Great Groups

In this episode, Jay and Chris dialogue with Ashley Chesnut, Associate Singles 20s/30s Minister at Brook Hills. Topics include choosing a study, beginning with the end in mind, your personal study, c…

In this episode, Jay & Chris talk with Dale Kendrick & Chris Robbins, co-leaders along with their wives, Courtney & Erin, of a Wednesday night group at Brook Hills. The group does some things really …

In this episode, Jay & Chris celebrate the 20th episode and talk about whatever is on their minds. It’s a ritual for every 10th episode. Listen in as they discuss how mature God wants us to be, prope…

We want to say "thank you" to our leaders through our special guest, Ken Braddy. Be encouraged by the fact that your work leading a group changes lives not only now, but potentially for generations.

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In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss how to issue specific growth challenges to your group based on the biblical content you cover & actually following up a week later. Don't miss out on this key ing…

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss how to share your spiritual story (testimony) in a short(er) amount of time. Listen in as Chris shares his abridged story and reduces it from 8 to 10 minutes down…

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss how to have a great group meeting on limited time. Our schedule at Brook Hills is changing so that we have to do more with less, but at time all Small Groups face…

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss how to make hybrid meetings work. As groups start meeting live again, many are not ready to come back. We need to do a little extra work to keep everyone connecte…

(Part 2) In this episode, Jay & Chris continue to discuss new leader tips with Nate Farrow, Young Singles Minister at The Church at Brook Hills. This session should be good for new and old leaders al…

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss new leader tips with Nate Farrow, Young Singles Minister at The Church at Brook Hills. This session should be good for new and old leaders alike. You may have mis…

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss major categories of leadership in small groups and invite you to evaluate your own effectiveness in these areas. We cover pillars 6 through 10 on this episode, fo…

In this episode, Jay & Chris discuss major categories of leadership in small groups and invite you to evaluate your own effectiveness in these areas...The first 5 are discussed here, 6 through 10 are…

In this episode, Jay & Chris celebrate the tenth episode, and just share some things on their hearts. The discussion includes what we've learned podcasting, happenings in our lives, favorite fans, t-…

In this episode, Jay & Chris sit down for a discussion with Michael Mickens, an African-American man who serves as an Elder at The Church at Brook Hills. Michael is a former adult small group leader.…

In this episode, Jay & Chris continue an interview with Jim and Betty Warren. In this part, we discuss how the Warrens have started 17 groups in 14 years at Brook Hills. One secret ingredient is love…

In this episode, Jay & Chris interview Jim and Betty Warren who create a great environment for disciple-making with love, transparency, mission, and a reliance on God’s word. What makes this episode …

In this episode, Jay & Chris walk through the many challenges of bringing groups back together again! Listen in as we discuss the different responses, unique levels of readiness and overall general c…

This week, Jay and Chris resume and conclude a conversation with Nathan and Wendi* who are Small Group Leaders at Brook Hills. Jay shares a passion for discipleship with them, partly because overseas…

This week, we talk with Nathan and Wendi who are Small Group Leaders at Brook Hills. Jay shares a passion for discipleship with them, partly because overseas discipleship strategies and experiences s…

In this episode, Jay and Chris share some wacky things that have happened in their online group experiences. But we don't just laugh at what happened, we give you solutions. Of course, a lot of the s…