Small Group Leader Podcast

In this episode, we will be looking at the 4th dysfunction: Avoidance of Accountability  We sit down with Alex Rodriguez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. We talk about approaching tough conversations and how we can communicate both the gravity and gladness of the gospel with our disciples. Then we talk with Jonathan Bryce about what it means to care about our disciples' futures more than their feelings. Jonathan is a missionary with Chi Alpha at Texas A&M University. He is a man who loves the things of God and knows how to love those around him in a way that leaves them closer to Jesus.

In this episode, we will be looking at the third dysfunction: Fear of Failure We sit down with Alex Rodriguez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, and talk about how we can be afraid to start something because we might fail, but also afraid to get back up after we have experienced failure. Then we talk with Tyler and Brooke Martin, Chi Alpha Campus Pastors at The University of Tennessee. They are both incredibly hungry and passionate and I loved getting to sit down and interview them. I got to ask them about how we can overcome our fears. We also spoke about how failure is an essential part of our growth as small group leaders and disciples of Christ. Resources: Discipleship by Design- Harvey Herman https://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Design-Harvey-Herman/dp/1606476440/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8  Suffering is Never for Nothing- Elisabeth Elliot  https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Never-Nothing-Elisabeth-Elliot/dp/1535914157

In this episode, we will be looking at the 2nd Dysfunction of a Small Group: Inattention to How we disciple. We sit down with Alex Rodriguez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, and hear about why small group leaders, even with good motives, can fall into this dysfunction.  Then we talk with Mark Erickson, Chi Alpha Campus Pastor at The University of North Dakota, and leader of a growing ministry full of healthy small group leaders with a thriving discipleship culture. Mark shares with us what it was like integrating the 6 wins of a small group leader into their Chi Alpha as well as give some other insights into how we can constantly be improving on HOW we are making disciples.  Resources: 6 Wins of a Small Group Leader Podcast Episodes: -Go to our podcast and then just go down to our first episodes. There you will find all 6 episodes on the 6 wins! Driven by Eternity- John Bevere https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Eternity-Count-Today-Forever/dp/1937558037/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=driven+by+eternity+john+bevere&qid=1647241372&sprefix=driven+by+eternity%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1  Winning with People- John Maxwell https://www.amazon.com/Winning-People-Discover-Principles-Every/dp/B082XJC9V5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=winning+with+people+john+maxwell&qid=1647241443&sprefix=winning+with+%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1  Why Revival Tarries- Leonard Ravenhill https://www.amazon.com/Why-Revival-Tarries-Leonard-Ravenhill/dp/0764229052/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=why+revival+tarries+by+leonard+ravenhill&qid=1647241525&sprefix=why+revival+%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1 

In this episode, we will be looking at the first dysfunction: inattention to WHO we disciple. We sit down with Alex Rodriguez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, and hear about what this dysfunction can look like and why we as small group leaders tend to fall into it. Then we talk with Justin Vistine, a missionary on staff with Chi Alpha at New Mexico State University. Justin is extremely passionate about making disciples who make more disciples and during his years as a leader in Chi Alpha, he has done just that.  Justin shares about the Engel scale, a useful tool that makes us aware of WHO we are discipling and helps us understand how they can move closer to spiritual maturity. Resources: -Engel scale main outline: https://chialpha.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/The-Engel-Scale-The-Complete-Process-of-Evangelism-and-Discipleship.pdf  -More In-Depth Engel scale chart: ​​https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6d/01/6d/6d016d299ad6e964df18c00cfee301c8.jpg 

This is the third episode of a three part series.  Often in Scripture, we read about the role of a shepherd. A shepherd's role encompasses finding, feeding, and fighting for his sheep. Christ exemplifies this perfectly and is rightfully called, “The Good Shepherd.” As disciplers, Jesus is calling us to go out and do the same. That's what this series is about- finding, feeding, and fighting for the lost lambs of God.  On this episode, we will be looking at Fighting. In John 10, we read about how a good shepherd must be ready to fight and lay down his life for his sheep.  Today we will be talking to Daniel Young, the Campus Pastor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and then also Edward Silva a small group leader at UTRGV. They are going to share with us the importance of Fighting for others and you will also hear about the people that fought for them and how it has impacted their lives. 

