Group Ministry

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Haley Malone, the Groups Director at First Baptist Church Orlando. Bio: Haley Malone grew up in South Florida and attended Florida State University earning a degree in mathematics education. For her this was a way of intentionally connecting with the next generation. Her time […] The post Group Answers Episode 258: Haley Malone appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk about what it takes to launch groups in the fall, and how recent national trends of lagging engagement in groups should make us think differently about how we approach discipleship. The post Group Answers Episode 257: Launching Into the Fall appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk about Brian’s recent trip to Portland, and how a conversation with a local church about how they do discipleship changed some of this thinking on the topic. The post Group Answers Episode 256: What Every New Leader Needs to Know appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Pastor Ryan James, from LongHollow Baptist Church, about how they integrate new people into their Life Groups and Discipleship Groups. The post Group Answers Episode 255: Ryan James on Integrating New People into Groups appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris welcome Rob Tims back to the podcast to discuss the pros and cons of on-campus and off-campus groups. The post Group Answers Episode 254: On-campus vs Off-campus Groups appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Ken Braddy about group trends, including the migration of people around the country and what that means for churches. The post Group Answers Episode 253: Group Opportunities Through Migration appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Dr. PJ Dunn about discipleship and groups in the south, and specifically, how to create better disciple-making environments in churches. Dr. PJ Dunn serves as a Discipleship Consultant with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board after 15 years of serving in the local church. He […] The post Group Answers Episode 252: Dr. PJ Dunn on Creating Disciple-Making Environments appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris interview author and pastor, Dr. Tony Merida, about his new book: Gather: Loving Your Church As You Celebrate Christ Together. The post Group Answers Episode 251: Tony Merida on Gather: Loving Your Church As You Celebrate Christ Together appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris identify five types of leaders to look for, including visionary leaders who have a clear vision and inspire others, relational leaders who build community, organizational leaders who keep things running smoothly, discipler leaders who guide others in their spiritual growth, and innovative leaders who bring fresh […] The post Group Answers: 5 Types of Leaders to Look for When Recruiting Small Group Leaders appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Reid Patton about the brand new Bible study series, Storytellers. The post Group Answers Episode 249: The Storyteller Series appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris discuss why this is a great time to work on your groups ministry, and not just in it. In this discussion, we provide four key steps to guide you through the process of assessing and improving your small groups ministry. These include assessing the current state […] The post Group Answers Episode 248: It’s Time for a Spring Tune-Up on Your Groups Ministry appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris discuss the “Final Four” of small groups systems. The post Group Answers Episode 247: The Final Four of Groups Systems appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris discuss the benefits and dangers of using an AI tool, like ChatGPT, to help with leading groups. The post Group Answers Episode 246: Should We Use ChatGPT With Groups? appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk about the four questions to always ask when planning for the future. The post Group Answers Episode 245: 4 Questions for Planning appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to authors Matt and Allison Willis about their updated version of the classic Bible Study, MasterLife. Matt and Allison Willis have written and edited published works during their years of full-time ministry. Matt co-authored Learning to Soar: How to Grow Through Transitions and Trials (NavPress) in 2009 […] The post Group Answers Episode 244: Matt & Allison Willis on the Updated MasterLife Bible Study appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk about five things to consider as you wrap up your small group campaign. The post Group Answers Episode 243: How to Follow Up Your Campaign appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris play “Agree or Disagree” with statements about current group trends. The post Group Answers Episode 242: Agree or Disagree With Group Trends appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Dr. Richard Blackaby about the legacy of the best selling Bible Study, Experiencing God, and what groups can expect from the revised and updated version that was just released. Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. […] The post Group Answers Episode 241: Richard Blackaby on Experiencing God appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Rob Tims about why we should think about scope and sequence with curriculum, and the pros and cons of digital studies. The post Group Answers Episode 240: Why Scope and Sequence Matters with Curriculum appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Bill Willits about the update to his book, Creating Community, and few thoughts about the Atlanta Braves winning it all last season. Bill Willits is the Executive Director of Ministry Environments for North Point Ministries (NPM) and one of the founding staff members. Bill […] The post Group Answers Episode 239: Bill Willits on Creating Community appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris discuss what discipleship and groups could look like in post-Christian world. The post Group Answers Episode 238: Discipleship in a Post-Christian World appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Joel Polk about the exciting future for how groups can access Bible Studies. The post Group Answers Episode 237: The Future of the Bible Study with Joel Polk appeared first on Adult Ministry.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris and Ken talk about how to recruit and keep all the group leaders you need. Main Points Discussed: Start with prayer. Set

