by Michael Bayne | Feb 14, 2012 | book review, family ministry, leadership, multi-site, youth ministry
What would happen in the ministries we lead if we began to stretch our leadership, our volunteers, our structure, and ourselves in order to make our ministry dreams a reality? Incredible is what would happen because we serve a God who desires for us to live in faith...
by Michael Bayne | Feb 3, 2012 | family ministry, leadership
It’s been an incredible experience the past few years to meet so many amazing kids ministry leaders across the country and begin to learn from them. Yes I said it…this old student ministry guy is learning from kids ministry leaders. I know those lines...
by Michael Bayne | Feb 2, 2012 | Grace Community Church, leadership, team building, training, youth ministry
Many people find themselves graduating college and asking if the need to gain needed experience or move further in their education with a graduate degree. In reality you need both. One of the most dangerous things people in ministry can do is wait to serve. Your call...
by Michael Bayne | Jan 31, 2012 | change, leadership, team building, volunteers
Every leader on every church staff looks around and can see problems at the church they serve because they have an behind the scene view that not many others have. If you have problems where you serve now you are normal just like everyone else in the church world. I...
by Michael Bayne | Jan 26, 2012 | family ministry, leadership, volunteers
Chances are you have a ton of volunteers or potential volunteers in your church who can help you take your ministry to the next level. We have learned we get better when we allow people to bring their expertise into our environments and help us improve. I’m...
by Michael Bayne | Jan 23, 2012 | community, family ministry, leadership, youth ministry
Most leaders I know need more friends. I am amazed how many student and children’s pastors are out there serving in isolation. Why? Maybe we feel like because we are in ministry we feel we have to be guarded. Maybe we feel like we are too busy for people who are...