This is the second episode of a three part series.  Often in Scripture, we read about the role of a shepherd. A shepherd's role encompasses finding, feeding, and fighting for his sheep. Christ exemplifies this perfectly and is rightfully called, “The Good Shepherd.” As disciplers, Jesus is calling us to go out and do the same. That's what this series is about- finding, feeding, and fighting for the lost lambs of God.  On this episode, we will be looking at Feeding. In John 21, Christ says that if we love him, we must feed his sheep.  Today, we will talk to Alex Rodriguez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries and hear some of his thoughts on what it means to feed our disciples.  We will also talk to Ellie Whitfield, a small group leader at Texas Tech University and get her perspective on what it's like to purposely feed her small group and get them to start feeding and growing with the Lord apart from her. Resources: Sermon: Find, Feed and Fight by Alex Rodriguez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijebw4mJOzU&t=1s&ab_channel=ChiAlpha Book: Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://www.google.com/search?q=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS858US858&sxsrf=AOaemvKpAcdV8kFhcXlT5AawzZl2KTNJNQ:1633933652062&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjzgKuX3cHzAhWwAp0JHYy0DJkQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1440&bih=623&dpr=2

This is the first episode of a three part series. Often in Scripture, we read about the role of a shepherd. A shepherd's role encompasses finding, feeding, and fighting for his sheep. Christ exemplifies this perfectly and is rightfully called, “The Good Shepherd.” As disciplers, Jesus is calling us to go out and do the same. That's what this series is about- finding, feeding, and fighting for the lost lambs of God.  On this episode, we will be looking at Finding. In Matthew 18, we read about the willingness of the Shepherd to leave the 99 to go and find the one lost sheep.  Today, we will talk to Charles Sombrio, the Chi Alpha campus pastor at West Virginia University and hear some of his convictions about the motive and call to go out and find people.  We will also talk to Jeff Godfrey, a small group leader at WVU and hear what its been like for him to grow over time and get better at evangelism and hear him talk about what motivates him to keep going out after 5 years of small group leading.  Resources: Sermon: Ten Shekels and a Shirt by Paris Reidhead- https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?lid=282&commentView=itemComments

In this episode, you will get to hear my uncut interview with Derek Britt. Derek was featured in our episode on Missional Rhythm we released last week. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, definitely go check it out! Today, I am excited to share with you the entirety of my interview with Derek where he expounds on some of his thoughts, answers a few more questions and gives us insight to help us become better small group leaders!  Resource Full Teaching on Missional Rhythm: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iLNcUwloq1XOkRcWFf8HAvhS8nTLlkPa/view?usp=sharing

On this episode, we are going to be looking at missional rhythm.  We will be talking to Derek Britt, Chi Alpha campus pastor at Indiana University. We will hear him speak on how we can begin to reach students we might not currently be reaching by living in a missional way and engaging them where they are, on their daily rhythms.  We will also speak to Caleb Skinner, who has been a small group leader on the campus of IU and has helped disciple other small group leaders as a resource group leader. You will get to hear him talk about what it's like to daily live in a missional way, the things he has learned from leading a resource group, and his thoughts on meeting people after welcome week. Resources Full Teaching on Missional Rhythm: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iLNcUwloq1XOkRcWFf8HAvhS8nTLlkPa/view?usp=sharing

We Are Back! Season 2 is officially here. In this episode, we announce the return of the podcast and hear from Alex Rodriguez about his new book titled, 'Real Devotion' (link below). Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and click the notification button so you can get updated when our new episodes for Season 2 are released! Also, make sure to spread the word and tell your friends we are back and new episodes are coming this month. Purchase Real Devotion here: https://wisdomhousepubs.com/product/real-devotion/

