Oaks Church | Group Leader Podcast Groups Team

This episode will be part two of a two-part conversation on conversations themselves with Oaks Church Executive Pastor, Mark Brewer. As a Small Group leader, you will facilitate at least two different types of conversations, those you will have as a group, and those you will have with individual group members/friends. Both are really important as you help lead others in their walk with Christ. Join us as we talk through how to navigate these kinds of conversations.

S H O W  N O T E S

How to effectively lead transformative one-on-one conversations...

1- Listen without filtering

2- Discern without labeling

3- Invite without fixing

Plus, two powerful questions you can ask in any conversation that help people take next steps toward life-change.

This episode will be part one of a  two-part conversation on conversations themselves with Oaks Church Executive Pastor, Mark Brewer. As a Small Group leader, you will facilitate at least two different types of conversations, those you will have as a group, and those you will have with individual group members/friends. Both are really important as you help lead others in their walk with Christ. Join us as we talk through how to navigate these kinds of conversations. 

S H O W  N O T E S

How to effectively lead transformative one-on-one conversations...

1- Listen without filtering

2- Discern without labeling

3- Invite without fixing

Plus, two powerful questions you can ask in any conversation that help people take next steps toward life-change. 

You've put yourself out there and taken initiative to help your friends grow in their spiritual walk. You've picked the day, and time to meet-up and be intentional. Now what? If you find yourself a little nervous (or a lot nervous) about how to make sure this goes well, then tune into this episode for three things you can do to make sure you have a great first gathering that will set a trajectory for your circle to grow together. 

Hosts: Nina Kee, Laura Abshere, Isaac Pyo



S H O W  N O T E S

Before you first meeting, here are three things to make sure you do...

1- Pray 

2-Proactively Communicate

3- Prepare

Listen in for a few specific things you can do for each of these points that will go a long way to helping people feel welcome and your first meeting going great!

Why all this chatter about being "better together" from advertisements, to clothing stores, to the back of chip bags... everyone is talking about it and everyone knows we need each other. In this episode, the Groups Team discusses why we really are better together and we can maximize meaningful relationships whether they be one-on-one friendships or a group a of people living life together. Listen in, and discover ways you can lean into the relationships around you & connect to others in meaningful ways. 

Hosts: Nina Kee, Laura Abshere, Isaac Pyo



S H O W  N O T E S

What "Better Together" is all about...

1- Acts 2. The early church flourished when they committed themselves to learn and apply God's word AND live life together...

2- It's how we "be the church" to one another...

3- It's how we stay on mission...