Learning & Community
Pro Church Tools
Brady Shearer's free weekly show, blog and newsletter on church announcements, social media, websites and communication.
- Price
- Free show, blog and weekly newsletter
- Free option
- Yes
- Works on
- Web
- Learning curve
- Easy
The short answer: is Pro Church Tools right for your church?
Pro Church Tools is Brady Shearer's free weekly show, blog and email newsletter on church communication, from Sunday announcements to social media and websites. It's best for pastors and communicators who want blunt, practical ideas they can try this week. The catch: the free content also promotes the team's paid products, including Nucleus church websites.
Who Pro Church Tools is for
Great for
- Pastors who own the announcements and want them shorter and clearer
- Communicators building a social media plan with a small team
- Churches rethinking how their website and Sunday fit together
Skip it if
- Production volunteers looking for camera, audio or lighting help. A church production magazine fits better.
- Anyone who wants neutral software reviews. The site promotes its own products alongside free content.
How churches use Pro Church Tools
Fixing the announcements
Watch an episode on announcements with your pastor, then cut Sunday's list down to the one or two things that matter most.
Planning church social media
Watch The State of Church Social Media in 2026 episode before you set next year's posting plan.
Weekly team reading
Forward the weekly 167 newsletter to your comms volunteers as a short discussion starter for your next meeting.
Getting started with Pro Church Tools
- 1
Sign up for the free weekly 167 newsletter.
- 2
Subscribe to The Pro Church Tools Show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
- 3
Pick one blog post about announcements and try its idea this Sunday.
Pros and watch-outs
What we like
- New show episode every Wednesday, free
- Video and audio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- Weekly newsletter the site says reaches 62,000+ churches
- Direct, practical take on Sunday announcements
Watch out for
- Free content also pitches the team's paid products
- Little on livestream, audio or lighting
Pro Church Tools FAQ
Is Pro Church Tools free?
Yes. The show, blog and weekly 167 newsletter are free. The company makes its money from separate paid products and one-on-one work with churches.
Who runs Pro Church Tools?
Brady Shearer started it more than 10 years ago and still directs it, with a team of over 20 full-time staff.
Where can I watch The Pro Church Tools Show?
It's on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Is Pro Church Tools still active?
Yes. New episodes, blog posts and newsletters were going out in September and October 2026.
