Kids Ministry Volunteer: Recent Episodes
M.W. Collins
Here to help you gain skill and confidence working in kids ministry. Quick episodes bring you answers to some of kid ministries hardest questions. Hosted by Mikel Collins.
Preschoolers can often resort to violence when they are having trouble regulating their emotions. What is the best way to handle a situation with a preschooler who likes to hit? This episode covers some of the Psychology behind the violence of toddlers and best practices on how to handle it.
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The first day as a kids ministry volunteer can be overwhelming. This episode will help you prepare and overcome some of the anxiety you might have leading up to the first day.
The show is changing to focus entirely on kids ministry volunteers and helping them find success.
If you are thinking about starting a new youth ministry or new ministry program, this episode will help you develop a clear plan and make sure you start on the right foot.
Conflict happens in youth ministry. When it happens we need to be prepared to deal with it. Whether it is with teenagers or children, it's important that you have effective conflict resolution strategies ready.
This is a re-upload of episode #018. We will be back to new episodes next week.
The number 1 problem I see youth pastors talking about is youth that wont commit to their youth ministry. They would seemingly rather do anything else than attend youth group. Well, this episode will help you understand why that might be happening and how you can uncover new way to get your youth to commit.
It can be tough to get kids and teens to listen when you ask them to do something. This episode will help you change the dynamic of your ministry and develop your relationship with your youth to a point where they are much more willing to do what you ask of them.
We are here to help you gain the skill and confidence you need to make the most of your youth ministry!
The second half of the 6 R's of effective Discipline. By the end of this episode you should have a better understanding of how to keep control in your ministry by disciplining effectively. All without hurting your relationship with your youth.
Discipline is a necessary part of youth ministry. Sadly, lots of people go about it the wrong way and end up hurting their ability to minister to their youth while also failing to effectively stop the misbehavior. This episode shares 3 of the 6 R's of effective discipline so that you can effectively and painlessly put an end to bad behavior in your ministry.
There is a fatherless epidemic in the world right now. And you are in a unique position to help fight it. But you need to understand it first. This episode covers some statistics about fatherlessness in america, some of the common forms of trauma caused by fatherlessness, and some of the dangers involved with being a mentor to a fatherless child.
Check out Psalm68Five Ministries: Psalm68five.org
email: mikel.collins@psalm68five.org
other Podcasts:
Lets Talk about Fatherlessness, with Sean Tice
https://www.lifefactors.org/podcasts/let-s-talk-about-fatherlessness-show
Help! I'm Raising Fatherless Kids, with Lori Apon
https://perspectiveministries.org/podcast/
You can Mentor
https://youcanmentor.com/podcast
Gossip can destroy any relationship. This episode will tell you how to get rid of gossip before it can consume your youth.
Distractions are going to happen. How you handle them can make a huge difference in how receptive your youth are to your lesson. This episode will give you 4 methods for handling distractions and some advice on how to handle a distracting student.
At some point you are going to have youth who just don't like you. This episode will help you know how to handle it.
This is a repost of episode 13. I recently moved to a new recording space and It needs some work before I can record audio that doesn't sound like i'm sitting in an echo chamber. I should have a new episode for you next week. Sorry for the delay.
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One of the best way to keep kids out of trouble is to keep them occupied. This can be tough if you find yourself with a couple minutes to kill before your next activity. This episode will give you 5 fun games that don't need any props.
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Play is the language of kids. Regardless of what age your youth are, games can be an incredible asset to your ministry. But, you have to use them correctly. This episode will give you 4 rules to follow to make your games more effective.
It can be hard to connect with the more shy, introverted youth in your ministry. This episode will give you a few ways to help introverted kids feel more comfortable and connected.
This is a repost of episode #012. Next week we hope to return to new episodes.
Mentioned in this episode:
Last Chance!
https://www.maximizeyouthministry.com
Tough C.A.S.E. - https://www.maximizeyouthministry.com/offers/LJ8P4U68/checkout
How do you measure success in Youth Ministry? How do we know if anything we are doing is making a difference? This episode will help you gain perspective on your ministry and understand the impact of your life.
What is a trauma response? Why do we need to handle it differently than an ordinary tantrum? How do we tell the difference? All of this and more will be covered in this episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
Last Chance!
https://www.maximizeyouthministry.com
Tough C.A.S.E. - https://www.maximizeyouthministry.com/offers/LJ8P4U68/checkout
Sometimes it feels like burnout is always just around the corner. But there are things we can change about our lifestyle today that will keep us from burning out tomorrow.
Sometimes we need to make a change that we know people wont like. Maybe it's a tradition that is no longer appropriate. Maybe it's curriculum that needs to be updated. Whatever the case, if you need to make a shift without having everyone turn against you, this episode will help you. This episode was originally aired as #010. Mikel is still recovering from travel last week and plans to return to fresh content next week. Thanks for listening.
The word deconstruction doesnt mean the same thing to everyone. This episode will help you understand the different views of deconstruction and how you can keep your youth from experiencing it. This is a repost of episode #009. Mikel is traveling and will return to posting new episodes soon.
Trying to lead youth that don't want to follow you is like trying to herd cats. This episode will tell you how to be a leader your youth want to follow.
When a new student walks into your ministry for the first time, they will be nervous. This episode will share some things you can do to help them feel connected.
Burnout hits everyone at different times. Learn how to recognize it, how to deal with it, and how it can actually be a good thing for your ministry. Instagram: mikelwcollins Twitter: mwcollins
If we ever want to be successful in youth ministry, we have to remember that our family is more important than our ministry. maximizeyouthministry.com Instagram: mikelwcollins twitter: mwcollins
- The Tough C.A.S.E. System was created to help you make the best possible decision when handling behavioral issues in your youth ministry. Learn how to make every disciplinary situation into an opportunity for ministry.
There is one thing that MUST be your highest priority if you want your youth ministry to be successful. You should already know it, but it bears repeating. maximizeyouthministry.com Instagram: mikelwcollins Twitter: mwcollins