Best Ken Braddy Podcasts (2024)

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S4E7. Ministry to Women with Kelly King 29:19

6h ago29:19

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Welcome back to the last episode of season 4 of the Disciple Making in Community podcast. If you haven't listened to the entire season, we encourage you to go back and catch up. On today's show, host Ken Braddy interviews Dr. Kelly King, author of the book Ministry to Women. They discuss the importance of discipleship in women's ministry, the value…

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Suicide and Small Groups 48:37

2h ago48:37

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In this episode, we discuss the Suicide epidemic in America and how small groups can play a role in remedying the situation with expert Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason, who travels the country speaking on this pertinent topic. Jon has worked as a speaker with Stand to Reason since 2019. A former atheist, Jon used to think belief in God was unwarrant…

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The Impact of Reading on Discipleship with Mary Wiley and Ashley Gorman 34:41

2h ago34:41

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In this episode of the Group Answers podcast, Mary Wiley and Ashley Gorman discuss the value of reading lists and their approach to curating and consuming books. They explore the impact of reading on discipleship, leadership, and group ministry, as well as the role of reading in forming relationships and fostering curiosity. The conversation delves…

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Navigating Relationships in Discipleship with Amanda Mejias 32:17

3d ago32:17

32:17

Host of His Glory, Her Good, Amanda Mejias, joins Haley Malone and Brian Daniel to discuss a much needed topic! Amanda discusses the significance of relationships in discipleship, the challenges and needs of teen girls, and the evolving role of women in ministry. It also delves into the impact of technology on youth and the importance of creating s…

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S4E6. Flip the Script with Jana Magruder 31:21

4d ago31:21

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Kids today are growing up so differently than their parents did. On today's show, host Ken Brady interviews Jana Magruder, the author of the book Flip the Script. They discuss the importance of understanding the needs of the current generation of kids and how to effectively minister to them. Jana covers topics such as expressive individualism, the …

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Creativity in Discipleship with Heather Zempel 37:05

10d ago37:05

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On today's show we are diving into the intersection of creativyt and discipleship! Brain Daniel and Haley. Malone are joined by Heather Zemple to cover a range of topics including leadership, discipleship, creativity, and generational dynamics within the church. Heather Zemple is passionate about making disciples, cultivating community, and curatin…

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S4E5. Breathing Life into Sunday School 41:49

12d ago41:49

41:49

In this episode, Ken Braddy discusses the key principles and essentials for effective group ministry through Sunday school. By taking the principles from his book, Breathing Life into Sunday School, Ken emphasizes the importance of discipleship within the context of a group and highlights the need for variety in teaching, financial support, attenti…

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Engaging in Challenging Conversations with Dr. Katie McCoy 32:14

18d ago32:14

32:14

Hosts Brian Daniel and Haley Malone sit down with Dr. Katie McCoy to discuss her new book, 'To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond'. Katie provides insights on engaging in conversations about gender confusion and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the issue and the individual. Katie McCoy s…

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S4 E4 Together: The Power of Groups 27:27

19d ago27:27

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Welcome back to another great episode of Disciple-Making Community with host Ken Braddy. On today's show, Scott McConnell, the author of the book 'Together: The Power of Groups.' They discuss the importance of discipleship within the context of smaller groups and the benefits of being in a group. They also explore the reasons people do and don't pa…

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The Discipleship Opportunity with Daniel Im 36:39

1M ago36:39

36:39

On today's episode of Group Answers, Daniel Im discusses the changing landscape of the church in a post-everything world. He highlights the increased hunger for spiritual things and the recognition that the world's promises don't deliver. Daniel emphasizes the need to move beyond assumptions and focus on the interested individuals in our churches a…

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S4 E3 Breakthrough: Creating a New Scorecard for Group Ministry Success 39:45

26d ago39:45

39:45

Today, host Ken Braddy, discusses his book 'Breakthrough: Creating a New Scorecard for Group Ministry Success.' The book focuses on four main tasks for group leaders: learning and obeying God's Word, inviting people to become disciples, forming deeper relationships, and engaging in acts of service. 'Breakthrough' provides practical guidance and too…

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The Importance of Theology in Group Life with Mary Wiley 37:30

1M ago37:30

37:30

Our theology can never be divorced from biblical theology! On today's show Brian Daniel and Haley Malone discuss the importance of theology in group life with guest and theologian Mary Wiley. Mary Wiley is the author of Everyday Theology, an eight-week Bible study exploring essential doctrines and why they matter in our everyday lives. She holds an…

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Child Safety and Small Groups 39:25

