by Michael Bayne | Nov 23, 2011 | family, Grace Community Church, relevant student ministry
Thanksgiving week is a natural break for my family. All fall we have been going 100 miles an hour and for one week in November we get to slow down and celebrate a time where we stop and give thanks. 2011 has been a defining year for our family. Both our girls are in...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 22, 2011 | family ministry, leadership, Parenting, youth ministry
We all know them…the parents you just can’t keep happy. You have met them if you serve in a church or school. They are the parents that always have a complaint, are never satisfied, and never say thanks. Many times we allow this small minority to cloud our...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 21, 2011 | church planting, community, family ministry, serve, vision, youth ministry
Are your teens missed at church when you go away for a retreat or camp? The answer to that question reveals how integrated the teens are in your church culture. The honest truth is that for most churches the rest of the church doesn’t notices when the teens are...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 17, 2011 | free stuff, high school ministry, middle school ministry, production, youth ministry
I am always on the lookout for a great video idea to use as we promote events. I have a great video and a great idea for you to use to promote an upcoming event. We stumbled on a video called Guy on a Buffalo…I inserted it here in the post. It’s random but...
by Michael Bayne | Nov 16, 2011 | community, family ministry, training, youth ministry
Small group ministry is not easy but it works. Small groups with teens and kids work because it places mentors in their lives. Everyone needs to be around people who will help push them toward Christ, toward wisdom, and toward life change. I believe in small groups...
