by Michael Bayne | Jul 18, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, youth ministry
Next generation leaders often forget that they are not only called to invest in kids, teens, or college students but also pastor the volunteers and families connected with the ministry they lead. I know that can make us uneasy when we think about helping other adults...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 17, 2013 | family ministry, youth ministry
Over 15 years of serving teens inside the church as a student pastor I made so many mistakes. Every mistake was a huge opportunity to grow. Sometimes I learned quickly and sometimes it took messing up several times. As I look back I am so thankful for every moment I...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 16, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, youth ministry
Some people thrive at a conference, and some people get little out of it. I happen to be one of those leaders that places a high value on conference time. It fuels me to be around other leaders. I am always amazed when I take staff to a conference and hear them...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 15, 2013 | family ministry, leadership
Everyone loves a surprise when it’s a good surprise. We love surprise promotions, parties, gifts, bonuses, and notes of encouragement. Those are great surprises. The kind of surprises we don’t enjoy are when things break, our plans get altered, or when we...
by Michael Bayne | Jul 10, 2013 | leadership
char·ac·ter –noun 1. the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing. Character is something every leader has to continually “work on.” It is always in motion, always being developed and always needs to be...
