by Michael Bayne | Aug 20, 2013 | children's ministry, youth ministry
Every fall we kick off the new school year and we welcome new teens and kids into the environments we have created. In the crowd we are guaranteed to have many new kids trying to figure out what is going on and whether or not they even want to be there! Being the new...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 14, 2013 | family ministry, leadership
6 years ago I had the chance to move to Clarksville and be a part of my current church as the Family Pastor. I still had the chance to lead our student ministry hands on but I also led the entire family ministry and build a team that would lead each area. I loved...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 13, 2013 | leadership
Leadership can be a lonely adventure because you always find yourself pushing forward and defining reality when everyone else has their own idea of what should or could be. There is a big difference between the reality of leadership loneliness and leading in...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 8, 2013 | leadership, volunteers
Every ministry has a kickoff season and starting right is crucial. For most next generation leaders back to school time is that kickoff season and right now your head is spinning with everything that is new. In high pressure seasons, it’s important to remember...
by Michael Bayne | Aug 7, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, youth ministry
This week school started back in our city and our family went through the yearly ritual of prepping to get the kids out of summer mode and ready for class. Our elementary school had a back to school night where our kids got to see their new class and meet the teacher....
