Michael Bayne

Michael is a follower of Christ, a husband, a dad and a pastor. He serves Grace Community Church in Clarksville, Tennessee as the Executive Pastor. He has served in multiple family ministry roles as a kids, student, and family pastor for 16 years. He’s also the Team Leader @ Parent Ministry for Kids and drinks way too much Diet Mountain Dew! Follow Michael on twitter at @michael_bayne.

10 Things Parents Want From Youth Ministry

There are some basic things that parents expect from you and your ministry.

Why Youth Ministry Is Important

I have been serving teens now for 15 years as a volunteer and on staff at different churches, and I still need to be reminded why youth ministry is important. I need to be reminded because the truth is that student ministry can be difficult.

6 Steps To Help You Overcome Challenges in Your Ministry

If challenges only grow and get more complicated when we push them aside, then we need to start confronting them systematically. Here are a few steps that will help you overcome  challenges that keep creeping up in your ministry.

Christmas Games: Two Freebies for a Holly-Jolly Youth Event

How about some free Christmas games? It's the season for giving, after all. Use and adapt these youth group games with your teens this holiday season!

4 Simple Ways You Can Engage Parents

Work hard to engage parents, and you'll see the positive results in your youth ministry.

SHOCK (What Happens When We Take Teens on Mission Trips)

Shock...I really like using that word when talking about what happens when we create mission opportunities for teenagers because that is what happens. When...

6 Things I Learned About COMPASSION…

You really never understand a ministry until you see how they function in their ministry setting. Looking from a distance will never give you...

6 Keys to Starting Your Next Ministry Season Right

In a high-pressure ministry season, it’s important to remember the basics of what will set you up for a great start.

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