by Michael Bayne | Jun 20, 2013 | children's ministry, Top 5, youth ministry
We have all heard this when a staff member leaves our team…”God is calling me away.”. I have no doubt that is true because God has moved my family several times over the course of 14 years of ministry. God calls people away, but there are factors...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 10, 2010 | leadership, Top 5
I am so thankful for the leaders who have mentored me over the years. When I look back on my time in ministry there were so many people who took the time to invest in me and gave me opportunities to lead. I have now learned that mentoring is not an age thing. You...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 4, 2010 | family ministry, Top 5, youth ministry
I had the chance to hear Phil Fulmer, former Tennessee Volunteer football coach, speak a month ago. One of the questions he was asked was why he always had one of his daughters by his side after every game. Coach Fulmer said he wanted his girls to feel a part of the...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 24, 2010 | Top 5
It is the day before Thanksgiving and I am hanging out this morning with my kids and enjoying some vacation time before we head out of town to visit family. I usually do my Top 5 post on Friday but I am about to shut it down till next week. Since it is the day before...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 19, 2010 | Top 5
I love books and I love to read. I had a hard time deciding to make the jump to the Kindle. I have been an Amazon-aholic for a long time. I am also a Apple fan and I spent many months trying to choose between saving up for an iPad or getting the Kindle. Love the iPad...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 5, 2010 | Top 5
Two years ago I made the jump from a regular cell phone to a smart phone. If you read this blog you know I am an Apple guy so of course I went with the iPhone 3g. I am excited about upgrading to the iPhone 4 in 2011but even right now with my 3g I can’t imagine...
