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Displaying items 1-10 of 19 in total of Hybrid Ministry with the tag "youth pastor".
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Episode 176: Youth Leader Resource Room | 5 Components to a Great one!
November 20th, 2025 | 7 mins 25 secs
church coffee bar, church leadership, church resource room, church setup, church volunteers, hybrid ministry, hybrid ministry show, leader encouragement, leader space tour, leader training, ministry hacks, ministry organization, ministry supplies, ministry systems, ministry tips, small group tools, student ministry, volunteer check-in, volunteer onboarding, volunteer room ideas, youth group ideas, youth leader resources, youth ministry, youth ministry podcast, youth pastor
Ever wondered what’s inside a great youth ministry volunteer room? In this episode, Nick walks through his own space—showing you everything from the snack and coffee setup to the leader resource area, check-in station, and supply closet. You’ll leave with practical ideas (and links!) to create a welcoming, well-equipped hub that keeps your leaders fueled, prepped, and connected every week.
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Episode 175: The Calendar that Rules Them All! [Most Skip Step 1!]
November 13th, 2025 | 10 mins 56 secs
church communications, church content creation, church event planning, church growth, church leadership, church marketing, church media, church website design, digital ministry, discipleship tools, free ministry resources, hybrid church, hybrid ministry, ministry calendar, ministry planning, ministry systems, next gen ministry, qr code calendar, social media for churches, student ministry, youth group events, youth group ideas, youth ministry, youth pastor, youth pastor training
Struggling with youth ministry planning, church communications, or ministry calendars? In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, learn the 5 levels to create the ultimate Youth Ministry Calendar that rules them all! Most skip Level 1—but stick around for the one strategy that fixes all your communication issues and grabs parents’ attention with tips, visuals, and free downloadable designs.
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Episode 172: The Cellphone Problem in Youth Groups
October 23rd, 2025 | 11 mins 51 secs
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In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, we tackle the cellphone problem in youth groups and reveal a 3-step phone prevention strategy for youth ministry that actually works. Instead of fighting students for their phones, you’ll learn how youth pastors can use a variety of tools to their benefit, including how to turn phones from a distraction to an actual asset. If you’re looking for practical youth ministry tips, phone management strategies, and digital discipleship tools to keep students engaged, this episode is for you.
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Episode 155: The Secret Sauce to Consistent Summer Engagement
June 26th, 2025 | 8 mins 9 secs
brady shearer, church communication, church growth, church reels, church social media, consistent content, digital discipleship, done for you content, hybrid ministry, instagram for churches, ministry marketing, pro church tools, seasonal content, social media pack, social media strategy, student ministry, summer engagement, summer ministry, summer social media, tiktok for ministry, youth group, youth group tips, youth ministry, youth pastor
Consistency is hard—unless you steal my system. In this episode, I break down my exact weekly summer content rhythm for youth ministry using the ☀️ Summer Seasonal Social Media Pack: 1 spiritual reel, 1 fun reel, 1 carousel, and some bonus hybrid magic. You’ll get the full template, schedule, and content—so you can stay consistent, connected, and (mostly) sane all summer long.
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Episode 153: What I Posted This Week Using My Summer Content Pack
June 12th, 2025 | 10 mins 11 secs
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I didn’t make anything new this week. I literally just hit post. Let me show you exactly what I shared using my Summer Content Pack—and how it performed.
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Episode 148: How I’m Doing 3 Months of Content with THIS One Resource
May 8th, 2025 | 20 mins 28 secs
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This is your youth ministry summer social media game-changer. With 3 months of ready-to-go posts, training videos, and templates, you’ll never stress about what to post again. Designed for youth pastors by a youth pastor using a proven hybrid ministry model.
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Episode 142: How I Got Started doing Youth Group Social Media from scratch with Andrew Ostrander
March 27th, 2025 | 22 mins 18 secs
church community, content creation, digital ministry, interview style videos, leadership, social media, student engagement, youth culture, youth ministry, youth pastor
In this episode, I interview Andrew Ostrander, who shares his journey from education to youth ministry, discussing the challenges and surprises he faced during the transition. He walks you through the importance of engaging social media content to connect with students, detailing his approach to creating interview-style videos that resonate with youth culture. Andrew also highlights the benefits of delegating tasks, the significance of personal connections in ministry, and his future plans for expanding social media efforts. The conversation concludes with encouragement for new youth pastors to embrace social media as a tool for building community and fostering relationships.
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Episode 141: How I Plan Events with Kaylen Adams
March 20th, 2025 | 31 mins 35 secs
church communication, church event planning, church growth, church leadership, church marketing, church media, church social media, church strategy, church tech, digital ministry, discipleship, event coordination, hybrid ministry, ministry leadership, ministry podcast, sermon planning, student ministry, volunteer management, youth group ideas, youth ministry, youth ministry training, youth pastor
This episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show kicks off the "How I..." playlist with a deep dive into event planning with guest Kaylen Adams, an expert in coordination and logistics. Kaylen shares her step-by-step approach to organizing youth ministry events, covering everything from volunteer recruitment and communication to detailed schedules and contingency planning. Whether you're a youth pastor who struggles with organization or looking to refine your event strategy, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you run seamless, high-impact events.
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Episode 131: Secrets Revealed for Middle School Phone Usage
January 9th, 2025 | 26 mins 37 secs
cell phone use, content creation, digital ministry, download youth ministry, engagement, hybrid ministry, middle school, nick clason, parenting, ronald long, social media, technology, youth ministry, youth pastor
In this conversation, Nick Clason and Ronald Long discuss the challenges and opportunities of youth ministry in the digital age, particularly focusing on the role of technology and cell phones among middle schoolers. They explore the importance of engagement in content creation, the necessity of guidelines for responsible phone use, and the balance between digital and in-person ministry. The discussion emphasizes the need for open conversations between parents and children regarding technology, as well as collaborative resources for youth pastors to navigate these challenges effectively.
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Episode 130: 2024 - A Celebration of You: Hybrid Ministry Stats & Stories in Review
January 2nd, 2025 | 11 mins 24 secs
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We're celebrating YOU in the 2024 "Year in Review." We'll look back at stats, shout out some of the best comment and I've put together a "Best of 2024 Highlight Reel!" Join us!