Podcasts about leading small groups

Dr. Kay Daigle and Kelly Arabie discuss practical ideas for Bible study leadership—small group leaders, administrators and teachers. You can watch this episode on video. See also Leading Small Groups, Bible Study Evaluation and Small Group Leader Handbook.

Why are small groups important and how can we best use them to lead people to Christ? Dann Spader and Steve Sonderman talk through how Small Groups can be life changing ways to bring men to Christ.    Like Jesus Material:  https://likejesus.church/   Knowing Him Study (50 days chronologically in Jesus life):  https://knowinghim.app/Introduction

Ever struggled leading a small group? Or are you looking for a handy resource to help you and others improve at this? Dan & Justin discuss what works and what doesn't when leading small group discussions. The lessons here apply to any small group, anywhere. We begin with three "strikes" -- leadership styles that don't work -- and end with the home run, the perfect way to lead group discussions. A helpful episode for any small group leader!Being & Making Disciples is on YouTube and check out hosts Dan and Justin's book on ministry. Contact them at beingandmakingdisciples@gmail.com.

In this session, Jay and Chris discuss the book Leading Small Groups by Chris Surratt. We're on Chapter 4, Group Type Trade-Offs. There is some discussion of closed groups, which is good to know, but Brook Hills opts for an open group model to help people remain outwardly oriented.If you'd like a copy, here's the link from Amazon for the book Leading Small Groups by Chris Surratt.Thanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.

In this episode, Jay and Chris review highlights from the book Leading Small Groups by Chris Surratt with one of our own leaders, Jeremy Simpson. This week focuses on Chapter 3: Preparing for Your Small Group. The content here is probably what you should have heard before starting a small group, but there are useful tips scattered throughout. If you'd like a copy, here's the link from Amazon for the book Leading Small Groups by Chris Surratt.Thanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.Thanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.

In this episode, we continue discussing content from the book "Leading Small Groups" by Chris Surratt. We're scheduling various small group leaders to read a chapter and discuss it with us. This week Dale and Chris continue to talk with Jay and Chris about Chapter 2, Creating Biblical Community.If you'd like a copy, here's the link from Amazon for Leading Small Groups.Thanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.

Do you serve as a Small Group Point Person in your local church? Would you like to learn how to maximize your small group ministry budget for this new year? If your answer is yes, then you've come to the right place! In this exclusive Here to There Podcast episode, host Carolyn Taketa interviews Pastor Steve Gladen regarding the following topics and more....  The framework to understand before crunching the numbers How to do more with less How to prioritize budget items The best ways to ask for more money Founder and leader of the Small Group Network, Pastor Steve Gladen has been the small groups pastor at Saddleback Church since 1998. A widely respected voice in small groups ministry, Steve has been an expert resource for small groups point people for decades. His books, Small Groups with Purpose, Leading Small Groups with Purpose, and Planning Small Groups with Purpose, which has now been translated into eleven languages to date.

In this episode, we start something brand new--reviewing the book "Leading Small Groups" by Chris Surratt. We're scheduling various small group leaders to read a chapter and discuss it with us. This week includes the book introduction and Chapter 1: "What is a Small Group Leader." It's a very encouraging start with good news for every leader.If you'd like a copy, here's the link from Amazon for Leading Small Groups.

Who do you want on your team? And how do you recruit people to join you? Small groups ministry cannot be done by yourself. We all need a team of people with different personalities, gifts, and skills to build a thriving groups ministry. Listen to Steve share the top ten things he considers when he recruits a team.  Guest: Steve Gladen Bio: Steve Gladen has been the pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church since 1998 and serves as an elder of the church. He oversees the strategic launch and spiritual development of more than 7,000 adult small groups on multiple campuses. He is the author of Small Groups with Purpose, Leading Small Groups with Purpose, and Planning Small Groups with Purpose. Steve is also the founder and leader of the Small Group Network and a tireless advocate for healthy small groups ministries.  Just click the play button at the top of this post to enjoy this insightful discussion! 

There are lots of aspects to leading healthy groups. As we close out this series we dive into different practical thoughts and wisdom that can help us become great group leaders.

