by Michael Bayne | Oct 1, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, youth ministry
Everybody loves a good shortcut. Even in ministry we are always on the lookout for that next quick fix that will solve our current big ministry problem. The reality is that shortcuts rarely make a lasting difference. I know I promised you 1,000 shortcuts for fantastic...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 30, 2013 | family ministry, Orange, youth ministry
One of my favorite conferences of the year is the Orange Conference because it allows me to connect with next generation leaders who are passionate about partnering with parents. On October 10th registration opens up for Orange Conference 2014 so make plans to...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 27, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, Parenting
It’s almost here… ParentMinistry.net/Kids is launching on October 3. We’ve been thinking of the best way to kick off our launch week, and we came up with the idea of a flash mob. A few years ago Jeremy was at Disney World. All of a sudden a few Mouseketeers gathered...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 25, 2013 | children's ministry, youth ministry
It’s easy for me to lock myself in my office when it’s time to make ministry changes and dream big! What I have come to realize is that anytime you lead through change in the ministry you lead it almost feels like going into battle. You have an idea and...
by Michael Bayne | Sep 24, 2013 | family ministry, leadership
We are a generation that moves quickly! Because of our fast pace when it comes to communication we do more typing and less actual talking. The bigger your team becomes (staff or volunteer) the more need you will have to block out time for simple conversation. I am...
