Great Groups

In this episode, Jay & Chris continue a discussion of evangelism with Jeremy Simpson, a topic that Jeremy is very passionate about. Jay had engaged with Jeremy in a random discussion and decided to b…

In this episode, Jay and Chris have a discussion with Jeremy Simpson about evangelism, a topic that Jeremy is very passionate about. Jay had engaged with Jeremy in a random discussion and decided to …

This week, Jay and Chris walk through Small Group Essentials, a document designed to help create a healthy group environment through which people grow in their relationships with one another and with…

In this episode, Jay and Chris discuss eight things to consider as you prepare for leading your group to have a great year. Examples from the list are 1) having a plan for welcoming new people into t…

In this episode, Jay and Chris discuss apps that they have used to strengthen their spiritual disciplines and multiply their time. As a leader, being a mature and maturing disciple is so important in…

In this episode, Jay and Chris welcome Brian Munnings and Holly Deemer to discuss Brook Hills' Caring Well Emphasis. Pastor Matt Mason focused on this in the June 6 Worship Gatherings. Caring Well is…

In this episode, Jay and Chris welcome Brian Munnings and Holly Deemer to discuss Brook Hills' Caring Well Emphasis. Pastor Matt Mason will focus on this in the June 6 Worship Gatherings. Caring Well…

In this episode, Jay & Chris overview the pros and cons of each type of curriculum: Sermon-based Guides, Book of the Bible Study, Topical Studies, Reading Plan Study, Quarterlies, & Combination Plans…

In this episode, Jay & Chris begin a discussion of curriculum, but setting it up with a discussion of curriculum mapping, teaching style, getting people to talk, and much more. Week 2 of this two par…

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss Ten Ways to be a Great Group member. Special color commentary guest is Alan Chappell, one of our Small Group Leaders and an Elder at BH. We will learn ways to enc…

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss Ten Ways to be a Great Group member. Special color commentary guest is Alan Chappell, one of our Small Group Leaders and an Elder at BH. We will learn ways to enc…

(Part 2) In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss preschool ministry with special guest, Allison Foster, who serves as the Preschool Minister at Brook Hills. Allison is also part of an adult Small Group …

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss preschool ministry with special guest, Allison Foster, who serves as the Preschool Minister at Brook Hills. Allison is also part of an adult Small Group at Brook …

In this episode, Jay and Chris discuss ways we can "see" people, letting them know that they matter to us and they matter to God. Covid has been rough on us individually and on our Small Groups. Let'…

In this episode, Chris listens and nods as Jay discusses the dangers of assuming people know Jesus just because they seek to be involved in a group. You'll hear a couple of stories and also learn som…

In this episode, Jay and Nate talk with repeat guest, Nate Farrow. Nate has a new, expanded role at Brook Hills that includes Pastoral Care and Young Adults. You don't want to miss Nate's testimony a…

What do you do when your group faces rapid growth? In this episode, Jay helps Chris think through some questions he has about his group growing rapidly. Don't we all wish we had that problem? We'll d…

In this episode, Jay and Chris talk with Dawn Wingard, who leads a Small Group with her husband, Jared. Dawn discusses one of her own times of crisis and how she dealt with being in need while also l…

In this episode, Jay and Chris discuss the importance of Bible engagement in the spiritual growth of every believer. You'll also hear some tips and learn what we are doing individually. The bottom li…

In this episode, Jay and Chris continue a dialogue with Ashley Chesnut, Associate Singles 20s/30s Minister at Brook Hills. Part 2 digs deeper into context and knowing your audience. Go back and catch…