Hybrid Ministry

Digital Discipleship made easy

About the show

Hybrid Ministry is complicated and hard. Or is it?
How do pastors and youth pastors create a vibrant extension, not replacement, of what's already happening during their weekly church services? To cater in a digital ministry way to an online focused ministry audience. Reaching Millennials, Gen Z and even Gen Alpha is going to require us to rethink some of the ways we do church.

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Episodes

  • Episode 059: 🎙️ Exploring the Future of the Hybrid Church with Warren Byrd 🌐

    August 24th, 2023  |  23 mins 15 secs
    church, church marketing, church social media, church social media ideas, church social media management, church social media manager, church social media strategy, hybrid ministry, marketing, marketing church strategies, marketing the church, social media, social media and church, social media church strategy, social media for church, social media in church, social media in the church, social media management for churches, social media strategy for churches, tiktok, youth ministry social media, youtube

    Welcome to the Hybrid Ministry Podcast! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the realm of the future Hybrid Church for Churches and Youth Ministires! We'll take a look at a recent Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast Episode and a inspect a snippet from what the visionary Warren Byrd had to say about Digital Minittry and Church Marketing in Disciplship and Evangelism.

  • Episode 058: 🔥 Revolutionizing Ministry with AI: Unleashing Digital Marvels for Churches & Youth Ministries 🔥

    August 17th, 2023  |  29 mins 8 secs
    aiandspirituality, aichurch, aichurchcontent, aicontentcreation, aiinministry, aiinreligion, aivideoediting, churchmedia, churchonline, churchtechrevolution, digitalmarvels, digitalmediaministry, digitaltransformation, hybridministry, ministryinnovation, revolutionizingministry, techforministry, youthministry, youthministrytrends, youthoutreach

    🔥 Revolutionizing Ministry with AI: Unleashing Digital Marvels for Churches & Youth Ministries 🔥

    Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey where technology and spirituality converge? Welcome to our groundbreaking Hybrid Ministry Show, where Nick will delve into the transformative power of AI in the realm of Church and Youth Ministry digital marketing, media, and content creation!

  • Episode 057: Understanding Generation Alpha: Navigating Future Implications for Pastors and Church Leaders

    August 10th, 2023  |  19 mins
    church, church growth, church leaders, digital, digital church, digital discipleship, generation alpha, generation z, hybrid ministry, millennials, online church, pastor

    Welcome to the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, where we explore the ever-evolving landscape of ministry in the digital age. In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the emerging Generation Alpha and its future implications for pastors and church leaders.

    🎙️ Unraveling Generation Alpha:
    Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2025, is the first generation to be entirely immersed in the digital world from birth. These tech-savvy and highly connected individuals are growing up amidst unprecedented technological advancements, shaping their worldviews, values, and relationships in unique ways. Join us as we dissect the defining characteristics of Generation Alpha and explore how they differ from previous generations.

    🧭 Navigating Future Ministry Challenges:
    As Generation Alpha matures, pastors and church leaders must prepare for new ministry challenges and opportunities. How can the Church effectively communicate timeless truths to a generation that processes information differently? What strategies can we adopt to ensure that biblical values remain relevant in the fast-paced, technology-driven lives of Alpha kids? Nick share insights and experiences that shed light on these crucial questions.

    💡 Embracing Innovation and Adaptability:
    In this episode, we emphasize the importance of embracing innovation and adaptability in ministry. Discover how churches and faith communities worldwide are already leveraging technology to engage with Generation Alpha on digital platforms, fostering meaningful connections and nurturing their spiritual growth.

    🌟 Building a Generation Alpha-Inclusive Ministry:
    Join us as we explore practical tips and strategies for building a Generation Alpha-inclusive ministry that celebrates diversity and encourages genuine connections. From utilizing interactive multimedia content to designing age-appropriate digital discipleship programs, our experts share actionable advice to empower pastors and leaders in reaching and discipling the Alpha generation effectively.

    🎧 Tune in to the Hybrid Ministry Podcast and join the conversation on navigating ministry in the era of Generation Alpha. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the insights and tools needed to effectively minister to the next generation of faith pioneers.

    🌐 For more resources, articles, and discussions on ministry in the digital age, visit our website at HybridMinistry.xyz

  • Episode 056: VIDEO: Final Editing Crash Course on Integrating Adobe Photoshop into your Video Editing

    August 3rd, 2023  |  24 mins 53 secs
    adobe, adobe photoshop, adobe premiere pro, church communications, church growth, church marketing tips, creative cloud, photoshop, premiere, video editing

    Welcome to Part 3 of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast's (hybridministry.xyz) captivating mini-series! In this episode, Nick Clason delves into the exciting world of video editing and he will explore the art of seamlessly integrating Adobe Photoshop files into Adobe Premiere Pro. Join us as we embark on a crash course designed to empower both beginners and seasoned editors with the skills they need to create stunning, professional-looking videos. From basic editing techniques to advanced tips, we've got you covered. Learn how to bring your vision to life and take your video content to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your creative prowess and join the ranks of skilled video editors!

  • Episode 055: VIDEO: Clipping up a Long-Form Video for Short-Form Vertical Video for TikTok, Reels and Shorts for Church Sermons

    July 27th, 2023  |  24 mins 41 secs
    adobe premiere pro, church communications, church editing, church social media, editing, pastor, reels, sermons, short form vertical video based content, shorts, social media, tiktok, video editing

    VIDEO: Clipping up a Long-Form Video for Short-Form Vertical Video for TikTok, Reels and Shorts for Church Sermons.
    In this video come sit down and watch as Nick clips up a teaching video (from http://www.hybridministry.xyz/053) to now turn it into a couple of vertical video based pieces of content.

