July-August 2024 Reflections

July-August 2024 Reflections

Please join me in celebrating 450 episodes and the 25th season of Wednesday in the Word. For comparison, 93.27% of podcasters quit before reaching 100 episodes and only 3.14% of podcasts reach 300 episodes. Out of the 3.3 million global podcasts ranked by Listen...
01 Gospel of John Introduction

01 Gospel of John Introduction

This episode kicks off a new season on the Gospel of John. We delve into what we know about the author, the Apostle John, and review the unique characteristics of this gospel, as compared to the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke).

Small Group Ground Rules Sample

Small Group Ground Rules Sample

When starting new small groups, it’s helpful to establish expectations up front with a clear set of ground rules. Here’s a sample we’ve developed over 25 years of ministry.

Small Group Welcome Survey

Small Group Welcome Survey

Learning some basic information when new small groups start can save misunderstanding later. Asking participants to answer a few basic questions the first day can help leaders structure the time to better meet the needs of a group. Here’s an example “Small Group Welcome” survey.