The goal of great questions is discovery, not discussion. Today we discuss how to facilitate a discussion in small groups that leads to discipleship and discovery. FREE RESOURCE: Click here to get access to our Questions Toolbox which was discussed in today's episode.

Leading small groups is a fantastic way to make disciples. We get really practical in what a great group looks like – from facilitating a discussion to asking great questions.

Discipleship happens from the pulpit and at the table. In this episode we discuss how we can create an atmosphere for great groups and practical tips on hospitality.

Successful small groups build real community, but to pull this off you must invest in strategic small group campaigns, offer virtual and hybrid group options, and equip and energize your group leaders. Fall is coming, the time for action is right now! Liquid Church's Groups Director Danielle Botelho gives practical advice on how to improve your small group systems.

We talk with the authors of a compelling new book, "Leading Small Groups that Thrive: Five Shifts to take your group to the next level." Based on extensive research, this book provides insights and practical how-tos on building small groups that are healthy, effective, and transformational.  https://thrivinggroups.com/ Jason Sniff is the pastor of small groups at Eastview Christian church in Normal, Illinois, and a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in developing group life within the private and public sectors.Courtney Davis has a PhD in Organizational Communication. She is the Associate Professor of Communication Management at Azusa Pacific University, where she teaches organizational, small group, and professional communication. 

Have you ever wondered how to lead a small group well? Or maybe you've been asked to be a small group leader, but you didn't feel equipped to do so. So many of our listeners wonder how to lead small groups well, so we have dedicated an entire episode on tips and tricks for leading a small group with intention and purpose. Many churches have what they call small groups. They could also be called Bible studies, or sometimes just “groups” or life groups.  These are usually a group of people who are gathering together around a particular topic or study. Often this is where deeper relationships can be formed than what happens in the normal weekly services at a church. Many churches consider small groups to be a part of their overall discipleship process because people are doing life together in the context of small groups. For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode191 Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther's Website Holly's Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page

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Ever struggled leading a small group? Or are you looking for a handy resource to help you and others improve at this? Dan & Justin discuss what works and what doesn't when leading small group discussions. The lessons here apply to any small group, anywhere. We begin with three "strikes" -- leadership styles that don't work -- and end with the home run, the perfect way to lead group discussions. A helpful episode for any small group leader!

In this episode, Gabe is speaking with University of Oklahoma BYX Alumnus and former BYX Staff Member Jared Musgraves, who currently serves as the Groups Pastor for The Village Church. Jared speaks about the importance of small groups in your community and life as a believer. He also gives advice to group leaders and members, to help everyone thrive in their small group. Jared's Resources: Pause (App) by John Eldredge: https://www.pauseapp.com/ Dwell: Audio Bible (App): https://dwellapp.io/ Leading Small Groups that Thrive (Book) by Courtney Davis & Others: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Small-Groups-That-Thrive/dp/0310106702 — Sky Ranch Camps is our sponsor for this episode. Learn more about Sky Ranch and apply to be a leader next summer at www.applyatsky.com. Thank you, Sky Ranch, for your gracious support of our podcast! — The COR Leadership Podcast is an effort of Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity to develop college men into leaders for life-long Kingdom impact. We believe college men’s leadership can more fully bring the power, goodness, and beauty of Jesus into this world, and this is just one way that BYX hopes to inspire that in men. Learn more about BYX at byx.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/byx/message

Whether you're currently in a small group through your church, favorite ministry or workplace, or you are simply part of a family unit- we all have places our groups can go from surviving to thriving. Courtney is brilliant and you will gain so much from her wisdom! Purchase her book, “Leading Small Groups that Thrive” here... https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Small-Groups-That-Thrive/dp/0310106702. Or visit the book's website: https://thrivinggroups.com. Follow Courtney on Instagram @courtneywdavis here— https://www.instagram.com/courtneywdavis/

