by Michael Bayne | Nov 8, 2011 | family, family ministry, Grace Community Church, Parenting
We celebrate communion at our church several times a year as a church family, and we also make communion available every week for people who want a weekly experience. Our family ministry team wanted to find a way for kids who were Christ followers to be able to share...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 26, 2011 | family ministry, Parenting, serve, youth ministry
This past week we got to see over 1,200 volunteers serve our city in an event we call Operation Serve. We had parents, kids, teens, college students, senior adults, and even high school sports teams come out and serve together for one day and work to make a difference...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 24, 2011 | family, family ministry, Parenting, youth ministry
Balancing family and ministry is a constant struggle for parents in ministry. Chelsea and I both have leadership roles at Grace Community Church and the demand for us to balance home and church has become even more important. There are times both of us have...
by Michael Bayne | May 18, 2011 | family ministry, Parenting
One thing I know about families today is that we are busy. If you have kids then your life is so much more busy than the pre-kid days. We now have 2 girls and our pace of life just keeps getting more hectic. One of the best books I have ever read as a parent is The 3...
by Michael Bayne | May 11, 2011 | family ministry, Parenting
Word’s are powerful. They shape who we are, how we feel, the direction we are headed in life. Have you though about the words you are communicating to your children on a daily basis. Your words as a parent have the power to mold the heart of a child. They are...
by Michael Bayne | May 4, 2011 | family ministry, Parenting
In just a few months my two girls will both be in elementary school and our house will not have a preschooler in it running around! Times are changing for us and we are adapting. This year I have learned the power of creating quality one on one time for both girls....
