Replicate - Group Leader Podcast

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about how to best navigate leading groups during the summer, even if it looks a little bit different. TIME STAMPS: * 2:30 Why is the summer such an important time to not take off? * 6:20 How can you find a rhythm for your group during the

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Grant Haun, a therapist at Lantern Lane Farm in Mount Juliet, TN, to discuss how to spot and work with people suffering from depression. TIME STAMPS: * 3:00 What is the difference between sadness and depression? * 6:45 What are signs we can look for?

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Scarlet McGlasson, the women’s Member Care minister at Long Hollow, to understand how to identify anxiety in a friend or even in ourselves. TIME STAMPS: * 1:50 What is the difference between normal worry and unhealthy anxiety? * 4:00 What are some signs that someone

SUMMARY: Last week, Vick and Julie talked with Russell Irwin about how to identify someone who might need more than the group can offer them. This week, they talk about how you can best care for that person. TIME STAMPS: * 1:55 When you know additional help is needed, how can you lovingly approach that

SUMMARY: Vick and Julie are joined again by Care Pastor Russell Irwin to begin a conversation about how to identify someone who needs a little bit more help than the group is able to provide. TIME STAMPS: * 2:18 Why is a group not always the best place for people in certain situations? * 3:20

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Care Pastor Russell Irwin to talk about how to identify and navigate crisis situations in your groups. TIME STAMPS: * 2:15 How would you define a crisis, and what are some identifying characteristics? * 5:00 What do you do if a member comes to you

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie introduce the Life Group Pulse Check: a resource to help you evaluate the health of your Life Group. TIME STAMPS: * 1:45 Why is it important to take time to assess how your Life Group is doing? * 5:00 Where did the Pulse Check come from, and how

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie get specific in how we can best care for those in our groups, whether they are D-Groups or Life Groups. TIME STAMPS: * 1:55 Why is caring for your group important? * 5:00 What is the difference caring for your group makes? * 7:40 What are some practical

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about the principles that should guide the way you facilitate group discussion. TIME STAMPS: * 4:40 Speak for ourselves, not for others * 6:00 Listen more than we speak * 8:10 Support one another, don’t fix each other * 11:00 Consider how our comments help foster a

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss how to navigate what ultimately ends up being a complicated topic–if you should let someone join your D-Group after it has already begun. TIME STAMPS: * 1:50 If someone asked to join your D-Group after it has started, would you let them? * 5:40 How should you

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about the tricky question of what the right balance between prioritizing grace and emphasizing commitment is when it comes to your D-Group members. TIME STAMPS: * 3:30 What is the danger of not prioritizing grace? * 6:30 What is the danger of not prioritizing commitment? * 13:30

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss how and when to introduce books into your D-Group. They also share a few recommendations about a few books that you could use if you’re looking to get started. TIME STAMPS: * 2:30 Some guiding principles for introducing books into your D-Group * 6:30 Helpful ways to

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss the best ways to help your D-Group Members bond with—and trust—one another. TIME STAMPS: * 4:20 Why we should foster moments for people to connect * 8:15 Helpful ways to get your group to connect * 15:40 Things that prevent connections from happening LINKS: * Vick’s Spiritual

SUMMARY: In this episode, Chris and Vick talk about the best ways to teach your D-Group members how to memorize Scripture TIME STAMPS: * 2:50 Why is Scripture Memory important? * 6:00 What are some tips for memorizing Scripture? * 12:08 How do you find the line between legalism and license? * 17:00 What if

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris share some tips on when and how to implement a “Pulse Check” during the course of your D-Group. TIME STAMPS: * 2:30 – Why is it important to intentionally reflect on the health of your D-Group? * 9:00 – What is the Pulse Check? * 14:30 – Tips

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris talk about how to prepare for, get through, and start strong after the holiday season. TIME STAMPS: * 4:00 A few general principles for both Life Groups and D-Groups * 9:40 How to help Life Group Leaders navigate the Holidays * 13:30 How to help D-Group Leaders navigate

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris share some tips on how to create a welcoming environment for new guests in your Life Group TIME STAMPS: * 4:00 Where to start when considering creating a newcomer-friendly group * 6:50 The most influential things you can do to make sure a new person sticks around *

