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 | May 13, 2021 | change, leadership
I’ve been thinking a ton about time this week. A year ago, time froze, and we shut everything down as we tried to slow down COVID-19. I keep seeing memories from that season and what I am reminded of is that we were forced to adjust how we spent our time. Some...
by Michael Bayne | May 7, 2021 | communication, leadership
The pandemic quickly silenced the leaders doubting the importance of a social media presence for the church. It’s exciting to see many churches doing a great job and also really wild to watch churches hustle to catch up. Some did really well, and some were just...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 29, 2021 | communication, leadership
At Greenville Community Church, we leverage both topical series and longer walks through books of the Bible. The bulk of our teaching is grounded in navigating through books of the Bible. After 3 years of this being the bulk of our teaching, I can honestly say...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 21, 2021 | leadership
2020 and 2021 have pushed us to the limits. Recovery is happening, but it’s slow. I was at a conference for ministry leaders this month called the D6 Conference. Here is one thing I realized very quickly as I talked to ministry leaders that they are recovering,...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 20, 2021 | church planting, leadership
There’s nothing cool about the idea of routine, but it’s essential for ministry leaders. One of my hobbies is playing golf. I am helplessly in love with the game. One of the things I discovered when I started working with a golf coach this year was that...