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris and Ken talk about how to balance community and content in groups. Main Points Discussed: Schedule regular fellowships.  Use relational teaching methods.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Drew Dixon about trends he is seeing in student groups. Drew is the Chief Content Nerd for Love Thy

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Drew Dixon about what church small group ministries can learn from the gaming community. Drew is the Chief Content

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Susan Hill about what it takes to edit a Bible study. Susan Hill is a writer, Bible teacher, and

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Mark Croston about his new book, Big Results Leadership, and the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference. Mark A.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk about four ways for groups to regather this Fall. Upcoming Groups Conferences: Align Denver, June 29 Align Atlanta, October 12

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Tim Cosby about how to make coaching work with small group leaders. Tim Cosby is the co-founder of the Coaching-Based Ministry™ model,

This week we're starting a new study called Momentum by Colin Smith. Over the next eight weeks we'll explore what it looks like to make progress in our spiritual lives,

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Dr. Tony Merida about his new book, Love Your Church. Tony Merida is Pastor for Preaching and Vision of

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Michael Kelley about how we can better disciple the people in our groups and our families. Michael Kelley is a

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Steve Gladen about the philosophy behind the new small groups conference, Align. Align is a one-day conference that will

This week we’re continuing the study, Horizontal Jesus, by Dr Tony Evans; where we are learning how Jesus empowers His church to be His hands and feet in the world

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon talk about the three prayers everyone should pray as the enter into a discipleship relationship. They also talk about Brandon’s

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Joel talk about the pros and cons of using video teaching in your small group. Episode Sponsor No matter how many people

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon continue the series, Tips for Leaders, by talking about how to truly rest in Jesus. Episode Sponsor No matter how

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Mary Wiley about her recent book, Everyday Theology, and why studying theology is important for everyone. Mary Wiley is the author

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris continue the series, Tips for Leaders, by talking about how we can think differently about summer this year with our groups.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris kick off a new podcast series, Tips for Leaders, with tips on leading couples groups. Episode Sponsor No matter how many

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to bestselling author and literature professor, Karen Swallow Prior. Karen Swallow Prior, Ph. D., is Research Professor of English and

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon talk about how to successfully restart your small group after COVID. Resources: Restarting Groups Webinars The Group Answers Podcast is

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Tyler Quillet about how lead your group well during seasons of grief. Resources: Blog Post Yet: Embracing God’s Faithfulness

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Ken look at what is coming next for groups. The Group Answers Podcast is a weekly show designed to resource, train,

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris sit down with Deborah Spooner to talk about online Bible studies and why thousands of people are now going through them.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris sit down with Andrew Hudson to talk about the philosophy behind the Bible Studies for Life curriculum, and the new podcast,

On this episode of Group Answers, you get a preview of the brand new podcast, The Lifeway Bible Studies Podcast, which will officially launch Monday, February 22nd. The Lifeway Bible

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris sit down with Pastor JT McCraw to talk about the state of men’s ministry in today’s world. JT is the co-host

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon talk about a few principles to follow as you train and coach new group leaders. New leaders need more direction

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Jeff Martin about his new book, Empower: The 4 Keys to Leading a Volunteer Movement. In “Empower,” Jeff drills