Courtney Wong Davis is a coach for executives and organizational leaders looking for creative solutions to complex challenges. She's an associate professor of communication management at Azusa Pacific University, and her first book, Leading Small Groups that Thrive: Five Shifts to Take Your Group to the Next Level, is grounded in social science research and translated to make a practical contribution to equip small group leaders to facilitate individual spiritual growth. This is exactly the type of conversation I want to have here every week! It's grounded in the gospel with a focus on how we can best steward the gifts God has given us, and it releases us from the weight of doing it all on our own strength. If your dream has felt heavy, let this episode be a reminder to you that the Lord has a greater purpose for your life than the form your dream is in today. After listening to this episode, you'll: be inspired by the three short words Courtney uses to describe her dream, learn how using specific language like this helps shape her mission and inform every “yes” and “no” she gives, hear how our dreams help us identify idols and provide avenues for spiritual growth, and glean some deep gospel-based reassurance about God's desire for us to dream alongside Him as the creator and maker of our dreams in the first place. Looking for the show notes? You'll find them right here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/175 NEXT STEP: GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: Join the Devoted Dreamers Podcast Facebook Group for passionate Christian women with a dream. It's a place to gather with other like-minded Christian women who are taking next steps toward their God-shaped dreams. Because none of us were meant to do this alone!   BECOME A DEVOTED DREAMERS PATRON: Listener support makes this show possible! Click here to learn more about how you can get involved!    LEAVE A REVIEW: On Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris sit down with the authors of the recently released book, Leading Small Groups that Thrive. DR. RYAN T. HARTWIG Ryan T.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris sit down with the authors of the recently released book, Leading Small Groups that Thrive. DR. RYAN T. HARTWIG Ryan T.

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We talk with the authors of a compelling new book, "Leading Small Groups that Thrive: Five Shifts to take your group to the next level." Based on extensive research, this book provides insights and practical how-tos on building small groups that are healthy, effective, and transformational.  https://thrivinggroups.com/   Jason Sniff is the pastor of small groups at Eastview Christian church in Normal, Illinois, and a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in developing group life within the private and public sectors. Courtney Davis has a PhD in Organizational Communication. She is the Associate Professor of Communication Management at Azusa Pacific University, where she teaches organizational, small group, and professional communication.  Small Group Network Events    

In this episode, our host Jada Hite is answering YOUR questions! We're talking about everything from how to tell if a guy is REALLY interested, to how to lead effectively in a small group setting! This was such a fun episode- we truly hope you love it as much as we do! JOIN OUR GLOW GETTER COMMUNITY: Instagram: @theglowgetterinc Facebook: The Glow Getter Community Youtube: The Glow Getter Inc. Make sure you take .05 seconds and leave us a review! This makes sure that our podcast reaches even more Glow Getters just like you! Also, if you loved this episode, shout it out on instagram! We'd love to respost your shout-out. Well sisters, that's it for this episode!

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk about Chris’ new book, Leading Small Groups: How to Gather, Launch, Lead and Multiply your Small Group. Questions: 1. Small

Alpha is about sharing God’s love through friendship. Do this by listening well, taking interest, learning from everyone’s point of view, and affirming group members so they feel heard.

Joe and Jimmy answer a listener’s email about leading a small group and encouraging an individual who may be struggling. After answering the email the guys offer advice on leading small groups. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/smallgroups

Our small group leaders are the "front lines" of discipleship in our ministries. When staff lead these groups, it presents unique challenges and gives us insights into the lives of our student leaders. This week, Andrew and Alicia discuss things they've learned about leading small groups as they've jumped back into leading after a few years. Resource of the Week: CNLP 206 - Les Mckeown - Visionaries, Operators, & Processors

Q Do you serve as a Small Group Point Person in your local church? Would you like to learn how to maximize your small group ministry budget for this new year? If your answer is yes, then you've come to the right place! In this exclusive Group Talk Podcast episode, host Carolyn Taketa interviews Pastor Steve Gladen regarding the following topics and more.... The framework to understand before crunching the numbers How to do more with less How to prioritize budget items The best ways to ask for more money Founder and leader of the Small Group Network, Pastor Steve Gladen has been the small groups pastor at Saddleback Church since 1998. A widely respected voice in small groups ministry, Steve has been an expert resource for small groups point people for decades. His books, Small Groups with Purpose and Leading Small Groups with Purpose which has now been translated into eleven languages to date. Just click the play button at the top of this post to enjoy this insightful discussion! To subscribe to our Group Talk Podcast, click HERE

