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In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Freeman discuss RightNow Media, a streaming library with over 20,000 resources and videos. RightNow Media can be a helpful tool for community group leaders as they lead their group members, and is also beneficial in leader’s personal faith walk. Register for a free account below! RESOURCES:  Custom sign-up linkhttps://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/gracechurchsc   Text Code: Text: GRACECHURCHSC To: 49775

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Freeman speak with Jennifer Dill, Grace Church’s Care Director. There are many forms of biblical community available at Grace Church. Sometimes, community groups are not the best fit for people during certain seasons. Jennifer and Scott discuss different ways to be a part of community at Grace and what it looks like as leaders to talk with group members about taking steps towards helpful biblical community.

In this episode, Scott Freeman and Chris Rivers discuss some strategies for leading an efficient and effective group meeting. The main purpose of our groups is to create an environment with the opportunity for life change and we also want to lead meetings people look forward to attending.  Scott and Chris discuss 5 ideas to help you lead in this way. RESOURCES: Last months Community Group Leader Training Episode: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZOIFyzXIGVUZqJm3LPgIX) Adopting a Coaching Mindset with Kelly Hunt:  https://resources.gracechurchsc.org/podcasts/men-at-grace/adopting-a-coaching-mindset-in-parenting/

In this episode, Scott Freeman and Chris Rivers discuss some strategies for building momentum with your group in the New Year and how to keep things fresh as you disciple your group members.

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Freeman speak with Scott Mozingo about generosity, how to best think about it during the holiday season, and how to lead our groups to think well about this important topic.

In this episode, Scott Freeman leads a conversation with Landry Petersen, and John and Kelly Childress that focuses on a significant segment of our groups – single adults. They talk about the blessings and challenges that it presents for our group leaders. We hope you enjoy their conversation!

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Freeman discuss the benefits of developing apprentice leaders within your group. What is an apprentice leader? How can you train and use these leaders within your group? Scott and Chris dive into these questions and more to paint the picture of how developing apprentice leaders within your community group can benefit you as leaders, as well as your whole group!

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Freeman discuss how to kick off the new community group year well. Our primary goal with our community groups is to disciple and be discipled by one another. God designed us to be in community and we become more like Christ by being around other believers. How can you as a leader keep this in mind as you lead? How can you bring excitement to a a new year of community group? Scott and Chris discuss practical tips on how to best start the new year! Community Group Checklist Resources Community Group Training Podcast Hub Community Group Checklist Grace Church Members Podcast - resources.gracechurchsc.org/podcasts/the-why-behind-discipleship

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Freeman discuss how to end your group year well and be strategic as we head into the summer months. Attendance issues can be challenging as the end of the school year approaches and summer begins. Scott and Chris discuss ideas of how to rest during the summer and ways to keep in contact with group members. Whether you are finishing your first year or third year of group, listen in to hear some insight on how to finish the year strong! Resources 1. Four Helpful Lists (bit.ly/3sBqqfK) - This tool answers the question, “Where Are We Now?” It helps us identify what is right, what is wrong, what is confusing, and what is missing. As you gain perspective using these four questions, you can celebrate and evaluate the work that God has entrusted to you. 2. Episode 08: Improving Community Group Attendance - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/08-improving-community-group-attendance/id1580623991?i=1000551145694

Over the next few months, we will be discussing several topics leaders have identified as wanting more support in handling within their groups. In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Freeman, and Shannon Foster discuss miscarriage and infant loss. How do you as a leader best care for members in your group who have suffered this type of loss? What should you say? What should you NOT say? Our prayer is that you would find this discussion and the suggested resources helpful tools in equipping you to walk alongside your group members, family members, neighbors, and co-workers when they experience infertility, miscarriage, or infant loss. RESOURCES Infant Loss and Miscarriage Resource Document

Over the next few months, we will be discussing several topics leaders have identified as wanting more support in handling within their groups. In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Freeman, and Evan Nelson discuss the difficult and complex topic of suicide. The goal of this episode is to provide resources and start the discussion on how to best care for and love those whom God has brought into your circle of influence who may struggle with suicidal thoughts or have been impacted by suicide. RESOURCES Suicide Prevention Pathway Suicide Prevention Resources

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Freeman discuss strategies to tackle one of the biggest concerns from community group leaders: attendance issues. Why is attendance so important? How do you address a group member's lack of attendance? Listen in to hear ideas around handling this topic! Bonus content! What’s around the corner with this podcast? Chris and Scott discuss upcoming podcast topics requested by many of you!