The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer Trends Churches Secretly Hate (But Do Anyway)
Sep 3, 2025
Join a lively exploration of church trends that spark both love and frustration. Discover the quirky world of 'no vowels' and 'fit checks' enhancing or confusing worship experiences. Unearth opinions on church design, from grainy photos to pallet walls, alongside the struggle against copycat syndrome. Dive into the humorous side of practices like confetti cannons and repetitive songs. It's a whimsical take on how generational styles shape faith and community in today's diverse worship settings.
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No-Vowel Branding Is Tiring
- Removing vowels from names (e.g., CLLCTV, YT) is an overused stylistic trend churches still repeat.
- Brady and Alexander call it dated, confusing for search, and likely a millennial relic.
Fit-Check Trend Reflects Generational Shift
- 'Fit check' videos and outfit-focused content have become common church social posts.
- Alexander notes this reflects generational shifts from 'come as you are' to curated Sunday presentation.
Moderate Grain And Minimalist Design
- Use design trends in moderation to avoid a grid that feels uniformly grungy or illegible.
- Keep negative space, readable fonts, and occasional clarity instead of constant grain or blur.