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8 May 2025

How I’m Doing 3 Months of Social with THIS One Resource

By |2025-04-30T14:32:05-07:00May 8th, 2025|Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Mental Health, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Volunteers, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

This is your youth ministry summer social media game-changer.

With 3 months of ready-to-go posts, training videos, and templates, you’ll never stress about what to post again.

Designed for youth pastors by a youth pastor using a proven hybrid ministry model.

This video unveils 8 dynamic [custom] post types, we walk through how to use, edit and post in this video!

You’ll never worry about it, again! (Oh, and look like an absolute pro while doing 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!

1 May 2025

From No Budget to Pro – Summer Camp 2025 Photography & Videography Setup Guide

By |2025-04-11T08:53:53-07:00May 1st, 2025|Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Mental Health, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Volunteers, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

Want pro-level camp content without a pro-level budget?

In this episode, Nick Clason, of Hybrid Ministry, breaks down the exact gear, tips, and hacks you need to capture incredible summer camp photos and videos—even if you’re starting from scratch.

Whether you’re using a phone, DSLR, or just your creativity, we’ll help you level up your visual game to create that momentum back at your church that camp deserves!

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!

24 Apr 2025

How I Produce a [Weekly] Leader Podcast in under 1 hour

By |2025-04-01T08:02:32-07:00April 24th, 2025|Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Mental Health, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Volunteers, Youth Ministry Hacks, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

You need to train your volunteer youth leaders, but how do you produce a podcast, which gives you the outlet to offer more trainings than you even know what to do with?

And how do you not lose your life to it?

In this epsiode I outline and detail how I produce a weekly leader podcast in only one hour per month!

Yes, I’ll show you everything I do from getting started, the gear, and maintaining 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!

17 Apr 2025

10 Simple and Effective Partnering with Parent Tips that REALLY work!

By |2025-03-23T07:30:04-07:00April 17th, 2025|Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Mental Health, online youth group, Parents, Podcast, Youth Ministry Ideas|2 Comments

In this conversation, Nick Clason (Hybrid Ministry) and Josh Boldman (Download Youth Ministry) discuss the importance of partnering with parents in youth ministry.

Josh gives 10 tips from the perspective of a parent NOT working at a church, which is such a valuable and needed perspective in this conversation!

Several tips are incredibly Hybrid, and best of all, it’s not going to add anymore work to your plate!

Let’s check it out!

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!

10 Apr 2025

How I Recruit Awesome Youth Volunteers that Stick

By |2025-03-21T09:58:01-07:00April 10th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Mental Health, online youth group, Podcast, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

In this episode, Nick sits down with one of his best friends, and also, boss, Darren Sutton and they discuss volunteers.

Not only how to recruit, and make sure you have enough. But also how to create such a strong volunteer team that volunteers would never choose to leave your team.

Be sure to stick around for the surprising strategy that actually keeps volunteers on the team longer!

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!

3 Apr 2025

How I Avoid Burnout with Derry Prenkert

By |2025-03-21T09:58:26-07:00April 3rd, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Mental Health, online youth group, Podcast, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

In this Episode Derry Breaks down 3 principles to avoiding burnout.

From Self-Awareness, to Working Genius to Sabbathing Well this episode has it all!

Derry’s take on Vacationing is worth the entire episode.

Don’t miss 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!

27 Mar 2025

How I Got Started doing Youth Group Social Media from scratch with Andrew Ostrander

By |2025-03-10T07:51:12-07:00March 27th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|2 Comments

In this episode, I interview Andrew Ostrander, who shares his journey from education to youth ministry, discussing the challenges and surprises he faced during the transition.

He walks you through the importance of engaging social media content to connect with students, detailing his approach to creating interview-style videos that resonate with youth culture.

Andrew also highlights the benefits of delegating tasks, the significance of personal connections in ministry, and his future plans for expanding social media efforts. The conversation concludes with encouragement for new youth pastors to embrace social media as a tool for building community and fostering relationships.

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!

20 Mar 2025

How I Plan and Coordinate Events

By |2025-02-23T10:00:35-08:00March 20th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|3 Comments

This episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show kicks off the “How I…” playlist with a deep dive into event planning with guest Kaylen Adams, an expert in coordination and logistics.

Kaylen shares her step-by-step approach to organizing youth ministry events, covering everything from volunteer recruitment and communication to detailed schedules and contingency planning.

Whether you’re a youth pastor who struggles with organization or looking to refine your event strategy, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you run seamless, high-impact events.

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!

13 Mar 2025

Social Media that [ACTUALLY] Works | Engage Don’t Broadcast

By |2025-02-17T07:42:02-08:00March 13th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

Struggling to make social media actually work for your youth ministry or overall church?

In this episode, we’re breaking down a 3-step strategy to move from just broadcasting announcements to real engagement that inspires and connects.

If your social feed is just a wall of static graphics, it’s time to rethink your approach—let’s build a social media presence that truly makes an impact!

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!

11 Mar 2025

Meet Mari | Why Does she Hate Phil Wickham?

By |2025-04-01T08:57:31-07:00March 11th, 2025|communication, DYM, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Meet the Team, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

In this [new] mini-series playlist and video DYM Team Member, Mari Trapp, explains her journey to joining Download Youth Ministry.

She also elaborates on how she got involved in youth ministry in the local church, and finally competes head to head with DYM author, Nick Clason, of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, in an effort to stump one another.

Oh- and be sure to stick around to hear Mari’s shocking revelation about leading worship with a kazoo?!
Yeah! You’ll hardly believe it too!

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