Hybrid Ministry

Episode 120: Holy Clicks: How Churches are Winning Social Media

October 24th, 2024  |  11 mins 28 secs

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Pastor, would you like to reach 300,000 people?
Maybe you don’t even want virality, you just want to be relevant online, to serve guests and your existing church members
Whatever the reason, I wonder…
Which components of your discipleship strategy are digital?
Are any?

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

August 10th, 2023  |  19 mins

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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 054: What is Hybrid Ministry? A Celebration!!

July 20th, 2023  |  20 mins 41 secs

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

May 11th, 2023  |  22 mins 52 secs

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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?

Episode 032: The YouTube Trends Report and What Churches need to do about it for 2023 and Beyond

February 23rd, 2023  |  34 mins 18 secs

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In this episode, Nick combs through the 2022 YouTube Culture Trends report and dissects interesting things that YouTube discovered. To add onto that, we discuss what the digital and hybrid ministry implications should be for churches as they move deeper into 2023 and the future.

Episode 016: Derry Prenkert on how the invention of the iPhone has radically changed how Pastors and ministry leaders accomplish the mission

November 3rd, 2022  |  43 mins 52 secs

digital ministry, gen z, millennials, ministry, online church, pastors, students, technology, youth ministry

In this episode, Nick sits down with his friend, Derry Prenkert, a 20+ year youth ministry veteran. Derry shares about the monumental shift of the invention of the smart phone. How things were before, and how things have shifted, but most importantly, how we utilize this technology for our benefit and gain to reach more students for the mission of Jesus.

Episode 014: How to bridge the Generation Gap, Using Digital to Enhance Physical Ministry, and are small groups the new outreach?

October 20th, 2022  |  19 mins 34 secs

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In this episode, Nick discusses the stark generation gap that is growing. In addition to that he explores and discusses how to use digital methods to enhance in the in-person ministry experience. And finally, he poses the question and idea: Are small groups the best new outreach method?

Episode 007: The Best Content Marketing Strategies for your churches in 2022

September 1st, 2022  |  45 mins 41 secs

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In this episode, Nick and Matt discuss what content marketing is. Should churches even be using marketing? Why is content marketing so effective? And what are some examples of blogs, pillar pages, white paper, ebooks and podcasts to help your church reach Gen Z and Millennials in a Digital and Hybrid form of ministry?

Episode 006: Findings from Barnas Future of Hybrid Church ebook

August 25th, 2022  |  34 mins 55 secs

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In today's episode, Nick and Matt chat through Barna's Hybrid Ministry ebook, they discuss the ins and outs of pillar pages, and how that could be used for your church to reach Millennials and Gen Z attenders, as well as inspect some of the fascinating church attendance trends founds in the Barna Study!

Episode 005: Meet Gen Z

August 18th, 2022  |  36 mins 59 secs

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In this episode, a solo podcast, Nick discusses his finding and research he has seen on Generation Z. These are the current students in your youth ministry and the soon to be regular attenders in your church as they grow older and older. The way they interact and the ways they think are going to be shaping and forming your church before you know it. So what do they want? And what are they looking for? And how does Hybrid help them in their growth and knowledge of Jesus?