Propagate

In this special bonus episode, your host, Josh Smith, interviews author C.J. Davison on his book Missional Friendships. C.J. is a thought provoking writer who has much to say that applies to Growth Groups. Listen and be blessed!

Growth group leaders, thank you! Over this past year, you have served in numerous ways. You have served God, his Church, and the lost. And we want to take a few minutes to properly thank you for particular ways you have served. So join Pastor Zach and Josh on the final episode of Propagate, Season 1 as they thank you for how you have served this season. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ today.

We saved the best for last. And by that we mean that this episode is super short. So... you should join us on this week's episode of Propagate as Josh and Pastor Zach discuss the Growth Group Leader Evaluation. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠ today.

Join Pastor Zach and Josh for another installment of Third Thursday Theology. On this episode, they will discuss the fruit of the Spirit. Specifically, they will help you see how the fruit of the Spirit fit within the book of Galatians as a whole. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠ today.

Do you want to end the growth group season poorly? Now is your chance to learn how. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they detail exactly how you can confuse and exasperate your group members as well as set your group up for failure in the Fall. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠ today.

This week, join Pastor Zach Dietrich as he interviews one of Soteria's growth group leaders, Jeremy Glosser. Jeremy has been involved in growth groups for years. In this episode, Zach and Jeremy dive deep into the ins-and-outs of creating community. You will not want to miss the helpful and practical leadership tips that Jeremy brings to the table. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠ today.

This week on Propagate, Josh and special guest, Pastor Mike Augsburger, break down the sermon study distributed to growth group leaders at Soteria Church on April 28, 2024. The sermon study on Nehemiah 6:15–7:73 is as follows: REFLECT How have you experienced someone’s generosity before? What did they sacrifice in order to be generous? ENCOUNTER After completing the building of the wall around Jerusalem, the credits rolled. In Nehemiah 7, Nehemiah lists all of the families that were in Jerusalem. And toward the end, he mentioned that there were a few leaders and families who gave a significant amount of money toward the wall project. On top of that, the rest of the people gave from what they had to give. Everyone in the city contributed to the project. Why did they give? Because of a common mission. In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul addresses a New Testament church. Paul asked the church in Corinth (among others) to give relief money to the Jerusalem church. He tells them why they should give, what motivations they should have to give. Read 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 and answer the following questions: How could verse six be incorrectly interpreted? What does it actually mean? Why does God love a cheerful giver? What makes a giver cheerful? According to verses eight to ten, God enables his people for good works.  How does God enable people to be generous? According to verses eleven to fifteen, how do the recipients of the gift respond to God? to the giver? How did this week’s sermon convict you? How did this week’s sermon encourage you toward generosity? Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

Theology doesn't exist in a vacuum. Your views on one doctrine impact your views on the others. And in this week's episode of Propagate, Josh and Pastor Zach one doctrine that is at the crossroad. So what is the sealing of the Spirit and why does it matter? Join us on Propagate to find out. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠ today.

Summer break is right around the corner. And as a growth group leader, you know that means we will break from regularly meeting for the purpose of rest. But what is rest? Why is it necessary? How can you rest well without removing yourself from Christian community? These questions and more will be answered in this week's installment of Propagate. Join your hosts, Josh Smith and Pastor Zach Dietrich, as they discuss the ins and outs of "Rest Seasonally." Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠ today.

It's pillar time again! Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss the final pillar of growth groups: We Love God's Mission. What is the mission of God? Is it different than the mission of the Church? How do they relate to one another. These questions and more will be addressed on this week's episode of Propagate. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

Happy Passion Week from us at Propagate! To celebrate the salvation we have through the resurrection of Jesus, join Josh and Pastor Zach for a special episode of Propagate. Christ didn't save us so we could go our merry way. He saved us to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We were saved for community. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

Welcome to another installment of Third Thursday Theology! Has the theology of the Holy Spirit ever confused you a little? Well, you're not alone in that. Two of the most confused doctrines within Pneumatology are indwelling and filling. Not only are they confused, sometimes they are confounded and mixed together into something entirely different. However, your hosts, Josh and Pastor Zach, clear up some of the confusion in this week's episode of Propagate. And these doctrines also have ramifications for your growth group! Listen and learn and lead accordingly. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

