by Michael Bayne | Apr 12, 2012 | leadership, staff development
I am reading through the book The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker this month. This week I was reminded about our need to serve those who lead us. We invest in our leaders by serving them and helping them push the organization forward. When we do more complaining...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 10, 2012 | children's ministry, community, family ministry, leadership, staff development, youth ministry
It’s so easy to forget that we have an enemy in this life. The Bible teaches that Satan looks to destroy the lives of those who call on the name of Jesus. When Jesus taught about our enemy he said…The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 2, 2012 | change, church planting, family ministry, leadership, vision, youth ministry
Leaders are wired for change. Leaders see a need or challenge and want to push the organization to a better future. This love of change sometimes leads us to look outside our current ministry role. Go ahead and admit it, you look at other ministry settings and wonder...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 26, 2012 | leadership
This week I am using a few vacation days on Spring Break to take my family on a little adventure out of town. I am a big fan of vacation and I think more spiritual leaders need to get on board. I am shocked that so many leaders I know do not maximize their vacation...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 20, 2012 | leadership, planning, staff development, training
Last month our family ministry team went to a one day conference called Illuminate (great event go check it out) and got to hear Jim Wideman speak. I have never met a guy who accomplishes more than Jim. Jim writes, leads the family ministry at a thriving church,...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 19, 2012 | family ministry, leadership, volunteers, youth ministry
Drama…if you have lead a student or college ministry for more than 2 months you have experienced it. Drama shows up because we lead people and people bring drama. You can’t avoid it and you really can’t prepare for it. This past week we had drama...
