by Michael Bayne | Apr 21, 2022 | children's ministry, family ministry, leadership
I’m here at the D6 Conference this year speaking and coaching leaders and it’s a joy to be around thousands of family ministry leaders. In this room, there are thousands of leaders fighting to invest in the next generation and empower parents. The other reality is...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 8, 2021 | D6 2021, family ministry, Parenting
If you’re a parent, you know the tension between technology and kids is a real struggle. We see it shape the views of our children as they grow up. We see how it takes our attention away from them as we parent. We wonder if we are handling these devices...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 7, 2021 | D6 2021, family ministry
Excited to be back at the D6 conference and share some quick thoughts from each of the conference’s main sessions. Dr. Tim Elmore was up first this week and helped us process the unique makeup of Generation Z. You need to check out his new book called Generation...
by Michael Bayne | Oct 25, 2017 | family ministry, Parenting
This is a post that I struggle writing because there is no way I am getting nominated for “Dad of the Year.” I am learning on the go just like everyone else. I honestly have no advantage! The question I am wrestling with is can I be a good pastor and dad?...
by Michael Bayne | Oct 5, 2017 | family ministry, youth ministry
One of the most important elements of a healthy church is the choice to create, fund, and empower a healthy family ministry. As we work toward launching Greenville Community Church, creating a thriving, healthy family ministry is one of our top priorities because we...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 26, 2017 | family ministry, leadership, volunteers
One thing every ministry leader should do is make time to actually volunteer. If you are a pastor or ministry leader then you spend tons of time asking people to volunteer. You spend hour on hour recruiting and equipping people to serve. Truth is that none of our...