Christian community is a team effort. Everyone has a part to play. And you, growth group leader, are the one who delegates responsibilities to the people in your group. From prayer to sermon study, from meal planning to child care, growth group leaders equip their people to minister to one another and grow in their service. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss the who, what, and how of delegation. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

This week's episode of Propagate is a book breakdown. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss "Growth Groups" by Colin Marshall. Your hosts will discuss the following questions regarding the book: What's the book and why does it matter? What's an overview of the book? How applicable is the book to growth groups in my church? What are things churches should ignore from this book? What can you do this week in light of this book? What would you rate this book out of ten? Should growth group leaders read this book? To get a free copy of "Growth Groups," contact Josh. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

This week, Pastor Zach and Josh break down the sermon study distributed to growth group leaders at Soteria Church on February 25, 2024. The sermon study on Nehemiah 5:1-13 is as follows: REFLECT Just for fun, what did you do to receive your most expensive traffic violation? Why is confession of sin so difficult? ENCOUNTER In Nehemiah 5, sin comes to light. In order to build a good wall, you have to dig into the ground to lay the foundation for it. When you dig down to lay the foundation, you might unearth something that has long been buried and hidden away. Spiritually speaking, this is what Nehemiah does in Jerusalem. As he is getting ready to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, certain sins of the people are unearthed. And these sins needed to be dealt with before the building project could get underway. The people had to confess their sin in order for the community to move forward in faith. In Acts 19, we see another situation where sin is confessed. In this passage, Paul goes to Ephesus. During his time there, many sorcerers and demonists repent and become Christian. Let’s examine the situation surrounding their confession of sin. Read Acts 19:11-17. Why was Jesus’ name esteemed by the Ephesians? Read Acts 19:18-20. What radical actions accompanied the new believers’ confession of sin? What was the result of their confession? Read Acts 19:21-27. How did the mass conversion of the occultists impact the community at large? Read Acts 19:28-29. How did the community respond? TRANSFORM How can the hidden sin of individuals debilitate the collective mission of the church? How does Romans 5:6-10 give hope and comfort to you in your sin? Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

By popular demand, Third Thursday Theology is back! And on this edition, Josh and Pastor Zach detail the Holy Spirit's role in our personal sanctification. What is sanctification? Are their different kinds of sanctification? How do spiritual grit and grace work together to make us holy? All this and more on this week's episode of Propagate. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

It's pillar time! On this week's episode of Propagate, Josh and Pastor Zach discuss why we should love God's presence. Rather than being some mystical phenomenon in the twilight zone, the presence of God is actually experienced when Spirit-indwelled believers gather together to worship God through Scripture. But how does that work in growth groups? Have a listen and find out. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

The goal of growth groups is to present every person mature in Christ. This is best done when Christians are regularly, consistently, and intentionally setting aside time for relationship and accountability with God’s people around God’s Word. Join Pastor Zach and Josh on this week's edition of Propagate as they discuss what should constitute a weekly meeting within your growth group. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

This week, Pastor Zach and Josh break down the sermon study distributed to growth group leaders at Soteria Church on January 28, 2024. The sermon study on Nehemiah 1:4-11 is as follows: REFLECT What circumstances surrounded a time in your life when you felt like you prayed most faithfully? Describe a time when you felt like your prayer life was stagnant. ENCOUNTER In Nehemiah 1:4-11, Nehemiah prays to God for days. Exiled in Persia, Nehemiah asks God to forgive Israel and to allow them to enter back into the promised land, back into Jerusalem, so that they might once again worship God according to the Law of Moses. One of the more fascinating aspects of Nehemiah’s prayer is that it is saturated with other Scriptures. The genius of Nehemiah’s prayer is that he put God’s words back before God’s ears.  Briefly, look up the following references and compare it with Nehemiah’s prayer in Nehemiah 1:4-11. How much of Nehemiah’s prayer was original to him compared to how much of it was simply quoting Scriptures back to God? Daniel 9:4 2 Chronicles 6:40 Psalm 88:1 Daniel 9:5-6 Deuteronomy 30:1-5 Deuteronomy 9:29 Genesis 24:12 TRANSFORM Have you ever prayed Scripture before? If yes, how did you do that? How could weaving prayer into your Scripture reading reinvigorate your prayer life? What specific Scriptures could you pray together as a growth group in the coming weeks? PRAYER Read through 1 John 4:7-21 as a group. Use these verses as a script to pray back to God. Praise God for who he is revealed to be in these verses. Ask for God to help our church be what God has called us to be in these verses. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

