As someone once said (at the beginning of this episode), "The best way to know how to move forward, is to know where you currently are." This episode is all about stepping back and assessing how your group is doing, including the good, the bad, and the...less attractive. Below you'll find a link to the Group Checkpoint that we recommend working through with your group, so you can have the best year possible!

In this episode: Blake Finuf, Kent Liles, and Samanatha Dorsey

CLICK HERE for the Group Checkpoint.
CLICK HERE for more resources on our Groups page and scroll to the bottom.

As leaders one of the greatest challenges we face can be well-meaning people that can accidentally (or purposefully) hijack the group experience at the detriment of the rest of the members. In this episode we'll be talking about 4 different types of group hijackers and how to navigate them for the best results.

1. The Talking Hijacker
2. The Emotional Hijacker
3. The Leader Hijacker
4. The Doctrine Hijacker

In this episode: Ryan Smith (Olathe), Blake Finuf (South OP), and Samantha Dorsey (North OP)

Guiding Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-4

We know, we know, such a negative title right? But do we have your attention? : ) In this episode we'll be diving into 5 ways that we have seen even good groups get ruined if the leader is not careful. Those are...

1. Allowing an unsafe environment
2. Moving at the Wrong Speed
3. Only getting together for meetings
4. Being a discussion killer
5. Staying together for too long

Additionally, Len Svensson mentions a book that is a great help for coming up with great questions as you study the Bible with your group. HERE is a link for that.

In this episode: Len Svensson, Keeley Blackstock, Andrew Schumann, and Blake Finuf.