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Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 49 in total of Hybrid Ministry with the tag “nick clason”.
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Episode 154: Summer Social Media Mistakes (And How I’m Avoiding Them)
June 19th, 2025 | 8 mins 11 secs
church content strategy, church instagram tips, church marketing, church reels, church social media strategy, church tiktok, done for you social media, easy social media, hybrid ministry, nick clason, seasonal content, social media for youth pastors, student ministry content, summer ministry ideas, summer ministry mistakes, summer youth ministry, youth group engagement, youth group ideas, youth ministry social media, youth ministry tips, youth pastor help
Here’s what usually tanks your social media engagement every summer—and what I’m doing instead. Because posting a blurry pic of your youth group playing dodgeball again is not a strategy.
I’ve made all the summer mistakes—so you don’t have to! -
Episode 152: This Social Media Post is dead in 2025 - What to do instead
June 5th, 2025 | 8 mins 44 secs
christian leadership, church communications, church marketing, content strategy, customizable content, digital ministry, discipleship, done for you content, hubspot, hybrid ministry, ministry trends, next gen ministry, nick clason, social fluency, social media for churches, summer youth ministry, youth pastor tools, youthministry
The “done-for-you” social media strategy is dead in 2025—and it might be quietly hurting your ministry. HubSpot’s latest report says real impact comes from micro-connections over time, not cookie-cutter content. If you want to win on social this summer without burning out, show up with authenticity, stay consistent, and use tools that amplify your voice—not replace it.
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Episode 151: Gaga Ball vs 9-Square
May 29th, 2025 | 9 mins 2 secs
9 square in the air, 9 square review, best games for youth ministry, budget youth ministry games, church games, church youth group, fun church games, gaga ball, gaga ball review, gaga ball vs 9 square, how to choose youth group games, hybrid ministry, nick clason, student ministry, student ministry tools, youth group equipment, youth group games, youth group must haves, youth group setup, youth ministry game ideas, youth pastor tips
Two legendary youth ministry games. One epic showdown. Will Gaga Ball’s chaos reign supreme? Or will the high-flying strategy of 9 Square take the crown? Stick around as we settle the score once and for all — and help YOU pick the ultimate youth group game!
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Episode 150: 5 TIPS | Promotion like a Pro! Beginning vs End of Summer?
May 22nd, 2025 | 18 mins 55 secs
5th to 6th grade promotion church, 6th to 7th grade ministry transition, best time to promote students in church, church promotion strategy, elementary to middle school ministry transition, end-of-year vs fall kickoff promotions, hybrid ministry, nick clason, student ministry calendar, summer promotions in children’s ministry, when to promote students in youth ministry, youth group transition strategy, youth ministry grade promotion timing, youth ministry transitions
When should you promote elementary students—right after school ends or just before the fall kickoff? In this episode, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of beginning-of-summer vs end-of-summer promotions to help you make the best move for your ministry. Whether you promote from 5th to 6th or 6th to 7th, or just want to avoid the chaos of unclear grade promotions—this one’s for you!
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Episode 149: Youth Ministry in the Summer? Should You Shut It Down or Show Up Strong?
May 15th, 2025 | 13 mins 59 secs
100 youth ministry ideas, church leadership, church summer programming, derry sabbatical card, free youth ministry resources, how to lead youth ministry, hybrid ministry, nick clason, patreon hybrid ministry, should youth group meet in summer, social media for youth pastors, student ministry, student ministry strategy, summer sabbatical, summer youth group ideas, summer youth series, youth group calendar, youth group content ideas, youth leader tips, youth ministry, youth pastor summer break
Summer is coming, and youth pastors everywhere are asking—do we keep programming or hit pause? In this video, we’ll break down the pros and cons of both options and help you decide what’s right for your ministry this summer. Stick around till the end for a FREE resource: 100 social media ideas to keep students engaged—even if you hit pause.
Plus 3 tips for summer ministry, regardless of the direction you choose -
Episode 147: From No Budget to Pro - Summer Camp 2025 Photography & Videography Setup Guide
May 1st, 2025 | 13 mins 17 secs
camp photography, camp videography, church content creation, church media, church photography, church tech, content creation, digital ministry, dslr for churches, hybrid church, hybrid ministry, iphone videography, media ministry, ministry marketing, ministry on a budget, ministry video gear, nick clason, no budget setup, social media for churches, summer camp, summer camp tips, video editing tips, youth camp content, youth group videos, youth ministry
Want pro-level camp content without a pro-level budget? In this episode, Nick Clason, of Hybrid Ministry, breaks down the exact gear, tips, and hacks you need to capture incredible summer camp photos and videos—even if you’re starting from scratch. Whether you’re using a phone, DSLR, or just your creativity, we’ll help you level up your visual game to create that momentum back at your church that camp deserves!
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Episode 146: How I Produce a Weekly Leader Podcast
April 24th, 2025 | 22 mins 26 secs
church communication tips, how to create a weekly leader podcast, hybrid ministry, leader podcast, leader training, nick clason, podcast gear, podcast host, train my volunteers, volunteer training
You need to train your volunteer youth leaders, but how do you produce a podcast, which gives you the outlet to offer more trainings than you even know what to do with? And how do you not lose your life to it?
Here's how I produce a weekly leader podcast with only one hour per month of a time committment!
Yes, I'll show you everything I do from getting started, the gear, and maintaining it!
Welcome to the Hybrid Ministry Show! -
Episode 145: 10 Simple & Effective Partnering with Parent Tips that REALLY work!
April 17th, 2025 | 18 mins 32 secs
building trust, communication strategies, download youth ministry, family dynamics, family relationships, hybrid ministry, josh boldman, nick clason, parent engagement, partnering with parents, youth group, youth ministry, youth ministry advice, youth pastor tips
In this conversation, Nick Clason (Hybrid Ministry) and Josh Boldman (Download Youth Ministry) discuss the importance of partnering with parents in youth ministry. Josh gives 10 tips from the perspective of a parent NOT working at a church. Several tips are incredibly Hybrid, and best of all, it's not going to add anymore work to your plate!
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Episode 143: How I Avoid Burnout with Derry Prenkert
April 3rd, 2025 | 44 mins 42 secs
balance, burnout, coaching, community support, derry prenkert, grading, mental health, ministry leaders, nick clason, personality profiles, reflection, refueling, self-awareness, standing stone, unplugging, vacation, walk sprint rest, working genius, youth ministry
In this Episode Derry Breaks down 3 principles to avoiding burnout.
From Self-Awareness, to Working Genius to Sabbathing Well this episode has it all!
Derry's take on Vacationing is worth the entire episode. -
Episode 140: Social Media that [ACTUALLY] Works | Engage Don’t Broadcast
March 13th, 2025 | 14 mins 12 secs
better church announcements, church communication tips, church engagement, church growth tips, church social media tips, clear church messaging, communication tips for churches, creative church communication, digital church strategies, digital discipleship, effective ministry communication, engaging church content, hybrid ministry, hybrid ministry podcast, ministry communication, ministry outreach, ministry social media strategy, more fun church announcements, nick clason, noisy world communication, simplifying messages, student ministry, two-way communication, youth ministry coach, youth ministry communication, youth ministry strategy
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!