What are spiritual gifts? Are the sign gifts for today? How do you know what your spiritual gifts are? These questions and more are addressed by Josh and Pastor Zach on this week's edition of Propagate. Join us as we answer every question you might have on the topic. Okay... maybe not. Regardless, this episode should clarify some things for you as you lead your growth group. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

No growth group leader should do everything. There are different responsibilities that leaders can delegate to different people in their groups at different times throughout the year. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss the four most important responsibilities in growth groups: host, prayer warrior, party planner, and service organizer. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

God doesn't just want us to do what he wants us to do. God wants us to love what he loves! And God loves his people. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss why we should love God's people and how you can lead your growth group to love them as well (even if they are hard to love). Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

Merry Christmas from us at Propagate! On this Christmas special, join Pastor Zach and Josh for another installment of Third Thursday Theology. In this edition, your hosts study the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christ. From prophesying about Christ to filling him for ministry to raising him from the dead, the Holy Spirit is active and vibrant throughout Christ's life. Oh yeah. He also was the agent behind Christ's birth too. Merry Christmas! Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

This week on Propagate, Pastor Zach interviews a special guest: Josh. Okay. He's not that special since he's on basically every episode. Still, he doesn't cohost! In this episode, Pastor Zach interviews Josh on the pastoral coach strategy that he set up for pastors to use with growth group leaders. Their discussion ranges from the roles of pastors and growth group leaders to ongoing training to the content of pastoral coach meetings. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. this podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

God doesn't just want us to do what he wants us to do. God wants us to love what he loves! And God loves his Word. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss why we should love God's Word and how you can lead your growth group to love God's Word. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

This week's episode of Propagate is a book breakdown. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss "Small Groups for the Rest of Us" by Chris Surratt. After introducing what a book breakdown is and is not, your hosts discuss the following questions regarding the book: What's the book and why does it matter? What's an overview of the book? How applicable is the book to growth groups in my church? What are things churches should ignore from this book? What can you do this week in light of this book? What would you rate this book out of ten? Should growth group leaders read this book? To get a copy of Small Groups for the Rest of Us visit faithgateway.com today or buy it wherever you buy books. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

Spirit Baptism is one of the most misunderstood doctrines within a theology of the Holy Spirit. Join Josh and Pastor Zach as they discuss what Spirit Baptism is, why it matters, and even how Spirit Baptism is applied within the life of your Growth Group. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

In this installment of Propagate, Pastor Zach and Josh discuss the importance of one of the Growth Group rhythms: Serve Quarterly. Groups that serve together stay together. And service is sacrifice! Join the discussion and learn how your group can serve both inside and outside the walls of the church. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

This week, Pastor Zach and Josh interview Bob Thune on his book The Gospel-Centered Community. Bob (MA, Reformed Theological Seminary) is founding and lead pastor of Coram Des Church in Omaha, Nebraska, and a fellow of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the author of Gospel Eldership, the co-author of The Gospel-Centered Life and The Gospel-Centered Community, and the creator of the Daily Liturgy Podcast. In addition to his work as a pastor and writer he helps to lead a classical Christian school, coaches and trains church leaders, and serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition. To get Bob's book, visit newgrowthpress.com. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.

On this week's episode, Zach and Josh discuss the second installment of Third Theology Thursdays. On this edition, they dive deeper into the doctrine of the Holy Spirit by teaching on what Prayer in the Spirit is. In this episode, you will learn how Prayer in the Spirit is related to our Union with Christ, our Sanctification, and the Spirit's indwelling. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

This week, join Zach Dietrich as he interviews long-time growth group leader, Aaron Pals. Aaron has been involved in growth groups at Soteria since they were started over ten years ago. After learning the ropes his first year, Aaron has consistently led a growth group ever since. In this episode, Zach and Aaron dive deep into the ins-and-outs of growth groups. You will not want to miss the helpful, practical, and pastoral advice that Aaron provides. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

