Abundant Life Groups Toolbox Podcast

Building Relationships in Groups

April 03, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

This episode Joe and Derek provide clarity and have a deeper discussion on finding your people and what doing life together in Biblical community is like. Each of these are important in the process of building relationships and growing together. Join us as we continue to look into Groups at Abundant Life.

Groups at Abundant Life

March 05, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Welcome to the Groups Toolbox Podcast! This podcast is designed to continue to equip our leaders with the tools to lead. In this episode, we are discussing what groups at Abundant Life Church look like and how we can get people connected quickly. Pastor Joe gives us the heart behind community and also what connect groups at Abundant Life are. Joe and Derek also talk through what you can do to serve and lead in the groups ministry.

6 Markers in 6 Minutes Episode 5

April 14, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

Happy Spring! The sun is out, the spring rains have come, and with that comes new life and a time of refreshing. In the Groups ministry, we are striving to live out the 6 Markers of Community and today Serving Sacrifically will be discussed - but also an awesome way that you can get plugged in as a group to live this out in just a few days! Tune in!

6 Markers in 6 Minutes Episode 4

March 31, 2023 18:00 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB

6 Markers in 6 Minutes Episode 4 - This episode we discuss Marker #3 of Sharing Openly! What does this look like for your group, and how can we model this well? Tune in!

6 Markers in 6 Minutes Episode 3

March 11, 2023 23:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

What does it mean to live missionally? Do I need to hop on a plane to have a missional mindset? Let's discuss in this edition of 6 Markers in 6 Minutes!

Marker 2 - Engaging Relationally ft. Mario Gonzalez

March 03, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Our discussion in this episode surrounds Marker 2 in Groups here at Abundant Life - Engaging Relationally! Our guest this time is Mario Gonzalez, a Group Director at the Blue Springs campus of Abundant Life. Mario shares very practical thoughts and insight into what it means to engage with others in group, how to set the pace, and be intentional in it.

6 Markers in 6 Minutes Episode 2

February 17, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB

Welcome back to the 6 Markers in 6 Minutes episodes! This edition features a discussion on marker 1 in groups at Abundant Life - Abiding Daily. Spiritual potluck? Listen in to find out more!

Marker 1 - Abide Daily ft. Skyler Reine

February 10, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

This episode covers what it looks like to abide daily with God. As group leaders, but also as followers of Jesus, we have to be spending time with Him daily. We are joined by Skyler Reine, the current Worship Pastor at the Abundant Life Independence Campus to provide insight and discussion surrounding this topic. Skyler and his wife have been leading a group for several years now and we are grateful for the time they have invested.

6 Markers in 6 Minutes Episode 1

January 19, 2023 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MB

Hey Everyone! Excited to have this new additon to the Groups Leadership Podcast. We will discuss topics that are based on the 6 Markers of Community that we have at Abundant Life. Topics that are relevant to you as a leader, and to our growth in the ministry. In this first episode we will discuss the opportunity in front of us to help our members go from being in the stands and to get on the field and serve within the ministry.

Groups Leadership Podcast - Relaunch!

January 10, 2023 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MB

Welcome back to the Groups Leadership Podcast!

Caleb Howard - Coaching Groups

April 21, 2022 18:25 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Join Jason and Tim as they discuss what it's like for someone to coach a group, from celebrating wins to overcoming roadblocks Caleb gives an inside look at what its like shepard young men through their first few months in a group and the discipleship he gives to the group leaders he oversees.

Jennifer Spears - Woman in community

April 08, 2022 14:40 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Tag along with Jason and Tim as they have a blast with Jennifer Spears. Jennifer is the director of women's ministries at Abundant Life and she takes us through the many avenues that women can get involved in community. Jennifer truly lives out the mission statement of "People Need People." Fellas will love this episode as we all have women in our lives that are seeking Godly relationships.

Jennifer Spears - Women in Community

April 08, 2022 14:40 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Tag along with Jason and Tim as they have a blast with Jennifer Spears. Jennifer is the director of Women's Ministries at Abundant Life and she takes us through the many avenues that women can get involved in community. Jennifer truly lives out the mission statement of "People Need People." Fellas tune in as well, as we all have women in our lives that are seeking Godly relationships.

