by Michael Bayne | Mar 23, 2011 | family ministry, leadership, youth ministry
I just upgraded to the iPhone 4 and I have to say, I am very impressed. Just 4 years ago I was the guy happy to have a Motorola Flip and just had started texting. Today I love having a small computer in my pocket as my phone. We now have the iPhone 4, the Motorola...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 22, 2011 | leadership
That was my view this time last year when I watched Tennessee beat Ohio State to advance to the great 8 in the 2010 NCAA tournament in St. Louis. I could have never believed that this time in 2011 I would watch the demise of Coach Bruce Pearl. In my 34 years of life I...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 17, 2011 | family ministry, leadership, youth ministry
I’m new to the church and I want to plug in to your ___________ ministry. You fill in the blank. When you lead in a church setting you get asked this question often and it’s a good question to be asked! We love new volunteers but we always want to make...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 16, 2011 | book review, leadership
Finished Seth Godin’s new book, Poke the Box, last week and had to connect some student pastors and children’s ministry leaders to these ideas. Many of us who work with teens, kids, and families are natural starters. We love innovation. We understand this...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 14, 2011 | Grace Community Church, leadership
I had the chance to spend last week with Ron Edmondson checking out the work of Compassion International in Ecuador. I was reminded over and over how blessed I am to serve with a guy who I call mentor and friend. My other co-pastor is Chad Rowland. Chad and I have...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 2, 2011 | family ministry, leadership, youth ministry
19 “It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Acts 15:19 NIVWhat is amazing to me about ministry is how we make it so hard for normal people to come be a part of our ministries and churches. So many...