2M ago39:25

39:25

Jeremy Herron, founder of Fortified Consulting, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in church and ministry settings. In 2019, he was selected for a national panel that created church safety standards, leveraging his extensive experience reshaping kids ministries. Recognizing his impact could extend beyond the local church,…

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Learning to Regulate Your Emotions in Ministry 51:33

1M ago51:33

51:33

Have you ever asked your spouse a simple question, like, "whats for dinner?" and all of a sudden they're making a snarky comment back to you? Have you ever found yourself responding out of irritation and frustration when your spouse or kids simply ask you a question? On today's show we're highlighting an episode from The Glass House Podcast where N…

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S4 E2 Farsighted: Reaching People who are Far From God 41:49

1M ago41:49

41:49

In this episode of the Disciple Making in Community podcast, host Ken Braddy interviews Dr. Dwayne McCrary about his book Farsighted. They discuss the importance of building a culture of reaching people and overcoming obstacles to reaching the lost. The conversation covers topics such as creating open ongoing Bible study communities, sharing the go…

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S4 E1 Student Ministry That Matters with Zac Workun 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

Welcome back to another great season of Disciple-making In Community with Ken Braddy. He is joined by guest Zach Workin, a student ministry specialist. They discuss the importance of student ministry and the elements of a healthy student ministry, including kingdom expanding, character transforming, and culture shaping. Zac Workun serves as the Stu…

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Missional Groups & Neighborhoods 36:41

2M ago36:41

36:41

Eddie Mosley is a well-known church consultant with extensive experience in expansion and strategic planning. Because of his work with LifeWay Church Resources and his sincere desire to serve communities, he has been able to mentor hundreds of congregations around the country. Eddie's personal life is a reflection of his faith because he and his sp…

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Trends in Group Ministry with Ken Braddy 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

On today's show, groups expert Ken Braddy joins Haley and Brian on a great conversation about groups ministry! As Ken travels all over the country to support churches and their groups ministry, he shares with us the positive and negative trends churches across the nation are experiencing. Ken also shares how we can do groups better than ever despit…

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Prioritizing Discipleship in Every Area of Our Life with The Kendrick Brothers 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

Hey friends! Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick have an incredible discussion with Brian Daniel about their latest movie, The Forge. This film focuses on discipleship and following Jesus, and Alex and Stephen share their hearts behind making this film. They emphasize the importance of having a strong foundation in Christ and prioritizing Him abov…

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Barriers to Spiritual Growth 38:00

2M ago38:00

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In this episode we discuss the barriers to spiritual growth people face in the local church. What barriers are people running into at local churches? How can they be removed to aid in people’s spiritual progress? Listen to this episode for answers to these questions. Joining us is Brian Brunke, Small Group Operations Pastor at Parkway Fellowship si…

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Perpetually Growing Small Groups 38:30

2M ago38:30

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Rick is currently the Central Groups Pastor at Lake Point Church in Rockwall that sees over 30,000 people in attendance weekly to their campuses. He spent 13 years as a small group discipleship specialist at Lifeway Church Resources, three years with NavPress as a small group specialist, five years consulting Kentucky Baptist Churches, planted the …

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How Do We Talk with Teens? with Zac Workun 33:27

2M ago33:27

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Have you ever been talking to a teenager and find yourself in a situation where you don't know what to say? Sometimes it can feel like there is a huge wall between you and the teens in your life. Today on Group Answers Zac Workun and Brian Daniel dive into how we can effectively engage with the next generation in small groups. Zac currently serves …

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The State of Groups Ministry - Ken Braddy with Lifeway 44:28

2M ago44:28

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Ken Braddy, also known as "Mr. Sunday School," is an esteemed church leader serving not only in midsize or Sunday school groups but across various other ministries as well. As the Director of Sunday School & Network Partnerships at Lifeway Christian Resources, Ken has earned his nickname through his exceptional dedication to equipping pastors, chur…

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Building A Culture of Investment In Men 32:05

3M ago32:05

32:05

Hey friends! Welcome back to another great season of Group Answers! We have soem incredible guests lined up for this season and we can't wait to dive into all things students, adults, women, and men, small groups! Today on the show Josh Smith joins Joel and Brian to discuss his ministry to men and the importance of investing in men in the church. J…

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Adding 95 New Group Leaders 40:02

3M ago40:02

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Anthony Colon oversees small groups, volunteers, and helps people on their spiritual journey as the Pastor of Adult Ministries at Anchor Church in McKinney, TX. With 271 active volunteers and an average attendance of 625 adults, Anthony's leadership in this space was crucial to the church's expansion. His entire family is bought into the mission of…