Derek Elliot - Care Pastor

April 01, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Derek Elliot joins Tim this week for an exciting look at what God is doing in his life by taking a spur of the moment job offer from Abundant Life to help lead the Groups ministry and become the care pastor. come take a look at the new changes that are happening with the Groups ministry.

Derek Elliott - Care Pastor

April 01, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Derek Elliott joins Tim this week for an exciting look at what God is doing in his life by joining the staff at Abundant Life to help lead the Groups ministry and become the Care Pastor. Come take a look at the new changes that are happening with the Groups ministry.

Chad Glover - Let's Go Crossroads

March 31, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week Tim is joined by the one the only Chad Glover. Chad comes in to give us an overview of what is happening at the crossroads campus as well as giving groups handles on how to get involved from time in prayer to house churches. This is only the tip of the spear as chad is eager to see hearts moved by Jesus in the heart of our city.

Michael William

March 08, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Join Jason on this episode to talk with the amazing Michael Williams!

Michael Williams

March 08, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Join Jason on this episode to talk with the amazing Michael Williams!

Fostering Your Group Through Foster Care Ft. Jocelyn Kepner

February 17, 2022 17:25 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Jocelyn Kepner, an inspiring young woman who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of being living proof of a loving God to a watching world by fostering and adopting children. Hop on the bus while Jason and Tim discuss how Jocelyn navigates being a young mother to 6 and incorporating them into her community.

The Mission Trip that Wasn't with Matt Webb

January 27, 2022 05:05 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode, we take a trip to the Middle East to Mafraq Jordan to understand what community looks like under crisis. Jason and Matt found themselves stuck inside a church due to Covid-19 and they used this opportunity to create community in a time of crisis. Matt Jason and Tim find out how to take an opportunity of distress and use that as a way to become closer to Christ.

Jordan with Matt Webb

January 27, 2022 05:05 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode, we take a trip to the Middle East to Mafraq Jordan to understand what community looks like under crisis. Jason and Matt found themselves stuck inside a church due to Covid-19 and they used this opportunity to create community in a time of crisis. Matt Jason and Tim find out how to take an opportunity of distress and use that as a way to become closer to Christ.

Christmas with the Fentons Feat. Jessica Fenton

December 24, 2021 02:40 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

In this episode, Jason is joined by his sister Jessica as they discuss family, Christmas and how to share the gospel with your kids.

Christmas with the Fentons Feat. Jessica Acuff

December 24, 2021 02:40 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

In this episode, Jason is joined by his sister Jessica as they discuss family, Christmas and how to share the gospel with your kids.

Challenge #3

December 08, 2021 18:35 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this month's challenge, we challenge you to go out and have fun! We focus on our 3rd marker in the group's ministry of Engaging Relationally. Follow along with us as we dive into Hebrews 10:20-25.

Is Your Group Coasting Ft. Luke Crabb

November 22, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode, Jason and Tim talk about how to deal with your group that is coasting and just going through the motions. Featuring Paradigm Pastor Luke Crabb. We hit on everything from mustaches to habitual sin.

Drive By Podcast: An Inside Scoop

November 15, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Jason and Tim bring the listeners the inside scoop of the group's ministry and the work that goes into making the ministry successful and God serving.

Challenge #2 Live Missionally

November 02, 2021 04:55 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this episode, Jason and Tim go over the next challenge of living missionally. Find out how to take your group through another exciting challenge.

Dinner time with the Glovers

September 07, 2021 21:08 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

In this episode we take the Groups Leadership podcast on the road and join the Glover family for dinner to discuss some important takeaways from a group that is married with kiddos!

Group Challenge

August 11, 2021 23:14 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this episode we introduce a new serious called “Group Challenge” where once a month we give your group a way to challenge itself to become more like the body of Christ. These challenges do not have to be completed in any particular time or order, however every month there will be a new challenge so feel free to join us each time as we challenge ourselves and our GROUPS to grow in Godliness and love for one another. This weeks challenge is Fasting! Listen in to learn more.

God Bless America, God Bless your GROUP!

July 03, 2021 19:58 - 18 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode we celebrate 4th of July by incorporating the things that make this Holiday so special and cultivating them into our GROUP time. Listen in as we talk about practical ways to lead your GROUP and the freedom that you have as the leader.