  • Episode 054: What is Hybrid Ministry? A Celebration!!

    July 20th, 2023  |  20 mins 41 secs
    church, church growth, church marketing tips, church social media, digital ministry, gen alpha, gen z, hybrid church, hybrid ministry, millennials

    What is Hybrid Ministry? A Celebration!! We've been podcasting for a full year now, we go back and look at the year that was, as well as share some stats. But ultimately, Nick explains his vision for "Hybrid Ministry" What it is, and why it matters in the church today.

  • Episode 053: VIDEO: A Complete Crash Course on Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro a Teaching Video built for YouTube and In Room Programming from Start to Finish

    July 13th, 2023  |  57 mins 18 secs
    adobe photoshop, adobe premiere pro tutorial, animate, animations, church marketing, church social media, editing, jump cuts, tiktok, video editing, youtube videos

    VIDEO: A Complete Crash Course on Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro a Teaching Video built for YouTube and In Room Programming from Start to Finish.
    In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, Nick Sits down and edits a Video from scratch, (well, almost scratch) in Adobe Premiere Pro. That being said, if you're listening on a Podcast, this might be a better experience to watch via YouTube!

  • Episode 052: What the NBA can teach us about Generation Alpha and the Future for Churches

    July 6th, 2023  |  30 mins 17 secs
    church growth, churches, gen alpha, gen z, generation alpha, generation z, knicks, nba, pastor, tom thibodeau

    What the NBA can teach us about Generation Alpha and the Future for Churches.
    Coach Tibbs, from the New York Knicks is widely considered the least favorable coach to play for, amongst NBA Players. Why is that? And what can we learn from his style? And how do the idea of "Player Coaches" change how we view interacting with Generation Alpha moving forward?

  • Episode 051: 3 Church Communications Questions

    June 29th, 2023  |  26 mins 2 secs
    church announcements, church communications, church growth, church marketing tips, church social media, facebook reels, instagram reels, pastor, sermon, tiktok, youtube, youtube shorts

    3 Church Communications Questions
    In this episode Nick Answers the following questions
    •Should I focus o my church website or social first?
    •There are too many announcements in my church, what do I do?
    •What are Digital Media Ideas for Churches in 2023?
    •And just for fun, what are my top 5 cell phone apps?

  • Episode 050: Dude, My Kids are Obsessed with YouTube. What does this mean for the future of the church and Generation Alpha?

    June 22nd, 2023  |  22 mins 41 secs
    church growth, church marketing tips, church social media, generation alpha, generation z, instagram, pastor, tiktok, youtube

    In this episode, titled, "Dude, My Kids are Obsessed with YouTube. What does this mean for the future of the church and Generation Alpha?" we're going to explore what Google has to say about why kids are obsessed with YouTube. We're going to look into the analytics and some stats about Generation Alpha, and finally some implications for our churches moving forward.

  • Episode 049: Church Social Media during VBS & Summer Camp

    June 15th, 2023  |  16 mins 41 secs
    church camp, church communications, church growth, church social media, content creation, instagram, pastor, sermon, tiktok, vbs

    In this episode Nick discusses what to do before, during and after your gigantic summer events of Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Youth Summer Camp. How do you handle social and digital media? How do you promote? And what are the best practices to recap and successfully bring your entire church along for the ride on some of your biggest events of the summer!

  • Episode 048: My Newly Revised Church Social Media Planning and Posting Strategy for the rest of 2023

    June 8th, 2023  |  23 mins 3 secs
    church communications, church growth, church marketing tips, church social media, email, facebook reels, instagram reels, pastor, sermon, subject, tiktok, youtube, youtube shorts

    In this Episode Nick revises and takes another look at his 2023 posting strategy, and he explains the shifts and tweaks he is going to be making moving forward for the second half of 2023.

  • Episode 047: The Stats: Progress Report, 2023, How Am I Actually Doing?

    June 1st, 2023  |  25 mins
    church communications strategy, church social media, facebook, instagram, social media framework, tiktok, youtube

    The Stats: Progress Report, 2023, How Am I Actually Doing? In this episode Nick dives into and shares the stats from his recent results of running social media, a new website and everything he's helped implement in his new job and student ministry. How is it actually going? What's going well? What needs tweaked? And what have we learned?

  • Episode 046: How to be Present with your Social Media Presence

    May 25th, 2023  |  14 mins 1 sec
    church ministry, digital, disciple making, discipleship, hybrid, incarnational ministry, jesus, meta church, streaming church, tiktok, youth ministry

    What is Incarnational Ministry? It's Jesus' involvement in our life. How do we embrace the same philosophy of Jesus' ministry in our own ministry contexts? And how do we do so in a hybrid and digital way?

  • Episode 045: 9 Church Marketing Tips to Best Serve Your Members and Reach Others Not Yet Apart of Your Church

    May 18th, 2023  |  29 mins 59 secs
    church communications, church growth, church marketing tips, church social media, email, facebook reels, instagram reels, pastor, sermon, subject, tiktok, youtube, youtube shorts

    In this episode, Nick will give you 9 Church Marketing Tips.
    5 Tips for those who are members or who consider themselves a regular part of your church
    4 Tips for reaching people who are not a part of your church yet, and how best to reach them

  • Episode 044: Gen Z and the Generation Gaps that is keeping them out of your churches

    May 11th, 2023  |  22 mins 52 secs
    barna, church, church attendance, church marketing tips, gen z, generation gap, millennials, online church, pastor

    In this episode, Nick talks about the lastest Generation Z findings, the cultural and generation gap that is growing in our churches. And answers the ultimate question, is Gen Z deconstructing their faith? And if so, what do we do about that?