by Michael Bayne | Jun 9, 2011 | change, family ministry, leadership, youth ministry
It’s very hard to watch people walk away from the ministry, organization, or church you lead. People are going to walk away and for many reasons. What matters most when people leave is how we respond. When I think about people leaving the ministry I lead I...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 8, 2011 | family ministry, leadership, youth ministry
Cool is great, I love cool, but there has to be more to our churches and ministries than cool alone. One thing I know is true is that if you see an effective organization then you will be quick to attribute their success to the “cool factor.” I promise...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 7, 2011 | leadership
This past week I had some work done on my lawn mower. I have had my mower for about 4 years and had no work done to it. There were just a few things that need to be fixed. While it was in the shop I had them sharpen the blade and wow what a difference. It was like a...
by Michael Bayne | Jun 6, 2011 | family ministry, leadership, youth ministry
Last week we experienced an amazing week at NEXT middle school camp but it would have never happened without the picture above. This is a picture I took last year on the last night of our middle school camp (we were at a Student Life camp) where our team locked the...
by Michael Bayne | May 30, 2011 | Grace Community Church, relevant student ministry
After a ton of planning, praying, and preparing NEXT middle school camp is here. This will be the first camp our team at Relevant Student Ministry has pulled off but we believe it is time. Our team has done camp many times while working at other churches but this time...
