by Michael Bayne | Nov 7, 2013 | family ministry, leadership, team building
Everyone makes mistakes but not everyone knows how to deal with them. We all try our best to avoid blunders but they seem to find their way to us every once in a while. Sometimes we make the mistake and other times people on our team mess up. How we handle the mistake...
by Michael Bayne | Oct 10, 2012 | leadership, team building
One of the foundational elements of a healthy organization is trust. When your parents, students, volunteers, or other staff members think of you and the ministry area you lead do they believe the best? Do they believe the ministry you lead is one that will be able to...
by Michael Bayne | May 15, 2012 | change, family ministry, leadership, staff development, team building
A few years ago I was able to start a family experience at Grace Community called Cross Street Live. Once a month we gather kids and parents and create a worship experience where families and can worship and learn together. Since we started that years ago I have been...
by Michael Bayne | May 1, 2012 | community, leadership, team building
Sunday after church my youngest daughter was headed out the door to go play. That’s pretty normal because both my girls love to play outside. What was different Sunday was that when she closed the door she did not use the door knob and the door closed on her...
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 25, 2012 | family ministry, leadership, team building
As a family pastor there is nothing harder than helping our team stay aligned. My job is to help our preschool, children’s, youth, and college leaders fight together for a common vision instead of just for the ministry they lead. Our team at Grace Community is...
