by Michael Bayne | May 28, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, small group
So you’re leading a small group and they aren’t connecting. Join the club…we have all led a group that did not connect and some point in the small group journey. It seems to creep up and surprise us. We can’t believe that people have problems...
by Michael Bayne | May 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you live in Clarksville you know the devastation that a tornado can bring. This past week we watched tornadoes rip through Oklahoma bringing devastation and death. It’s hard to look at pictures and video and not want to help make a difference. Six days after...
by Michael Bayne | May 24, 2013 | family ministry, youth ministry
What is family ministry? It’s a common question from children’s and student pastors. How can I really know what “family ministry” is? How is it different that what I am already accomplishing through the ministry I lead? Is this just a new buzz...
by Michael Bayne | May 22, 2013 | family ministry, leadership
If you are a regular reader of this blog I need your help raising support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)! Believe it or not, I’m going to jail and I need your help. Actually, I’m headed to the McGregor Park RiverWalk in Clarksville on May...
by Michael Bayne | May 21, 2013 | family ministry, leadership
Leadership and fun…we don’t connect the two together very often. When we think about leadership we think about goals, struggle, progress, and challenge. Fun does not seem to connect but in reality if you’re not having fun as you lead you might be...