Abundant Life Groups Toolbox Podcast

Pastor Joe and Derek are back! Pastor Joe introduces us to the newest Groups Ministry Team member, Jena Parker. We also continue to discuss the importance of community here at Abundant Life! Thankful you are here for the discussion.

We're excited for this month's discussion! Pastor Joe and Derek discuss the One Another's that we find all throughout scripture and how we can love our Groups well!

Welcome back friends! We are excited to kick off 2026 with an episode with Pastor Joe discussing the vision for the Groups Ministry in 2026 at Abundant Life! We are glad you are here and pray for a fruitful 2026 in this ministry!

Tis the season to be merry! In this episode, Pastor Joe and Derek are gifting you with something fun from the Groups staff. Enjoy hearing from the whole Groups Team as we reminisce about our favorite Christmas memories! Tune in!

Welcome back! This month Pastor Joe and Derek welcome our new Groups Ministry Leader, Abby Peek! Get to know Abby and her story - we are excited for her to be a part of the team!

Today Pastor Joe and Derek are joined by our Connections Director Natalia Ray! We are excited to discuss the impact and role that Connections plays at Abundant Life and how our Groups Ministry works hand in hand with what they are doing to see live changed by Jesus. Listen in for some key takeaways that we can use as leaders to help our group members get connected at Abundant Life!

Join us this episode as Pastor Joe and Derek lead us in a discussion around Cord Four of Biblical Community here at Abundant Life; Responding Biblically! This is an important topic and discussion as we build and continue to shepherd the flock. Tune in!

Exciting conversation this episode as Pastor Joe discusses the heart behind Cord 3 in our Groups Ministry - Sharing Openly! He shares thoughtful ideas on how we can be great leaders in our Groups and how to create environments that allow people the comfort and trust to open their heart in Group! Tune in!

Welcome back Leaders! The discussion this episode revolves around our second cord of Biblical community - Engaging Relationally. Pastor Joe continues to cast vision and we talk through the importance of these core values in Groups. Tune in with us!

Join Pastor Joe and Derek as they talk through what it means to belong intentionally in Groups and why that is so important here at Abundant Life!

Thanks for joining in with us! Pastor Joe is sharing updates to the vision and our core values in the Groups Ministry here at Abundant Life. There are some exciting updates and we are greatly anticipating all that God will continue to do in this ministry. Tune in to learn more!

Thanks for tuning in! On this episode, Pastor Joe discusses with Derek about the Groups Fair that we have on campus and how it is an impactful event for the ministry. Pastor Joe helps us understand how we as Group Leaders can prepare for and maximize the impact that the Groups Fair can bring.

Welcome in for this month's discussion! Pastor Joe and Derek sit down and discuss how to care for our groups in times of crisis with our Director of Counseling, Doug Geiger! Thanks for being a part of the Groups Toolbox Podcast!

Welcome Back! In this episode Derek and Joe welcome our Senior Care Pastor at Abundant Life, Pat Koontz! Our conversation surrounds Care Ministry, what it is, and how we as Group Leaders can lean into the impact this can have within our Groups and also in our church as a whole. Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome Back! Pastor Joe and Derek today are wrapping up our discussion on our Groups core value of Responding Biblically. Thanks for being a part of the conversation!

Welcome back! Today, Pastor Joe and Derek dive into the topic and core value within our Groups ministry of Responding Biblically. We want to begin the discussion on how to actively prepare and how to respond after your group begins to open up and share with one another. Tune in!

Group Leaders! We are looking forward to the discussion on this episode that gives more practical tools and thoughts around how we can model this core value in the Groups Ministry of Sharing Openly. Lets jump in with Pastor Joe and Derek!

Today's discussion surrounds the topic of Sharing Openly within your Group. Pastor Joe and Derek dive into this topic and the importance of this core value in the Groups Ministry. We are looking forward to you being a part of the discussion!

In this episode, Pastor Joe and Derek dive into the more practical side of how we can help people build relationships at Group.  ​As a Group leader, you are such a pivotal part in building community, and we pray this episode can help offer tips on how to get people to engage!

Welcome back everyone! This month, Joe and Derek dive into Marker #2 of our Core Values in the Groups Ministry at Abundant Life: Engaging Relationally. We hope this conversation brings clarity and understanding on why this is so important for Group development and growth. Listen in!

In this episode Pastor Joe and Derek discuss the practical applications of what abiding daily with Jesus looks like. We also get into how we as group leaders can impact those we shepherd in this discipline. Tune in!

Our Groups team is discussing the first of our Six Markers, Abiding Daily. We dive into what this means and discuss how this would apply to us as Group leaders. Come hang out with us and discover part one of this two part discussion on this important core value in the Group ministry at Abundant Life!

This episode Joe and Derek provide clarity and have a deeper discussion on finding your people and what doing life together in Biblical community is like. Each of these are important in the process of building relationships and growing together. Join us as we continue to look into Groups at Abundant Life.

Welcome to the Groups Toolbox Podcast! This podcast is designed to continue to equip our leaders with the tools to lead. In this episode, we are discussing what groups at Abundant Life Church look like and how we can get people connected quickly. Pastor Joe gives us the heart behind community and also what connect groups at Abundant Life are. Joe and Derek also talk through what you can do to serv...