by Michael Bayne | May 13, 2021 | change, leadership
I’ve been thinking a ton about time this week. A year ago, time froze, and we shut everything down as we tried to slow down COVID-19. I keep seeing memories from that season and what I am reminded of is that we were forced to adjust how we spent our time. Some...
by Michael Bayne | May 7, 2021 | communication, leadership
The pandemic quickly silenced the leaders doubting the importance of a social media presence for the church. It’s exciting to see many churches doing a great job and also really wild to watch churches hustle to catch up. Some did really well, and some were just...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 29, 2021 | communication, leadership
At Greenville Community Church, we leverage both topical series and longer walks through books of the Bible. The bulk of our teaching is grounded in navigating through books of the Bible. After 3 years of this being the bulk of our teaching, I can honestly say...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 21, 2021 | leadership
2020 and 2021 have pushed us to the limits. Recovery is happening, but it’s slow. I was at a conference for ministry leaders this month called the D6 Conference. Here is one thing I realized very quickly as I talked to ministry leaders that they are recovering,...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 8, 2021 | D6 2021, family ministry, Parenting
If you’re a parent, you know the tension between technology and kids is a real struggle. We see it shape the views of our children as they grow up. We see how it takes our attention away from them as we parent. We wonder if we are handling these devices...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 7, 2021 | D6 2021, family ministry
Excited to be back at the D6 conference and share some quick thoughts from each of the conference’s main sessions. Dr. Tim Elmore was up first this week and helped us process the unique makeup of Generation Z. You need to check out his new book called Generation...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 20, 2021 | church planting, leadership
There’s nothing cool about the idea of routine, but it’s essential for ministry leaders. One of my hobbies is playing golf. I am helplessly in love with the game. One of the things I discovered when I started working with a golf coach this year was that...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 12, 2021 | church planting, leadership
We know chasing happiness in ministry is a recipe for disaster. Embracing joy is an intentional choice, and it’s something we all need as we lead the church. A pastor that has chosen joy and fights for joy has the potential to lead a joyful church. In 2020 we...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 6, 2021 | change, leadership
This month marks a year that we have been navigating this pandemic. When we stopped physical gatherings in 2020, we thought we would be back by Easter of the next month. We were wrong, and we had so much to learn ahead of us. Our church was online only for about 3...
by Michael Bayne | Feb 26, 2021 | church planting, leadership
A few years ago, Seth Godin released a book called The Dip. The book was beneficial for a pastor (that would be me) who enjoys the joys of starting new things but hates the process’s pain. The book’s point was to help leaders look at the cost of starting...