In this episode, we are talking to Jason Bell about sermons that changed his life. Jason is the Chi Alpha Director at Sam Houston State University. He has been on staff with Chi Alpha for 20 years. During that time, he has seen generations of disciples who make disciples who make disciples. Jason has a heart and mind passionately in love with Jesus. You can hear this not only when you hear him preach from the pulpit, but also when you talk to him in his living room. I think we will enjoy and benefit from hearing him talk about sermons that have had an incredible impact on his life.  Resources:  >Mind in Love with God- Jason Bell (Full Sermon): https://youtu.be/J9XxNITGIto  >A Call to Anguish- David Wilkerson: (Audio)- http://ia800501.us.archive.org/16/items/SERMONINDEX_SID3663/SID3663.mp3  >Weight of Glory- C.S. Lewis: (Text)- http://www.wheelersburg.net/Downloads/Lewis%20Glory.pdf  (Audio)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVzecmgFPq0  >Dominoes- F.W. Boreham: (Dominoes Essay)- https://www.fwboreham.com/books-by-fwb/1918-the-silver-shadow/dominoes/  (Full Book: A Silver Shadow)- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1973207397 

In this episode, we are talking about giving a year and praying about a lifetime in the mission field. We will be speaking with Scott Martin, the National Director of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, and hear how this call to give a year and pray about a lifetime was developed. Then we will talk to a friend of ours working in the Middle East, who gave a year and the Lord led her family to continue in that work. We will get to hear all about her decision and experience. Finally, we will speak with our friend who helps train missionaries overseas. We will hear from his perspective what it’s like to receive Chi Alpha missionaries who have experienced relational discipleship in a small group setting.   Brian Hargett- National Chi Alpha Expeditions Director bhargett@ag.org Resources: Live Dead Books- https://www.livedead.org/store/?orderby=popularity Message from Scott and Crystal Martin at The World Missions Summit 3- https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=FLfsqvI-h8j3pgFMF-iNIsSw&v=_XjuCdo0_6o

In this episode, we are talking about building a missional culture in our small groups. We will be speaking with Brian Hargett, who serves as National Expeditions Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. Brian has a big heart for missions and is in charge of making sure the entire movement of Chi Alpha is involved and committed to reaching all nations around the world. We will also be sitting down with Madison Walker, who has been a small group leader for years at North Carolina State University. Her life has been affected by her involvement in a Chi Alpha with a major emphasis on missions. Because of this, she has become a disciple maker who loves getting people excited and passionate about missions as well. RESOURCES 10.2 Prayer:  https://chialpha.com/10-2-prayer-campaign/  Bible as a Missions Story:  http://www.thetravelingteam.org/articles/the-bible-as-a-missions-story Operation World:  http://www.operationworld.org/ Excellent prayer videos:  prayercast.com Other resources: http://www.thetravelingteam.org/resources Joshua Project: joshuaproject.net Unreached People Group of the Day:  https://joshuaproject.net/pray/unreachedoftheday

In this episode, we are talking about the model of delegation. We will be speaking with Amber Diershaw, who served on staff with Chi Alpha at Sam Houston State University for 12 years. She now has the opportunity to disciple families through her job in the workforce and is also helping with a church plant in College Station, Texas. Amber has not only taught this model of delegation, but also lived out this model of delegation in making multiple generations of disciples. We will also be sitting down with Katie Heath, a small group leader at Texas A&M University. Katie is an incredible leader and has learned the importance and impact of giving away responsibility to others.  Resources: Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman- https://www.google.com/search?q=master+plan+of+evangelism&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS858US858&sxsrf=ALeKk029Swf62VSqkaGAsSkVjLkBBDZlPg:1599484749890&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjru9yCkdfrAhUSWqwKHWqHD6AQ_AUoBHoECB0QBg&biw=1440&bih=686 Discipleship by Design by Harvey Herman- https://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Design-Harvey-Herman/dp/1606476440/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwtNf6BRAwEiwAkt6UQjcWVpamg3wcPFd7rtANLFm0rMtgLqP1xm8EGAE4NAQWCNaqsNBaBBoCfcYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241618999386&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023845&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10218869052145267894&hvtargid=kwd-10614923235&hydadcr=8262_10374866&keywords=discipleship+by+design&qid=1599484855&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr-20

