In this episode, Mike discusses the idea of "being" the church over simply "doing" church. 1 Peter 1:13–2:12 (ESV) 13Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” ...
Dec 10, 2020•17 min
- We talked about modeling confession and repentance, and that's what we're going to high center on in this episode. We also mentioned how Paul encouraged the churches to be imitators of him - Paul on being imitator's - 1 Cor. 11.1 Paul say's be imitators of me - Paul, before he charges Timothy to embrace his calling, speaks of Christ coming to save sinners, which whom, he is the foremost(1 Tim. 1.:15).......He isn't just acknowledging his former sins, but also aware of his sin as he conforms to...
Nov 19, 2020•23 min
- Regularly talk about growth(numerical, biblical, relational) - Numerical - regularly talk to your group about recruiting, taking the initiative to introduce themselves on Sunday's to new people that they've seen and think would potentially be a good fit for the group. - Biblical - regularly talk to your group about their own personal growth, encourage them to sign up for D1 class, our podcast, or others that focus on growth and discipleship. - Relational - If you're the leader that really only...
Nov 05, 2020•19 min
### In love: 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (ESV) 13Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14Let all that you do be done in love. ### Demonstrating love through the Spirit: Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV) 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. ### For love: 1 Corinthians 13:4–13 (ESV) 4Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5or rude. ...
Oct 22, 2020•23 min
In this episode, host, Mike Van Dyke sits down with special guest, Tim Jessop, elder and group leader to discuss how men can grow men through loving them as Christ instructed. Grow is the second discipleship dynamic at Venture where we focus on relational growth and instructional growth in God's Word..... - This month as we continue to focus on the discipling dynamic of grow, we wanted to focus on men for the next two weeks.....so how can men grow men? Well, Jesus said in Jn. 13:34-35 - John 13:...
Oct 15, 2020•23 min
In this episode, the hosts, Mike & Roberta introduce the next discipleship dynamic of "Grow", cultivating one-another. The purpose of growth isn't just instructional, but also relational as Jesus demonstrated.
Oct 08, 2020•16 min
10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Rom. 12.10-13)
Oct 01, 2020•15 min
Group Dynamics - Part 2 of connecting consistently - Connecting relationally - During Group - Having Ice breakers is a good help to connect with new people in your group - Encourage people to ask for personal prayers, - Share hosting and leading - have a regular discussion about giving everyone a job - Provide regular opportunities to share a person's testimony Outside of Group - Attend Church together - Serve at church together - Go out together - Plan a road trip - Go on a mission trip togethe...
Sep 25, 2020•33 min
Episode Notes: - When we talk about group dynamics, we're talking about connect, grow, and influence. And for the rest of September, we're going to focus on connect. Last podcast we introduced these ideas and high centered on connecting with a brief scenario of connecting with new people that visit your group, but in this episode, we want to discuss what connecting looks like when it comes to communicating: - The purpose of the group - The commitment of the group - The respect and confidentialit...
Sep 17, 2020•21 min
In this episode, the host, Mike Van Dyke, discusses the purpose of the podcast with special guest, Roberta Aitelli. - Today, we want to introduce our group's leadership podcast, and quickly discuss the three categories of our podcast; group dynamics, trends and culture, and resources. - Group Dynamics - So we're launching Venture groups this week and so you're likely to get some new visitors to your group, - Our group dynamic focus for this week is - Connect - Trends & Culture - our tendenci...
Sep 10, 2020•14 min
Welcome to the new Venture Podcast Network. In addition to listening to the past Sunday's sermons, you can now subscribe to our KidCast and Journey podcast channels. On KidCast you'll enjoy encouraging discussions with our own Venture family kids and our Kids Minister, Shawnette Gibson. And on our Journey Podcast channel you'll hear from some of our student leaders as they discuss with Roger Walls, our Student Pastor, what it means to love, live, and lead like Jesus. We have more planned very so...
Aug 25, 2020•7 min
