Welcome back Leaders! The discussion this episode revolves around our second cord of Biblical community - Engaging Relationally. Pastor Joe continues to cast vision and we talk through the importance of these core values in Groups. Tune in with us!
Jul 08, 2025•26 min•Ep. 16
Join Pastor Joe and Derek as they talk through what it means to belong intentionally in Groups and why that is so important here at Abundant Life!
Jun 10, 2025•29 min•Ep. 15
Thanks for joining in with us! Pastor Joe is sharing updates to the vision and our core values in the Groups Ministry here at Abundant Life. There are some exciting updates and we are greatly anticipating all that God will continue to do in this ministry. Tune in to learn more!
May 13, 2025•26 min•Ep. 14
Thanks for tuning in! On this episode, Pastor Joe discusses with Derek about the Groups Fair that we have on campus and how it is an impactful event for the ministry. Pastor Joe helps us understand how we as Group Leaders can prepare for and maximize the impact that the Groups Fair can bring.
Apr 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 13
Welcome in for this month's discussion! Pastor Joe and Derek sit down and discuss how to care for our groups in times of crisis with our Director of Counseling, Doug Geiger! Thanks for being a part of the Groups Toolbox Podcast!
Mar 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 12
Welcome Back! In this episode Derek and Joe welcome our Senior Care Pastor at Abundant Life, Pat Koontz! Our conversation surrounds Care Ministry, what it is, and how we as Group Leaders can lean into the impact this can have within our Groups and also in our church as a whole. Thanks for tuning in!
Feb 10, 2025•32 min•Ep. 11
Welcome Back! Pastor Joe and Derek today are wrapping up our discussion on our Groups core value of Responding Biblically. Thanks for being a part of the conversation!
Jan 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 10
Welcome back! Today, Pastor Joe and Derek dive into the topic and core value within our Groups ministry of Responding Biblically. We want to begin the discussion on how to actively prepare and how to respond after your group begins to open up and share with one another. Tune in!
Nov 11, 2024•27 min•Ep. 9
Group Leaders! We are looking forward to the discussion on this episode that gives more practical tools and thoughts around how we can model this core value in the Groups Ministry of Sharing Openly. Lets jump in with Pastor Joe and Derek!
Oct 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 8
Today's discussion surrounds the topic of Sharing Openly within your Group. Pastor Joe and Derek dive into this topic and the importance of this core value in the Groups Ministry. We are looking forward to you being a part of the discussion!
Sep 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Pastor Joe and Derek dive into the more practical side of how we can help people build relationships at Group. As a Group leader, you are such a pivotal part in building community, and we pray this episode can help offer tips on how to get people to engage!
Aug 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 6
Welcome back everyone! This month, Joe and Derek dive into Marker #2 of our Core Values in the Groups Ministry at Abundant Life: Engaging Relationally. We hope this conversation brings clarity and understanding on why this is so important for Group development and growth. Listen in!
Jun 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 5
In this episode Pastor Joe and Derek discuss the practical applications of what abiding daily with Jesus looks like. We also get into how we as group leaders can impact those we shepherd in this discipline. Tune in!
Jun 03, 2024•34 min•Ep. 4
Our Groups team is discussing the first of our Six Markers, Abiding Daily. We dive into what this means and discuss how this would apply to us as Group leaders. Come hang out with us and discover part one of this two part discussion on this important core value in the Group ministry at Abundant Life!
May 06, 2024•27 min•Ep. 3
This episode Joe and Derek provide clarity and have a deeper discussion on finding your people and what doing life together in Biblical community is like. Each of these are important in the process of building relationships and growing together. Join us as we continue to look into Groups at Abundant Life.
Apr 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the Groups Toolbox Podcast! This podcast is designed to continue to equip our leaders with the tools to lead. In this episode, we are discussing what groups at Abundant Life Church look like and how we can get people connected quickly. Pastor Joe gives us the heart behind community and also what connect groups at Abundant Life are. Joe and Derek also talk through what you can do to serve and lead in the groups ministry.
Mar 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1