In this episode, we are talking about one-on-one discipleship. We will be speaking with Sarah Malcolm, who serves as a campus pastor at Yale University with her husband, Rob. Sarah understands the importance of one-on-one discipleship and is going to give us some great thoughts and advice so we can have better one-on-ones with our disciples. We will also be sitting down with Kelly Gouin, a small group leader at Yale University and hear what one-on-ones are like from her perspective. Resources: Rob and Sarah Malcolm's full teaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACTEoNuVc-o&list=PLtxMQhc6upHtvzD3QtnxTEq1xZEYQCKid&index=14

In this episode, we are talking about leadership rights. We will be speaking with Josh Moran, who serves as a campus pastor at James Madison University with his wife, Katie. Josh has some great convictions and insight on our rights and preferences as leaders working for the Kingdom of God. We will also be sitting down with Connor Grubbs, a small group leader at the university of Virginia. We will hear from Connor about what it practically looks like to give up our rights and what can come from a life lived this way for the Lord. Resources Leadership Rights Full Sermon (Lesson 6 on the LTC GO): https://chialpha.com/leadership-training-class/#lesson-6  Others May, You Cannot (by G.D. Watson): https://bible.org/illustration/others-may-you-cannot

In this episode, we will be speaking to Alex Rodriguez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha and the creator of our teaching for this episode- Invite the Many to Disciple the Few. Then we will be interviewing Lucas Romero, a small group leader in the marketplace who has done an incredible job making disciples without being centered around a college campus. We know there will be many small group leaders this Fall who won’t be able to interact with people on campus as before. Lucas has some great insight into the mindset we must have if we are going to continue to grow our small groups no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves.  

In this episode, we will be sitting down with Belkis Lehmann and talking about the importance and practices of striving for diversity in small groups. Belkis serves as the Diversity Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. She drives diversity by helping to create initiatives that equip staff and student leaders. She has spent almost 30 years discipling and reaching college students and has some great wisdom to share with us on diversity in discipleship. Resources Chi Alpha Diversity Website: https://www.drivingdiversity.org/  Chi Alpha Website Resources: https://chialpha.com/get-involved/diversity/ https://chialpha.com/get-involved/diversity/racial-reconciliation/ Kingdom Diversity Online Course https://xadiversity.thinkific.com/courses/kingdom-diversity

On this episode we will be sitting down with Harvey Herman. Harvey has spent decades reaching college students for Christ and teaching others to do so also. He has pioneered multiple Chi Alpha groups during his missionary career as well as written books to help leaders lead including; Discipleship by Design. He currently acts as the Program Director for Chi Alpha campus ministries. This Summer, in an effort to better understand what campuses across the nation will look like this school year, Harvey did an in depth study of 65 campuses and their plans for doing ministry this fall.  This led to a document called “Leading in this Pandemic” in which Harvey outlines 4 possible scenarios for campuses this fall and how to prepare for each of them. He also compiled a list of guiding principles essential to properly responding to this crisis. In this episode we will be talking to him about some of those principles. Resources Leading in this Pandemic: https://chialpha.com/resources/leading-in-this-pandemic-chi-alpha-campus-ministries-teams-share-their-wisdom/  Discipleship by Design: https://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Design-Harvey-Herman/dp/1606476440  

