by Michael Bayne | Aug 29, 2012 | youth ministry
Coaching is a big deal these days. It seems that everywhere we turn there is a leader offering a coaching network. I know many of you out there might be skeptical of why you even need coaching but I promise that this new wave of mentoring is a good thing. Finally...
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 | Aug 22, 2012 | leadership, staff development, youth ministry
I am a huge football fan and love my Tennessee Titans and Volunteers. This week we found out that the Titans are naming their young second year quarterback Jake Locker as their starting QB. Jake is young with tons of potential and now this is his time to lead the...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 21, 2012 | community, family ministry, Orange, youth ministry
It’s fun to watch new small group leaders start the year off leading their groups. With the new school year cranking up this is the time when the foundation for a great year is constructed. I use the word constructed because a healthy small group never happens...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 20, 2012 | family ministry, youth ministry
My Monday mornings have been significantly different over the past few years. In the past Monday was a day filled with excitement as our team worked toward our big day of ministry on Wednesday. Everything in me was focused on getting to our program, doing our thing,...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 16, 2012 | youth ministry
Last night we had our first night of the semester for our middle and high school ministries. We put hours and hours of work into publicity, planning, practice, and preparation. (that is a lot of P words!) We prayed and we wondered what God was going to do. Last night...
