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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!

6 Mar 2025

The Best Communication Method for Your Church

By |2025-02-10T09:09:10-08:00March 6th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|2 Comments

Struggling to figure out the best way to communicate with your church?

In this episode of The Hybrid Ministry Show, Nick Clason breaks down the most effective communication methods for parents, teens, and volunteers—backed by real stats and practical strategies.

From email to social media to podcasts, find out how to make sure your church announcements actually reach the right people!

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 Feb 2025

Steal this Clearer (& Less Boring) Church Announcement Strategy

By |2025-01-28T05:53:02-08:00February 27th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

Tired of your church announcements being ignored?

In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, we’ll show you how to create clearer and less boring announcements using three practical hacks:

  • reduce your CTAs,
  • centralize next steps,
  • and inspire over inform.

Stop overwhelming your audience with noise—learn how to simplify your messaging, engage your community, and make your announcements impossible to miss.

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 Feb 2025

3 Reasons Your Announcements Aren’t Working

By |2025-01-21T05:39:17-08:00February 20th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

Ever feel like no one’s listening to your church announcements?

In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, I will dive into the common pitfalls of church announcements, revealing three reasons why they’re not working—and offering actionable solutions to fix them.

From battling “inattentional blindness” to cutting through the noise of a digital world, this episode will help you craft announcements that inspire life transformation, not just attendance.

Let’s start making better church announcements!

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 Feb 2025

9 Easy & FREE Youth Group Game Ideas

By |2025-01-18T14:17:27-08:00February 13th, 2025|communication, Games, Hybrid Ministry, Parents, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|2 Comments

This is your ultimate “Oh Crap! I forgot the game” video!

Get all 9 of the games talked about in this video, from downloadyouthministry.com for COMPLETELY FREE!

All I ask for is a simple subscribe, it costs you nothing!

Ready to see my top 9 favorite games of all time?
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!

6 Feb 2025

Rules for Teens – Building Real Relationships in a Digital Age

By |2025-01-07T06:08:20-08:00February 6th, 2025|communication, Hybrid Ministry, Parents, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|4 Comments

Social media has transformed how we connect, fueled by the rise of smartphones and evolving platforms.

In this episode, I attempt to define social media’s roots, from its early pioneers like MySpace and Facebook (and 6 Degrees?!) to today’s dynamic apps like TikTok, and explore how to use technology as a tool to foster authentic relationships.

Plus, I’m going to share practical tips for building deeper connections and introduce a Phone-Free Family Planning Guide to help balance digital and real-world interactions.

Let’s dive into this 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!

30 Jan 2025

5 Youth Ministry Social Media Strategies … you can start using RIGHT NOW!

By |2025-01-30T13:18:29-08:00January 30th, 2025|online youth group, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas, Youth Pastor Life|4 Comments

Social Media — it’s the beast that never sleeps, always hungry for the next post, story, or reel. We get it, it can feel like a lot! Yet, it’s one of the best tools we have to connect with students, encourage them, and point them toward Jesus. Every like, share, and comment is an opportunity to build relationships.

So how can we have an engaging social media presence that doesn’t take us away from so many other important things that need our time and attention?

Here are a few tips:

  1. Engage, Don’t Just Post Reply to comments, ask questions, and use polls or Q&A features to start conversations.
  2. Highlight Students Celebrate birthdays, achievements, or event photos to help students feel seen and valued.
  3. Tell Stories Share testimonies and moments that show how God is moving in your ministry!
  4. Get Students Involved Let them help create content or even run your TikTok or Instagram (with supervision). Their voice connects best with their peers.
  5. Stay Consistent Post regularly, even if it’s just a couple of times a week. Consistency builds trust and keeps your ministry visible.

If posting consistently feels overwhelming, don’t worry—you don’t have to do it alone. The DYM Gold Membership includes a monthly, ready-to-post social media pack that can help simplify your social media strategy and keep things running smoothly. 🙌

30 Jan 2025

⚙️5 Questions for Parents to Ask Their Teens About Phones

By |2025-01-21T05:27:39-08:00January 30th, 2025|Hybrid Ministry, Parents, Podcast, Technology, Training, Youth Ministry Ideas|3 Comments

🎙️ Tech Talks: Equipping Parents to Guide Their Digital Natives is your ultimate resource for navigating the wild world of screens and social media!

This week’s episode is designed to spark meaningful conversations between parents and teeangers!

This episode drops 5 practical questions to help parents and teens tackle digital habits together.

Host a Parent & Tech Workshop, or just send this out in your next parent email!

🚀BONUS: there’s a downloadable worksheet, perfect for your next workshop or family night.

If you’re interested in more Hybrid Ministry content, I’d love to connect, click an icon below, let’s get this thing started!

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