by Michael Bayne | Jan 4, 2011 | family ministry, leadership, youth ministry
I am back after a blogging break over Christmas, the New Year, a short vacation to celebrate 15 amazing years of marriage with my wife. As I get back to work this week I am consumed with setting goals for our family ministry, myself personally, my family, ministry...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 30, 2010 | family
15 years ago on Dec. 30 I married Chelsea Parks and it was the best decision I ever made. When I think back on all the memories and how God has worked in the midst of married life I am blown away. Thanks Chelsea for being patient with me, for believing in me when no...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
Wrapping up the blog for 2010 and just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has followed along this year. I blog because I want to connect with other leaders and share what God is teaching our team here at Grace Community Church. What we learn and experience we want...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
We had our first ever Christmas Eve service here at Grace Community and we wondered if anyone would show up. Well…people showed up. Standing room only for the 5 PM and a packed room for 7 PM. So encouraging to see that many people show up on our new campus to...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
Our team is really excited about our first Christmas Eve service at Grace Community coming up this Friday at 5 and 7 PM at Kenwood High School. This will be our first time to get to gather on the Kenwood Campus as a church and our first time to serve the Kenwood...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 22, 2010 | family ministry, youth ministry
In the past I have been “that guy” who made fun of people with the new year resolutions and goals. I just avoided the entire process and decided that I was just going to work hard in the coming year and see what happened. Why did I need goals? I learned...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 22, 2010 | Grace Community Church
We gathered a bunch of kids from Grace Community to ask a few questions about Christmas this year. We learned a ton about the birth of Jesus, what good Christmas movies are out there, and monsters that showed up when Jesus was born. Check this video out…
by Michael Bayne | Dec 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
Here is a video we just made for our Christmas DODGEBALL tournament.
by Michael Bayne | Dec 20, 2010 | family ministry, production, youth ministry
If you want the ministry you lead to be more creative you have to lead the way. I know you just read that and immediately thought “I am not creative” and you may be right, you may not be creative. You still have to empower creative people on your team if...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 17, 2010 | relevant student ministry
When we think about Christmas at RELEVANT we think about Dodgeball and this Sunday dodgeball is coming to RELEVANT Student Ministry. We are throwing a little Christmas party this Sunday 6:30-8:30 at the Clarksville YMCA and we are ready to throw some dodgeballs at...
