In this episode, the tables are turned as cohost Matt Moore sits down to interview Adam Erlichman and Sterling Archer to answer the question, "What is a healthy group?" and to ask them about their brand new small group curriculum, Healthy Groups, coming out January 13 on Amazon and the Build Groups website. Matt, Adam, and Sterling start the conversation by talking about what an unhealthy group looks like and move into the signs of a healthy small group.

For more information about Healthy Groups or to order your copies, go to:
buildgroups.net/healthy-groups

Bob Pittenger has been in ministry since 1992 as a volunteer missionary to Brazil, youth minister, and senior pastor. He has also used his spiritual gifts to preach and teach at conferences, camps, and retreats. Bob graduated from Florida Baptist Theological College in 1997 and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. In January 2015 Bob led Living Oaks Baptist Church to merge with Battle Creek Church. He is now the Adult Engagement Director where he oversees the groups ministry.

For more information, Bob can be reached by email at bpittenger@BattleCreekChurch.com

Bill and Kristi Gaultiere are Doctors of Psychology and the founders of Soul Shepherding, a ministry to help pastors, leaders, and churches to thrive with Jesus in emotional and relational health. They lead a Network of Spiritual Directors who offer empathy, guidance, and prayer to help people progress in their discipleship to Jesus. They are also the best-selling authors of a new book, "Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth".

Follow the links below for more information.

https://www.soulshepherding.org

https://www.facebook.com/soulshepherding
https://www.instagram.com/soulshepherding/
https://www.pinterest.com/soulshepherding/_shop/

Dave Bruskas is the Director of Re:generation ministries at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX. Previously, Dave served as campus, campus network, executive, discipleship, and church planting pastor roles at the Village Church, Mars Hill Church, and City on a Hill Church. He served as a Regional Executive Director with Acts 29 Church Planting Network.

In this episode, Dave discusses the importance of groups and recovery-based ministry. Re:generation ministry at Watermark Community Church is helping people find freedom from addictions, past hurts, or destructive patterns. People are experiencing the abundant life God desires for them. Re:generation is a curriculum offered and used by many churches nationwide. Dave regularly guest speaks on the "The Older Pastor/Younger Pastor Podcast" with Ryan Williams, listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-older-pastor-younger-pastor-podcast/id1500142095

To learn more about using Re:generation ministry curriculum in your local church's ministries, go here: https://www.watermarkresources.com/ministries/regen

In this episode, we discuss the vital value of outside eyes on our ministry and how a consulting firm can assist in strengthening your discipleship, groups, and church ministries. Qualitatively, we discuss discipleship measurements. Instead of just asking disciples to do and do more, we ask the question, "What are they becoming?" Replicating groups is a non-negotiable. Replicate ministries help churches and ministries worldwide to activate a disciple-making movement.

Ryan James is the Groups Pastor at Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, TN, and coaches ministry leaders through Replicate Ministries. With ten years of group ministry experience in churches ranging from 200-10000, he’s seen a wide-range of environments. He’s Louisiana-raised and Tennessee-planted, so obviously he likes food, coffee, and living it up in the great outdoors. He can be reached at ryan.james@longhollow.com.

Learn more at replicate.org

In this episode, we discuss the Suicide epidemic in America and how small groups can play a role in remedying the situation with expert Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason, who travels the country speaking on this pertinent topic.

Jon has worked as a speaker with Stand to Reason since 2019. A former atheist, Jon used to think belief in God was unwarranted and irresponsible. Then, after examining the evidence for Christianity he was faced with the fact that Jesus is who He says He is and the Christian worldview tells the true story of reality. Ever since Jon has been passionate about engaging the culture with honest, well-thought-out reasons why people should trust the Christian worldview.

To connect and learn more about Jon, go to:
https://www.str.org/jonathan-noyes

Jeremy Herron, founder of Fortified Consulting, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in church and ministry settings. In 2019, he was selected for a national panel that created church safety standards, leveraging his extensive experience reshaping kids ministries.

Recognizing his impact could extend beyond the local church, Herron's passion inspired him to instill crucial safety practices nationwide. This vision evolved into Fortified Consulting, developing comprehensive approaches to strengthen the security of children's and youth programs.

Herron's expertise has positioned Fortified Consulting as an industry leader, as he continues making a meaningful difference in young lives and their communities.

You can learn more about the services provided by Build Groups here:

Solving the Volunteer Crisis: www.buildgroups.net/volunteer

Group Leader Training Workbook (50% off Bulk Orders 10+ quantity): www.buildgroups.net/comingsoon

Discover New Volunteers and Leaders Exercise Consult Inquiry: www.buildgroups.net/ci

You can also visit Jeremy Herron's website here to learn more.
https://www.fortified-consulting.com

Eddie Mosley is a well-known church consultant with extensive experience in expansion and strategic planning. Because of his work with LifeWay Church Resources and his sincere desire to serve communities, he has been able to mentor hundreds of congregations around the country. Eddie's personal life is a reflection of his faith because he and his spouse, Lisa, are involved in their community through activities and small groups. Eddie Mosley is a special and useful asset in the field of church consulting because of his love of baseball and ability to incorporate his faith into every element of his life.