by Michael Bayne | May 10, 2012 | change, leadership, Parenting, vision
This morning a few of our staff got stuck in an elevator…seriously…this is the picture Brandon Reed took while we were trying to figure out how to get UNSTUCK. I am going to be telling this story for years but it reminded me of how bad it feels to be...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 26, 2012 | family ministry, Orange, orange 12, Parenting
What kind of kids are we raising? That’s a question every parent, educator, and next generation pastor asks often. This morning we started the day off at the Orange Conference with Craig Groechel asking us that question. I know if you have kids or you serve kids...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 17, 2012 | children's ministry, family ministry, Parenting
Most teens and adults I know tell me they have a hard time making time to read the Bible. It’s so common that I am beginning to believe we are simply waiting too long to help people start incorporating God’s word into their lives. We convince ourselves...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 9, 2012 | family ministry, Orange, Parenting, training, vision, youth ministry
Involving kids in mission work is vital to helping them understand the mission of the church. We try to get kids plugged into missions as soon as they hit Kindergarten and enter our kids ministry by serving as families in a yearly missions experience we call Operation...
by Michael Bayne | Jan 10, 2012 | family, leadership, Parenting
Chelsea and I just celebrated 16 years of marriage. I know it’s crazy. We got married in college and were both 20 and it was the best thing that ever happened to this dude. The past 16 years have been an amazing journey as we have grown up together. We spent 7...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 22, 2011 | family ministry, leadership, Parenting, youth ministry
We all know them…the parents you just can’t keep happy. You have met them if you serve in a church or school. They are the parents that always have a complaint, are never satisfied, and never say thanks. Many times we allow this small minority to cloud our...
