by Michael Bayne | Jun 29, 2010 | leadership
My first post since getting back from vacation. Being away from the normal grind helps me to look back and reflect on life, family, ministry, and the future. I cherish vacation time with my family and I wonder why so many leaders out there tend to not use their...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Saturday morning and we are about to head out for a week at Surf City, NC. Yea that is where we go every year and we simply love the beach in North Carolina, it is worth the drive! Sure we have all the beach stuff packed but here is what I am bringing so I can fully...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 17, 2010 | leadership
If you want to be a leader in your organization you have to be willing to speak up! Let me clarify what speaking up looks like. When a major issue confronts your organization you have to be willing to take a risk and put your personal thoughts about the issue there...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 15, 2010 | Summer 2010, youth ministry
Teens think global. They get that they are a part of a bigger picture. They understand how blessed they are to live in a nation like the United States and they want to be a part of the solution when it comes to addressing global conflict, poverty and injustice. Who...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 14, 2010 | youth ministry
After two amazing weeks at camp with Middle and High School students I am glad to be home. It was great to be back for an amazing Sunday at Grace Community and see the connection our teens have between their camp experience and the Sunday morning experience. Honestly...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Wow…the final update from bigstuf camp 2010. Looking back on the week it was one of the best we have ever had. Sure the camp was amazing but what really set this week up was the investment made by our small group leaders the entire year at REMIX. Relationships...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 9, 2010 | Summer 2010
What matters most at a bigstuf camp? We love what the amazing worship experience and speakers but if you ask our team they will tell you having 5 days to connect one on one with students is the most important part of camp. That is 5 days to THINK about Jesus, life,...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 8, 2010 | Summer 2010
First 2 days here at bigstuf camp have been next level. No, the oil is not here…yes we are blessed to have clean water to swim in…yes our students are having an amazing week. Big props to the bigstuf camp staff…BEST YEAR YET! Here we go! Video update...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 8, 2010 | Summer 2010
All week I am going to be blogging here from Bigstuf Camp…the most amazing place you can bring a group of high school students for a week! I just want to let you in on what is happening by posting three video updates over the next three days so you can...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 4, 2010 | Summer 2010
Monday morning at 6:30 AM we head for Bigstuf Camp with high school students from Relevant Student Ministry! My blog has been dominated by camp updates the past week and we are getting ready for more from the beach. Bigstuf is a week where we can get high school...
