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Chris is a ministry consultant and coach with over twenty years of experience serving the local church...
Group Answers Episode 127: Spiritual Practices in Your Group – Prayer
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Ken Braddy about best practices for implementing prayer in your group time. Ken serves as the Manager of Adult
Group Answers Episode 126: Group Killers – Relationship Breakups
On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Eddie talk about what to do if there is a relationship breakup in your group. Eddie Mosley is the Adult Minister of
Group Answers Episode 125: Group Killers – People Not Returning
On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Eddie talk about how to make sure people want to come back to your group a second time. Eddie Mosley is the
5 Steps to Developing a Secondary Leader
The first step toward launching a new group for new people is identifying someone in your group to be a secondary leader or apprentice. This will be someone who is developing into a mature believer and is showing signs of taking ownership in the group. He may not recognize the leadership potential in himself yet,
Group Answers Episode 124: Group Killers – Holidays
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon, discuss how holidays can kill a small group. Ideas for groups during holidays: Serve a local missions organization. Do an
Group Answers Episode 123: Group Killers – Gossip
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon, discuss how gossip can kill a small group if it is not addressed early and quickly. Ideas to head off
Group Answers Episode 122: Ben Mandrell
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk with LifeWay’s newly elected 10th President, Ben Mandrell. Ben had served as lead pastor of Storyline Fellowship in Arvada, CO
Group Answers Episode 121: Elizabeth Hyndman
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris welcome Elizabeth Hyndman on to discuss women’s and single’s small groups and Bible study resources. Elizabeth reads, writes, and tweets. Officially,
Group Answers Episode 120: Dave Shroeder on Bible Studies vs Book Clubs
On this episode of Group Answer, Brian and Chris welcome Dave Shroeder on to discuss Bible studies vs book clubs, and reading books in community. Dave is the marketing leader
Group Answers Episode 119: Heather Zempel and Amanda Seidler
On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk with Heather Zempel and Amanda Seidler about untraditional groups in Washington, D.C. Heather Zempel leads the discipleship efforts at National