God bless America, God bless your GROUP!

July 03, 2021 19:58 - 18 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode we celebrate 4th of July by incorporating the things that make this Holiday so special and cultivating them into our GROUP time. Listen in as we talk about practical ways to lead your GROUP and the freedom that you have as the leader.

Tres Preguntas (Three questions)

June 04, 2021 22:35 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

In this episode we decided to spice things up a bit in our title "Tres Preguntas" aka (Three Questions) and hear from special guest Colt Higgs. Hear Colt's story on how the Lord used the “three questions” to shift the culture of his group in an amazing way. Colt along with the rest of the Higgs family (Cherah his wife and 3 young boys) serve as group leaders here at Abundant life. This will be a unique opportunity to hear from a fellow group leader that can give us some real-life perspective.

Roles in your GROUP

May 21, 2021 19:45 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this episode Drew Shahandeh and I discuss the importance of roles in GROUP, what they are, and what they could look like. Just as the body of Christ is made up of many different parts, as we see in 1 Corinthians 12, so it is with our GROUPs. Each GROUP is made up of different people with different gifts, and one of the keys to a healthy community is having everyone involved.

Abiding Daily

May 10, 2021 23:02 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode of the GROUPS leadership podcast, we sit down with author and pastor Dr. Scott Fenton. Pastor Scott has a very special place in my heart, not just because he has been my pastor for 31 years but also because he is my dad! Dad has a tremendous amount of insight when it comes to abiding with the Lord, in fact it has taken him on all sorts of adventures, from living on the mount of olives, to pastoring a church for 32 years, to sleeping in the caves at Mikmash. Wherever life has t...

Shepherding difficult sheep

May 03, 2021 15:28 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode, we hear from Hannah Pygman (formerly Hannah Finnegan) who serves on our Abundant Life staff as the Young Adult Women's coordinator. Hannah will unpack on the topic of "How to shepherd difficult sheep". This is a critical issue for us as leaders because we want to shepherd all of our sheep well, even if they can be challenging at times. Listen in for some practical handles and ideas of how to shepherd your sheep...even the difficult ones.

Having healthy conflict

April 16, 2021 15:51 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Conflict. This is something that is inevitable when you are doing life with others. Conflict in and of itself is not a negative thing. However, how we handle conflict can be the difference maker on it being healthy or not. In this episode we hear from Steven Branch on ways to have healthy conflict.

Having Healthy Conflict Breakout from Group Huddle

April 16, 2021 15:51 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Conflict. This is something that is inevitable when you are doing life with others. Conflict in and of itself is not a negative thing. However, how we handle conflict can be the difference maker on it being healthy or not. In this episode we hear from Steven Branch on ways to have healthy conflict.

Community Killer: Part 4

April 01, 2021 14:31 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In this final segment of the Community Killers, we discuss 2 more types of people, the “Over Grace” member and the “No Grace” member. These tendencies kill the community that you are trying to build if they go unaddressed. We are going to unpack ways to address these issues both in group time and outside of it.

Community Killers: Part 3

March 25, 2021 14:56 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this segment of the Community Killers, we discuss 2 more types of people, the “Aggressive” member and the “Absent”. These tendencies kill the community that you are trying to build if they go unaddressed. We are going to unpack ways to address these issues as the leader of your group.

Community Killers: Part 2

March 22, 2021 21:47 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this segment of the Community Killers, we discuss 2 more types of people, the “dis-engaged” member and the “gives counsel from personal opinion”. These tendencies kill the community that you are trying to build if they go unaddressed. We are going to unpack ways to address these issues as the leader of your group.

Community Killers: Part 1

March 11, 2021 21:06 - 13 minutes - 10.5 MB

How to address community killers. Every group has its fair share of "community killer" people and moments. If you're honest with yourself....you've been one at times! In this Episode we cover 2 of the most common behaviors that can kill a community group and what to do about it.

"Milking your Group"

March 02, 2021 19:13 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode we are introducing a new mini series called "Milking your Group" where we will discuss ways to get the most out your community group as a leader. Our guest this week, Tim Nichols, breaks down how getting honest and vulnerable with your group as the leader can take your community to the next level.

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