Groups Matter Podcast

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris, Brian, and Ken talk about different approaches leaders can take to keep classrooms and homes safe for group members. Ken’s blog post. The Heavy-Handed Approach The Helping Hands Approach The Hands-off Approach The On-the-Other-Hand Approach The Skillful Hands Approach Upcoming Groups Conferences: Align Atlanta, October 12 Episode Sponsor […]The post Group Answers Episode 221: Safety in the Classroom and Home appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to James Browning from the Small Group Network about why church leaders should pay attention to what people are Google searching for. Upcoming Groups Conferences: Align Atlanta, October 12 Episode Sponsor Our friends at BELAY – the organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistant, bookkeeping […]The post Group Answers Episode 219: Why SEO Matters for Groups appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris sits down with Eddie Mosley to talk about how you can turn your affinity groups into discipleship groups. Eddie is currently the Adult Minister of Groups at Brentwood Baptist Church. Upcoming Groups Conferences: Align Atlanta, October 12 Episode Sponsor Our friends at BELAY – the organization revolutionizing productivity […]The post Group Answers Episode 218: 6 Steps to Turn Affinity Groups Into Discipleship Groups appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris sits down with Eddie Mosley to talk about how you can have successful Sunday School groups and home groups at the same church. Eddie is currently the Adult Minister of Groups at Brentwood Baptist Church. Upcoming Groups Conferences: Align Atlanta, October 12 Episode Sponsor Our friends at BELAY […]The post Group Answers Episode 217: Balancing Sunday School and Home Groups appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 Nerd and the co-host of Humans of Gaming. He is also the editor of Explore the Bible: Students and co-hosts the weekly CaPC Digest podcast for Christ and […]The post Group Answers Episode 213: Trends in Student Groups appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 Nerd for Love Thy Nerd and the co-host of Humans of Gaming. He is also the editor of Explore the Bible: Students and co-hosts the weekly CaPC […]The post Group Answers Episode 212: What We Can Learn From the Gaming Community appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 full-time editor at Lifeway. She is the author of “Dangerous Prayers: 50 Powerful Prayers That Changed the World,” as well as numerous devotional books. She […]The post Group Answers Episode 211: Susan Hill on Editing a Bible Study appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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. Croston served as pastor to an urban congregation in Virginia for 26 years. He now serves as National Director of Black Church Ministries at Lifeway […]The post Group Answers Episode 210: Mark Croston appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 Episode Sponsor Downline Ministries’ mission is to encourage a restoration of biblical discipleship in and through the local church by equipping men and women to […]The post Group Answers Episode 209: 4 Ways to Regather in Groups appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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, a revolutionary leadership development program that empowers people to grow spiritually through coaching. Tim’s model was developed to help pastors and Christian leaders with a […]The post Group Answers Episode 208: Tim Cosby on Making Coaching Work appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 Imago Dei Church, Raleigh, NC; Director of Theological Training for Acts 29; and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of […]The post Group Answers Episode 207: Tony Merida on Loving Your Church appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 husband and father of three who lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where he serves as the Sr. Vice President of Church Ministries for LifeWay Christian Resources. […]The post Group Answers Episode 206: How Can We Be Better Disciple Makers? appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 help you learn the Small Group Ministry essentials. This training is designed to set the Small Group Point Person (SGPP) of your church up for […]The post Group Answers Episode 205: Steve Gladen on Why Small Groups Need to be Aligned. appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 next step back into the local church full-time. Episode Sponsor No matter how many people you have on staff at your church, there’s only so much […]The post Group Answers Episode 204: 3 Prayers to Pray as You Disciple Someone appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 you have on staff at your church, there’s only so much you can accomplish in a day, right? Your church exists to serve your community, […]The post Group Answers Episode 203: The Pros and Cons of Video appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 many people you have on staff at your church, there’s only so much you can accomplish in a day, right? Your church exists to serve your […]The post Group Answers Episode 202: Tips for Leaders: Rest appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 of Everyday Theology. She holds a BA in Christian studies and English from the University of Mobile and an MA in theological studies from The Southern […]The post Group Answers Episode 201: Mary Wiley on Everyday Theology appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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. Online Bible Study Lifeway Bible Studies Podcast Episode Sponsor No matter how many people you have on staff at your church, there’s only so much you […]The post Group Answers Episode 200: Tips for Leaders: Thinking Differently About Summer appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 people you have on staff at your church, there’s only so much you can accomplish in a day, right? Your church exists to serve your […]The post Group Answers Episode 199: Tips for Leaders: Leading Couples Groups appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE. 

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 Christianity and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the author of Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me (T. S. Poetry Press, 2012), Fierce Convictions: The […]The post Group Answers Episode 198: Dr. Karen Swallow Prior appeared first on Adult Ministry.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE.