Hybrid Ministry

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 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 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 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 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?