by Michael Bayne | Dec 17, 2012 | leadership, small group, youth ministry
Christmas time gives our family ministry team a chance to slow down and process the past year and all God has done. One thing I think everyone on our team would celebrate this past year is the fact that God has used our small group leaders in every ministry age group...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 13, 2012 | family ministry, leadership
When I came to my church 6 years ago I had the chance to be the first full time family ministry hire. I came into this role as the family pastor even though I was hands on launching our student ministry at the same time. I had the title but honestly did not know what...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 11, 2012 | book review, leadership
If you want to lead a healthy ministry then you have to be willing to lead change. There is no other option. Healthy organizations change and learn how to navigate the opposition that comes with those changes. Leading effective change is the mark of a great leader but...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 6, 2012 | leadership, youth ministry
When we begin our ministry journey we are full of hope, dreams, and optimism. We begin fully embracing the fact that God has called us to this adventure and jump in with heart and soul. A few months later many leaders are surprised to encounter the reality that...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 5, 2012 | family ministry, leadership
If you are leading in preschool, children’s, student, or college ministry long enough you start asking yourself questions. You wonder if what you do really matters? You ponder what next generation really brings to the table? When you don’t get the support...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 4, 2012 | leadership, multi-site, youth ministry
You will never be authentic as a communicator until you find your own voice and learn to leverage the ability God has given you. When I was just beginning to communicate on a regular basis I found myself trying to be the next Louie Giglio, Andy Stanley, or Doug...
