Nick Clason

Episode 104: Best Gear for Digital Ministry in 2024 | Must-Have Tech Accessories

July 4th, 2024  |  11 mins 8 secs

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Looking to elevate your digital ministry in 2024? This video highlights the must-have tech accessories that will take your ministry to the next level. From innovative gadgets to practical tools, we've got you covered with the best gear for digital ministry in 2024.

Stay ahead of the curve and enhance your outreach with these essential tech items. Watch now to discover the top gear for maximizing your impact in the digital realm.

Episode 103: The Five Softwares You Need

June 27th, 2024  |  10 mins 43 secs

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Having the right tool changes the game!
What are the Top 5 must have tools that I use as a digital content creator for churches and for my church youth ministry?
From softwares, programs and web based graphic design sites, we got you covered!

Episode 102: Is Instagram Dead?

June 20th, 2024  |  9 mins 57 secs

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The Usage of Instagram among teenagers is reducing.
According to some recent studies the adoptiong and usage rate of Instagram among teenagers is shrinking.

Additionally, in my recent anecdotal experience, I've noticed that Instagram in both of my last two church stints, Instagram served college and former youth group graduates really well.

And not as well, at least from engagement, of our current youth ministry students.

Which leads me to ask: "Is Instagram Dead?"

Episode 101: Time Saving Hacks for Productive Youth Pastors

June 13th, 2024  |  8 mins 15 secs

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Time Management for Youth Pastors.
Is it an oxymoron?
It's not possible, is it?

Think again!
In this video I'll share with you my TOP 5 Favorite productivity hacks for Youth Pastors!
Let's dive in!

Episode 100: 💯 HybridMinistry - How it all Started

June 6th, 2024  |  17 mins 26 secs

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Episode 100 I decided to sit down with some friends that have all had a hand in the creation of the Full YouTube show we all had a hand in creating during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020.

While Digital and Social Ministry were top of mind for me prior to 2020, the COVID shutdown thrust it into the forefront for me personally and I decided to dive fully into it.

When I started on the very first day of COVID, I had to get creative on how I introduced myself to students, parents and leaders without using the easy in person tools we'd all grown accustomed to using.

That being said, I'm grateful we still have access to those tools, today.

But I realized just how important Hybrid Ministry is to the next generation of teenagers.

This episode chronicles my first day, and I chat with friends who were instrumental in producing and creating the YouTube show we had crafted during those COVID days.

I hope you enjoy this 100th episode special!

Episode 099: YouTube for the Long Haul

May 30th, 2024  |  13 mins 18 secs

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How do you keep the momentum rolling?
I want to share with you my full-proof Time Management Principle and system
Two Hacks for not dropping the ball with YouTube
The Number one Killer, the thing that slows youth pastors down most often
Stick around to hear the best piece of advice I've ever gotten

Episode 098: Ultimate Guide: Audio, Lighting, Camera and Set Design for Church YouTube

May 23rd, 2024  |  17 mins 5 secs

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Check out our ultimate guide for setting up your church youth ministry YouTube studio with the best audio, lighting, camera, and set design recommendations! Enhance the quality of your online services and reach more viewers with professional tips and recommendations. Whether you're a beginner or looking to upgrade your current setup, this video has everything you need to create an engaging and impactful virtual church experience. Watch now and take your church's online presence to the next level!

Episode 097: 📈 Exponential YouTube Growth Hacks: YouTube Shorts Crash Course

May 16th, 2024  |  14 mins 42 secs

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YouTube has more to offer than just posting videos!
It has some social media components in it!

We explore the best 3 non video elements
As well as all the things you need to know about YouTube Shorts.
How to Post
What to Post
How Often to Post

Episode 096: 🔀 YouTube Playlists: Rethinking Teaching in the Church

May 9th, 2024  |  13 mins 59 secs

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YouTube Playists are a fantastic way to offer courses and learnings for your church.

And when we lean into them, you can start to get time back for your family during the evenings.

Anything that you might be tempted to turn into a meeting can become a playlist.

We'll show you everything you need from philosophy behind online teaching as well as how to get started posted playlists on YouTube.

Episode 095: 💻 Posting Your Teaching Message to YouTube

May 2nd, 2024  |  18 mins 42 secs

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Whether you think it or not, if you're a youth pastor, you're in the content creation business!
In this episode we'll walk you through how to create
Epic Titles
SEO Infused Tags
Meaningful Descriptions
Links that get clicks
Helpful Chapters
Eye-Popping Thumbnails
YouTube Cards & End Screens

This step-by-step guide is your way to get started growing on YouTube, today!

Episode 094: 📱YouTube Videos Make Your Social Media Better

April 25th, 2024  |  19 mins 44 secs

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📱If You’re a youth pastor, looking to reach the 95% of teenagers who spend time on YouTube, study according to Pew Research, and You’ve shot a video you're ready to share with the world...
How do you get the word out?
📈In this episode we'll talk about Growing a YouTube channel
💥The Viral Reels Framework
🪄And the Incredible AI Tool you can use for your social media!

Episode 093: 📹 LiveStream vs. Pre-Filming: Editing for Youth Ministries

April 18th, 2024  |  13 mins 42 secs

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Should Churches Quit Live-Streaming their videos to YouTube?
If YouTube is as relevant and powerful of a platform, it seems as though we should be making it a top priority
How can youth pastors grow as video editors and make the maximum impact on their students and teenagers?
Follow along as we unpack how to grow on YouTube for Youth Ministries

Episode 092: 🖐️ 5 Secret Benefits of Filming YouTube Videos for Youth Ministries

April 11th, 2024  |  19 mins 23 secs

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📹YouTube is the perfect platform for youth pastors and youth ministries.
Why?

• 95% of youth group teenagers are on YouTube
• YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine, powered by Google
• YouTube plays to the skillset of all youth pastors

In this video, let's help you start sitting down in front of the camera and filming messages and content for your youth group!

Episode 091: 📹 YouTube for Youth Ministries

April 4th, 2024  |  16 mins 45 secs

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📹 YouTube is an incredible platform for reaching teenagers with the message and hope of the gospel.

🖥️ It's Clear that YouTube is (or should be) the most used platform for Youth Ministries

🎤As a Youth Pastor, you already have natural YouTube skills

💥We'll also unpack some of the other features that YouTube has to offer, beyond long-form video

Episode 090: 🐿️ When to Split High School and Middle School Youth Group

March 28th, 2024  |  11 mins 20 secs

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🐿️ Middle School and High School Students
What are the factors that need to be considered when deciding whether or not you’re ready to split them?
And what are some creative hacks to getting around it, if you’re not ready or able yet?

Episode 089: ⚠️ Sharing your Youth Room with other Church Ministries

March 21st, 2024  |  12 mins 18 secs

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🗑️ Have you ever walked into your youth room after another church ministry had an event in there?
Was it clean?

Probably not.

🫧 Was it put back how you preferred it to be?
Probably, also, not.

⚠️ But you don’t have the authority to tell people not to use it.
How do you share a space well?