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21 May 2026

I’m Adding This Social Media Strategy to My Youth Ministry (It’s Working)

By Nick Clason|2026-04-12T06:14:10-07:00May 21st, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|2 Comments

I’ve been doing social media for ministry the same way for years… mostly reels, short-form video…

But recently, I added THIS one new strategy… And it’s getting more engagement than almost anything else I post.

And the crazy part?

Most people are either ignoring this… or doing it completely wrong.

I’m not replacing video… I’m stacking this on top of it.

Stick around, because I’m going to show you how you can get a tool, to do it for you, for FREE.

Yeah, not joking!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

14 May 2026

These Youth Ministries Are CRUSHING Social Media You’ve Never Heard of Them

By Nick Clason|2026-04-12T06:05:14-07:00May 14th, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

These youth ministries are crushing social media, and here’s the thing…. You’ve probably never heard of a single one of them.

Today, I’m breaking down 5 accounts that are absolutely crushing social media right now — and more importantly, I’m going to show you exactly why their posts work.

Because here’s the truth… it’s not about having a big church, a big budget, or a full media team. It’s about strategy.

And if you stick around, I’ll show you how you can start applying the same ideas this week — even if you’re starting from scratch.

These Churches are Crushing it!

https://www.instagram.com/lexumcyouth/
https://www.instagram.com/impactfindlay/
https://www.instagram.com/harrodsburg.students/
https://www.instagram.com/wakymc_stumin/
https://www.instagram.com/crosscreekstudents/

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

7 May 2026

The Thing Every Youth Pastor Needs But Can’t Afford

By Nick Clason|2026-04-03T11:23:10-07:00May 7th, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

Most youth pastors don’t fail on social media because they lack passion…

They fail because they don’t have this one thing — and honestly, most can’t afford it.

But for my 200th episode… I’m giving it away….

The strategy.

The product.

The membership.

All of it!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

30 Apr 2026

25 Youth Group Game Prize Ideas Cheap & Fun | FREE DOWNLOAD

By Nick Clason|2026-04-22T08:21:29-07:00April 30th, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

I’ve given away every one of these prizes for youth group game winners over my last 15 years of youth ministry.

I’m going to share 7 foolproof ideas. Then, to round out the 25 claim, I’m going to live react on how to fill this bookshelf prize idea using ChatGPT.

Which, in fairness, I’m 100% stealing the shelf idea from my friend over at DYM, Josh Boldman.

FREEBIES IN THE EPISODE DESCRIPTION

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

23 Apr 2026

I Planned Your Entire Youth Group Summer… You Don’t Have to Think

By Nick Clason|2026-04-22T08:21:03-07:00April 23rd, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

Steal this brilliant idea – kick your feet back this summer in your youth ministry.

I’m giving you this calendar, plus ALL these graphics away in this episode.

(Link in video description)

And it’s FREE! Welcome to the Summer Edition of the Hybrid Ministry Show!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

16 Apr 2026

Custom vs Done-For-You Social Media for Churches

By Nick Clason|2026-03-19T15:51:09-07:00April 16th, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

Social Media is like the beast that never sleeps.

In this episode, I have two experts to argue about both social media philosophies.

Should you use a pack that’s done for you, so you can set it and forget it?

Or should you focus on more custom content for your church instagram feeds?

Find out, listen to the debate, and you decide!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

9 Apr 2026

Lock-ins: Ministry Gold or Total Disaster?

By Nick Clason|2026-03-19T15:49:22-07:00April 9th, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

Lock-ins… is there a more polarizing youth ministry topic?

Should you do them?

Are they valuable?

Or are they the worst idea ever?

In this episode, two youth pastors go head-to-head, and you get to decide!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

2 Apr 2026

Young Leaders vs Older Leaders – Who Connects Better?

By Nick Clason|2026-03-06T15:48:11-08:00April 2nd, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

Volunteer Leaders are so crucial to a healthy youth ministry.

But as you recruit, should you focus more on older leaders? Or younger leaders? I

n this debate style episode we have two leaders make their case on both sides of the aisle! Let’s dive in, together!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

26 Mar 2026

Same Small Group Leader for 7 Years vs Changing Every Year

By Nick Clason|2026-03-30T09:28:40-07:00March 26th, 2026|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

Small Group Leaders are the life-blood of any good student ministry.

But what is our most effective strategy to deploy them?

Is it to saddle a great leader with students for their entire careeer? Or is it rather to introduce students to great leaders along their journey?

In this first debate style episode we have two amazing youth pastors, on two different sides of the argument, and they’re going head to head, and you get to be the voter!