай бұрын
This was super insightful!! Much appreciated Brady!🙏🏾
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@emanuelrodriguez76011 ай бұрын
Brad your video was a blessing had to sub
@harvesttemplecc11 ай бұрын
Useful information. God bless.
@andrewbrown78411 ай бұрын
Nothing worse than being too early and not being able to watch the end card video because it hasn't been posted!
@chrisodell563111 ай бұрын
Thank you for this ❤
@trevoratchley11 ай бұрын
Good stuff!!
@clasonnick11 ай бұрын
Good Word!
@elkellenhabla10 ай бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a post with the video in a tiny square. From a church or anyone else. But maybe I just forgot or didn’t realize.
@ErskinMusic11 ай бұрын
This is really good content
@richardvoogd70510 ай бұрын
I dislike portrait mode recordings because it messes with the context.😊
@IsaacMendoza030110 ай бұрын
My church needs help we are about 8 people and only 4 of us are willing to put in the work i just dont know where to start we are running facebook adds and so far its been working but still have a long to go and learn
@fpossert11 ай бұрын
What's the URL to the next video? Thanks! Great stuff!
@snoopycharlie871811 ай бұрын
So annoying to have to upload separate thumnail 1:1 custom images. Double design work for one post
@BadSneakers11 ай бұрын
I notice it’s happening too on Facebook w pictures
@thecoreym11 ай бұрын
Holy shutter speed.
@MBergyman10 ай бұрын
As a father trying my best to keep my children off screens (I personally abandoned my FB account years ago now), I hope that churches will eventually shy away from social media. It has been proven to be a net negative impact on society and people's ability to have real community.
@troywright35910 ай бұрын
Disagree that social media is more negative than positive. It is a tool. Excessive overuse is negative, I agree
@MBergyman10 ай бұрын
@@troywright359 You can disagree all you want. Statistics about general happiness, suicides, lack of social connection, etc, are proving that social media is not a tool worth keeping, especially not for churches.
@troywright35910 ай бұрын
@MBergyman You can fear technology all you want. I challenge you to find statistics that prove that churches using social media are condemned by God, or suffer from a lack of closeness to Him, vs churches who don't use any social media, which includes youtube or forums It's the same fear that churches use to stick with pews when they only have one room and no space for kids work. That same reasoning when a struggling church pays 50k to fix the organ because they will refuse to come without it. The same reasoning that says children should be seen and not heard in church. Demonise social media all you want. Blame it for increased problems in the church. You think social media is an invention of the devil and no good comes from it, it is anti Christian. .....no? You didn't say those exact words? Some churches fall into the temptation of relying purely on social media? Then as I said. Social media is a tool. If you cannot wield it correctly then abandon the tool. But don't demonise those who do use it to God's glory. Yes. If you say social media is purely negative, then you are saying it is anti Christ.
@Jessees90210 ай бұрын
I can't listen to a guy that gives Myspace the shaft like that, they were obviously the first pioneers🙄😉
@prochurchtools10 ай бұрын
I’ll never forget the Top 8 friends drama of my early teenage years
@Jessees90210 ай бұрын
@@prochurchtools 😂
@alexwr10 ай бұрын
I'm gonna sound like a massive boomer here, but I really don't see the need for most churches to be involved in social media in sense other than livestreaming services for those who can't be there and want to participate. Even then, after the pandemic I see more people choosing to stay at home because it's available there rather than joining with their church family in person, so even that is debatable whether or not it is a good thing. I think there's a place for online ministries like apologetics. But for the most part, I'm really not sure SM 'content production' is a good thing for churches. Coming from experience working in small-mid sized churches: Nobody cares about a churches social media feeds, quippy sermon clips or inspirational verse pics. I was asked to help out with the social media presence of the church I was at, but I looked at the people who were being reached, who were engaging online, and it was the same, small group of people. I looked at some of the biggest, most popular churches' social media feeds in my country, and even though they posted regularly, there was next to no engagement whatsoever. People don't care about it, including the young people. In the end I just concluded that we should be spending time and resources on having a presence in the actual community, rather than social media because it's just not worth the effort, time and money invested in it. I think there is a place for SM in organising youth groups etc, but it is a garbage place for ministry and outreach.
