Great Groups
A Podcast Designed for Small Group Leaders. Great Groups are small groups that focus on making disciples, building community, serving, and living on mission. You may call your groups Sunday School Life Groups, Community Groups, or a host of other names, but whatever you call it, we want to help your group be a great group. We built the podcast to encourage and equip adult small group leaders at Brook Hills and beyond.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 143
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Leading Small Groups 3: New Group Options & Missions (Episode 82)
In this episode, Jay and Chris review highlights from the book Leading Small Groups by Chris Surratt with one of our own leaders, Jeremy Simpson. This week focuses on Chapter 3: Preparing for Your Sm…
What Frustrates Me About Leading My Small Group (Episode 81)
In this episode, Jay and Chris discuss what frustrates them about leading their Small Groups. Listen and see if you resonate with any of these thoughts.
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What I Love About Leading My Group (Episode 80)
In this episode, Jay and Chris discuss what they love about leading their respective Small Groups. Listen and see if you resonate with any of these thoughts.
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Helping People Take Next Steps, Part 2 (Episode 79)
In this episode, Chris and Jay discuss helping people take "next steps" in their spiritual growth. We want you to be mindful of moving people forward in the faith.
Jay's Blog Post on Next Steps
1. Foll…
Helping People Take Next Steps, Part 1 (Episode 78)
In this episode, Chris and Jay discuss helping people take "next steps" in their spiritual growth. We want you to be mindful of moving people forward in the faith.
Jay's Blog Post on Next Steps
1. Foll…
2Strong Focus Study: Week 4: Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners (#77)
In this episode, Jay and Chris cover some highlights of the 2Strong Focus Study, "What the Church Does." We'll do this each week of this four-week series at Brook Hills. This episode covers 1) Encour…
2Strong Focus Study: Week 3, Prayer (Episode 76)
In this episode, Jay and Chris cover some highlights of the 2Strong Focus Study, "What the Church Does." We'll do this each week of this four-week series at Brook Hills.
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2Strong Focus Study: What the Church Does, Week 2 (Episode 75)
In this episode, Jay and Chris cover some highlights of the 2Strong Focus Study, "What the Church Does." We'll do this each week of this four-week series at Brook Hills.
Thanks for liste…
Creating Biblical Community - Leading Small Groups Book (Episode 74)
In this episode, we continue discussing content from the book "Leading Small Groups" by Chris Surratt. We're scheduling various small group leaders to read a chapter and discuss it with us. This week…
2Strong Focus Study: What the Church Does, Week 1 (Episode 73)
In this episode, Jay and Chris cover some highlights of the 2Strong Focus Study, "What the Church Does." We'll do this each week of this four-week series at Brook Hills.
Thanks for liste…
Meeting Leaders and Their Group: Robbins & Kendrick (72)
In this episode, Jay and Chris chat with Chris Robbins and Dale Kendrick. We'll get to know them a little better and find out what makes their group tick.
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Dave Halperin on Multi-Gen Groups (Episode 71)
On this episode, Jay and Chris enjoy a conversation with Dave Halperin, leader of a multi-gen, off-campus Small Group. We get to know Dave and then ask the typical questions about what's going well a…
Leading Small Groups: The Leader (Episode 70)
In this episode, we start something brand new--reviewing the book "Leading Small Groups" by Chris Surratt. We're scheduling various small group leaders to read a chapter and discuss it with us. This …
Todd Norton and Off-Campus Group Life ( Episode 69)
On this episode, Jay and Chris enjoy a conversation with Todd Norton, leader of an off-campus Small Group. We get to know Todd and then ask the typical questions about what's going well and what's no…
Ministry in Times of Illness or Death of a Family Member (Episode 68)
Tonight, Jay & Chris talk to Bill & Carol Brown about ministry to group members facing illness themselves or death in their family. We cover meals, visits, travel expectations for funerals, and do's …
Elders' Role in Shepherding Small Group Leaders (Episode 67)
In this episode, Zac Condie is back to discuss Elder shepherding with Jay & Chris. They review the Shepherding Best Practices found at brookhills.org/elderwork and share some practical tips and stori…
Zac Condie & His Off-Campus Group: Curriculum, Childcare, & Breakouts (Episode 66)
On this episode, Jay and Chris enjoy a conversation with Zac Condie, leader of an off-campus BH Small Group and also one of our Elders. We ask the typical questions about what's going well and what's…
Jeff Kunard on Group Transparency, Testimonies, and Community. (Episode 65)
On this episode, Jay and Chris enjoy a conversation with our good friend, Jeff Kunard, one of our Elders at Brook Hills. Jeff is an experienced Small Group leader and has recently started a new grou…
Evangelism: Slovenia. Telling Your Story. Hearing Jay's Story. (Episode 64)
Today, Jay and Chris talk about Slovenia and also discuss how to share differing length versions of your faith story. For much of the podcast, Jay shares his story and his "active testimony". Listen …
Live Long and Prosper: Group Sustainability (Episode 63)
Today, we’re talking about how to keep your group healthy enough to survive. You’ll hear some about the importance of critical mass and changes that inevitably come to your group.
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