On this episode of the Journeywomen podcast I had the privilege of chatting with Jennie Allen. Jennie is a Bible teacher marked by personal authenticity and vulnerability. She encourages women to go to these same places as they study scripture, wrestle with truth, and more fully live out their short time on this planet.  Jennie and Zac have four children, Connor, Kate, Caroline, and Cooper. She writes Bible studies, authors books, and founded a live event called IF:Gathering designed to gather, equip, and unleash the next generation to live out their purpose. She’s a mom, a wife, and most of all--totally obsessed with following Jesus and imparting that passion to other women, which is exactly what we talked about today.   Jennie really encouraged me to pursue real relationships with the goal of making disciples. My sincere hope is that this podcast will serve as a springboard for conversations within the context of your real-life community, like your own small groups, the women at your church, your co-workers, the girls in your dorm room,  or with mamas at the park. I’m praying that intentional conversations centered around the Word of God will challenge and deepen your faith while strengthening your relationships with your mentors and disciples. Come share how you’re growing with us on Instagram and Facebook! Looking forward to seeing you guys here next Monday.   JENNIE'S RESOURCES The Master Plan of Evangelism IF:Equip Current Church History Study IF:Gathering IF:Gathering Shoppe IF:Table JENNIE'S SIMPLE JOYS Discovering new things Being outdoors People CONNECT WITH JENNIE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TWITTER WEBSITE   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Today's episode of the Journeywomen Podcast is sponsored by Because I'm His.   Diana Carter founded Because I'm His in 2016 in the midst of a paralyzing season of anxiety and panic. What started as means of survival in her journal eventually turned into an Instagram account she used to process a season of hopelessness. The only way to silence the lies attacking her identity was to speak back to them with the truth of who she was in Christ. And so, Because I'm His was born. Because I’m His is a community of women rooted in their Biblical identities and walking in the fullness of that reality. Through daily devotions, vulnerable storytelling and biblical truths, Because I’m His exists to equip women to know their true identities and walk in the fullness of that reality. Follow @becauseimhis on Instagram and visit their website at becauseimhis.com.   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Facebook Instagram Twitter

Watch the video version of this episode of The #AskBrady Show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools --   #TIMESTAMPS: 1:02 - When it comes to musicians or media professionals in the church, do you believe that those people should be getting paid? 8:37 - I heard you mention that you use a server, so what type of server do you use? 15:16 - If not Right Now Media, then what else is a solution to empower willing volunteers to lead a small group without spending way too much time planning their lessons? 24:03 - Is there a reason you would choose to do video announcements rather than presenting announcements live?     Brady Shearer is the CEO of Pro Church Tools Inc., a company helping churches communicate better. Through weekly videos, podcasts, and articles, Pro Church Tools reaches more than 25,000 churches every month.   Brady is the host of The #AskBrady Show, a church communications focused Q&A video show and podcast, as well as the Pro Church Podcast, a weekly interview audio podcast.   Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: http://instagram.com/bradyshearer Facebook: http://facebook.com/prochurchtools Website: http://prochurchtools.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/bradyshearer

Chris Buckley is a highly regarded and very resourceful correspondent for The New York Times, who is based in Beijing. He has worked as a researcher and journalist in China since 1998, including a stint at Reuters, and is one of the few working China correspondents with a Ph.D. in China studies. Chris’s coverage has included politics, foreign policy, rural issues, human rights, the environment, and climate change. He also has an informative and sometimes very amusing Twitter account. In this podcast, recorded with a live audience in Beijing, Kaiser and Jeremy ask Chris about his tradecraft and sourcing of stories about elite Chinese politics, his views on Xi Jinping and the anti-corruption campaign, and what we can expect from the 19th Party Congress this fall. Chris also talks about the joys of journalism in a country that makes it very difficult to do. Recommendations: Jeremy: Interactive infographic about the Party’s “Leading Small Groups” produced by the Mercator Institute for China Studies, Great Wall Fresh - restaurant and wild Great Wall hiking. Chris: Intentions: Examining my peers in the Republic 心路-透视共和国同龄人 by Mi Hedu 米鹤都 (on Chinese Amazon store), All Sages Bookstore (in Chinese)万圣书屋 in Beijing Kaiser: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  

SUMMARY: In this episode, Brian and Rick speak with Don Blackmore about the challenges of discipling men in small groups. Don explains that many men who are believers want to