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

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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.

In this episode we discuss the barriers to spiritual growth people face in the local church. What barriers are people running into at local churches? How can they be removed to aid in people’s spiritual progress? Listen to this episode for answers to these questions.

Joining us is Brian Brunke, Small Group Operations Pastor at Parkway Fellowship since 2013, brings over two decades of ministry experience to his role. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Preaching & Youth Ministry (1997), a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (2000), and a Master of Science in Management (2007), Brian's expertise is vast. He has served on staff at Westridge Church, Crossroads Church, and spent three years teaching at Point University before relocating to Texas. A dedicated family man, Brian has been married to Melissa since 2002, and they have three daughters.

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

Rick is currently the Central Groups Pastor at Lake Point Church in Rockwall that sees over 30,000 people in attendance weekly to their campuses.

He spent 13 years as a small group discipleship specialist at Lifeway Church Resources, three years with NavPress as a small group specialist, five years consulting Kentucky Baptist Churches, planted the Bridge Church in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He's the author of numerous books, including a new one that's releases on July 9th of 2024. It's titled "The Perpetually Growing Church: Best Practices of America's Most Influential Churches"

In this episode, we discuss the greatest needs most churches and the practices of perpetually growing churches. What role does groups play in perpetually growing churches?

Rick's wisdom in a multitude of areas makes this a holistic and helpful podcast for anyone overseeing groups ministry!

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

Ken Braddy, also known as "Mr. Sunday School," is an esteemed church leader serving not only in midsize or Sunday school groups but across various other ministries as well. As the Director of Sunday School & Network Partnerships at Lifeway Christian Resources, Ken has earned his nickname through his exceptional dedication to equipping pastors, church staff, and group leaders. With his extensive experience and expertise in groups ministry, he has become a trusted resource for churches of all sizes and diverse ministries.

In this episode, we discuss the state of Groups Ministry in America. Traveling 100 days or more of the year, Ken has a better pulse than most on the state of Groups Ministry in the U.S. Learn some of the current trends, misses, and opportunities for groups ministry that may apply to your church.

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

Ken Braddy's Books Link: https://kenbraddy.com/my-books/

Anthony Colon oversees small groups, volunteers, and helps people on their spiritual journey as the Pastor of Adult Ministries at Anchor Church in McKinney, TX. With 271 active volunteers and an average attendance of 625 adults, Anthony's leadership in this space was crucial to the church's expansion. His entire family is bought into the mission of the Church. His spouse, Ashley, is in charge of the Hospitality Team, and their daughter, Addison, is heavily engaged in children's and music ministry.
Anthony has seen God bless and grow their groups ministry exponentially in a short period of time. They’ve grown from 25 to 70+ groups and added 95 new small group leaders. How did this happen…? Tune in and have a listen.

Jeff Scott is a devoted minister with almost 30 years of experience at Heritage Baptist Church. As a discipleship pastor and member of the church for nearly 40 years, Jeff has been instrumental in guiding individuals on their spiritual journeys. He holds multiple master's degrees from Liberty University and earned his doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Currently serving as the Pastor of Biblical & Theological Resourcing, Jeff equips the congregation with training materials and forums to deepen their understanding of theology and the Bible. He also plays a vital role in identifying and developing future leaders within the church. Jeff's passion for discipleship and leadership development is evident in his unwavering commitment, often stating, "Discipleship is what I cannot do."

Beyond his ministry, Jeff enjoys reading about historical figures, playing golf, and running. He is an avid fan of the Red Sox and Duke basketball. Through his dedication and expertise, Jeff Scott continues to make a lasting impact on the spiritual growth of individuals and the church community.

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