@prochurchtools10 ай бұрын
I think your anecdotal experience is skewing your perception of what is possible. Which isn't a bad thing. We all do it. And I can counter your negative experience with a number of positive ones like these: instagram.com/bradyshearer/?img_index=1. I'd also note that today discovery algorithms have a local component. Which is a game changer for churches.
@riverofgrace11 ай бұрын
There was no place on screen to click for the video you mentioned.
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
Check my pinned comment!
@infinitymusic547511 ай бұрын
very good
@icaruscode11 ай бұрын
Thanks Brady! What are your thoughts on a produced ‘bumper’ at the end to try and direct them to the full sermon?
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’m a big fan of that. We do that with our churches at SocialSermons. Just wanna keep it to fewer than 3 seconds.
@clemradio10 ай бұрын
As a Catholic we just try to live in real life haha we’re not trying to be trendy at all. Catholic parishes’ IG accounts mostly share real life events, special masses, news from the diocese etc. Priests may share the Catechism in Reels which is very nice, other influencers, such as sisters may share Bible verses, tutorials on how to pray the Rosary, etc. We don’t make our masses big pop concerts/shows, the Holy Mass is only valid when present, so it’s kinda pointless to get the big production cams out and worry about social media management
@aaronspain338710 ай бұрын
I'd suggest you use your evangelism opportunities to preach the Gospel, and share the word of God, rather than teaching about habits of men that aren't in the bible, like praying the rosary.
@clemradio10 ай бұрын
@@aaronspain3387 who am I to read the Bible the way I like? I could easily find extracts arranging me or my situation. Church #️⃣1️⃣
@quotechew5 ай бұрын
People have grown to care too much about what onlookers see. It makes one wonder if most just have always wanted to do commercials or be on TV. The lust of the flesh comes in a ridiculous amount of forms. Old school has taught us that it isn't good to draw attention to ourselves. The Savior didn't ever do it nor should we.
@DanielEsparza-zs5hm8 ай бұрын
What about image posts? Are those okay to keep 1:1 ratio?
@prochurchtools8 ай бұрын
I’d make them 4:5
@BobbyCulpepper.srv3fender10 ай бұрын
Perhaps churches should stop adapting to the times and be set apart
@brettcody7611 ай бұрын
"Don't dress it up...make it feel real..." LOL
@itspoffy11 ай бұрын
I hate vertical video. It makes me have this anxiety as I want to see what is to the left and the right of the subject. There is less location context. Its just annoying.
@troywright35910 ай бұрын
Cropped anxiety?
@chrisknipp97211 ай бұрын
I can’t find the next video you refer to at the end?
@riverofgrace11 ай бұрын
Neither can I.
@hollysmith926511 ай бұрын
I miss the social graph area.
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
I can see that. On the consumer front, it was preferable. On the creator front though, The Discovery Era is *so* much better.
@lordpumpkin9011 ай бұрын
Can you add it to Indonesian, please
@woody547611 ай бұрын
Using a 16:9 video to tell us we need to be making 9:16 videos. Lol
@RevDavidReyes11 ай бұрын
Facebook doesn’t take 9by16
@prochurchtools11 ай бұрын
Facebook Reels does
@davidlandeck340610 ай бұрын
There's nothing social about media....life is living in the time and space your in....that is why we are so disconnected with reality now! Tech sucks!
@prochurchtools10 ай бұрын
You’re sharing the message tech is bad using tech. If tech is useful enough to share the message social is bad, then it’s valuable enough to share the message that God is good.
@RealBenAnderson11 ай бұрын
Man I cannot stand 24 FPS, it jars my brain... I know your 4K camera can do 30 🙏
@matrixxhunter11 ай бұрын
Almost every film ever made was filmed in 24 fps, it must be hard for you to enjoy films.
@RealBenAnderson11 ай бұрын
@@matrixxhunter most of them set their shutter speeds appropriately to introduce enough motion blur to hide the low frame rate. Even so, it drives me nuts. I spend hours every day working with 60 FPS footage, so 30 FPS is about the lowest I can go before the motion stutter starts to distract me from the content of the video.