by Michael Bayne | Jan 2, 2013 | leadership, volunteers, youth ministry
Most youth, kids, and college pastors I know have one thing in common…they try to do too much. Many of us are perfectionists. Many leaders care so much that they give too much. Many leaders don’t know how to recruit. Sometimes we just reach people quickly and we...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 19, 2012 | volunteers
One of the best parts about the Orange Conference is getting to meet other leaders from across the country who are constantly thinking about and leading next generation ministry. One guy I have been blessed to be able to learn from is a guy many of us call Shef....
by Michael Bayne | Sep 4, 2012 | volunteers, youth ministry
Volunteers…chances are the ministry you lead is filled with them and you need to know that a healthy volunteer team leads to a thriving ministry. Your volunteers need to be set up to make the biggest impact possible. You may not know it, but you play a huge role...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 23, 2012 | family ministry, volunteers, youth ministry
I know this picture does not make much sense to you but for our team at Relevant Student Ministry they know it is an aerial view of our Wednesday night venue we rent and a new traffic plan for middle school parent pick up. This is just one minor change that is going...
by Michael Bayne | May 24, 2012 | community, family ministry, volunteers, youth ministry
Strong student ministries are made up of many great small group leaders investing in the lives of teenagers. I know that is not what grabs our attention but it’s the heart of any student ministry that is making a difference. I also know that every student pastor...
by Michael Bayne | May 3, 2012 | children's ministry, community, family ministry, volunteers, youth ministry
One of my favorite things about leading our family ministry team here at Grace Community Church is getting to connect with our small group leaders at every level. Every week, in every environment, with every age group we have leaders who invest in others as small...