• When Preschoolers Attack
    Apr 17 2024

    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.

    Email me: mcollins@elementc3.com

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    15 mins
  • What to expect on your first day.
    Apr 5 2024

    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.

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    15 mins
  • Changing things up.
    Mar 20 2024

    The show is changing to focus entirely on kids ministry volunteers and helping them find success.

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    2 mins
  • #046 Starting a new ministry in 7 steps.
    Nov 13 2023

    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.

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    15 mins
  • #045 How to handle conflict. (#018)
    Nov 7 2023

    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.

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    13 mins
  • #044 When youth won't commit.
    Oct 31 2023

    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.

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    12 mins
  • #043 How to get youth to listen to you.
    Oct 24 2023

    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.

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    15 mins
  • Welcome to Maximize Youth Ministry
    Oct 16 2023

    We are here to help you gain the skill and confidence you need to make the most of your youth ministry!

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    2 mins