by Michael Bayne | Oct 23, 2012 | leadership, youth ministry
No one takes on a new role at a church dreaming about the day when you need to leave. When we begin we are full of hope and fueled by our call to a new adventure. My prayer is that we have more leaders staying plugged into their church as long term leaders but there...
by Michael Bayne | Oct 22, 2012 | leadership, youth ministry
When things get hard at work every human being thinks one thought…I wonder if it’s time to find a new job! It’s no different in ministry. Many leaders get settled into a role only to find out that many of the same issues they faced at their previous...
by Michael Bayne | Oct 1, 2012 | family ministry, Grace Community Church, youth ministry
This Sunday we announced that Grace Community Church was officially partnering with Compassion International to do ministry in Guatemala and specifically in Guatemala City. Sunday was a day I will never forget as I watched people hear the story of Compassion and...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 27, 2012 | multi-site, Parenting, youth ministry
Many people spend tons of time looking at the statistics of how teens respond to the church when they graduate and head to college. The statistics can be discouraging and we are all trying to find ways to help teens discover faith in Jesus that endures beyond high...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 25, 2012 | communication, youth ministry
In every environment the use of series or themes is a powerful way to communicate big ideas and connect the dots with your teaching. I really feel like the use of the series is a needed asset for every next generation leader when teaching. The other option is to do a...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 21, 2012 | family ministry, Orange, youth ministry
I believe every next generation leader needs to get away at least once a year and hit a conference. At a conference you get to network, refuel, question, learn, worship, and reflect. It’s worth the time and the resources. If you are thinking about hitting a...
