Following Jesus Together

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Chandler to hear more about our next sermon series at TVC: Beyond. We talk about what the series will cover and why Matt and the Elders are leading us in this direction and how we can partner with them! Resources: Beyond Book Landing page TVC Men’s Forum Registration link

On our first episode of 2024, we sit down with Grant McCurdy (Director of Worship) and Will Raies (Worship Minister) to talk about the importance of worshiping together in community. They do a beautiful job talking through the rich biblical theology of worship for the believer, and the practicals of worshiping as a home group.   Resources mentioned:  TVC Worship Songs  Power of Song Sermon  Additi...

On this episode we sit with Reagan Heflin to talk about some of our classes through the Sending Department. Take a listen and consider doing a class and incorporating some of these elements together as you grow in both community AND mission together.     Helpful resources: Local Missions page (various opportunities are listed at the bottom of the page) Mission of God or Outreach Training Sign Up 

In this episode, the Groups Team discusses an alternative to “breaks” and how to redeem natural rhythms throughout the year to creatively serve one another, the community around you, and celebrate together.  Top 4 things to consider as a leader to set the tone during the Holiday season: Plan with a purpose and be mindful of full schedules.   It’s biblical to Celebrate together.  Be Creative and ca...

In this episode, our Local Missions Director Andy Green, joins us as we talk about prayer. We discuss the vision and practical steps of what it looks like to participate corporately in “month of prayer” as a group and establish a regular practice of prayer together.   Resources Mentioned: Digital Prayer Guide Prayer Wheel  Month of Prayer Sign up Additional Resources: 7 Easy Tips for Personal Pray...

Last week we talked about Gather, Include, Bless. In this bonus episode, we sit down with some of our leaders to hear first hand how to faithfully implement this rhythm and some of the fruit that can come from it.  Helpful Resources Evaluation tool  Local Missions page (various opportunities are listed at the bottom of the page) Group Rhythms Calendar tool  Third place* Group Evaluation* Bless Opp...

In this third episode we begin to discuss the answer to one of the top questions we get asked … What does a Home Group do?  At TVC, we feel that if you focus too much on care/community you crush your group and if you focus too much on mission you can equally crush your group. In scripture we see the people of God do both … Gospel in and Gospel out.   Helpful definitions and examples:  2:1:1 Model:...

In this second portion of the 2-part episode we begin to discuss how community ministry plays into our formation of following Jesus. If “love is the greatest marker of spiritual maturity” then how do we live this out as a community? Resources mentioned: When the church was a family by Joseph Hellerman

In this 2-part episode we start by sharing how the Lord used community ministry in our life and why we have felt called to give our lives to leading it. We also begin to prime the pump for how community ministry plays into our formation of following Jesus.  

In this episode the TVC Home Groups team discuss the hopes and dreams of the podcast and why we would start one!