S06E05: The Best Ways To Do Childcare

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris talk about how to face conflict in your groups in a way that restores people and helps them look more like Jesus. TIME STAMPS * 2:05 What is the difference between calling up and calling out? * 6:00 What is the leader’s responsibility when you see sin in

SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about how to ask great questions and facilitate discussion like a pro in your Life Group. TIME STAMPS: * 2:30 Keep it Word-Centered and Conversational * 7:00 Keep it Authentic, Application-Focused, and Newcomer-Friendly * 12:40 Final Tips LINKS: * Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders * Click here

SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about how to take your D-Group past surface level issues when it comes to encouragement, accountability, and improvement. TIME STAMPS: * 0:55 Examples of surface-level issues * 3:15 How do I create a safe environment for people to be transparent? o 10:20 How do we move beyond surface-level

SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about ways to make sure your D- Group meets in a timely manner, and explain a few ways to help keep discussions on track. TIME STAMPS: * 0:30 Introducing Chris Swain and kicking off Season 6 * 4:10 What are some ways that you can structure your group

SHOW NOTES: SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike show you how to prepare for one of the most important nights in your monthly rhythm: the Hangout Night. TIME STAMPS: * 2:42 What is a Hangout Night? * 08:00 Pray, Invest, Invite * 11:00 Preparing for your Hangout Night * 15:40 What happens if nobody

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through the third week of your Life Group and help you shape it into an outward-focused evangelistic tool as well as an edifying community for those already involved. TIME STAMPS: * 3:40 How to use Icebreaker Questions * 7:00 How to make your group welcoming and

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through the second week of the Life Group 30 Day Startup Guide TIME STAMPS: * 4:45 Establishing the flow of group time * 8:07 Why we want to invest in the group members * 10:00 Engaging your members to serve the group * 12:30 Planning to

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through your first week in the Life Group Startup guide. TIME STAMPS: * 1:16 Introducing the 30-Day Startup * 5:05 What to accomplish on Week 1 * 9:30 How and why to set expectations LINKS: * The Life Group 30 Day Startup Guide * Click here

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike discuss the importance of sharing responsibility among your group members and give some helpful tips on how to do it best. TIME STAMPS: * 3:20 Two reasons why you should be sharing responsibility * 8:56 The five roles you can invite people to take * 15:40 How to

SUMMARY: * In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about how to make Life Groups a place where people can become the person God designed them to be. TIME STAMPS: * 2:23 The kind of environment we should focus on creating * 5:00 Managing your group’s expectations * 7:35 Why D-Groups are crucial within your

Vick and Mike talk about five things that can help you make the discussion in your Life Groups the kind that facilitates life change. Time Stamps * 7:08 Element 1: Word-Centered * 9:20 Element 2: Authentic * 11:00 Element 3: Conversational * 14:47 Element 4: Application-Driven * 18:00 Element 5: Newcomer-Friendly Links * Additional Discipleship

Vick and Mike discuss how to make your home a place that makes unbelievers feel welcomed and accepted. Time Stamps * 2:10 Why “Belong” is such an important concept * 4:46 How do you create a space where people can belong? * 13:35 Practical Tips Links * Additional Discipleship Resources If you want discipleship resources

Vick and Mike discuss the three most crucial moments that can help elevate your Life Group to the sort of community that changes lives. Time Stamps * 3:45 Why Community is important * 8:20 Moment 1: “One Another” * 11:25 Moment 2: “You, Too” * 14:16 Moment 3: “Aha!” Links * 3 Moments of Life-Changing

Time Stamps: * 1:30: Encouragement for leaders * 4:00: Celebrate and remember * 9:00: Commissioning your members out * 16:00: Next steps for your new leaders Resources * Multiply Guide * Registration Form * D-Group Starter Guide * Replicate D-Group Starter Guide

In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through how to get an educated, authentic “yes” when inviting people into your D-Group Time Stamps: * 2:00 Why this episode is so important * 3:15 Your invitation communicates your expectation * 5:30 Common mistakes when extending a D-Group invitation * 9:00 How to respond when someone

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about how to properly set expectations when inviting potential D-Group members. Time Stamps: * 3:48 Why we write down multiple names * 7:25 Setting the right expectations * 14:30 Why setting expectations is so important Resources * Multiply Guide * Registration Form * D-Group Starter Guide

