by Michael Bayne | May 30, 2012 | family ministry, leadership, planning, youth ministry
There are seasons every year that are intense. Seasons where the work seams to never end, projects pile up, your iPhone won’t top dinging, and the pressure is on. I have come to the conclusion that this is just part of leading any ministry. There are times when...
by Michael Bayne | Mar 21, 2012 | family ministry, planning, youth ministry
It’s March. Summer is coming fast. Easter in on the horizon. You are extremely busy. I know it seems crazy but now is the time to take some time and start making some plans for fall. So many times the rush of now can push us to ignore our next big season of...
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 | Feb 15, 2012 | family ministry, multi-site, planning, production, youth ministry
In 2011 decided to add an iPad to my list of tech toys with one condition…I was going to find way to actually use it on a day to day basis. If I did not have a plan to use it I was not going to waste my money. I waited, planned, researched, saved up, and finally...
by Michael Bayne | Jan 9, 2012 | planning, production
When you’re planning your next worship gathering, event, or camp think about how you can create a moment or a memory in the middle of the service. At our Christmas Eve services our tech team worked hard to take our environment to the next level. Toward the end...
by Michael Bayne | Dec 8, 2011 | leadership, multi-site, planning, production
Everyone needs time in their year when they look ahead and also work ahead. For me that time of the year is December. For our team the month of December is good because we break for Christmas break with the student ministry and wait to launch again until after they go...