On this episode we will be sitting down with Katie Moran. She and her husband Josh have 4 amazing kids and with the help of 2 other staff members they are pioneering a chi alpha at James Madison University. Katie is an incredible discipler and this year, she has had much fruit with 16 Faithful Available and Teachable girls in her small group. We are going to talk with her about her heart and mindset as well as some practical things that have helped her lead her group of girls so well. So whether you have 2 or 20 people in your small group, we believe Katie can teach us something about discipleship that can help us become better soul winners. Resources Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman- https://www.google.com/search?q=master+plan+of+evangelism&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS858US858&sxsrf=ALeKk01-SYDOzSoA0AopEfqM8ku5RAY-5Q:1591649476603&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9pKOtjPPpAhXDoHIEHcqEBu0Q_AUoBHoECB0QBg&biw=1440&bih=637 Live Dead Joy by Dick Brogden-  https://www.livedead.org/product/live-dead-joy/  How to Read the Bible Book by Book- https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+read+the+bible+book+by+book&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS858US858&sxsrf=ALeKk01q7so90wlEeTNqeEapTsjaQm0DMQ:1591649684489&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiO2rOQjfPpAhVclHIEHd3XDNYQ_AUoAXoECCAQAw&biw=1440&bih=637

In this episode we will be sitting down with Kristopher Scroggins the campus pastor of Chi Alpha at Angelo State University and also a co-host of the Campus ministry Leadership podcast. We will be talking to him about the importance of reading and also talk about some books that have changed his life. Below is a list of books and resources, with links, that were mentioned in the episode. Resources Campus Ministry Leadership Podcast: https://campusministryleadership.com/  Christ of the Indian Road by E. Stanley Jones: https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Indian-Road-Stanley-Jones/dp/B0008CAT2Y  The Divine Yes by E. Stanley Jones: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Yes-Stanley-Jones/dp/0687109884 Our Own God by G.D.Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Own-God-G-Watson/dp/1937428710  Others May You Cannot by G.D. Watson: https://bible.org/illustration/others-may-you-cannot Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer: https://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-Holy-W-Tozer/dp/1626309906 The God They Never Knew by George Otis Jr.: https://www.lulu.com/shop/george-otis-jr/the-god-they-never-knew-the-tragedy-of-religion-without-relationship/paperback/product-22377697.html Francis Thompson Poems: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Poems-Francis-Thompson/dp/1298510465

On this episode, you are going to hear small group leaders from across the country answer one question: "If you could go back and tell yourself anything before you started leading a small group, what would you say?" Resource: A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards- https://www.google.com/search?q=a+tale+of+three+kings&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS858US858&sxsrf=ALeKk02G_iSGqUJnj3YXs29zE9E3GgDXlg:1587958836893&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwip74_T14fpAhVrmK0KHQB1Dj0Q_AUoAXoECCEQAw&biw=1440&bih=686

This is the Last of 3 special episodes centered around how we can make disciples to transform the university during a pandemic that has every Chi Alpha disconnected from the university.   Within these episodes, we have been interviewing a campus pastor followed by a small group leader from the same campus.  We will talk to them about what they are thinking, what they are doing, and what the Lord is teaching them in the midst of this different season of ministry.  In this episode we will be sitting down with Matt Herman, the campus pastor for Chi Alpha at St. Louis University; then we will talk with Lindsey Debosik, a small group leader at St. Louis University who is seeing fruit during these unique circumstances.  Links to Books/Articles/Podcasts: Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels by Richard Hayes https://www.christianbook.com/echoes-of-scripture-in-the-gospels/richard-hays/9781481305242/pd/305242?event=CPOF Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul by Richard Hayes https://www.christianbook.com/echoes-scripture-in-the-letters-paul/richard-hays/9780300054293/pd/54297  The Final Days of Jesus by Andreas Kostenberger and Justin Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Final-Days-Jesus-Important-Person/dp/1433535106 God’s Kingdom Through God’s Covenants by Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781433541919?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NMPi_Smart_Shopping&utm_term=NMPi_Smart_Shopping&ds_rl=1264488&ds_rl=1264488&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-Mr0BRDyARIsAKEFbedLPR_4Anx7bxt_l6T7f32RaDjpt2LtoPtdUOUdCElKwTkEI8sOogMaAuJ2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free by F.F. Bruce https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-home-_-Results&kn=&an=&tn=apostle+of+the+heart+set+free&isbn= In Retrospect: Remembrance of Things Past by F.F. Bruce https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?cm_sp=SearchFwi-_-SRP-_-Results&kn=f.f.%20bruce%20in%20retrospect%20&sortby=17 Sermons by Charles Spurgeon: https://www.spurgeongems.org/spurgeon-sermons/ Books by Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/malcolm-gladwell/196353/ Good to Great by Jim Collins https://www.google.com/search?q=jim+collins+good+to+great&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS858US858&sxsrf=ALeKk00YRyLdmKnc32IErIVMZAK3WRQSOg:1586741422815&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjIse22oOToAhUCSK0KHSanBq0Q_AUoAXoECCUQAw&biw=727&bih=686 The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/ Podcasts: Revisionist history: http://revisionisthistory.com/ Bible project: https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/ Ask N.T. Wright Anything: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-nt-wright-anything/id1441656192 Campus Ministry Leadership Podcast: https://campusministryleadership.com/ Let my People Think: https://www.rzim.org/listen

