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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|2 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!

18 Mar 2025

Meet Jess | The Best Camp Hack List Every Compiled!

By |2025-03-17T09:25:14-07:00March 18th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., online youth group, Podcast, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

In this playlist and video DYM Team Member, Jessica Sanchez, explains her journey to joining Download Youth Ministry, 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, to stump one another.

Plus, their Camp Hacks Draft list is worth the price of admission, alone!

You’ll need to see that for sure! Oh- and you’ll be shocked to discover that Jessica loves Committee meetings! She’ll reveal all of that at the very end of the episode!

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|0 Comments

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 |2025-03-10T07:45:51-07:00March 11th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, 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!

23 Jan 2025

Scroll with Purpose: Teaching Teens to Use Phones Wisely

By |2025-01-21T05:28:13-08:00January 23rd, 2025|Hybrid Ministry, Videos, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

In this episode of Hybrid Ministry, we tackle the challenge of helping teens navigate their phones with purpose and wisdom.

  • Discover three essential rules for using social media wisely
  • A powerful resource to protect your teens from harmful online content
  • and an interactive “Social Feed Audit” activity to spark meaningful conversations.

Don’t miss the downloadable Social Feed Audit Activity—a practical tool for fostering healthier digital habits.

And if you’re interested in finding out more about what I’ve got going on on my podcast, you should definitely check out my podcast: Hybrid Ministry.

Here’s all the places you can find me!

16 Jan 2025

Digital Detox: Finding Balance in an Always-On World

By |2024-12-15T09:46:59-08:00January 16th, 2025|Hybrid Ministry, Videos, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

Life today feels like it’s always “on,” and teenagers are growing up in a world where there’s no escape from the constant digital noise—even at home.

Inspired by Winston Churchill’s midday naps to reset his mental balance, this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show explores how we can help teens—and ourselves—find moments of rest in an always-connected world.

As a youth pastor with 14 years of experience, I’ve seen how the challenges of this generation differ from my own. In this video, I’ll share 5 practical tips for a healthier digital lifestyle, from screen-free meals to digital sabbaths.

Plus, I’ll introduce the Digital Detox Family Challenge—a worksheet to help families reclaim their time and focus.

Youth Pastors, this is a great video to share with parents of teens!

And if you’re interested in finding out more about what I’ve got going on on my podcast, you should definitely check out my podcast: Hybrid Ministry.

Here’s all the places you can find me!

9 Jan 2025

Secrets Revealed for Middle School Phone Usage

By |2024-12-28T12:08:52-08:00January 9th, 2025|Hybrid Ministry, Videos, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

One of the biggest pushbacks I ever get around my “Hybrid Ministry” strategy is

“What about Middle Schoolers”

  • They often don’t have phones
  • Or parents don’t feel comfortable giving them phones right away
  • Or a myriad of other reasons.

In this episode, I sat down with the host of the Middle School Ministry Podcast, Ronald Long, to discuss his view on it!

I’d love to have you check it out!

And if you’re interested in finding out more about what I’ve got going on on my podcast, you should definitely check out my podcast: Hybrid Ministry.

Here’s all the places you can find me!

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