by Michael Bayne | May 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
Over the years I have noticed that for adults and teens (oh yea for myself also) it is so easy for us to surround ourselves with the same people that go to our same church and do the same things we do. That is all great except that part of the the Bible that tells us...
by Michael Bayne | May 6, 2009 | communication
At the Orange Conference Andy Stanley and Perry Noble spent 40 minute talking about the communication process in the churches they lead. Something that Andy said hit my heart and is one of those statements that I think will stick with me for years to come as I...
by Michael Bayne | May 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
Got to see Death Cab for Cutie at the Ryman Auditorium Monday night. The only word to describe the venue and the show is AMAZING. One of the best live shows I have ever seen and I put them up there with Coldplay and Mute Math for a live show. My good friend Erika...
by Michael Bayne | May 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Was listening to Andy Crouch (http://www.culture-making.com) on CD from last year at Catalyst and was reminded how we usually approach our culture. When it comes to our culture usually we become a critics of it or we constantly conform. Andy reminded us all last year...
by Michael Bayne | May 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Still recovering from the Orange Conference last week. I have been to all three years of this conference and this was the best year. Thanks to the Orange team for the great work. Thanks for creating space for a fresh approach to ministry to the family! Our team came...
by Michael Bayne | May 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
Kristen Ivey from RETHINK and Kevin Ragsdale from North Point Community church led this session on WHAT SMALL GROUP leaders in student ministry need to DO. Great session with some great thoughts. Relevant team, get ready to hear this again in August as we get ready...
by Michael Bayne | May 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
Session three at Orange 2009 was led by Nancy Beach from the Willow Creek Association. The Orange team brought her in to talk about her views of women LEADING in the church. There is no doubt that this is a hot button issue that can bring passion from all when...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Diane Runge led a breakout here at the Orange Conference called “Fine-Tuning your Systems” We all hope our ministries can work better / flow better! Diane did a great job helping us think through the process of doing ministry in our churches and MAKING it...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
First BREAKOUT session from Orange was “How to help small group leaders partner with parents!” Gina and Kevin Ragsdale from North Point Community Church did a great job leading. Here are a few of the thoughts from the session…Parents need to know...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Session 2 brought Francis Chan to the stage, if you have ever heard Francis speak there is no easy summary to be made, this was a huge talk with so many implications! Here are some of the thoughts…People entrust us with their kids…They allow us to invest in...