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Gospel of Mark Groups 39:24

3M ago39:24

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Jeff Scott is a devoted minister with almost 30 years of experience at Heritage Baptist Church. As a discipleship pastor and member of the church for nearly 40 years, Jeff has been instrumental in guiding individuals on their spiritual journeys. He holds multiple master's degrees from Liberty University and earned his doctorate from Dallas Theologi…

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The Power of Small Groups for the Long Haul (feat. Dave Enns) 1:12:09

3M ago1:12:09

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Dave Enns is the lead pastor of Small Groups at North Coast Church since 1990. He oversees a team of 32 staff, 1,500 lay leaders, and over 7,000 group participants. Dave is known for maintaining over 90% adult participation in weekly home groups and helping the church grow from 700 to over 10,000 attendees. He has valuable experience in ministry st…

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The End Goal of Groups 40:03

3M ago40:03

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Hunter Melton is the Groups Minister at The Church at Avenue South in Nashville, TN. He oversees the Groups staff and leaders for adult ministries. Hunter brings insight on the connection between launching new campuses and churches through the vehicle of groups. We discuss the importance of biblically literate groups and applying deep doctrinal tru…

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Emancipated Group Leaders 39:36

4M ago39:36

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Bo Patterson is the Pastor of Adult Ministries at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. He oversees the staff and group leaders for adult ministries. With 20 years of ministry experience at churches like Prestonwood Baptist Church, Mobberly Baptist Church, and Lakepointe Church, Bo brings a wealth of innovative and insightful knowledge on …

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S3 E7 Training Adult Group Leaders 45:26

3M ago45:26

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Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of Disciple-Making Community. This season we have tackled the important topic of training group leaders in our local churches. If you're just joining us, be sure to go back to episode 1 of this season. On today's show Ken Braddy discusses the why, how, and applicable practices of training adult group leaders…

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Attributes of Compelling Community with Jared Osselaer 33:07

4M ago33:07

33:07

We are wrapping up another great season of Group Answers with Brian Daniel. If you haven't listened to the entire season, we encourage you to go back and check out the amazing guests we've had on the show! On today's show Brian and Haley discuss the attributes of compelling community with Jared Osselaer. Jared is the Pastor of Story City Church in …

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S3 E6 Student Ministry Training 46:54

4M ago46:54

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This season we've been tackling the topic of training group leaders. Over the course of this season we've exstablished the "why" behind training, shared free resources group leaders can take advantage of, and discussed effective strategies in training kids, adults, and small group leaders. On today's show, Chad Higgins and Cory Liebrum join Ken as …

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Discipleship in an Urban Context with Rebi Varghese and Haley Malone 33:32

4M ago33:32

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Hy friends! Welcome to another great episode of Group Answers! Discipleship can play out in a variety of ways in depending on the context: big churches vs. small churches, or rural areas vs. urban areas. On today's show Rebi Varghese, Community Groups Pastor at Church of the City in New York, shares his passion for discipleship and the challenges a…

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The Engine for Groups, Intentional Timing, 100% + in Groups 34:33

4M ago34:33

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Dave McPherson is the Associate Pastor at the historical first Baptist church of Tulsa in Oklahoma. He oversees adult ministry and coaches much of the staff. He serves on the BIVO Pastors Conference planning team for OK Baptists and the Tulsa Metro Baptist Network TMBN. Dave has seen his groups ministry at two very different churches grow to as hig…

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S3E5 Training Kids Leaders 39:13

4M ago39:13

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Church leaders know how important it is to have well trained and equipped group leaders in our kids ministry settings. On today's show Delany Williams and Sandy Coelho join Ken Braddy to discuss the most effective ways they've trained leaders, how new technology can be helpful in training leaders, and practical baby steps in starting ongoing traini…

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Vacation Bible School with Melita Thomas and Haley Malone 37:44

4M ago37:44

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Churches all over the world will be embarking on Vacation Bible School this summer! Besides it being a fun-filled week for kids, VBS has an amazing potential for discipling the next generation and reaching families. On today's show Melita Thomas shares with us the history of VBS, the "how", and the "why"! Melita Thomas serves as Lifeway’s VBS and K…

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On vs Off Campus, Curriculum, Prioritizing Groups (feat. Stephen Pollitte) 32:39

4M ago32:39

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Stephen Pollitte is the Associate Pastor at Gateway Community Church in Wylie, TX. Stephen dives into discussing the pros and cons of On vs Off Campus Groups, sermon based and curriculum writing services, and the immense value of prioritizing groups ministry in your church as much as you do Sunday mornings.A weekly podcast. The fourth episode of Th…

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S3E4 How to Overcome Training Obstacles 41:17

4M ago41:17

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Welcome back to another great episode of Disciple-Making in Community. This season we're tackling the topic of training group leaders in the local church. The last few episodes have focused on the importance of training group leaders, resources to do so, and strategies around effective training. Today, Frank Monts and Keith Lowry, join me in discus…

