by Michael Bayne | Aug 6, 2013 | leadership
I read these verses this morning and I needed to hear them.. Hebrews 12:7-11 (MSG) 7 God is educating you; that’s why you must never drop out. He’s treating you as dear children. This trouble you’re in isn’t punishment; it’s training, 8 ...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 29, 2013 | family ministry, youth ministry
The one thing you can do to enhance the parent partnership factor in the ministry is to partner with the Parent Ministry team. I know you’re probably working on new strategies to launch this fall as school starts back. I also know that with as much as you have...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 24, 2013 | leadership
I’m a better leader when…I bet you can answer that question. There are seasons when we are set up to lead well and times when it is a constant struggle. I think being aware that we are not always at our best is such a good reminder. When you hit seasons of...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 23, 2013 | family ministry, Parenting
If you’re a parent you have faced a season where you’re not sure if an alien has taken control of your kid because they are out of control. It always seems to show up when we least expect it and for a while we try to ignore it and hope it is a passing...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 22, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, youth ministry
Every summer in our student and children’s ministry we CHANGE THE PACE of what we do with kids and students. Changing the pace helps us… give small group leaders a change of pace / break (small group leader still do ministry but they are just as busy as...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 18, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, youth ministry
Next generation leaders often forget that they are not only called to invest in kids, teens, or college students but also pastor the volunteers and families connected with the ministry they lead. I know that can make us uneasy when we think about helping other adults...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 17, 2013 | family ministry, youth ministry
Over 15 years of serving teens inside the church as a student pastor I made so many mistakes. Every mistake was a huge opportunity to grow. Sometimes I learned quickly and sometimes it took messing up several times. As I look back I am so thankful for every moment I...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 16, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, youth ministry
Some people thrive at a conference, and some people get little out of it. I happen to be one of those leaders that places a high value on conference time. It fuels me to be around other leaders. I am always amazed when I take staff to a conference and hear them...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 15, 2013 | family ministry, leadership
Everyone loves a surprise when it’s a good surprise. We love surprise promotions, parties, gifts, bonuses, and notes of encouragement. Those are great surprises. The kind of surprises we don’t enjoy are when things break, our plans get altered, or when we...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 10, 2013 | leadership
char·ac·ter –noun 1. the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing. Character is something every leader has to continually “work on.” It is always in motion, always being developed and always needs to be...
