The Build Groups Podcast

Jan 13 2025 22 ep. 38 mins 1

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How do you build groups? Are you building or maintaining your small groups ministry? We seek to start, spark, and spur on thought trails you otherwise wouldn't have to get you asking questions you normally wouldn't because you get to hear to some of the best church leaders in Groups ministry across the country. Tune in to learn and explore areas of Groups ministry you've never considered before or need reminders.

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What is a Healthy Group?

Jan 13 2025 36 mins

In this episode, the tables are turned as cohost Matt Moore sits down to interview Adam Erlichman and Sterling Archer to answer the question, "What is a healthy group?" and to ask them about their brand new small group curriculum, Healthy Groups, coming out January 13 on Amazon and the Build Groups website. Matt, Adam, and Sterling start the conversation by talking about what an un

What Group Pastors Do

Dec 05 2024 40 mins

Bob Pittenger has been in ministry since 1992 as a volunteer missionary to Brazil, youth minister, and senior pastor. He has also used his spiritual gifts to preach and teach at conferences, camps, and retreats. Bob graduated from Florida Baptist Theological College in 1997 and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. In January 2015 Bob led Living Oaks Baptist Church to

Soul Shepherding in Small Groups

Nov 07 2024 47 mins

Bill and Kristi Gaultiere are Doctors of Psychology and the founders of Soul Shepherding, a ministry to help pastors, leaders, and churches to thrive with Jesus in emotional and relational health. They lead a Network of Spiritual Directors who offer empathy, guidance, and prayer to help people progress in their discipleship to Jesus. They are also the best-selling authors of a new

Recovery-Based Ministry

Sep 20 2024 39 mins

Dave Bruskas is the Director of Re:generation ministries at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX. Previously, Dave served as campus, campus network, executive, discipleship, and church planting pastor roles at the Village Church, Mars Hill Church, and City on a Hill Church. He served as a Regional Executive Director with Acts 29 Church Planting Network.In this episode, Dave dis

Outside Eyes, Measures, Replicate

Aug 20 2024 42 mins

In this episode, we discuss the vital value of outside eyes on our ministry and how a consulting firm can assist in strengthening your discipleship, groups, and church ministries. Qualitatively, we discuss discipleship measurements. Instead of just asking disciples to do and do more, we ask the question, "What are they becoming?" Replicating groups is a non-negotiable. Replicate mi

Suicide and Small Groups

Jul 19 2024 48 mins

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 unwarranted and irresponsible. Then, after e

Child Safety and Small Groups

Jun 06 2024 39 mins

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, Herron's passion inspired him to i

Missional Groups & Neighborhoods

May 30 2024 36 mins

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 spouse, Lisa, are involved in their

Barriers to Spiritual Growth

May 21 2024 38 mins

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 since 2013, brings over two decades

Perpetually Growing Small Groups

May 15 2024 38 mins

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 Bridge Church in Spring Hill, Tenne