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Be Yielded to the Spirit as You Lead Groups (feat. Cameron Bundy) 31:14

5M ago31:14

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Cameron Bundy is the Adult Ministries Pastor at Cross Creek Church in Colleyville, TX. Take a glimpse into Cameron's groups ministry he oversees and consider the principles he shares to see groups grow in their local church. He shares about the importance of being yielded to the Holy Spirit in your groups ministry while also pursuing intentional bi…

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The State of Discipleship with Scott Sullivan 32:48

5M ago32:48

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Jesus' parting words were to "go and make disciples," yet the Church tends to plan thier programming like those words were more of a suggestion than a commission. On today's show Brian Daniels, along with Haley Malone and Scott Sullivan, discuss what discipleship is and isn't and what Scott sees is and isn't working for churches. Scott is married t…

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S3E3 How to Develop a Training Strategy for Your Church Leaders 40:41

4M ago40:41

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A large study in the state of Georgia looking at over 2,000 churches produced answers to the necessity of churches training group leaders. This week on Disciple-Making Community, Ken Braddy is joined with Brian Filligim and Dr. Jeff Bowden to discuss the outcomes of churches who train their leaders, how they train them, and how the church is positi…

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Introductions - Purpose of the Build Groups Podcast 35:12

5M ago35:12

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A weekly podcast. The first episode of The Build Groups Podcast hosted by Adam Erlichman, Senior Consultant of Build Groups in Dallas, TX, and cohosted by Matt Moore, Director of Connections and Groups at Providence Church in Frisco, TX. Introductions and ministry background are provided by both Adam and Matt. They discuss at length the reasons for…

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Focus on Your People (feat. Jordan Hill) 34:40

5M ago34:40

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Jordan Hill is the Men's and Groups Minister at 121 Community Church in Grapevine, TX. Take a glimpse into Jordan's groups ministry he oversees and extract the principles he shares to see groups grow in their local church. He shares about the importance of focusing on people in your groups ministry, investing into your group leaders, and not allowi…

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Women's Ministry with Kelly King 34:17

5M ago34:17

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Each episode we cover the different complexities, trends, methods and resources for group life in churches all over the world. On today's show, Brian Daniel and Haley Malone discuss women's ministry with Kelly King. Kelly is the Women's Minister at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. Recently, she served as the manager of Magazines/D…

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S3E2 Lifeway's Best and Mostly Free Resources 38:40

5M ago38:40

38:40

Too often leaders feel ill equipped in training their discipleship leaders. For reasons such as budgeting, or the lack of knowledge of what's available to them, obstacles stand in the way of training and equipping leaders to truly make disciples. Well today we have good news for you! On today's episode Melita Thomas, Dwayne McCrary, and Zac Workun …

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Managing Group Time with Haley Malone 34:46

5M ago34:46

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Welcome back to another great episode on Group Answers with Brian Daniels. Today Brian discusses how to manage group time with Haley Malone. Haley Malone is the managing Director of Adult Groups at First Baptist Church of Orlando in Florida. She grew up in South Florida and attended Florida State University. After a few years in Tallahassee, Haley …

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Trailer 2:09

5M ago2:09

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Trailer - The Build Groups Podcast We help resource and equip small group and discipleship leaders and pastors to build leaders who start groups and make disciples. Host: Adam Erlichman, Senior Consultant at Build Groups Cohost: Matt Moore, Director of Groups and Connections at Providence Church in Frisco, TX Learn more how Build Groups can help yo…

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S3E1 Why Should We Train Group Leaders 35:28

5M ago35:28

35:28

Welcome back to another season of Disciple-Making Community with Ken Braddy! We believe that the best discipleship happens in small groups and each season we tackle a different topic, from different perspectives. This Season we'll focus on training group leaders, and on today's show, Ken discusses with two friends the importance of training group l…

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Overcoming Culture to Disciple with Aram Babasin 32:30

5M ago32:30

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Welcome back to another episode of Group Answers with Brian Daniel. Today on the show we have Joel Polk and Aram Babasin to discuss how to overcome culture in order to disciple. Aram Babasin is the small groups pastor of Crossroads Community Church in the Portland Metro Area. Aram has a history of working in a variety of church settings. He is skil…

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Next Gen Ministry with Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters 37:28

6M ago37:28

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Welcome back to another episode of Group Answers with Brian Daniel. Today on the show we have Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters to talk about next generation ministry. Jana Magruder serves as the Strategic Initiatives Director of Lifeway Kids. With a background in education, publishing, and ministry, she loves championing the local church to help fami…

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