by Michael Bayne | May 14, 2013 | family ministry, Orange, Parenting, youth ministry
What does it look like for student and children’s ministry leaders to partner with mom and dad? We are always trying to find ways to make this happen but the best starting place for this discussion is asking what parents need from us? Until our ministries meet...
by Michael Bayne | May 13, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry
Baby Dedication…every church has some form of it. Here at our church we did it for years in autopilot. We liked it. We enjoyed seeing families on stage. We prayed over babies and it was a special time but we never slowed down long enough to move beyond cute. I...
by Michael Bayne | May 8, 2013 | family ministry, small group
In every small group at every age level there are monsters that show up from time to time. Sometimes it’s a controversial idea that divides the group. Sometimes it’s a new member that throws the flow of the group off. Sometimes it’s drama that one of...
by Michael Bayne | May 1, 2013 | family ministry, leadership
Rest actually needs to be a priority as we lead. Never really considered that idea until I heard a speaker recently point out that when God stepped back on the seventh day He actually was able to look over his creation and evaluate what He had done. God was able to...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 29, 2013 | family ministry, Parenting
Last weekend your favorite NFL team went through the draft and with each pick they were put on the clock with limited time to pick players that would shape the future of their team. Parents, just like our favorite NFL team we are on the clock when it comes to our time...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 25, 2013 | family ministry, Orange, Parenting
Today I get to lead a breakout at the Orange Conference aimed at helping student pastors navigate the puzzle of partnering with modern parents. Family today looks different from family just a few years ago. Partnering with families can be a challenge for any student...
