In this episode we have a special interview with our Outreach Director Kyler Koch on his story, how the Gospel became more tangible to him through serving, and how Grace Groups can embrace serving others as a primary means of growing spirituall...

As someone once said (at the beginning of this episode), "The best way to know how to move forward, is to know where you currently are." This episode is all about stepping back and assessing how your group is doing, including the good, the bad,...

As leaders one of the greatest challenges we face can be well-meaning people that can accidentally (or purposefully) hijack the group experience at the detriment of the rest of the members. In this episode we'll be talking about 4 different typ...

We know, we know, such a negative title right? But do we have your attention? : ) In this episode we'll be diving into 5 ways that we have seen even good groups get ruined if the leader is not careful. Those are...1. Allowing an unsafe ...

So you've got deep community in your group...good for you! So many groups don't experience that so it should be celebrated. As part of that community, sometimes tension comes when we try to engage our group in spiritual growth and even raise th...

2 Timothy 2:2 says: "You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others." What Paul is referencing h...

We're back! We're kicking off our 2024 season with a conversation about achieving deeper and better community. As a church in 2024 we are going through the OneChurch initiative where we are striving to be healthier and more connected as a churc...

Weeeeeeee're back! We're kicking off the Fall with a special episode featuring our Senior Pastor Tim Howey.  Tim is himself a long time Grace Group leader and member, as well as the author of a brand new book called Follow Jesus, ...

Ever had a hard time choosing studies for your group? So have we! Choosing studies for your group doesn't have to be a part time job. In this episode we walk through: Assessing your group for choosing a study, deciding which kind of study works...

"Be our guest, be our guest, put our service to the test..." Pop quiz: Name that movie reference! In this episode we'll be talking about the age old but often overlooked quality of being a good host, and looking to host others. Stats show that ...

Every one of us has something that no one can ever dispute or take away from us. A gift that has the power to shape us and those around us. The greatest tool in our tool belt for relating to people and sharing the Gospel...OUR STORY.But...

And we're back! We're kicking off 2023 with an episode focused on elevating our prayer lives as groups and making it something that infuses life, joy, peace, gratitude, and excitement into our groups. In this episode: Kent Lile...

In this episode we got to sit down with Doug and Camelia Howey who are our missionary parters in Romania.  The Howey's got to share their story, why they chose Romania, what they are up to now, and also how Grace Groups can partner with mi...

What is the most important thing? Leadership guru Mac Lake describes it like this: “To lead from a place of overflow, you have to live from the practice of intake.” Jesus describes it like this: "Yes, I am the vine; you are the bra...

Well...it's Spring is officially wrapping up and summer is just around the corner. One of the biggest questions group leaders tend to have is, "What do we do during the summer?" This episode will dive into the notion that summer is for... <...

Maybe the greatest question for the Grace Group leader is this...how do I facilitate great discussion that gets my group talking? We'll attempt to crack the code as well as share stories about our own challenges with this and how we have found ...

Awwww Spring...the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the opportunities to minister to people are gearing up. But if we're being honest, serving as a group is an area where most Grace Group leaders would admit that they struggle to cra...

Did you know that only 25% of Christians read their Bibles at least 2 times a week?Through 2022 we will be journeying through the One Story reading plan as a church. This presents a fantastic opportunity for us to help our people engage...

The Grace Group is the first place for people to be loved and cared for within the local church. That being said, often times as group leaders we can feel intimidated when serious life issues pop up among our people. In this episode we'll talk ...

In this episode we're diving into some practical steps to encourage better and deeper community with your Grace Group. Whether you are just getting started or several years in, there is something in here for everyone.In this episode...

Welcome to our first episode! We want to start with this question...Why do people join Grace Groups? Is it for the study? For the food? Is it because they have so much free time they are just looking for something to do? The real answe...