Following Jesus Together

In this episode, Justin and Ryan welcome Andy Green (Local Missions Minister) to discuss the upcoming church-wide "Made Alive" event taking place from August 1st to 3rd. The focus of this event is to prepare for a weekend dedicated to evangelism and baptism through the practical and approachable spiritual discipline of prayer walking.  Resources: Holy Here App Made Alive tool kit 24/7 Prayer Sign...

In this episode, Justin is joined by Ryan Wester and special guest Matt Chandler to discuss the heart behind our upcoming sermon series on the book of Philippians. We explore what makes this New Testament letter so unique, why our church needs this message right now, and how our Home Groups can partner with the teaching to foster deeper community and spiritual growth.

In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Justin and Ryan are joined by Matt Chandler to discuss "Consecrate"—a special time of intentionally pulling away corporately so that we can receive His presence, hear His voice, and respond in obedience. Resources to Help You Prepare For Consecrate Read this article on the Hebrides Revival Watch these videos on the History of Revival by Edwi...

 In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Ryan and Justin are joined by the home groups team to discuss our structure as a church and how we are set up to care for one another.   Resources Home Group Leadership Structure TVC Care Paper

In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Ryan and Justin discuss the current sermon series and how it relates to home groups at TVC.   Resources At The Table sermon discussion guide  TVC Pathway Event (Saturday) (Sunday)

In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Ryan and Justin discuss the current sermon series and how it relates to home groups at TVC.   Resources At The Table sermon discussion guide  TVC Pathway Event (Saturday) (Sunday)

In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Justin Elafros and Ryan Wester close the 3-part series on being a “non-anxious presence” and practical ways to help diffuse anxiety in us and around us.

 In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Justin Elafros and Ryan Wester continue the conversation about being a “non-anxious presence” and specifically, naming some of the relational and internal dynamics that we all face in life and leadership.

In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Justin Elafros and Ryan Wester introduce a 3-part series on the concept of being a “non-anxious presence” and why that is important to a life with Jesus. They also discuss how this may impact home groups and provide guidance on navigating the leadership tensions that we all face. Resources Managing Leadership Anxiety Non-Anxious Presence

In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Justin Elafros and Ryan Wester are joined by Matt Chandler. They dive into the upcoming sermon series, Yahweh Part II, which begins September 13-14th. Matt shares the heart behind this 9-week series, which focuses on the communicable attributes of God. Matt gives an invitation on how we can all marvel at God and how that transforms our lives...

In our last episode of Season 2, Colleen Searcy joins us as we work through what it looks like to practice spiritual disciplines TOGETHER.

1 Corinthians 12 says that spiritual gifts are given for the benefit (common good) of the entire body.  Yet, many followers of Jesus don’t know or aren’t using their gifts for the common good of the body of Christ.  In this episode, we explore ways of identifying and encouraging the members of our Home Group to use their spiritual gifts.

In this episode of the Following Jesus Together podcast, Justin Elafros and Ryan Wester are joined by Matt Chandler. They dive into the upcoming sermon series Yahweh, which begins March 15-16th. Matt shares the heart behind this 5-week series, which focuses on the incommunicable attributes of God. Matt gives an invitation for how we can all marvel at God and how that transforms our lives. As a bon...

On February 28th, 2025 we will gather as The Global Church for Gather25. In this bonus episode Pastor Matt Chandler gives a vision and hope for this event and how our Home Groups can participate. Register Here to attend.

Join us on the Following Jesus Together podcast we explore leadership concepts, leadership within a group setting, and personal growth. We discuss the impact of high trust and accountability in leadership roles, using personal stories to illustrate how being invited into leadership, even when feeling unprepared, can lead to growth and confidence. We explore the barriers that often prevent leaders...

No one wants to be a part of a home group that feels stuck or lost. In this episode, we talk through practical examples of how you can breathe life into the lungs of your home group. - “Beware the soul-sucking voice of reasonableness” The Power of Moments Men’s Weekend - January 17th-18th

In this episode, we invite Wade Bryant (Senior Director of Connections and Events) to explore Home Groups as being extensions of the local body and what it looks like for our Home Groups to participate in the church family. Wade also dives into church membership—what that looks like here at TVC and what the heart is behind it.  Resources Men’s Weekend - January 17th-18th

In this third and last episode of our mini-series on Home Base, we spend time talking about what this practically looks like for your Home Group to buy-in to the concept of Home Base.  Taking a closer look at what this looks like within the framework of Gather, Include, and Bless.  And how we can champion other Home Group members to step into the talent and heart that God’s given them. We lastly m...

In this episode we are joined again by Pastor Matt Chandler to introduce our upcoming sermon series, “Thrones and Thorns.” With the upcoming contentious election cycle, Pastor Matt highlights the importance of guiding the Church through politically charged environments and focusing on grace, prayerfulness, and the distinction between God’s kingdom and earthly empires. We will also briefly cover th...

In this bonus episode, we dive into a new gathering we are launching at TVC in partnership with TVC Men.  We talk through what a fire night is and how to lead one.  Fire Nights exists to help men go deeper with their relationship with God, other men, and themselves.  Many men want to go deeper but they don’t know how and need a guide. Resources TVC Fire Night leader resource

We continue our exploration of the idea of home groups serving as home base. Specifically, we talk through how teenage students interact with a home group with one of our Student Ministers, Amber Wilkin. At the end we have a bonus interview with one of our TVC Lay Elders (Bruno Paiva) and his wife to hear what it practically looked like to raise several teenagers through their years of leading a H...

In this first episode of Season 2, we spend time talking through the idea of home groups as home base. Home groups are a space to develop deep relationships as you interact with the other discipleship environments of our church. The less relational your church, the less transformational your church. Recommended Resources Family Discipleship Episode

In this episode, we discuss the importance of facilitation and how it impacts your group. We give practical coaching in ways to redirect and help others stay on the journey of learning together. Formation is not an individual process and part of the job of the leader is to draw others out to be formed in community.

On this episode, we are joined by our very own Matt McCauley to talk about how to build and foster family discipleship practices into your home group rhythms. Helpful resources: Home Group Family Discipleship Video Family Discipleship Book  Group Time Guide TVC Kids Songs Rhythm examples  Other Group Resources* *Only accessible by TVC Home Group Leaders or emailing groups@thevillagechurch.net on a...

In this episode, the Home Groups team discusses the top five most common questions that we receive from our leaders. If you have follow up questions on anything said, please reach out to your Minister or Mentor!  Top Five Questions:  What do I do with group time? (3:43) How do I pursue depth over width? (11:15) How to multiply well? (18:12) What to do with inconsistent group members? (29:07) What...