by Michael Bayne | Apr 30, 2012 | leadership, Orange, staff development
I’m coming off an incredible experience last week at The Orange Conference. I learned so much and connected with so many incredible leaders from across the country. In the past there have been many weeks following a great conference that I almost got overwhelmed...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 27, 2012 | leadership, orange 12, Orange 2012, staff development, team building, youth ministry
Is bigger better? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. I know that it’s hard for all next generation leaders to deal with because we are addicted to growth. We find joy in growth. We find our identity in growth. We find affirmation in growth. Sometimes we love bigger...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 12, 2012 | leadership, staff development
I am reading through the book The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker this month. This week I was reminded about our need to serve those who lead us. We invest in our leaders by serving them and helping them push the organization forward. When we do more complaining...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 10, 2012 | children's ministry, community, family ministry, leadership, staff development, youth ministry
It’s so easy to forget that we have an enemy in this life. The Bible teaches that Satan looks to destroy the lives of those who call on the name of Jesus. When Jesus taught about our enemy he said…The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 9, 2012 | children's ministry, family ministry, staff development, youth ministry
Yes Easter is a big deal if you serve on a church staff. It’s kind of the biggest week of the year because it’s one time when people let their guard down, bring their families to church, and give us a shot to share the message of Jesus Christ with them. We...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 22, 2012 | children's ministry, family ministry, high school ministry, staff development, vision, youth ministry
Had the chance to process ministry with some great friends last night. All of us serve kids and teens. All of us have been doing this for years. All of us have seen God do some amazing things in our family ministry here at Grace Community Church and Relevant Student...
