The Cohort Podcast: Recent Episodes
Justin Leitch
A healthy CG will be holistic in Devotion, Community, and Mission. Groups never arrive and are constantly need guidance and course correction in each of these areas.
Structures don't make disciples. Disciples make disciples. Structures help cultivate space for culture to be developed and progress to be made!
1 Peter 5 - not under compulsion, but willingly - not for shameful gain, but eagerly - not domineering, but examples
These are the characteristics of a life-giving spiritual leader!
Missional Hangout Tips - Third space - Simple is best - The win is in the invite - Meet someone new - Have fun regardless of attendance
The goal of D-Group is to "grow deep in discipleship" - Check-In - Challenge - Other tips (DG flexibility & application and follow-up)
How to "Run the Play" for Community Group - Before (Prepare, Invite, Pray) - During (Mingle, Discussion, After-Party) - After (Pray, Follow Up)
How Community Group, D-Group, Missional Hangouts, and the worship service create the structures for an Acts 2 Community.
How to use the church rhythms of Worship Gathering and Equip Forums as a CG Leader: 1) Get your people there 2) Love and serve people at the event 3) Schedule intentionally around the event 4) Follow-up and accountability
Other Helpful CG Meetings as needed... - Leadership Team Meeting - Gender-Specific DGL Meeting - Family Time
Skeleton Structures of a Community Group - Community Group - D-Group - Missional Hangout