by Michael Bayne | Apr 29, 2013 | family ministry, Parenting
Last weekend your favorite NFL team went through the draft and with each pick they were put on the clock with limited time to pick players that would shape the future of their team. Parents, just like our favorite NFL team we are on the clock when it comes to our time...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 26, 2013 | leadership, Orange
Had the chance to hang out with Jim Wideman and Kenny Conley as they led a session at the Orange Conference on conflict resolution. One guarantee in leadership is you will face seasons of conflict. How you lead through it determines how conflict will shape the health...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 25, 2013 | family ministry, Orange, Parenting
Today I get to lead a breakout at the Orange Conference aimed at helping student pastors navigate the puzzle of partnering with modern parents. Family today looks different from family just a few years ago. Partnering with families can be a challenge for any student...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 24, 2013 | leadership, Orange
This morning I get to lead a breakout session during pre-conference at Orange 13 with the Next Gen / Family Pastor track. I am not a handout kind of guy so I am posting my notes here on the blog. The question we all have as we lead is how can we make a lasting impact....
by Michael Bayne | Apr 22, 2013 | Orange
So pumped about being at the Orange Conference again this year. Orange is a conference for next generation leaders and for the next few days I get to hang out with around 5,500 leaders from around the country who love families, preschoolers, kids, teens, and college...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 17, 2013 | communication, youth ministry
Communicating is a challenging task. Communicating to teens is a whole next level of challenge. I have been speaking to teens for the past 15 years on a weekly basis and honestly it has forced me to be a better communicator. When you have 200 middle schoolers staring...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 16, 2013 | Grace Community Church, leadership
For the past six years I have been the Family Pastor here at Grace Community Church and on Monday we let our church know that I would be changing roles as I begin my seventh year here at the church. Last week I officially moved into the role of Executive Pastor and I...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 15, 2013 | leadership, Parenting
This afternoon our Rossview Campus Pastor Eddie Christenberry yelled across the hall to me letting me know there had been a bombing at the Boston Marathon. Like all of you, we began to follow the tragedy online and work to discover the details. Our staff is praying...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 11, 2013 | Grace Community Church, relevant student ministry, youth ministry
Six years ago I had the chance to move to Clarksville, Tennessee, partner with some great friends, and launch a student ministry for Grace Community Church. I was so excited to be able to start something from the ground up. I had listened to Doug Fields talk about...
by Michael Bayne | Apr 10, 2013 | children's ministry, family ministry, Orange
We are just a few days away from the Orange Conference and I can’t wait to connect with preschool, kids, student, next gen, and college pastors from all over the country. The Orange Conference is a conference where next generation leaders gather to process how...
