by Michael Bayne | Sep 6, 2012 | family ministry, Orange, Parenting, youth ministry
Had the chance to do my first Google Hangout with Jeremy Zach and Andy Broad this morning to talk about the process of reactivating the family within the context of student ministry. At some pint we have to step back as student pastors and understand that our mission...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 15, 2012 | free stuff, Parenting, youth ministry
Helping dads of pre-teen and teenage daughters connect is not easy so when I find a good idea I have to pass it on. Every year we have a dad and daughter formal here in our area and it is a highlight for my girls. Some of my friends who run a web site called Stuff You...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 26, 2012 | Grace Community Church, Parenting, relevant student ministry, youth ministry
In just a few weeks on August 8 at Relevant Student Ministry we will host our 2012 Open House for families to check out what we do as a youth ministry. We make this night happen for new families that have moved into our area, for new 6th graders, for incoming...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 24, 2012 | book review, family ministry, Parenting
Summer is always a great time to catch up on some books that I need to catch up on and this summer I ran across a book every parent and family ministry leader needs to stop and read. I should have known that this was going to be a great read when I saw it was written...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 17, 2012 | family, Grace Community Church, Parenting
Today is probably one of the best days of my life as a dad. Today I get the honor of baptizing my youngest daughter Kelyn. She is 6, she loves Jesus, and her faith is simple but profound. Kelyn became a follower of Jesus a year ago and we have been helping her find...
by Michael Bayne | May 14, 2012 | family ministry, Parenting
We just got these pictures from our photographer and this one may be my favorite. Can’t believe we caught this moment because this is our home. One thing about our family is that we laugh way too much. Chelsea did not marry me for my looks, she married me...
