by Michael Bayne | Jul 20, 2011 | family ministry, serve, youth ministry
Location, location location. If there are any factors that shapes a mission experience the location and culture have to be at the top that list. When you are thinking about the right mission experience for the ministry you lead, location is a big deal. Location shapes...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 18, 2011 | family ministry, serve, youth ministry
Shock…I really like using that word when talking about what happens when we create mission opportunities for teenagers because that is what happens. When we expose teens to other cities, countries, and people groups we help them experience a side of life they...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 16, 2011 | family ministry, relevant student ministry, youth ministry
One week serving others can change everything. This week a team from Relevant spend 6 days pouring into the lives of kids in the 8th and 7th ward of New Orleans. A week later we are changed. Many kids are changed. Kids were shown the love of Christ and that was our...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 24, 2011 | youth ministry
Coaching is a hot topic these days. It seems like everyone is starting up a coaching network but for me personally I think it’s a great trend. Coaching networks are nothing more than intentional mentoring. All of us need people in our lives who will push and...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 23, 2011 | middle school ministry, youth ministry
I know I have been stuck on a camp theme this month but that is where my mind has been. Since we were doing our own camp for middle school students we looked for every way possible to connect and include families in the process. For the families we are reaching...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 22, 2011 | communication, youth ministry
When it comes to communicating, speaking, preaching in student environments I think we all need to take a step back to work on becoming better. We can all improve. We can all be more clear. All of us can find better ways to connect with the hearts of teens rather than...