This is the second of three special episodes centered around how we can make disciples to transform the university during a pandemic that has every Chi Alpha disconnected from the university.   Within these episodes, we are interviewing a campus pastor and then a small group leader from the same campus. We will talk to them about what they are thinking, what they are doing, and what the Lord is teaching them in the midst of this different season of ministry.  In this episode, we are sitting down with Rob and Sarah Malcolm, the Campus Pastors of Chi Alpha at Yale University, and then we will talk with Victor Ayeni, a fantastic student small group leader, making disciples at Yale. 

This is the first of three special episodes you don’t want to miss. These episodes are centered around how we can make disciples to transform the university during a pandemic that has every Chi Alpha disconnected from the university.   Within these episodes, we will be interviewing a campus pastor and then a small group leader from that same campus. We will talk to them about what they are thinking, what they are doing, and what the Lord is teaching them in the midst of this different season of ministry.  On this first episode, we are going to sit down with Paul Burkhart, the Campus Pastor for Chi Alpha at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and then we will talk with Trevar Fiscus, one of the incredible small group leaders at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

On this episode we will be finishing our series on the 6 wins and looking at Win #6: The Grit to keep going. We will be talking to Alex Rodrigez, the National training director for chi alpha, and then we will get to talk to A group of small group leaders who had the grit to keep leading small group even when the staff of their campus ministry wasn’t able to be on campus with them.

On this episode we will be looking at Win #5: Delegate responsibility to create maturity. We will be sitting down and talking again with Alex Rodrigez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries and the creator of the 6 wins of a small group teaching. Then we will talk with Ty Cannaday, a small group leader at Radford University and hear an incredible story about what can happen when you really challenge your small group people to take up responsibility in order for them to become creators in the kingdom of God and not just consumers.

In this episode we will be looking at Win #4: Honor people to other people. We are continuing our conversation with Alex Rodrigez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha. We will also talk to Taylor Thompson, a small group leader at Texas Tech University and get a glimpse into what it looks like to be a small group leader that honors people to other people.

On this episode we will be looking at Win #3: Be with your small group outside of small group. We are going to talk to Alex Rodrigez again, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha, and then we will get to talk to Taylor Cannaday, a small group leader at Radford University and hear how she made time to hangout with her 20+ small group girls while also being a nursing major with a heavy class load.

On this episode we will be looking at Win #2: Every Conversation Leads to Jesus. We will pick back up our conversation with Alex Rodrigez, the National Training Director for Chi Alpha, and then we will get to talk to James Franklin, a small group leader at Angelo State University and hear more on why it’s so important to have every conversation lead to Jesus.

On this episode we will be talking about win #1: Daily Devotion to Jesus. We will be sitting down and talking to Alex Rodrigez, the National training director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries and the creator of the 6 wins of a small group teaching and then we will get to talk to Joseph Hernandez, a small group leader at New Mexico State University and hear what happens when we really commit to spending extravagant time with Jesus.

Welcome to the small group leader podcast, a podcast by small group leaders for small group leaders to be equipped and encouraged as they make disciples for Jesus. In this episode we give a quick introduction to the podcast, shed some light onto the reason for this podast and also tell you a little bit about some of what you will hear in the coming episodes.