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Digital Natives vs Digital Immigrants: Brittany Nelson on Hybrid Church, Kids Ministry, and Partnering with Parents – Episode 338
Digital Natives vs Digital Immigrants: Brittany Nelson on Hybrid Church, Kids Ministry, and Partnering with Parents – Episode 338
Dale and Joseph sit down with Brittany Nelson (Deeper KidMin) for a practical conversation on leading kids ministry in a digital world. They explore the gap between digital natives and digital immigrants, why hybrid ministry matters, and how children’s ministry plays a foundational role in shaping faith early on.
Brittany also addresses the real challenges of volunteer recruitment, why leading from need leads to burnout, and how clear vision and simple systems create healthier teams. Ultimately, she highlights the importance of partnering with parents and equipping them as the primary disciplers so faith formation extends beyond Sunday.
About Brittany Nelson: Brittany is an author, speaker, former children’s pastor and the creator of DeeperKidMin.com, an online hub of downloadable resources made FOR children’s ministry leaders BY children’s ministry leaders. She works to support children’s ministry leaders around the world by sharing resources and encouragement that grow kids deeper in their faith. Her other adventures include being a mom to the 3 sweetest little girls, reading as many books as she can, volunteering in children’s and youth ministry, and drinking lots of herbal tea.
Links to Resources Mentioned or Related
- Website: Deeper KidsMin.com
- 414WINDOW.com
- Book: Time To Update: 7 Areas To Integrate Digital Discipleship Into Your Children’s Ministry Strategy
- EBook: Time To Update (Link)
- Email: Brittany
- Link to NEW! Soul Care Essentials Online: 3-Session Video Series
- Link to NEW! Soul Care Essentials Cohort: 6 Weeks of Guided Conversations for Post-Conference Groups
- 95Network – Soul Care Essentials
- 95Network – Healthy Church Assessment
- Read Stalled: Hope and Help for Pastors Who Thought They’d Be There By Now
- Watch Podcast on YouTube
Key Takeaways
- Your website is a first impression. For many families, your online presence is the front door—make it clear, current, and mobile-friendly.
- Don’t abandon digital immigrants. Introduce new tools with training and patience so volunteers don’t feel left behind.
- Kids ministry deserves top-tier support. If the mission includes evangelism and disciple-making, the next generation should be resourced accordingly.
- Fix the “sinking ship” first. Strong systems, clear expectations, and enjoyable serving environments improve retention more than pressure tactics.
- Recruit for fit, not only for gaps. It’s okay to redirect someone to a different serving role if they won’t align with the ministry’s vision.
- Parent partnership is discipleship strategy. Help parents see that faith formation can happen in everyday moments (car rides, bedtime, routines).
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