Hybrid Ministry

Episode 114: Before Buying your Child a Phone…

September 12th, 2024  |  13 mins 37 secs

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Phones and Screens are the biggest difference between Generation Alpha and all other Generations Before it.
At What Age Should you buy your child a smartphone?
Are screens a blessing or a curse?
3 parental Control Principles to live by from a Pastor
Hybrid Ministry's Recommended Smartphone Age
And the best phone monitoring apps on the market.

Episode 113: Teaching iPad Kids with Brainrot - Gen Alpha Unlocked

September 5th, 2024  |  12 mins 19 secs

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WHAT IS BRAINROT?!
How do we teach a generation sucked down the "Brainrot" wormhole?
What are the unique social challenges facing Gen Alpha?
And what is the ONE KEY to getting through to this Generation as a teacher, pastor or educator?
Finally, we'll explore the difference between traditional teaching models and more modern approaches to learning.

Episode 112: Is Generation Alpha Doomed?

August 29th, 2024  |  13 mins 39 secs

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Episode 111: Better Event Promotion: Without Promoting on Social

August 22nd, 2024  |  24 mins 9 secs

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We all want more people at our events, but how do we get more people at our events without promoting things to Social?
In this episode Nick and Erik, fellow youth pastor and youtuber, sit down to discuss better event promotion as a part 2 in this super mashup episode exploring the value of outreach events and how to get the word out.

In this episode we'll explore a better more wholistic social media strategy for 2024 and beyond, as well as how to write better emails and create a culture of invite amongst students in your youth ministry.

Finally, we'll explore how to build out a social media and hybrid strategy for your 2024 youth ministry school year.

Tap in to check it out!

Episode 110: Distractions During Youth Group: The Solution

August 15th, 2024  |  38 mins 26 secs

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What in the world do we do about cellphone usage during youth group?!
It seems like it's getting worse and worse!

Well, Josh Boldman, of DYM (downloadyouthministry.com) is here to help reveal his thoughts, as well as a full-proof program to not only take care of the cell phone epidemic, but to unveil the future of youth ministry as we all know it!

Episode 109: Don't be scared of Social Media with Nate Clason

August 8th, 2024  |  27 mins 40 secs

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In this video, youth pastor, Nate Clason shares his journey to posting on social media more regularly.
He also shares the one key secret that has brought his group more closely together.
And be sure to stick around to the very end, because live on the podcast, Nate and Nick discover one additional benefit to social media that will help youth pastors win with parents, pastors and even elders at your church!

Episode 108: David Carpenter on Social Media for Youth Ministry

August 1st, 2024  |  33 mins 49 secs

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Church Youth Pastor, David Carpenter, shares how he teaches the Bible to his teenagers and lays out his complete digital process.

The amazing thing about David's strategy is that it not only looks great online, but it's incredibly cost effective.

David is a digital discipleship genius, listen in!

Episode 107: A Gen-Zer's Take on Hybrid Ministry

July 25th, 2024  |  25 mins 21 secs

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In this video, a Gen-Zer shares their perspective on the future of ministry, specifically focusing on the concept of hybrid ministry. Exploring how technology and traditional practices can blend to create a more inclusive and engaging worship experience, this insightful discussion provides a fresh take on how ministries can adapt to meet the needs of the digital age. If you're curious about how the younger generation views the evolution of ministry, this video is a must-watch!

Episode 106: Start Your Church Social Media From Scratch

July 18th, 2024  |  18 mins 8 secs

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Church Social Media and Digital Communication complete starting from scratch guide.
How do you start posting online and to digital if you don't have anything set up yet?
No infrastructure?
No plan?
No video equipment?

This 4th and final episode of the "Hybrid Tools" series will not only show you how to deploy the tools we've discussed in the previous 3 episodes, but will tell you exactly what to start posting to get things going!
PREVIOUS EPISODES:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLngXlSr64YaLPfgGH9Nbunic_FErarFIx

Episode 105: The 6 Digital Platforms Your Church Should be Using in 2024

July 11th, 2024  |  10 mins 41 secs

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Discover the six online platforms that are essential for churches to thrive in 2024! In this video, we explore the top tools and technologies that can help your church connect with members, streamline operations, and reach a wider audience.

From website builders to social media, learn how these platforms can revolutionize the way your church engages with the community and spreads its message. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your church is equipped for success in the digital age with these must-have platforms!

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