by Michael Bayne | May 15, 2012 | change, family ministry, leadership, staff development, team building
A few years ago I was able to start a family experience at Grace Community called Cross Street Live. Once a month we gather kids and parents and create a worship experience where families and can worship and learn together. Since we started that years ago I have been...
by Michael Bayne | May 10, 2012 | change, leadership, Parenting, vision
This morning a few of our staff got stuck in an elevator…seriously…this is the picture Brandon Reed took while we were trying to figure out how to get UNSTUCK. I am going to be telling this story for years but it reminded me of how bad it feels to be...
by Michael Bayne | May 8, 2012 | children's ministry, family ministry, leadership, staff development, youth ministry
Hang out with a group of children’s, student, or college pastors for a while and at some point someone will bring up the topic of their senior pastor. What’s discouraging is that most of the time when the issue is brought up feelings of frustration are...
by Michael Bayne | May 1, 2012 | community, leadership, team building
Sunday after church my youngest daughter was headed out the door to go play. That’s pretty normal because both my girls love to play outside. What was different Sunday was that when she closed the door she did not use the door knob and the door closed on her...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 30, 2012 | leadership, Orange, staff development
I’m coming off an incredible experience last week at The Orange Conference. I learned so much and connected with so many incredible leaders from across the country. In the past there have been many weeks following a great conference that I almost got overwhelmed...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 27, 2012 | leadership, orange 12, Orange 2012, staff development, team building, youth ministry
Is bigger better? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. I know that it’s hard for all next generation leaders to deal with because we are addicted to growth. We find joy in growth. We find our identity in growth. We find affirmation in growth. Sometimes we love bigger...
