Episode 72: Harnessing the Power of Alpha in your Parish

Alpha is an international ministry that provides free resources for your parish to develop intentional opportunities to form the faith of your parishioners and invite new people into your community.

In this episode, Chris and John speak with Sarah Kaczmarek from Alpha USA to discuss the role Alpha can play in our evangelization and discipleship efforts.

To find out more about Alpha, visit www.alphausa.org.

Episode 60: Small Groups From Scratch, Part 5

As we conclude our series on Small Groups from Scratch, in part 5 we tackle the question of how we grow and scale our small group ministry to the next level. In this episode, we explore the idea of looking at the discipleship path for your parishioners, creating a structure that best allows for you and your leaders to grow, and being okay with losing control.

Episode 59: Small Groups From Scratch, Part 4

Starting a small group ministry is a victory in and of itself. Keeping them going is a whole other thing. In this episode, we share to keep your small group ministry going and growing as we talk about signs of a healthy small group, resourcing your small group leaders, and much more.

Episode 58: Small Groups From Scratch, Part 3

As we delve in to part 3 of our series on Small Groups from Scratch, in this episode we discuss developing your leaders so that they are set up for success, including what to look for in a small group leader, expectations of a small group leader, and how to train and support them for the long haul.

Episode 57: Small Groups From Scratch, Part 2

In part 2 of our series on small group ministry, John and Chris delve in to how you begin planning a small group ministry, beginning with assigning a lead, developing a team, setting a vision for the ministry, and setting realistic goals for your launch. 

Episode 56: Small Groups From Scratch, Part 1

We begin a new multi-episode series on developing a small group ministry from scratch. In this episode, Chris and John explore what the purpose of a small group is, as well as begin to explore the question of the size of small groups and the types of resources and curriculum that is available.

Episode 3: Small Groups Lead To BIG Life Change

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In the third episode of The Church Podcast Chris and John discuss all things small groups. When your church embraces a small group model not only will people connect in community but lives will change for Christ.

Join them as they break down some of the basic principles and strategies to growing a small group program for kids, teens and adults in the local parish.