by Michael Bayne | May 3, 2012 | children's ministry, community, family ministry, volunteers, youth ministry
One of my favorite things about leading our family ministry team here at Grace Community Church is getting to connect with our small group leaders at every level. Every week, in every environment, with every age group we have leaders who invest in others as small...
by Michael Bayne | May 2, 2012 | community, middle school ministry, youth ministry
The few, the brave, the proud. These are just a few words for middle school pastors who invest in some of my favorite people in the world every week. I admit it…I have always been passionate about middle school ministry. I believe it’s our last chance for...
by Michael Bayne | May 1, 2012 | community, leadership, team building
Sunday after church my youngest daughter was headed out the door to go play. That’s pretty normal because both my girls love to play outside. What was different Sunday was that when she closed the door she did not use the door knob and the door closed on her...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 23, 2012 | children's ministry, community, family ministry, youth ministry
All small group leaders sign up to lead with one goal and that is to help their group become more like Christ. We sign up and have dreams of our kids or teens sitting around listening to us talk about the great truths of the Bible, asking deep questions, and walking...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 10, 2012 | children's ministry, community, family ministry, leadership, staff development, youth ministry
It’s so easy to forget that we have an enemy in this life. The Bible teaches that Satan looks to destroy the lives of those who call on the name of Jesus. When Jesus taught about our enemy he said…The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 5, 2012 | community, family ministry, leadership, vision, volunteers, youth ministry
This month at Grace Community we are working hard to celebrate our volunteers. Every week volunteers make it possible for our church to reach people in our city with the message of Jesus. Volunteers at our church lead worship, serve in the parking lot to greet people,...