This week, Pastor Zach and Josh break down the Prayer Guide that was given to Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church for October 29, 2023. As the conclusion for Missions Month at Soteria Church, the guide was given to help Growth Group Leaders facilitate an evening of prayer with their groups. The Prayer Guide discussed is as follows: October is Missions Month at Soteria. We've introduced new missionaries, heard from longtime missionaries, and partnered in creative ways to share the gospel. For this week's growth group study, let's simply take time to read Scripture and pray for missions. You can learn how to contact Soteria's missionaries and learn more about our local missions efforts at www.soteriadsm.com/missions. THE PRAYER OF JESUS 1. Begin by having someone share his or her testimony in order to remember the power of the gospel in our own lives. 2. Read and be comforted by Jesus' prayer for his followers in John 17. THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM 3. Read Psalm 122 and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. THE PERSECUTED CHURCH "If the world hates you, understand that it hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you. Remember the word I spoke to you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you" (John 15:18-20). 4. Pray for boldness, unity, peace, safety, and basic provisions for persecuted believers around the world. MISSIONS AT SOTERIA "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world" (John 17:17-18). 5. Pray for our Missions Month highlights. Frank & Hope Lovera, Poland Steve & Kelley Frerichs, Peru Dan & Christine Grings, Democratic Republic of Congo Erin Hiatt, Teach Beyond 6. Pray for Soteria Missionaries Cole & Debbie Albright, Peru Ray & Kay Baker, Sweden Sami & Firial Barham, Palestine Tyler & Katherine Betz, France Dave & Lori French, Crossword Missions Jim & Julie Leonard, Brazil Bill & Rebecca Petite, Japan Ron & Chris Self, Argentina Steve & Karen Borders, Newhall, California Marty & Brenda Dittmar, Purdue University ONE MORE DISCIPLE 7. Pray for your local opportunities.

IT'S PARTY TIME!!! On this week's episode, Zach and Josh detail the importance of frivolity and fun in your growth group. Each month, take a break from studying the Word and party together! Here are the questions discussed by your hosts: Why just spend time hanging out? How often do we have a hangout night? Who should plan the hangout night? What are some good ideas for a hangout night? How can hangout nights help facilitate spiritual growth? Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

This week, Zach breaks down the sermon study distributed to Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church on September 29, 2023. The sermon study on John 15:1-8 is as follows: REFLECT What are your regular patterns of Bible reading and prayer? What hinders you from enjoying reading God's Word? ENCOUNTER Someone described the paradox of the Christian life as “labour to be brought near.” It is active and passive. We actively work to follow Christ and passively rest as God works in us. “John Calvin said, ‘Let us therefore labor more to feel Christ living in us.’ John Owen added, ‘Labor, therefore, to fill your hearts with the cross of Christ.’ And Jonathan Edwards exhorted, ‘We should labour to be continually growing in divine love.’ (quotes adapted from Rankin Wilbourne, Union With Christ, 144). This paradox is exactly what Jesus taught about remaining in him in John 15:1-8. Let the all important truth from this week’s sermon text take root in your heart. Read those verses together, discuss the sermon and what it means to remain in Christ. How did this week's sermon help you understand what it means to be pruned? In your own words, what does it mean to remain or abide in Christ? What questions do you still have about these verses? TRANSFORM Jesus said, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you" (John 15:7 CSB). A key way we labor to abide in Christ is through the word and prayer. Discuss Bible reading and prayer as a labor to be brought near. In other words, how is it passive and active remaining in Christ? What is one little step you can take to fight to delight in God's Word this week? Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

This week, Zach and Josh dive into the first edition of "Third Thursday Theology." Throughout the 2023-24 season, the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit–Pneumatology–is the name of the game. In this episode, your hosts address the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit. What are these doctrines? Why do they matter? And how should they impact how I lead my growth group? All of this and more on this episode of Propagate. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

On this episode, Zach and Josh walk through how Growth Group Leaders can set up their year of Growth Group for success by kicking off accurately. All in all, there are ten tips for kicking off a Growth Group accurately. Front-End Personally invite everyone. Clearly communicate. Have food and have fun! Start strong. Ask your group to commit. Utilize "One More Disciple." Back-End Confirm your group's roster. Communicate your group's schedule. Fill out the "Growth Group Information" form. Have your group member's fill out the "Information Update" form. Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit soteriadsm.com today.