In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through a strategy you can use for making sure you pick the right people for your next D-Group. Time Stamps: * 2:30 What it means to select the right people * 8:40 Where to look for D-Group Members * 10:48 What to do if you’re struggling to

In this episode, Vick and Mike walk through pages 8 and 9 of the Multiply Guide, talking all about selecting the right people for your D-Groups. Time Stamps: * 2:20 Men and Women of FAITH (p.8) * 9:30 The Group Exercise (p.9) * 15:30 This Week’s Homework * 17:20 Begin Having Others Lead Resources *

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about the misconceptions that we have about what it takes to lead a D-Group, and they talk through a few ways to encourage those you are discipling right now to take the next step toward becoming a disciple who makes disciples. Time Stamps: * 2:10 Groups don’t end,

In this episode, Vick and Mike begin walking you through the D-Group Multiply Guide, which will take you step-by-step through the process of replicating a D-Group. This week, they give an overview of the guide itself and walk you through your first conversation: Why, Who, and When. Time Stamps: * 3:00 Introducing conversation 1: Why,

In the final episode of Season 2, Vick and Mike are joined by a very special guest as they talk about the reasons why we should–and ways we can–keep our groups engaged throughout the summer. Time Stamps: * 4:05 Why People Often Neglect Meeting During The Summer * 7:20 Why Should Our Groups Meet During

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk all about HEAR journals: why they are important, how to use them, and the common ways discussion about them can get derailed. Time Stamps: * 2:00 The Importance of HEAR Journals * 5:00 How To Have Effective HEAR Journal Discussions * 6:30 The Common Types of HEAR Journal

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about when, how, and why to handle commitment issues in both your D-Group and Life Group. Time Stamps: * 1:50 Commitment in a D-Group Setting * 4:30 Why We Should Address Commitment Issues * 10:05 How to Address Commitment Issues * 15:30 Commitment in a Life Group Setting

In this episode, Vick and Mike are joined by Andrew Bolton as they discuss ways we can serve our communities even while social distancing. Time Stamps * 2:40: Quarantine Hasn’t Changed Our Core Vision * 6:50: Normal Rhythms for Serving * 11:25: How will your community remember your group when this season is finished? *

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about the “Who’s Your ONE” strategy and how our groups can begin using it to reach the people around us with the Gospel. Time Stamps * 1:55 What is “Who’s Your ONE”? * 4:15 What is our first step? * 6:20 What are some ways we can invest

In this episode, Vick, Mike, and special guest Dylan Young talk about what prayer should look like, both individually and in the context of our groups. They also provide a simple resource to help facilitate your first three weeks of your new D-Group. Time Stamps 2:53: How could right now be an opportune time to

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk with Ralph Cook, a licensed therapist who founded Lantern Lane Farm with his wife sixteen years ago, about how to care for our group members’ and our own mental health in this time of social isolation. Time Stamps: 1:57 Introducing Ralph Cook 4:22 Why do we need to be thinking

This week, Vick and Mike talk about why, when, and how to host awesome hangout nights even when we’re being socially distant. Time Stamps: 3:40    What does a successful Hangout Night look like? 6:00    Practical ways to invite people to Hangout Nights 9:11    Why can digital Hangout Nights be just as impactful

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk you through the third meeting with your D-Group and explain the importance of Accountability and Prayer. Time Stamps 3:20  Who is Your One? 11:00 How Do You Make The Most of Prayer? Resources Register  Your D-Group D-Group Starter Guide D-Group Overview Subscribe to the Show

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk you through your second meeting with your D-Group and explain how to get into a rhythm with the Spiritual Disciplines. Time Stamps 3:20  All About H.E.A.R. Journals 11:00 All About Scripture Memory Resources Register Your D-Group How To Have Better H.E.A.R. Journal Discussions Verses App D-Group Starter Guide

In this episode, Vick, Mike, and special guest Dylan Young talk about what prayer should look like, both individually and in the context of our groups. Time Stamps 5:00 What should prayer look like in our groups? 11:30 How to get the whole neighborhood involved 13:40 The Pray Together Challenge 16:44 The Prayer Guide Resources

In this episode, Vick and Mike talk you through the first meeting of your D-Group and explain group expectation, the D-Group’s DNA, the M.A.R.C.S. of a D-Group, and the importance of having a covenant. Time Stamps 1:40  How does this guide help us? 2:30  An example scenario for your first meeting 4:20  How to stay