The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Things Growing Churches Do Differently

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Feb 18, 2026
They compare habits of growing versus stagnant churches and reveal surprising, repeatable patterns. They highlight choosing inspiration over information for announcements and why Sunday services cannot shoulder all communication. They stress installing systems early to avoid chaos and staying scrappy as budgets rise. They explain timing the right invitation to match people’s readiness.
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ADVICE

Steward Announcement Time

  • Steward announcement time by choosing stories that lead to one clear next step.
  • Avoid long lists that lose attention and undermine the sermon that follows.
INSIGHT

Sunday Is Not Your Savior

  • Sunday isn't the only or best channel to move people to next steps.
  • Use digital tools and weekday touchpoints to handle most event communication.
ADVICE

Use Digital Channels Strategically

  • Use your website, planning tools, and email to communicate the many events outside Sunday.
  • Reserve stage time for the few invitations that fit most people.
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